Aspire R 13 User's Manual

Aspire R 13 User's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

First things first 6
Your guides ..... 6
Basic care and tips for using your computer..... 6
Turning your computer off..... 6
Taking care of your computer..... 7
Taking care of your AC adapter..... 7
Cleaning and servicing..... 7
Your Acer notebook tour..... 9
Screen view..... 9
Keyboard view..... 10
Left view..... 11
Information on USB 3.0..... 11
Right view..... 12
Base view..... 12
Using the keyboard..... 13
Hotkeys..... 13
Windows keys..... 14
Touchpad..... 15
Touchpad basics..... 15
Touchpad gestures..... 15
Recovering your system..... 17
Recover from a supplied DVD..... 17
Creating recovery discs..... 18
Creating a recovery backup..... 18
Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 20
Recovering your system..... 22
Reinstalling drivers and applications..... 23
Returning to an earlier system snapshot..... 25
Returning your system to its factory condition..... 26
Recovering from Windows..... 26
Recovering from a recovery backup..... 29
Connecting to the Internet..... 32
Connecting with a cable..... 32
Built-in network feature..... 32
Connecting wirelessly..... 32
Connecting to a wireless LAN..... 33
Connecting to a 3G network..... 33
Using a Bluetooth connection..... 34
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth..... 34
Enable Bluetooth and add a device..... 34
Acer Touch Tools..... 36
Touch tool controls..... 36
Pointing..... 37

Using AccuFinger.....37
RepliView.....38
Settings.....38

Acer Screen Grasp .....40
Overview .....40
Adjusting the Settings .....41
The editing tool .....41

Acer Scrapboard .....43

Acer Hover Access .....44
Overview .....44
Adjusting the Settings .....45

BIOS utility .....47
Boot sequence .....47
Setting passwords .....47

Securing your computer .....48
Using passwords .....48
Entering passwords .....48

Power management .....50
Saving power .....50

Battery pack .....52
Battery characteristics .....52
Charging the battery .....52
Optimizing battery life .....53
Checking the battery level .....54
Battery-low warning .....54

Traveling with your computer .....55
Disconnecting from the desktop .....55
Moving around .....55
Preparing the computer .....55
What to bring to meetings .....56
Taking the computer home .....56
Preparing the computer .....56
What to take with you .....57
Special considerations .....57
Setting up a home office .....57
Traveling with the computer .....57
Preparing the computer .....58
What to take with you .....58
Special considerations .....58
Traveling internationally with the computer .....58
Preparing the computer .....58
What to bring with you .....59
Special considerations .....59

Memory card reader .....61
Connectivity options .....61

Video and audio connectors 63
HDMI 64
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65
Frequently asked questions 67
Requesting service 69
Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 71
How do I get to Start? 71
What are "Charms?" 71
Can I boot directly to the desktop? 72
How do I jump between apps? 72
How do I turn off my computer? 72
How do I unlock my computer? 72
How do I set the alarm? 74
Where are my apps? 75
What is a Microsoft ID (account)? 77
How do I add a favorite to Internet

Explorer?.....77
How do I check for Windows updates?.....77
Where can I get more information?.....77
Troubleshooting.....78
Troubleshooting tips.....78
Error messages.....78

Internet and online security.....80
First steps on the net.....80
Protecting your computer.....80
Choose an Internet Service Provider.....80
Network connections.....82
Surf the Net!.....84
Security.....84

Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies.....91

Getting started...

In this section you will find:

• Useful information on caring for your computer and your health

• Where to find the power button, ports and connectors

• Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard

• How to create recovery backups

• Guidelines