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... herein are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product registered automatically while you start up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in or sign up your computer. in this manual. TravelMate P2 Covers: P214-53 / P214-53G This revision: August 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information...
... herein are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product registered automatically while you start up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in or sign up your computer. in this manual. TravelMate P2 Covers: P214-53 / P214-53G This revision: August 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information...
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...Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a factory default backup.......... 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 27 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 28 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 29 Using a Bluetooth connection 33 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 33 Connecting to the Internet 35 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 35 Connecting...
...Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a factory default backup.......... 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 27 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 28 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 29 Using a Bluetooth connection 33 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 33 Connecting to the Internet 35 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 35 Connecting...
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... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for your new computer. Scroll down . Once you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Your guides To help you to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut...
... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for your new computer. Scroll down . Once you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Your guides To help you to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut...
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...display when you cannot power off the computer and want to power down . If you need to completely shut it down, you take 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...again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to shut down or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to direct sunlight. Note If you close it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the ...
...display when you cannot power off the computer and want to power down . If you need to completely shut it down, you take 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...again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to shut down or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to direct sunlight. Note If you close it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the ...
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Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 Your Acer notebook tour - 13 6 5 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to turn the computer on page 18. 3 Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello (optional) and security. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 4 Touchpad Press down firmly on the lower...
Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 Your Acer notebook tour - 13 6 5 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to turn the computer on page 18. 3 Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello (optional) and security. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 4 Touchpad Press down firmly on the lower...
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... card reader SDHC) card. Supports Thunderbolt™ 4 and displays. Accepts one card can operate at a time. 9 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with 5 power-off Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. USB port with microphone. Pull the lip down to open the port fully. 3 External display Connects to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. charging 6 USB port Connects to USB devices. 7 USB Type-C port with DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ45) port Connects to USB devices...
... card reader SDHC) card. Supports Thunderbolt™ 4 and displays. Accepts one card can operate at a time. 9 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with 5 power-off Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. USB port with microphone. Pull the lip down to open the port fully. 3 External display Connects to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. charging 6 USB port Connects to USB devices. 7 USB Type-C port with DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ45) port Connects to USB devices...
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...Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Insert a nano SIM card into the slot. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 12 # Icon Item Power indicator 1 Battery indicator 2 USB port 3 SIM SIM card slot (optional) 4 Kensington lock slot Front view 3 4 Description Indicates the computer's power status. Connects to USB devices. Only one smart card. Indicates the computer's battery status. Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock. 1 # Icon Item Description 1 SC Smart Card reader (optional...
...Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Insert a nano SIM card into the slot. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 12 # Icon Item Power indicator 1 Battery indicator 2 USB port 3 SIM SIM card slot (optional) 4 Kensington lock slot Front view 3 4 Description Indicates the computer's power status. Connects to USB devices. Only one smart card. Indicates the computer's battery status. Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock. 1 # Icon Item Description 1 SC Smart Card reader (optional...
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... Windows-specific functions. Press any key to the next media file. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Returns to the last open app. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to save power. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Using the keyboard - 19 Hotkey Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
... Windows-specific functions. Press any key to the next media file. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Returns to the last open app. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to save power. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Using the keyboard - 19 Hotkey Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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... want to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 33 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to enable/disable it must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to pair once. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Your computer will connect them. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. You only need to other devices, and click...
... want to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 33 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to enable/disable it must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to pair once. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Your computer will connect them. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. You only need to other devices, and click...
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... the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to WLAN, you to connect to the internet. Your computer's built-in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for you to connect your home or office to set up for internet services...
... the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to WLAN, you to connect to the internet. Your computer's built-in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for you to connect your home or office to set up for internet services...
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... to continue. 3. Make sure NFC is a smartphone, and bring the NFC transmitters on the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Frequently ask Near Field Communication - 40 NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION Near Field Communication (NFC) enables your computer. Follow the instructions on both devices together. 5. Select the Network & Internet to wirelessly communicate with other device is enabled if the...
... to continue. 3. Make sure NFC is a smartphone, and bring the NFC transmitters on the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Frequently ask Near Field Communication - 40 NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION Near Field Communication (NFC) enables your computer. Follow the instructions on both devices together. 5. Select the Network & Internet to wirelessly communicate with other device is enabled if the...
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... monitors system activity. Select Additional power settings. 3. Select Choose what the power buttons do. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 60 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected...
... monitors system activity. Select Additional power settings. 3. Select Choose what the power buttons do. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 60 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected...
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... shorten the effective lifespan of the battery. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the...
... shorten the effective lifespan of the battery. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the...
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... 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. Failure to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Consult your peripheral. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to do...
... 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. Failure to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Consult your peripheral. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to do...
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... external microphone; Connecting a monitor 1. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer's configuration. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the desktop and select Display settings. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide...
... external microphone; Connecting a monitor 1. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer's configuration. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the desktop and select Display settings. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide...
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... not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer (if your computer. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer. • The computer may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to power the computer. Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on...
... not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer (if your computer. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer. • The computer may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to power the computer. Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on...
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... will need to enter the password to continue. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . How do I turn off my computer? Press the space bar and select a user...
... will need to enter the password to continue. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . How do I turn off my computer? Press the space bar and select a user...
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... to create a new group on Start that appears. Other tiles will open the folder you want it to the place on Start. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Select...
... to create a new group on Start that appears. Other tiles will open the folder you want it to the place on Start. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Select...
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... instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I get one ? Select Advanced options to configure the settings. How do I check for Windows updates? Frequently asked questions - 85 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer...
... instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I get one ? Select Advanced options to configure the settings. How do I check for Windows updates? Frequently asked questions - 85 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer...
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... you set up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network? What are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service...
... you set up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network? What are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service...