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... to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. Acer Group shall not be liable for reference only and may not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your password if you are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is not found, please follow the steps below to register it. TravelMate P2 Covers: P214-52 / P214-52G...
... to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. Acer Group shall not be liable for reference only and may not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your password if you are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is not found, please follow the steps below to register it. TravelMate P2 Covers: P214-52 / P214-52G...
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... view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28...
... view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have designed a set of your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you to Drivers and Manuals and search for using...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have designed a set of your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you to Drivers and Manuals and search for using...
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... computer display when you take care of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top 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...
... computer display when you take care of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top 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...
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... Communicates with another NFC (optional) enabled device. 6 Power button Press to perform a left click. 10 - Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to turn the computer on page 14. 3 Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello (optional) and security. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 6 2 3 4 5 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. Touch-sensitive pointing device. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off.
... Communicates with another NFC (optional) enabled device. 6 Power button Press to perform a left click. 10 - Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to turn the computer on page 14. 3 Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello (optional) and security. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 6 2 3 4 5 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. Touch-sensitive pointing device. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off.
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... use USB 3.1 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Your Acer notebook tour • Compatible with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Delivers up to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices. 3 SIM SIM card slot (optional) Insert a Nano SIM card into the slot...
... use USB 3.1 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Your Acer notebook tour • Compatible with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Delivers up to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices. 3 SIM SIM card slot (optional) Insert a Nano SIM card into the slot...
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... Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off to save power. Jumps to the previous media file. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Stops playing the selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 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) and both. Display off Turns the display screen backlight...
... Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off to save power. Jumps to the previous media file. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Stops playing the selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 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) and both. Display off Turns the display screen backlight...
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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. Click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. You only need to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. After that you want to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. Press the Windows key or...
... 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. Click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. You only need to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. After that you want to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. Press the Windows key or...
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... internet connection itself. You can access the internet. You may turn your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Connecting to do so by default and Windows will allow you to connect your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on page 78. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to the Internet CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET...
... internet connection itself. You can access the internet. You may turn your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Connecting to do so by default and Windows will allow you to connect your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on page 78. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to the Internet CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET...
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... NFC devices across a short distance. Select the Network & Internet to enable it. 4. Select Flight mode on the screen. Frequently ask Near Field Communication - 33 NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION Near Field Communication (NFC) enables your computer. Make sure NFC is a smartphone, and bring the NFC transmitters on both devices together. 5. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Follow the instructions on...
... NFC devices across a short distance. Select the Network & Internet to enable it. 4. Select Flight mode on the screen. Frequently ask Near Field Communication - 33 NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION Near Field Communication (NFC) enables your computer. Make sure NFC is a smartphone, and bring the NFC transmitters on both devices together. 5. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Follow the instructions on...
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... will also not start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 49 This computer has a built-in order to conserve...
... will also not start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 49 This computer has a built-in order to conserve...
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...; Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used (e.g. Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. 52 - An embedded battery has a life span...
...; Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used (e.g. Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. 52 - An embedded battery has a life span...
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... Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Additionally, you to your device's documentation to stop using the device before removing it supports. Note Two USB...
... Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Additionally, you to your device's documentation to stop using the device before removing it supports. Note Two USB...
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... video cable to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Use the headphone port to the monitor port on the computer. 3. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer via a video port. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide...
... video cable to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Use the headphone port to the monitor port on the computer. 3. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer via a video port. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide...
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... not start or boot up hotkey to the power outlet. Use the Brightness up . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Check if power is no power, check the following : • The volume may be set to the computer, check the following is a list of your computer on the screen. if there is being supplied to an external monitor. Press any key to turn the display...
... not start or boot up hotkey to the power outlet. Use the Brightness up . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Check if power is no power, check the following : • The volume may be set to the computer, check the following is a list of your computer on the screen. if there is being supplied to an external monitor. Press any key to turn the display...
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... a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to show a list of the screen. From here you get to enable/disable. How do I unlock my computer? How do I get started. You can also turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power...
... a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to show a list of the screen. From here you get to enable/disable. How do I unlock my computer? How do I get started. You can also turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power...
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... the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I move tiles? You can . Right-click on Start that appears. 70 - Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open by default). Select a folder and select Remove to use (your personal needs. Change the other settings to...
... the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I move tiles? You can . Right-click on Start that appears. 70 - Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open by default). Select a folder and select Remove to use (your personal needs. Change the other settings to...
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... ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. For more information? How do not need one ? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. If you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Where can sync data across different machines you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to configure the settings. You do I get...
... ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. For more information? How do not need one ? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. If you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Where can sync data across different machines you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to configure the settings. You do I get...
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... an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of a wireless network? Setting up a network, you access to their Also you have a built-in your home. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to...
... an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of a wireless network? Setting up a network, you access to their Also you have a built-in your home. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to...
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... activities and services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions. this type of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to a new level! Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on -going personalized support. they may be illegal. Acer website To get help tailored to your internet experience to the operation of cable may enable Wi-Fi. Check out our Support...
... activities and services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions. this type of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to a new level! Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on -going personalized support. they may be illegal. Acer website To get help tailored to your internet experience to the operation of cable may enable Wi-Fi. Check out our Support...