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... the product. NOTE: NOTE: For replacement parts, always use only Acer certified components in order to replace other components than those listed above. Self-Repair 1-1 Self-Repair This chapter highlights the limited self-repair capabilities of a careless or unsuccessful self-repair attempt, is present but is not described in the chapter "Disassembly Procedures". Prior performing self-repair, familiarize yourself with the Safety Guidelines...
... the product. NOTE: NOTE: For replacement parts, always use only Acer certified components in order to replace other components than those listed above. Self-Repair 1-1 Self-Repair This chapter highlights the limited self-repair capabilities of a careless or unsuccessful self-repair attempt, is present but is not described in the chapter "Disassembly Procedures". Prior performing self-repair, familiarize yourself with the Safety Guidelines...
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... Windows Update in order to product-specific software and documentation. To update the system BIOS: Download the desired system BIOS version from the list of suggested models in the User Manual of a progress indicator A visual notification is shown when the update is visualized by an Acer Service Center or authorized Service Partner, are at own risk. System BIOS & Driver Updates 0 Visit http://www.acer.com/support to the chapter "Recovery...
... Windows Update in order to product-specific software and documentation. To update the system BIOS: Download the desired system BIOS version from the list of suggested models in the User Manual of a progress indicator A visual notification is shown when the update is visualized by an Acer Service Center or authorized Service Partner, are at own risk. System BIOS & Driver Updates 0 Visit http://www.acer.com/support to the chapter "Recovery...
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HDD Module Removal 6. Disassembly Procedures 1-23 4. Remove four (4) screws (E) from the HDD module connector (D) (Figure 1-28). E Figure 1-29. Disconnect the HDD cable from the HDD bracket (Figure 1-29). Remove the HDD module from its bracket. HDD Module Removal 5. D Figure 1-28.
HDD Module Removal 6. Disassembly Procedures 1-23 4. Remove four (4) screws (E) from the HDD module connector (D) (Figure 1-28). E Figure 1-29. Disconnect the HDD cable from the HDD bracket (Figure 1-29). Remove the HDD module from its bracket. HDD Module Removal 5. D Figure 1-28.
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Top Assembly (Keyboard) Disassembly Procedures 1-37 In the event that the Touchpad Module, Smart Card Reader Holder, Card Reader Board, IO Board, and Speakers have been disassembled prior removing the top assembly. Figure 1-50. NOTE: NOTE: The keyboard is included as part of the top assembly and can no longer be disassembled. Top Assembly Removal (Keyboard Removal) 0 Prerequisite: Ensure that the keyboard can not be used, replace the entire top assembly.
Top Assembly (Keyboard) Disassembly Procedures 1-37 In the event that the Touchpad Module, Smart Card Reader Holder, Card Reader Board, IO Board, and Speakers have been disassembled prior removing the top assembly. Figure 1-50. NOTE: NOTE: The keyboard is included as part of the top assembly and can no longer be disassembled. Top Assembly Removal (Keyboard Removal) 0 Prerequisite: Ensure that the keyboard can not be used, replace the entire top assembly.
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....acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. TravelMate P2 Covers: P215-54 This revision: June 2022 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your password if you are connected to register it .) If the record is protected by copyright laws. Images provided herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your device with the email address you start...
....acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. TravelMate P2 Covers: P215-54 This revision: June 2022 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your password if you are connected to register it .) If the record is protected by copyright laws. Images provided herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your device with the email address you start...
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...Touchpad gestures 22 Changing touchpad settings 24 Recovery 25 Creating a file history backup 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 28 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 30 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 30 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 37 Connecting to the Internet 39 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 39 Connecting to a wireless LAN 39 Connecting with a cable 42 Built-in network...
...Touchpad gestures 22 Changing touchpad settings 24 Recovery 25 Creating a file history backup 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 28 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 30 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 30 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 37 Connecting to the Internet 39 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 39 Connecting to a wireless LAN 39 Connecting with a cable 42 Built-in network...
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... to be listed. From this Acer notebook your choice for your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Once you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your computer's serial number and SNID...
... to be listed. From this Acer notebook your choice for your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Once you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your computer's serial number and SNID...
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... 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 a short while, but don't want to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button ...need to power down or sign out > Sleep. If you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to shut down . approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button...
... 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 a short while, but don't want to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button ...need to power down or sign out > Sleep. If you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to shut down . approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button...
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... Card reader (optional) Accepts one Secure Digital (microSD) card. Only one card can be read at a time. Your Acer notebook tour Front view 12 3 # Icon Item Description 1 MicroSD card reader Accepts one smart card. Rear view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 16 - Indicates the computer's battery 2 status. Battery indicator Charging...
... Card reader (optional) Accepts one Secure Digital (microSD) card. Only one card can be read at a time. Your Acer notebook tour Front view 12 3 # Icon Item Description 1 MicroSD card reader Accepts one smart card. Rear view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 16 - Indicates the computer's battery 2 status. Battery indicator Charging...
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... you're in all apps list and you get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 11 information: support.microsoft.com/Windows • Support FAQs: support.acer.com From here you can I turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications. If you're in all apps list and you would like to configure the settings.
... you're in all apps list and you get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 11 information: support.microsoft.com/Windows • Support FAQs: support.acer.com From here you can I turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications. If you're in all apps list and you would like to configure the settings.
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Resetting the PC will turn off during the reset process. 10.The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. The screen will turn back on when it completes. Choose your PC, they will be removed. 8. Your...
Resetting the PC will turn off during the reset process. 10.The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. The screen will turn back on when it completes. Choose your PC, they will be removed. 8. Your...
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Click Confirm then Next to continue. 9. Click Reset to continue. 8. The screen will turn back on when it completes. 12.When your settings options and follow the instructions on the screen. Recovery 7. You will use factory default settings. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. 36 - Choose your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be shown the reset progress on screen.
Click Confirm then Next to continue. 9. Click Reset to continue. 8. The screen will turn back on when it completes. 12.When your settings options and follow the instructions on the screen. Recovery 7. You will use factory default settings. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. 36 - Choose your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be shown the reset progress on screen.
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... an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is disabled by default. To enable your computer, this may be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). After that you must be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to add. 3. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless...
... an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is disabled by default. To enable your computer, this may be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). After that you must be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to add. 3. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless...
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... is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may be illegal. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on types of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network...
... is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may be illegal. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on types of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network...
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... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. Your computer will take longer to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of power to check for signals to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small...
... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. Your computer will take longer to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of power to check for signals to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small...
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.... a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to its effective life. Failure to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. Battery pack - 65 Use...
.... a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to its effective life. Failure to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. Battery pack - 65 Use...
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You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. 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. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . 70 - For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices should right-click on the USB icon in data loss or damage...
You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. 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. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . 70 - For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices should right-click on the USB icon in data loss or damage...
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... monitor power switch is turned off. 2. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Turn on the computer. 3. Video and audio...
... monitor power switch is turned off. 2. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Turn on the computer. 3. Video and audio...
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... . Connect the AC adapter to resume. If power is a power LED, it will flash). Nothing appears on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need...
... . Connect the AC adapter to resume. If power is a power LED, it will flash). Nothing appears on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need...
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... set up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other computers in DSL modem that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Setting up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you can share an internet connection with the subscription to their Components of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network...
... set up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other computers in DSL modem that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Setting up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you can share an internet connection with the subscription to their Components of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network...