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Acer Aspire M5-583P User Manual

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4 - Table of contents

Traveling internationally with the computer...... 69

Preparing the computer ............................ 69
What to bring with you .............................. 69
Special considerations .............................. 69

Securing your computer

71

Using a computer security lock ........................ 71
Using passwords.............................................. 71

Entering passwords .................................. 72

Acer Theft Shield

73

Using Acer Theft Shield ................................... 75

General ..................................................... 75
Settings ..................................................... 76

Wireless networks

77

Connecting to the Internet................................ 77
Wireless networks ............................................ 77

Using a Bluetooth connection

79

Enabling and disabling Bluetooth..................... 79

Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 80

Adding a Bluetooth device ............................... 81

Acer Converter Port

86

HDMI

87

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

88

BIOS utility

89

Boot sequence ................................................. 89

Setting passwords ........................................... 89

Frequently asked questions

90

Requesting service .......................................... 92
Tips and hints for using Windows 8................. 94

Three concepts you might want to
keep in mind............................................. 94
How do I access the charms? .................. 94
How do I get to Start? .............................. 94
How do I jump between apps?................. 95
How do I turn off my computer? ............... 95
Why is there a new interface?.................. 95
How do I unlock my computer?................ 95
How do I personalize my computer?........ 96
I want to use Windows in the way
that I'm used to - give me my
desktop back! ........................................... 97
Where are my apps?................................ 97
What is a Microsoft ID (account)? ............ 99
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?.................................................. 99
How do I check for Windows
updates? ................................................ 100
Where can I get more information?........ 100

Troubleshooting............................................. 101

Troubleshooting tips............................... 101
Error messages...................................... 101

Regulations and safety notices

103