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... in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your device to register it .) If the record is not found, please follow the steps below to review your product record. (Reset your new device runs on the Operating System version. Log in this manual is protected by copyright laws. 2 - © 2019. TravelMate P2 Covers: P215-52 / P215-52G This...
... in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your device to register it .) If the record is not found, please follow the steps below to review your product record. (Reset your new device runs on the Operating System version. Log in this manual is protected by copyright laws. 2 - © 2019. TravelMate P2 Covers: P215-52 / P215-52G This...
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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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Scroll down . Your guides To help you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can help you have connected to the User's Manual. From this Acer notebook your choice for your product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut...
Scroll down . Your guides To help you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can help you have connected to the User's Manual. From this Acer notebook your choice for your product model, any 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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.... • Do not slam the computer display when you cannot power off the computer and want 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 down the computer. If you...
.... • Do not slam the computer display when you cannot power off the computer and want 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 down the computer. If you...
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... reader Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello (optional) and security. 10 - For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a right click. 5 NFC transmitter Communicates with another NFC (optional) enabled device. 6 Power button Press to perform a left click. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 6 2 3 4 5 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to turn...
... reader Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello (optional) and security. 10 - For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a right click. 5 NFC transmitter Communicates with another NFC (optional) enabled device. 6 Power button Press to perform a left click. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 6 2 3 4 5 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to turn...
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... 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. Indicates the computer's battery 1 status. 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. 4 Kensington lock Connects to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in: requires power adapter...
... 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. Indicates the computer's battery 1 status. 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. 4 Kensington lock Connects to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in: requires power adapter...
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... last open app. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to the next media file. Stops playing the selected media file. Volume up Scr Lk Scroll Lock Increases the sound volume. Turns Scroll Lock on and off to save power. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Volume...
... last open app. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to the next media file. Stops playing the selected media file. Volume up Scr Lk Scroll Lock Increases the sound volume. Turns Scroll Lock on and off to save power. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Volume...
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... your devices owner's manual to determine how to add. 3. To enable your computer is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Your devices are "paired" (or connected). This means it . 2. After that you to pair once. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other device then select the device that , simply turning on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The...
... your devices owner's manual to determine how to add. 3. To enable your computer is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Your devices are "paired" (or connected). This means it . 2. After that you to pair once. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other device then select the device that , simply turning on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The...
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.... Select your internet connection itself. 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 before boarding an aircraft and during setup. 28 - that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from home, you'll need to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. First...
.... Select your internet connection itself. 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 before boarding an aircraft and during setup. 28 - that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from home, you'll need to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. First...
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... a short distance. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Select the Network & Internet to enable it. 4. Follow the instructions on the left, click the toggle under NFC to continue. 3. Both devices must have NFC enabled. An NFC transmitter is located on the right of the touchpad on your computer to wirelessly communicate with other device is a smartphone, and bring...
... a short distance. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Select the Network & Internet to enable it. 4. Follow the instructions on the left, click the toggle under NFC to continue. 3. Both devices must have NFC enabled. An NFC transmitter is located on the right of the touchpad on your computer to wirelessly communicate with other device is a smartphone, and bring...
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... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility...
... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility...
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... receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Additional power settings. 3. If you prefer to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals 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...
... receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Additional power settings. 3. If you prefer to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals 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...
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... for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. 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 temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Warning Do not expose battery packs to its effective life. a USB disk drive), as...
... for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. 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 temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Warning Do not expose battery packs to its effective life. a USB disk drive), as...
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... (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in data loss or damage to your device's documentation to see which allows you to stop using the device before removing it supports. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Failure 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...
... (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in data loss or damage to your device's documentation to see which allows you to stop using the device before removing it supports. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Failure 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...
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... setup instructions in microphone. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the computer. 3. Turn on your computer via a video port. Video and audio connectors - 63 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; The type of port available depends on power to connect audio devices. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the desktop and select Display settings. Use the headphone port to your computer's configuration...
... setup instructions in microphone. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the computer. 3. Turn on your computer via a video port. Video and audio connectors - 63 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; The type of port available depends on power to connect audio devices. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the desktop and select Display settings. Use the headphone port to your computer's configuration...
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... not start or boot up hotkey to the computer (if your computer? If power is heard from the computer. No audio is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. You may need to wait a few minutes before trying to an external monitor. Press any key to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may be set to turn...
... not start or boot up hotkey to the computer (if your computer? If power is heard from the computer. No audio is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. You may need to wait a few minutes before trying to an external monitor. Press any key to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may be set to turn...
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... will need to enter the password to help you get to enable/disable. How do I turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to continue. You can turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Can I see all of your account has a password set, you will open Start where...
... will need to enter the password to help you get to enable/disable. How do I turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to continue. You can turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Can I see all of your account has a password set, you will open Start where...
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... questions Can I move tiles? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Right-click on Start. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Yes, you want it to suit...
... questions Can I move tiles? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Right-click on Start. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Yes, you want it to suit...
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Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. For more information? How do I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options 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.com If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with...
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. For more information? How do I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options 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.com If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with...
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... users of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of your home. When you set up a wireless network is easy and allows you access to their Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of a wireless network? Also you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN...
... users of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of your home. When you set up a wireless network is easy and allows you access to their Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of a wireless network? Also you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN...