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Acer Aspire V5-472P User Manual

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4 - Table of contents

Securing your computer

68

Using a computer security lock ........................ 68
Using passwords.............................................. 68

Entering passwords .................................. 69

Acer Theft Shield

70

Using Acer Theft Shield ................................... 72

General ..................................................... 72
Settings ..................................................... 73

Wireless networks

74

Connecting to the Internet................................ 74

Acer Instant Connect ................................ 74

Wireless networks ............................................ 74

Using a Bluetooth connection

76

Enabling and disabling Bluetooth..................... 76

Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 77

Adding a Bluetooth device ............................... 78

Acer Converter Port

83

HDMI

84

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

85

BIOS utility

86

Boot sequence ................................................. 86
Setting passwords............................................ 86

Frequently asked questions

87

Requesting service .......................................... 89
Tips and hints for using Windows 8................. 91

Three concepts you might want to
keep in mind............................................. 91
How do I access the charms? .................. 91
How do I get to Start? .............................. 91
How do I jump between apps?................. 92
How do I turn off my computer? ............... 92
Why is there a new interface?.................. 92
How do I unlock my computer?................ 93
How do I personalize my computer?........ 93
I want to use Windows in the way
that I'm used to - give me my
desktop back! ........................................... 94
Where are my apps?................................ 94
What is a Microsoft ID (account)? ............ 96
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?.................................................. 96
How do I check for Windows
updates? .................................................. 97
Where can I get more information?.......... 97

Troubleshooting............................................... 98

Troubleshooting tips................................. 98
Error messages........................................ 98

Regulations and safety notices

100