User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- First things first
- Your Acer notebook tour
- Using the keyboard
- Precision Touchpad
- Recovery
- Connecting to the Internet
- Using a Bluetooth connection
- Acer Bluelight Shield
- Acer Screen Grasp
- Acer Scrapboard
- BIOS utility
- Securing your computer
- Power management
- Battery pack
- Traveling with your computer
- Memory card reader
- Video and audio connectors
- HDMI
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- Frequently asked questions
- Requesting service
- Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1
- How do I get to Start?
- What are "Charms?"
- Can I boot directly to the desktop?
- How do I jump between apps?
- How do I turn off my computer?
- How do I unlock my computer?
- How do I set the alarm?
- Where are my apps?
- 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?
- Troubleshooting
- Internet and online security
66 - Frequently asked questions
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 key; tap the Start button on the desktop taskbar;
or swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap the Start
charm.
Where’s the Start button?
The Start button will appear in the desktop taskbar. Tapping it will
open Start where you can launch apps.
How do I see all of my apps?
Swipe upwards from the bottom of Start.
Can I make the "All apps" view the default for Start?
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 your finger.
3.From the Navigation tab, check Show the Apps view automatically
when I go to Start.
What are "Charms?"
Charms allow you to perform useful functions, such as sharing
content, turning off your PC or changing settings.
How do I access the charms?
Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards.
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