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TravelMate P2 Series (14" touch) User’s Manual ...

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2 - © 2013. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate P2 Series (14" touch) Covers: TravelMate P245-MPG / P245-MP This revision: November 2013 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Start screen to sign up for ...

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Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS First things first 6 Your guides ............................................. 6 Basic care and tips for using your computer.................................................. 6 Turning your computer on and ...

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4 - Table of contents Taking the computer home.................... 70 Preparing the computer ............................ 70 What to take with you................................ 71 Special considerations .............................. 71 Setting up...

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- 5 Getting started... In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard • How to crea...

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6 - First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the...

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First things first - 7 You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to direct ...

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8 - First things first single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before re...

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Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Screen view # Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communicat ion.�...

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10 - Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 4 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power st atus. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery st atus. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charge...

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Your Acer notebook tour - 11 Left view 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. See "Using the keyboard" on page 14. Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes fo...

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12 - Your Acer notebook tour Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSp...

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Your Acer notebook tour - 13 Base view 1 2 4 3 # Icon Item Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Insert a suit able tool and slide to release. 2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 3 Ventilation and cooling fan...

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14 - Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you c...

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Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the oth...

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16 - Using the keyboard Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. <Fn> + <Pg Up> Stop Stop playing the selected media file. <Fn> + <Pg Dn> Previous Return to the previous media fil...

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Touchpad - 17 TOUCHPAD Touchpad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide your finger across the touchpad, the cursor will follow this movement. Press the left or right side of the button located be...

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18 - Touchpad • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. • Swipe in from top edge: Toggle the app commands. • Swipe in fr...

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Recovery - 19 RECOVERY If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on page 81) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer - i.e. return it to an earlier state. This se...

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20 - Recovery 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window opens. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the...

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Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Fol...

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22 - Recovery may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Create...

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Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue until the process is complete. • If you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Recovering you...

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24 - Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using either your hard drive o...

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Recovery - 25 3. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Images for reference only. 4. Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat th...

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26 - Recovery 2. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Images for reference only. 3. Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Repeat this st...

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Recovery - 27 4. Click the latest restore point (at a time when your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. A confirmation window appears; click Yes. Your system is restored using the restore point you specified. This process may ta...

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28 - Recovery the Windows Store). See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management on page 29. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings. 2. The Reset your PC window opens. Images for reference onl...

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Recovery - 29 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. 6. After the recovery has finished, you can start using your computer by repeating the first-start process. Recovering fr...

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30 - Recovery 2. The Refresh your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 3. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 m...

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Recovery - 31 b. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of the normal startup process. 6. Select your keyboard type. 7. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to use: a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsof...

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32 - Recovery 2. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Choose to keep any changes to the hard drive: a. If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on th...

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Changing to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 - 33 CHANGING TO WINDOWS 8.1 OR WINDOWS 7 Your computer is configured with two operating systems, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. When you first start your computer, Windows 7 will start. Please follow the setup proc...

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34 - Changing to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 3. Select Windows 8.1, and then click OK and follow the instructions. Windows will restart, replace Windows 7 with Windows 8.1, and then start the Windows 8.1 setup process. Changing to Windows 7 Note Aft...

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Changing to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 - 35 Start Windows 8.1; from Start, type ‘recovery’ to open Acer Recovery Management. 1. Select Restore Factory Settings. 2. Select Yes. 3. Select Windows 7, and then click OK and follow the instructions. W...

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36 - Changing to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 Use the arrow keys to select Boot > Boot Mode. Press <Enter>, then use the arrow keys to select UEFI or Legacy BIOS. Press <Enter> again. Finally, press <F10> to save the settings and re...

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Changing to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 - 37 Changing between Windows 7 and 8.1 during startup 1. Turn on your computer and press <Alt> + <F10> when you see the Acer logo during boot up to launch Acer Recovery Management. 2. Select Restore...

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38 - Connecting to the Internet CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes basic information on types of connections, and getting connected to the Internet. For detailed information, please refer to Network connections on page 96. Connecting ...

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Connecting to the Internet - 39 Connecting wirelessly Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can link two or more computers without using wires. Once connected to WLAN, you can access the Inter...

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40 - Connecting to the Internet Connecting to a 3G network If your computer has a SIM slot, you can connect to the Internet using a 3G (cellular phone) network. To do this, you must have a compatible SIM card and a data contract with your cellular ...

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Using a Bluetooth connection - 41 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of devices. Bluetooth- enabled devices include computers, cell phones...

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42 - Using a Bluetooth connection 4. Select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box, click Apply, and then click OK. Adding a Bluetooth device Every new device must first be "paired" with your computer’s Bluetooth ad...

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Using a Bluetooth connection - 43 Click on the device you want to add. A code displays on your computer, which should match the code displayed on your device. Select Yes. Then, accept the pairing from your device. Your device will show up in the li...

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44 - Using a Bluetooth connection click on View devices and printers. Right click on your device and select Advanced Operations > Connect to operation window. The operation window enables you to play music and audio from your device through yo...

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Acer Touch Tools - 45 ACER TOUCH TOOLS Acer Touch Tools makes using your Windows device easier and more convenient. You can select, drag or tap on small items in the user interface. You can run Acer Touch Tools, from Start or from the Desktop taskb...

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46 - Acer Touch Tools Pointing The AccuFinger pointer's fine tip allows you to work with even very small screen elements. This can be particularly helpful when using operating system setting and configuration windows with small buttons, boxes...

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Acer Touch Tools - 47 • Text edit: You can select text in supported programs by tapping on a word or text block to select it or insert the cursor. You can then type or perform other operations on the selected text. RepliView Your touch device’s...

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48 - Acer Touch Tools or left-hand operation, which optimizes pointer orientation for the selected mode. ...

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Acer Screen Grasp - 49 ACER SCREEN GRASP Acer Screen Grasp is a handy screen capture tool that allows you to capture all or part of anything that’s displayed on your computer’s screen. It works for both the desktop and Start screen applications...

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50 - Acer Screen Grasp Adjusting the Settings Tap the Settings icon to adjust the defaults for Acer Screen Grasp. You can enable or disable the launch gesture (tap the screen with three fingers), set the app to launch the editing tool after captur...

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Acer Screen Grasp - 51 4 Marker tool. 5 Text tool. 6Eraser. 7 Mosaic effect. 8 Lasso tool. 9 Share capture to... • Windows clipboard • Facebook • Acer Scrapboard •Word • PowerPoint • Outlook 10 Save. 11 Pin/unpin the toolbars. No. Descrip...

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52 - Acer Scrapboard ACER SCRAPBOARD Acer Scrapboard is a useful tool to manage your screen captures. Screen captures are automatically sorted by date. Tap the icon on the screen capture to open the website in Internet Explorer. You can also c...

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Contact pickup - 53 CONTACT PICKUP Sending your contact information As a business user, being able to quickly exchange contact information with colleagues, co-workers, and anyone you meet makes life just a little bit easier. To help, Acer has creat...

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54 - Keeping your computer and data safe... In this section you will find: • How to secure your computer • Setting passwords • What you need to prepare when you’re traveling • How to get the most out of your battery ...

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Acer ProShield - 55 ACER PROSHIELD Overview An all-in-one security solution, Acer ProShield provides an embedded security solution to address the following points of vulnerability: • Securing the device against unauthorized access • Protecting l...

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56 - Acer ProShield Click Start to begin. You will be required to set a password, and can choose to create a Personal Secure Drive. Once you have set a password, you can click Next to proceed to setting up a Personal Secure Drive or click Finish ...

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Acer ProShield - 57 Personal Secure Drive The Personal Secure Disk (PSD) is a secure section of your hard disk where you can save files. You can only get access to the PSD via password or fingerprint authentication. Once setup is finished, you can ...

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58 - Acer ProShield Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. You can change your ProShield and Windows passwords, register fingerprints, manage online account information, and back up or r...

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Acer ProShield - 59 Data Protection Here you can select files for encryption or decryption, and manage your Personal Secure Drive. Data Removal Here you can select files to be completely removed from the hard disk. The File Shredder overwrites the ...

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60 - BIOS utility BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not normally need to run this utility. However, if you ...

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Securing your computer - 61 SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch...

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62 - Securing your computer Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor...

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Power management - 63 POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals...

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64 - Power management 5. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes. ...

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Battery pack - 65 BATTERY PACK The computer uses a Lithium battery that gives you long use between charges. Battery characteristics The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, ...

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66 - Battery pack 6. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn&apos...

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Battery pack - 67 • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature is 10° C (50° F) to 30° C (86° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery lif...

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68 - Battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack To install a battery pack: 1. Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is facing up. 2...

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Traveling with your computer - 69 TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTER This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from e...

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70 - Traveling with your computer You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing <Fn> + <F4> or by closing the display. When you are ready to use the computer again, open the display and, if necessary, press and release the power bu...

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Traveling with your computer - 71 What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord. • A spare battery • The printed Setup Guide. Special considerations Follow these guidel...

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72 - Traveling with your computer Traveling with the computer When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer ...

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Traveling with your computer - 73 When you are moving from country to country. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter. • ...

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74 - Ports and connectors... In this section you will find: • Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer ...

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Memory card reader - 75 MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to th...

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76 - Memory card reader (2 TB). Your computer provides an SDHC or SDXC compatible card reader. Removing a card from a memory card reader 1. Click on Show hidden icons arrow in the Notification Area (next to the clock). 2. Click on the Safely Remove...

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Video and audio connectors - 77 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of connection supported depends on your computer’s configuration). The appropriate cable is usually included with the monitor. Follo...

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78 - HDMI HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-quality, digital audio/video interface. HDMI allows you to connect any compatible digital audio/video source, such as your computer, a set-top box, DVD player, and audio/video re...

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 79 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect USB peripherals, such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other compatible devic...

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80 - Got a question? In this section you will find: • Frequently asked questions • Tips for using Windows 8.1 • Troubleshooting information • How to protect yourself while online • Where to find Acer service center contact information ...

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Frequently asked questions - 81 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one. I turned on the power, but the computer does not star...

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82 - Frequently asked questions • The volume may be muted. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. Check the volume from...

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Frequently asked questions - 83 I want to restore my computer to its original settings. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchased your computer. Before performing a r...

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84 - Frequently asked questions If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. Please visit www.acer.com. Before you call Please have the following inf...

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Frequently asked questions - 85 Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get started. How do I get to Start? Press the Windows k...

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86 - Frequently asked questions Can I boot directly to the desktop? Yes, you can, just follow these steps: 1. Go to the desktop. 2. Tap and hold the taskbar until you see the square outline. Select Properties from the menu that opens when you remove...

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Frequently asked questions - 87 Can I personalize the Lock screen? You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs. To change the ba...

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88 - Frequently asked questions 3. Choose which days the alarm should go off. 4. Select the notification. 5. Save the alarm by tapping the Save icon in the upper right-hand corner. How do I move tiles? Tap and hold a tile to select it, then drag it...

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Frequently asked questions - 89 How do I close an app? Swipe the window downwards from the top to the bottom of the screen. You need to swipe the window past the half-way point of the screen. Can I change the screen resolution? Swipe the right-hand...

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90 - Frequently asked questions How do I install apps? You can download Windows Store apps from Store. You will need to have a Microsoft ID to purchase and download apps from Store. I can't find apps like Notepad and Paint! Where are they? Swi...

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Frequently asked questions - 91 Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you care about. Do I need one? You do not need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 8.1, but it makes life easier because you can sync data ac...

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92 - Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems.  Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not ...

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Frequently asked questions - 93 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or ...

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94 - Internet and online security INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITY First steps on the net Protecting your computer It is vital to protect your computer from viruses and attacks over the Internet (see Security on page 98). A comprehensive Internet secur...

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Internet and online security - 95 Internet as the connection speed is low and connection time is typically charged per hour. DSL (e.g. ADSL) DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is an ‘always-on’ connection that runs over the phone line. As DSL and p...

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96 - Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example, within an office building or home) that share a common communications line and resources. When you set up a network, you can sha...

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Internet and online security - 97 point/router for detailed setup instructions. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect the host computer to the access point (see illustration below); this type of cable may ...

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98 - Internet and online security Surf the Net! To surf the Internet, you need a program called an Internet browser. Internet Explorer provides an easy and secure web browsing experience. As soon as you have your Internet access installed and you ...

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Internet and online security - 99 computer in various ways, using up resources or clogging up a network. What is spyware? Spyware refers to generally unwanted programs that are downloaded onto your computer while connected to the Internet, often wi...

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100 - Internet and online security would allow it (i.e. a game connecting to a multi-player server or an encyclopaedia making a content update). How to protect your computer Cybercrime prevention can be straight-forward - when armed with a little t...