Acer Aspire ES1-711 user manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first	6	Using passwords	39
Your guides	6	Entering passwords	40
Basic care and tips for using your		Power management	41
computer	6	Saving power	41
Turning your computer off	6	Battery pack	43
Taking care of your computer	7
Taking care of your AC adapter	7	Battery characteristics	43
Cleaning and servicing	8	Charging the battery	43
Your Acer notebook tour	9	Optimizing battery life	44
Screen view	9	Checking the battery level	45
		Battery-low warning	45
Keyboard view	10
		Traveling with your computer	46
Left view	11
		Disconnecting from the desktop	............ 46
Information on USB 3.0	11
		Moving around	46
Right view	11
Base view	13	Preparing the computer	46
Using the keyboard	14	What to bring to meetings	47
		Taking the computer home	47

Lock keys	14
Hotkeys	14
Windows keys	16
Touchpad	17
Touchpad basics	17
Touchpad gestures	17
Recovery	19
Creating a recovery backup	19
Creating a drivers and applications
backup	21
Recovering your system	23
Reinstalling drivers and applications	24
Returning to an earlier system snapshot ..	26
Returning your system to its factory
condition	27
Recovering from Windows	27
Recovering from a recovery backup	30
Connecting to the Internet	33
Connecting with a cable	33
Built-in network feature	33
Connecting wirelessly	33
Connecting to a wireless LAN	34
Connecting to a 3G network	34
Using a Bluetooth connection	35
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth	35
Enable Bluetooth and add a device	35
BIOS utility	38
Boot sequence	38
Setting passwords	38
Securing your computer	39
Using a computer security lock	39

Preparing the computer	47
What to take with you	48
Special considerations	48
Setting up a home office	48
Traveling with the computer	48
Preparing the computer	49
What to take with you	49
Special considerations	49
Traveling internationally	49
Preparing the computer	49
What to bring with you	50
Special considerations	50
Memory card reader	52
Connectivity options	52
Video and audio connectors	54
HDMI	55
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	56
Frequently asked questions	58
Requesting service	60
Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 ....	62
How do I get to Start?	62
What are "Charms?"	62
Can I boot directly to the desktop?	63
How do I jump between apps?	63
How do I turn off my computer?	63
How do I unlock my computer?	63
How do I set the alarm?	65
Where are my apps?	66
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?	67
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?	68
How do I check for Windows updates?	68
Where can I get more information?	68
Troubleshooting	69