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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 4
Your guides ............................................. 4
Basic care and tips for using your
computer.................................................. 4
Turning your computer off........................... 4
Taking care of your computer ..................... 5
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 5
Cleaning and servicing................................ 6
Your Packard Bell notebook tour 7
Screen view ............................................. 7
Keyboard view ......................................... 8
Left view ................................................. 9
Information on USB 3.0............................... 9
Right view ............................................. 10
Rear view .............................................. 10
Base view .............................................. 11
Using the keyboard 12
Lock keys and embedded numeric
keypad................................................... 12
Hotkeys ..................................................... 13
Windows keys........................................ 14
Touchpad 15
Touchpad basics ................................... 15
Touchpad gestures................................ 15
Recovery 17
Creating a recovery backup................... 17
Creating a drivers and applications
backup................................................... 19
Recovering your system ........................ 21
Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 22
Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 24
Returning your system to its factory
condition.................................................... 25
Recovering from Windows ........................ 25
Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 28
Connecting to the Internet 31
Connecting with a cable ........................ 31
Built-in network feature ............................. 31
Connecting wirelessly............................ 32
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 32
Using a Bluetooth connection 33
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 33
BIOS utility 35
Boot sequence....................................... 35
Setting passwords ................................. 35
Securing your computer 36
Using a computer security lock.............. 36
Using passwords ................................... 36
Entering passwords .................................. 37
Power management 38
Saving power ......................................... 38
Battery pack 40
Battery characteristics ........................... 40
Charging the battery ................................. 40
Optimizing battery life ............................... 41
Checking the battery level......................... 42
Battery-low warning .................................. 42
Memory card reader 43
Connectivity options............................... 43
Video and audio connectors 45
HDMI 46
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 47
Frequently asked questions 48
Requesting service ................................ 50
Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 .... 52
How do I get to Start? ............................... 52
What are "Charms?" ................................. 52
Can I boot directly to the desktop? ........... 53
How do I jump between apps?.................. 53
How do I turn off my computer?................ 53
How do I unlock my computer?................. 53
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 55
Where are my apps?................................. 56
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 57
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?................................................... 58
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 58
Where can I get more information?........... 58
Troubleshooting ..................................... 59
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 59
Error messages......................................... 59
Internet and online security 61
First steps on the net ............................. 61
Protecting your computer.......................... 61
Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 61
Network connections................................. 63
Surf the Net!.............................................. 65
Security ..................................................... 65
Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies 72
