Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety and comfort
- First things first
- Your Acer notebook tour
- Using the keyboard
- Touchpad
- Recovery
- Power management
- Battery pack
- Traveling with your computer
- Securing your computer
- Acer Theft Shield
- Wireless networks
- Using a Bluetooth connection
- Acer Converter Port
- HDMI
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- BIOS utility
- Frequently asked questions
- Requesting service
- Tips and hints for using Windows 8
- Three concepts you might want to keep in mind
- How do I access the charms?
- How do I get to Start?
- How do I jump between apps?
- How do I turn off my computer?
- Why is there a new interface?
- How do I unlock my computer?
- How do I personalize my computer?
- I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give me my desktop back!
- 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
- Regulations and safety notices
72 - Acer Theft Shield
ACER THEFT SHIELD
Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
Acer Theft Shield is a tool for your computer that helps prevent theft by
alerting you if your computer is moved out of range of your Android
cellphone or the selected wireless network.
To start Acer Theft Shield, double-click the Acer Theft Shield icon on
Desktop, or from Start simply start typing ’Acer Theft Shield’ to open
Search and list the results.
Note: Acer Theft Shield needs a Windows Log On password. If you
have not set a password, you will be reminded to set one.
Once Acer Theft Shield is running, you will be asked to select the type of
detection you wish to use. You may select:
• Use an Android phone.