User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- First things first
- Your Acer computer tour
- Using the keyboard
- Touchpad
- Recovery
- Connecting to the Internet
- Using a Bluetooth connection
- BIOS utility
- Power management
- Battery pack
- Memory card reader
- Video and audio connectors
- HDMI Micro
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- Micro 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
62 - Frequently asked questions
menu that appears at the bottom of the screen.
How do I make an app appear on my taskbar?
If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on the
taskbar, tap and hold a tile until you see the screen dim. When you
release the tile, the Customize menu appear at the bottom of the
screen. Select Pin to taskbar from the menu that appears at the
bottom of the screen.
How do I install apps?
You can download Windows Store apps from Store. You will need to
have a Microsoft ID to purchase and download apps from Store.
I can't find apps like Notepad and Paint! Where are they?
Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search,
type the name of the app you would like to open using the pop-up
keyboard. Alternatively, open All apps and scroll to ’Windows
Accessories’ to see the list of legacy programs.
Can I use more than one app at a time?
1. Tap on a tile to open an app from the Start screen.
2. Return to the Start screen and repeat the process.
3. Swipe right from the left edge of the screen to display the last app
that was opened.
4. Swipe right from the left edge of the screen until you see a column
divider to display both apps simultaneously. Up to three apps may
be displayed via three columns at the same time.
Can I show my desktop apps first?
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 List desktop apps first in the Apps
view when it's sorted by category.