Quick Setup GuideTable of ContentsAspire E1-572 / E1-570 / E1-5301Product registration1How to register1Obtaining Acer accessories1First things first3Your guides3Your Acer notebook tour4Screen view4Keyboard view5Left view6Information on USB 3.06Right view7Base view8Using the keyboard8Hotkeys9Size: 2.24 MBPages: 9Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsFirst things first6Your guides6Basic care and tips for using your computer6Turning your computer on and off6Taking care of your computer7Taking care of your AC adapterPower cord information7Taking care of your battery pack8Cleaning and servicing8Your Acer notebook tour9Screen view9Keyboard view10Left view11Information on USB 3.012Right view12Base view13Using the keyboard15Lock keys and numeric keypad15Hotkeys15Windows keys17Touchpad18Touchpad basics18Touchpad gestures18Recovery20Creating a recovery backup20Creating a drivers and applications backup22Recovering your system24Reinstalling drivers and applications24Returning to an earlier system snapshot26Returning your system to its factory condition27Recovering from Windows27Recovering from a recovery backup30Connecting to the Internet34Connecting with a cable34Built-in network feature34Connecting wirelessly35Connecting to a wireless LAN35Connecting to a 3G network36Using a Bluetooth connection37Enabling and disabling Bluetooth37Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.137Adding a Bluetooth device38BIOS utility42Boot sequence42Setting passwords42Securing your computer43Using a computer security lock43Using passwords43Entering passwords44Power management45Saving power45Battery pack47Battery characteristics47Charging the battery47Optimizing battery life48Checking the battery level49Battery-low warning49Installing and removing the battery pack50Traveling with your computer51Disconnecting from the desktop51Moving around51Preparing the computer51What to bring to meetings52Taking the computer home52Preparing the computer52What to take with you53Special considerations53Setting up a home office53Traveling with the computer54Preparing the computer54What to take with you54Special considerations54Traveling internationally with the computer54Preparing the computer55What to bring with you55Special considerations55Universal Serial Bus (USB)57Memory card reader58Connectivity options58Video and audio connectors60HDMI61Frequently asked questions63Requesting service65Frequently asked questions67Tips and hints for using Windows 8.167How do I get to Start?67What are "Charms?"67Can I boot directly to the desktop?68How do I jump between apps?68How do I turn off my computer?68How do I unlock my computer?68How do I personalize my computer?69Where are my apps?71What is a Microsoft ID (account)?72How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?73How do I check for Windows updates?73Where can I get more information?73Troubleshooting74Troubleshooting tips74Error messages74Frequently asked questions74Internet and online security76First steps on the net76Protecting your computer76Choose an Internet Service Provider76Network connections78Surf the Net!80Security80Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies87Size: 5.97 MBPages: 87Language: EnglishOpen manual
