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Acer AO756 User Manual

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Checking the battery level ................................................ 21
Optimizing battery life ....................................................... 21
Battery-low warning .......................................................... 21

Taking your notebook PC with you

23

Disconnecting from the desktop ....................................... 23
Moving around.................................................................. 23

Preparing the computer ........................................... 23
What to bring to meetings ........................................ 24

Taking the computer home............................................... 24

Preparing the computer ........................................... 24
What to take with you............................................... 24
Special considerations ............................................. 24
Setting up a home office .......................................... 25

Traveling with the computer ............................................. 25

Preparing the computer ........................................... 25
What to take with you............................................... 25
Special considerations ............................................. 25

Traveling internationally with the computer ...................... 25

Preparing the computer ........................................... 26
What to take with you............................................... 26
Special considerations ............................................. 26

Securing your computer

26

Using a computer security lock......................................... 26
Using passwords .............................................................. 27

Entering passwords ................................................. 27
Setting passwords.................................................... 27

Expanding through options

28

Connectivity options ......................................................... 28

Built-in network feature ............................................ 28
Universal Serial Bus (USB)...................................... 29

BIOS utility........................................................................ 29

Boot sequence ......................................................... 29
Password ................................................................. 29

Power management

30

Saving power.................................................................... 30

Disable Fast startup ................................................. 30

Frequently asked questions

32

Requesting service ........................................................... 33

Before you call ......................................................... 33

Tips and hints for using Windows 8

34

Three concepts you might want to keep in mind .............. 34
How do I access the charms? .......................................... 34
How do I get to Start?....................................................... 34
How do I jump between apps? ......................................... 34