Table of contents - 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS First things first 5 Your guides ............................................. 5 Basic care and tips for using your computer.................................................. 5 Turning your computer off........................... 5 Taking care of your computer ..................... 6 Taking care of your AC adapter.................. 7 Cleaning and servicing................................ 7 Ports and connectors 23 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information....................... 23 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information....................... 24 Rear panel audio ports..............................
24 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 25 USB Type-C port 26 Recovery 8 Creating a file history backup .................. 8 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers...................................................... 9 Creating a factory default backup............ 9 Restoring your computer ....................... 10 Reset this PC and keep my files............... 10 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 11 HDMI 27 SD card reader 28 Video and audio connectors 29 Connecting a monitor............................. 29 Headphones and microphone................ 29 Frequently asked questions 31 Requesting service ................................ 33 Tips and hints for using Windows 10.....
34 How do I get to Start? ............................... 34 How do I turn off my computer?................ 34 How do I unlock my computer?................. 34 How do I set the alarm?............................ 36 Where are my apps?................................. 36 What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 37 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 38 Where can I get more information?........... 38 Troubleshooting..................................... 39 Troubleshooting tips.................................. 39 Error messages......................................... 39 Using a Bluetooth connection 13 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth ..........
13 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 13 Connecting to the Internet 15 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 15 Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 15 Connecting with a cable ........................ 16 Built-in network feature ............................. 16 Securing your computer 18 Using passwords ................................... 18 Entering passwords .................................. 18 Internet and online security 41 First steps on the net ............................. 41 Protecting your computer.......................... 41 Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 41 Network connections.................................
42 Surf the Net!.............................................. 44 Internet security software.......................... 44 BIOS utility 20 Boot sequence....................................... 20 Setting passwords ................................. 20 Power management 21 Saving power......................................... 21 Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies 49