Acer Aspire V5 122P-61456G50nss manual

Aspire V5-122 P User’s Manual[...]

Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: © 2013 All Rights Reserved. Aspire V5-122 P User ’s Manual This revision: 04/2013 AcerCloud frees you to enjoy your digital life anytime, anywhe re! This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows y ou to acce ss your files over [...]

Table of c ontents - 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 First things first 17 Your guid es .......... ..................... .................. ..... 17 Basic care and tips for using your computer ................... ..................... .................. 17 Turning your computer on and off ............. 17 Taking care of your computer ....[...]

4 - Table of contents Securing your computer 69 Using a compute r security lock ... ..................... 69 Using password s ............ ..................... ............. 69 Entering p asswords ..................... ............. 70 Wireless networks 71 Connecting to the Internet ........... .................. ... 71 Wireless netwo rks ........[...]

Safety and com fort - 5 S AFETY AND COMFORT S AFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully . Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. T urn ing the product off before clean ing Unplug this product from the wall outlet bef ore cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners[...]

6 - Safe ty and comfort - If an extension cord is used with this pr oduct, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sur e that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. - Do not overload a [...]

Safety and com fort - 7 - Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings. - Decrease the volume if you c an't hear peo ple speaking near you. Bundled dummy cards - Note : Information in this section may not apply to your computer. Y our computer shipped with plastic dummies in stalled in the card slots. Dummies protect unused slots[...]

8 - Safe ty and comfort - Y our device and its enhancements may contain small p arts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product your self, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug th[...]

Safety and com fort - 9 For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery , charging will not occur at temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 40° C (104° F). The full performance of a new battery is achi eved only after two or thr ee complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged hund reds of time[...]

10 - Safety an d comfort position the device the above-stated distance from your body . T o successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed u ntil such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation distance[...]

Safety and comfort - 11 V EHICLES RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel inje ction systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer , or its rep[...]

12 - Safety an d comfort E MERGENCY CALLS - Warning! Y ou cannot make emerge ncy calls through this device. T o make an emergency call you shall dial out throu gh your mobile phone or other telephone call system. D ISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS Do not throw this electronic device int o the trash when discarding. T o minimize pollution and ensure utmost pr o[...]

Safety and comfort - 13 - wake from "Sleep" mode if the ke yboa rd is pressed or mouse is moved. - save more than 80% energy when in "S leep" mode. ENERGY ST AR and the ENERGY ST AR mark are registered U.S. marks. T IP S AND INFORMATION FOR COMFORTABLE USE Computer users may complain of eyestr ain and headaches after prolonged u[...]

14 - Safety an d comfort - Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders. - Install the external display , keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. - If you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain . T aking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wear[...]

Safety and comfort - 15 - Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. - Avoid looking at bright light s ources for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits The following work habits make computer use more relaxin g and productive: - T ake short breaks r egularly and often. - Perform some stretching exercises. - Breathe fr[...]

16 - C AUTION FOR O PTICAL D RIVE D EVICE - Note : Information in this section may not apply to your computer. CAUTION: This appliance contains a lase r sy stem and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ." In case of any trouble with this device, please cont act your nearest AUTHORIZED service station. T o preven t direct exposure to [...]

First things first - 17 F IRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Y our guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to t[...]

18 - First things f irst If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don’t want to completely shut it down, you can put it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey < Fn > + < F4 >. Note : If you cannot power off the computer normally, press [...]

First things first - 19 • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. T aking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy object s on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.[...]

20 - Your Ac er notebook tour Y OUR A CER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Aspire V5-122 P[...]

Your Acer no tebook tour - 21 Screen view # Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video commun ication.  A light next to the webcam indicates tha t the webcam is active. 2 T ouchscreen Displays computer output. Supports multi-touch input. 1 2[...]

22 - Your Ac er notebook tour Keyboard view # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging : The light is amber when the bat tery is charging. Fully charged : The light is blue when plugge d in. 2 1 3 4[...]

Your Acer no tebook tour - 23 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer . See "Using the keyboard" on page 29 . Caution : Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. 3 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The touchpad and sele[...]

24 - Your Ac er notebook tour Lef t view 1 23 4 5 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-comp atible computer security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable ob ject such as a table or handle of a locked drawer .  Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.  Key[...]

Your Acer no tebook tour - 25 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 (SuperS peed USB). 4 Acer Converter Port Connects to the Acer Converter cable, allowing for ea sy connection[...]

26 - Your Ac er notebook tour Right view 13 2 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button T urns the computer on and off. 2 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, head phones) or a headset with microphone. 3 USB port Connects to USB devices. 4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter .[...]

Your Acer no tebook tour - 27 Base view 2 1 3 4 5 # Icon Item Description 1 Screw holes Screw holes for attaching the optional second ba ttery . 2 V entilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 3 S peakers Deliver stereo audio output.[...]

28 - Your Ac er notebook tour 4 Battery reset pinhole Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery). 5 Second battery connector Connects to the second battery to provide power and charge the second battery . # Icon Item Description[...]

Using the keyboard - 2 9 U SING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedd ed numeric keypad Note : Information in this section may not apply to your computer. The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key [...]

30 - Using the keyboard keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on embedded keyp ad T ype numbers in a normal manner . Cursor-control keys on embedded keyp ad Hold < Sh ift > while using cursor-control keys. Hold < Fn > while us[...]

Using the keyboard - 3 1 < Fn > + < F5 > Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. < Fn > + < F6 > Display off T urns the display screen backlight off to save power . Press any key to return. < Fn > + < F7 > T ouchpad toggle T urns the built-in to[...]

32 - Using the keyboard Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the S tart screen.  It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; [...]

Touchpad - 33 T OUCHPAD T ouchp ad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on t he screen. As you slide your finger across the t ouchpad, the cursor will follow t his movement. Note: The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; the lighter the touch, the better the response.  Please keep the touchpad and your fingers dry [...]

34 - Touchpad touchpad to select all items in an area. T ouchp ad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. Note: Support for touchpad gestures depends on the active appli cation. This allows you to control applicati ons w ith a few simpl e gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Wind[...]

Recovery - 35 R ECOVERY If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 83 ) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer - i.e. return it to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management , which allows you to create[...]

36 - Recovery Note: Make sure you have a USB drive with a capacity of at least 16 GB. 1. From Sta r t , type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup . The Reco very Drive window[...]

Recovery - 37 opens. Make sure Copy contents from the reco very partition to the recovery drive is selected. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Plug in the USB drive then click Next .[...]

38 - Recovery • Make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage 4. Y ou will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it completes. 6. After creating the recovery backup, you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer . If y o[...]

Recovery - 39 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly . Important: Write a unique, descrip tive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember. Creating a drivers a nd applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that cont ains the facto[...]

40 - Recovery a USB storage drive or , if your computer features a DVD recorder , one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. From Sta r t , type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup . Plug in the USB drive or insert a bl ank DVD into the optical drive, then clic[...]

Recovery - 41 • If you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using DVDs, it will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you have the required number of identical, blank discs.[...]

42 - Recovery 3. Click Start to copy files.Y ou will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Follow the process until it completes: • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker .  If multiple discs are required, insert a new di[...]

Recovery - 43 solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly .  For instructions, see "Returning to an earlier system snap shot" on pa ge 46 . 3. Reset your operating system.  If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "[...]

44 - Recovery If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: •F r o m Sta r t , type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of app s. • Click Reinstall Driv ers or Applications .[...]

Recovery - 45 • Y ou should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center . • Click the install icon for th e item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the inst allation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB d[...]

46 - Recovery 2. Y ou should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center . 3. Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. Returning to an earlier system snap shot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a &a[...]

Recovery - 47 apps. Type 'Windows system restore' in the Search Help box, then press Enter . Returning to a restore point 1. From Sta r t , type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of apps. 2. Click System and Security > Action Center , then click Recovery at the bottom of the window . 3. Click Open Syste[...]

48 - Recovery Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: •F r o m St a rt , type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, the[...]

Recovery - 49 Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings . Caution: 'Restore Factor y Settings ' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. The Reset your PC window opens. Images for reference only . 3. Click Next , then choose how to erase your files:[...]

50 - Recovery a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is erased, so no files can be viewed after the recovery . Cleaning the drive takes much longer , up to 5 hours, but is much more secure as old files are comple[...]

Recovery - 51 Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Dat a) . 2. The Refresh your PC window opens. 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 minutes.[...]

52 - Recovery Recovering from a recov ery backup To recover from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. Find your recovery backup. 2. If your computer does not have a built-in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to your computer . 3. Plug in the USB drive and turn on your computer . 4. If it is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot[...]

Recovery - 53 7. Select T roubleshoot and t hen choose the type of recovery to use: a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsof t System Restore:  Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snap shot' of your system settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can re[...]

54 - Recovery Reset your PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files on your hard drive. 1. The Reset your PC window opens. Images for reference only . 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 [...]

Recovery - 55 drive takes much longer , up to 5 hours, but is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Click Reset . 7. After the recovery ha s finished, you can start using your computer by repeating the first-start process. Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. The Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Click Next . 3. Select the [...]

56 - Power m anagement P OWER 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 c onnected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time, the c[...]

Power manageme nt - 57 start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Open the Desktop. 2. Click Power Optio ns in the Notification area. 3. Select More Power Options .     4. Select Choose what the power buttons do . 5. T o access Shutdown Settings, select Change settings that are currently unavailable .[...]

58 - Power m anagement 6. Scroll down and disable T urn on fast st artup. 7. Select Save changes .[...]

Battery pack - 5 9 B ATTERY PACK The computer uses an embedded battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery p ack characteristics The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. Howeve[...]

60 - Battery pack 1. Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery . 2. Disconnect the AC adapter . 3. T urn on the computer and operate using battery power . 4. Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 5. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Follow these steps again until the battery has been c[...]

Battery pack - 6 1 • Frequent use; the more you use the battery , the faster it will reach the end of its eff ective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery op eration, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging[...]

62 - Battery pack Warning! Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data may be lost if the battery is allowed to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter an[...]

Traveling with your computer - 63 T RAVELING 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 external accessories: 1. Save any open files. 2. Remove discs from optical drive(s). 3. Shut down the[...]

64 - Traveling with your computer Prep aring the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button . If you are taking the comput[...]

Traveling with your computer - 65 close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. T aking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa. Prep aring the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home: • Check tha[...]

66 - Traveling with your computer Spec ial considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effect s of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk[...]

Traveling with your computer - 67 T raveling 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. Prep aring the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport secur[...]

68 - Traveling with your computer Prep aring 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 . • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another pri[...]

Securing your com puter - 69 S ECURING 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  and passwords. Using a computer security lock The computer comes with a Kensington-compatible s[...]

70 - Securing your compu ter • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot- up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security . Important: Do not forget your S upervisor Password! If you forget your password, please get in to uch with your dea[...]

Wireless networks - 71 W IRELESS NETWORKS Connecting to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default. Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup. Select your network and enter the password if required. To turn your computer's wireless connections on or off, press Fn+F3 . Otherwise[...]

72 - Wireless networks Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers [...]

Using a Blueto oth connection - 73 U SING A B LUETOOTH 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, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To use Bluetooth, you must ensure the following: 1. B[...]

74 - Using a B luetooth connection Enabling Bluetooth from Wi ndows 8 Bluetooth on your computer is disabled by default. To enable your computer’s Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Se ttings > Wirel ess , or press the Windows key + <W> and the n type ’ Wirel ess ’; in the resul[...]

Using a Blueto oth connection - 75 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 "pair ed" with your computer’s Bluetooth adapter. This means it must first be authenticated for security purposes. You only need to pair once[...]

76 - Using a B luetooth connection From the notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Add a Bluetooth Device . Click on the device you want to add.[...]

Using a Blueto oth connection - 77 A code displays on your computer, which should match the code displayed on your device. Select Yes . Then, accept the pairing from your device. Note: Some devices using older versions of the Bluetooth technology require both devices to enter a PIN. In the case of one of the devices not having any inputs (as in a h[...]

78 - Using a B luetooth connection devices and printers. Right click on your device and select Advanced Operations > Connect to oper ation window .[...]

Using a Blueto oth connection - 79 The operation window enables you to play music and audio from your device through your computer, send files to your device and change Bluetooth settings.[...]

80 - Acer Convert er Port A CER C ONVERTER P ORT Note: There are different cables available. Please check with your retailer to see which are compatible with your computer. The Acer Converter Port is a proprietary port that allows you to extend the connectivity options of your computer using a single cable. The Acer Converter Port supports o ne or [...]

Universal Serial Bus (U SB) - 81 U NIVERSAL S ERIAL B US (USB) The USB port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources.[...]

82 - 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 need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press < F2 > duri[...]

Frequently asked questions - 83 F REQUENTLY 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 start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the c[...]

84 - Frequentl y asked questions • The brightness level might be too low . Press < Fn > + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor . Press the display toggle hotkey < Fn > + < F5 > to toggle the display back to the computer . • If the Sleep indicator is lit[...]

Frequently asked questions - 85 The printer does not work Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer . Requesting service International T ravelers Wa rranty (ITW) Your c[...]

86 - Frequentl y asked questions Before you call Please have the following information av ailable when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by your comput[...]

- 87 T roubleshooting 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 attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. T roubleshooting tip s T[...]

88 - If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk, then press < Enter > to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press < F2 > (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility , then press Ex[...]

Frequently asked questions - 89 Ti ps and hint s for using Windows 8 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. Three concept s you might want to kee p in mind 1. Start The Start button is no longer available; you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2.[...]

90 - Frequentl y asked questions How do I jump between app s? Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through apps that are currently running. How do I turn off my computer? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards, tap Sett ings > Power and select the action you'd like to take. Alternatively, from Desktop , tap Acer [...]

Frequently asked questions - 91 Tap and hold the preview icon to see the characters you've entered to ensure the password is correct. How do I personalize my computer? You can personalize Start with a different background image or by arranging the tiles to suit your personal needs. To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the scr[...]

92 - Frequentl y asked questions So, how do I close an app? Swipe the window downwards from the top to the bottom of the screen. Can I change the screen resolution? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search , tap the text box to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing 'Control Panel' to display the results; tap Co[...]

Frequently asked questions - 93 How do I make an app appear on S tart? If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on Start , tap and drag the app downwards and release it. Tap Pin to Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. How do I remove a tile from S tart? Tap and drag the app downwards and release it. Tap[...]

94 - Frequentl y asked questions What is a M icrosoft ID (account)? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows. You can use any email address, but it is best if you choose the one you already use to communicate with friends and sign in to your favorite websites. When you sign in to your PC with a Microso[...]

Frequently asked questions - 95 How do I check for Windows up dates? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settin gs > Change PC settings > Windows Updates . Tap Check for updates now . Where can I get more information ? For more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 tutorials: www .acer.com/windows8-tu[...]

96 - Regulat ions and safety notices R EGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES FCC STATEMENT This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Th ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi dential installation. This device gen[...]

Regulation s and safety notic es - 97 Caution: Changes or modifica tions not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's autho rity , which is granted by the Federal Communic ations Commission, to opera te this computer . N OTICE FOR C ANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'int[...]

98 - Regulat ions and safety notices Declaration of Conformity f or EU countries Hereby , Acer, declares that this computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Wireless operation channels fo r different domains France: Restricted wireless frequency ba nds Some areas of France have a[...]

Regulation s and safety notic es - 99 Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors and less than 10 mW outdoors: This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to u se your wireless LAN card in more areas within France.  Please check with ART for the latest informa[...]

100 - Regu lations and safety notices List of national code s This equipment may be operated in the following count ries: C ANADA — L OW - POWER LICENSE - EXEMPT RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICES (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF field s (RSS-102) The computer employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limi[...]

Regulation s and safety notices - 10 1 This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies wi th Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001). "T o preve nt radio interference to the lic ensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows t[...]

102 - The FCC RF safety requ irement The radiated output power of the wireless LA N Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the computer shall be used in such a manner that t he potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1. Users are requested to follow t[...]

- 103 3. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of t he internal anten na will void the FCC certification and your warranty . C ANADA — L OW - POWER LICENSE - EXEMPT RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICES (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF field s (RSS-102) The computer employs[...]