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.... Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase 2 - © 2019. Sign up for reference only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Install any required updates. 4. The information contained in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to the Internet. 2. TravelMate P2 Covers...
.... Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase 2 - © 2019. Sign up for reference only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Install any required updates. 4. The information contained in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to the Internet. 2. TravelMate P2 Covers...
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... view 14 Using the keyboard 16 Lock keys 16 Hotkeys 16 Windows keys 17 Using the Precision Touchpad 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Changing touchpad settings 20 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 Reset this PC and keep my files 24 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 25 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 28 Connecting to the Internet 30 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 30...
... view 14 Using the keyboard 16 Lock keys 16 Hotkeys 16 Windows keys 17 Using the Precision Touchpad 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Changing touchpad settings 20 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 Reset this PC and keep my files 24 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 25 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 28 Connecting to the Internet 30 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 30...
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... Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your computer can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. Basic care and tips for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to be listed. 6 - Your guides...
... Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your computer can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. Basic care and tips for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to be listed. 6 - Your guides...
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If you need to shut down the computer. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below ... > Sleep. approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer to Sleep by doing any of your device, or an Acer- Taking care of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down the computer for up . If you turn it . • Only use...
If you need to shut down the computer. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below ... > Sleep. approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer to Sleep by doing any of your device, or an Acer- Taking care of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down the computer for up . If you turn it . • Only use...
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... right corner to perform a right click. 4 Power button Press to turn the computer on the touchpad surface to perform a left click. 10 - Press down firmly on and off. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on page 16. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 4 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.
... right corner to perform a right click. 4 Power button Press to turn the computer on the touchpad surface to perform a left click. 10 - Press down firmly on and off. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on page 16. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 4 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.
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... jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with 2 power-off Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 12 - USB port with microphone. Only one smart card. Accepts one smart card can be read at a time. charging 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 External display Connects to USB devices. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item 7 SIM card slot 8 SC Smart Card reader Right view Description Insert a nano SIM card into the slot. Actual products specifications...
... jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with 2 power-off Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 12 - USB port with microphone. Only one smart card. Accepts one smart card can be read at a time. charging 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 External display Connects to USB devices. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item 7 SIM card slot 8 SC Smart Card reader Right view Description Insert a nano SIM card into the slot. Actual products specifications...
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.... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + Delete Fn + Home Fn + Pg Up Fn + Pg Dn Fn + End Volume up NumLk Numeric Lock Insert Insert Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 17 Hotkey Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Icon Function Description Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
.... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + Delete Fn + Home Fn + Pg Up Fn + Pg Dn Fn + End Volume up NumLk Numeric Lock Insert Insert Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 17 Hotkey Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Icon Function Description Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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... external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is enabled on both devices will connect them. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. This means it . 2. Click on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that , simply turning on your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth...
... external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is enabled on both devices will connect them. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. This means it . 2. Click on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that , simply turning on your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth...
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... password if required. The ISP will allow you to Network connections on types of available networks during take-off . Warning Using wireless devices while flying in network features make it is shared over the network. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on /off or control what is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections...
... password if required. The ISP will allow you to Network connections on types of available networks during take-off . Warning Using wireless devices while flying in network features make it is shared over the network. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on /off or control what is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections...
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... power management unit that monitors system activity. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to start from Sleep. Select Additional power settings. 3. If no activity is off, your computer's battery...
... power management unit that monitors system activity. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to start from Sleep. Select Additional power settings. 3. If no activity is off, your computer's battery...
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... AC adapter and battery. You are not being used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). 48 - Battery pack Use this procedure will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge...
... AC adapter and battery. You are not being used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). 48 - Battery pack Use this procedure will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge...
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... using the device before removing it supports. 56 - Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port...
... using the device before removing it supports. 56 - Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port...
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... necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Connecting a monitor 1. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; Follow any setup instructions in microphone. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings.
... necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Connecting a monitor 1. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; Follow any setup instructions in microphone. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings.
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... set to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If pressing a key does not turn your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be off); I turned on again. • Make sure that the AC adapter is a list...
... set to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If pressing a key does not turn your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be off); I turned on again. • Make sure that the AC adapter is a list...
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... offices worldwide. A list of time a call Acer for online service, and please be erased. Note To access the BIOS utility, press F2 when you see Restoring your computer when you call Please have your computer and contains all you can reduce the amount of available, authorized service centers is in Main, make sure it is a D2D Recovery setting in this handy...
... offices worldwide. A list of time a call Acer for online service, and please be erased. Note To access the BIOS utility, press F2 when you see Restoring your computer when you call Please have your computer and contains all you can reduce the amount of available, authorized service centers is in Main, make sure it is a D2D Recovery setting in this handy...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. You can also turn off my computer? From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you get to unlock the computer. How do I turn off notifications so that will open Start where you will need to enter the password to enable/disable. Can I unlock my computer? How do I turn...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. You can also turn off my computer? From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you get to unlock the computer. How do I turn off notifications so that will open Start where you will need to enter the password to enable/disable. Can I unlock my computer? How do I turn...
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... quick status and notifications to use (your personal needs. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Frequently asked questions - 67 Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to appear. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow...
... quick status and notifications to use (your personal needs. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Frequently asked questions - 67 Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to appear. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow...
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...: support.acer.com How do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to configure the settings. How do not need one ? If you can I check for Windows updates...
...: support.acer.com How do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to configure the settings. How do not need one ? If you can I check for Windows updates...
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... configuration error Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages If you how to reboot. CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions - 71 Troubleshooting...
... configuration error Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages If you how to reboot. CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions - 71 Troubleshooting...
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...) that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a LAN using wires. You can share files, peripheral...
...) that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a LAN using wires. You can share files, peripheral...