Where are my apps? | Acer Aspire ES1-711 instruction

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5.Save the alarm by clicking the Save icon in the upper right-hand corner.

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The alarm will only sound if your computer is awake at the set time.

Where are my apps?

Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Search, start typing the name of the app you would like to open. Results will be displayed on the right-hand side of the screen.

How do I make an app appear on Start?

If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on Start, Right-click a tile to select it and open the Customize menu. Click Pin to Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen.

How do I remove a tile from Start?

Right-click a tile to select it and open the Customize menu. Click the tile(s) you wish to remove and click Unpin from Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen.

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User’s Manual Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID Table of Contents Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies Getting started This section you will find Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst Things First Turning your computer off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Your Acer Notebook Tour Screen viewIcon Item Keyboard view Icon Item Description Information on USB Left viewRight view Icon # Icon Item Description Base view # Icon Description Hotkeys Using the KeyboardLock keys Lock key Description Pg Dn HomePg Up End Windows keys KeyDescription Touchpad Touchpad basicsTouchpad gestures Swipe in from right Toggle the charms Recovery Creating a recovery backup Recovery Creating a drivers and applications backup Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Recovering your system Reinstalling drivers and applications Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications Images for reference only Returning to a restore point Click Open System Restore, then NextReturning to an earlier system snapshot Recovering from Windows Returning your system to its factory condition Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management Click Restore Factory Settings Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your PC Recovering from the hard drive during startupCustomized Restore with Acer Recovery Management Click Customized Restore Retain User Data Recovering from a recovery backup Reset your PC from the recovery backup Refresh your PC from the recovery backup Connecting wirelessly Connecting to the InternetConnecting with a cable Built-in network feature Connecting to a wireless LAN Connecting to a 3G network Using a Bluetooth Connection Enabling and disabling BluetoothEnable Bluetooth and add a device Using a Bluetooth connection Keeping your computer Data safe Bios Utility Boot sequenceSetting passwords Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring Your Computer Entering passwords Power Management Saving powerDisable Fast startup Select Change settings that are currently unavailable Select Save changes Charging the battery Battery PackBattery characteristics Conditioning a new battery pack Optimizing battery life Battery rapidly Checking the battery levelBattery-low warning Situation Recommended Action Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTraveling with Your Computer Preparing the computer Taking the computer home What to bring to meetings What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Special considerations Traveling internationally What to bring with you Ports and connectors Memory card reader Memory Card ReaderConnectivity options Inserting a memory card Removing a card from a memory card reader Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon Video and Audio Connectors Headphones and microphone Hdmi Universal Serial BUS USB Got a question? Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Printer does not work Requesting service Want to restore my computer to its original settingsInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call Tips and hints for using Windows How do I get to Start?What are Charms? How do I turn off my computer? Can I boot directly to the desktop?How do I jump between apps? How do I unlock my computer? How do I move tiles? How do I set up the lock screen slideshow?Can I personalize the Lock screen? Can I arrange tiles in groups? Adjust screen resolution How do I set the alarm?Can I change the screen resolution? Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Where are my apps? How do I make an app appear on Start?How do I remove a tile from Start? What is a Microsoft ID account? How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer? How do I check for Windows updates?Where can I get more information? Do I need one? Error messages TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messages Corrective action Error messages First steps on the net Choose an Internet Service ProviderInternet and Online Security Protecting your computer 3G Wwan or Wireless Wide-Area Network DSL e.g. AdslCable Wireless networks Components of a wireless LANNetwork connections Turning on/off a wireless network connection Wireless adapterDiagram of a working network Network cable RJ45 Surf the Net SecurityAcer website What is malware? What is a virus?What is spyware? Definitions What is a personal firewall? How to protect your computer Choose strong passwords and keep them safe Protect your computer with security software Protect your personal information Online offers that look too good to be true usually are Review bank and credit card statements regularly Windows Updates How do I know when my computer is at risk?Protect your computer with Windows security tools Playing BLU-RAY or DVD Movies Region code Country or region