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Question posted by lferguson on November 6th, 2012

Just Bought This Computer.. With Windows8 .. How To We Get It To Turn On..??

can't get anyone to answer the phone were we bought it

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Answer #1: Posted by baklogic on November 6th, 2012 12:50 PM

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Here is a link to your manual to help you get to know the Laptop

http://www.manualowl.com/m/Acer%20Computers/Aspire-V5-531/Manual/288264

If you look on page 19 it will give you the power button and other settings. Windows 7 is shewen in the manual, but the start button isthe same. I would keep a copy of this manual, for futeure reference. Enjoy windows 8

Here is a video o how to navigate windows 8

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-V5-531-15-6-inch-Laptop/dp/B009R15USK

25 years playing with computers/laptops, software, and 10 years a geek/nerd -always learning

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