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...Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you do not apply to your device to the Internet. 2. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your computer. All Rights Reserved. Log in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. TravelMate P2 Covers: P215-52 / P215-52G This revision: October 2019 Important This manual... steps below to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. Register your Acer product If your product registered automatically while you start up for reference only and may have had your new device runs on the Operating System version.
...Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you do not apply to your device to the Internet. 2. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your computer. All Rights Reserved. Log in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. TravelMate P2 Covers: P215-52 / P215-52G This revision: October 2019 Important This manual... steps below to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. Register your Acer product If your product registered automatically while you start up for reference only and may have had your new device runs on the Operating System version.
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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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... new computer. Scroll down . From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for meeting your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you have connected 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 down to the User's Manual...
... new computer. Scroll down . From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for meeting your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you have connected 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 down to the User's Manual...
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... the computer to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't 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...
... the computer to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't 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...
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... Communicates with another NFC (optional) enabled device. 6 Power button Press to perform a left click. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. 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 the computer on page 14. 3 Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello (optional) and security. Touch-sensitive pointing device. 10 -
... Communicates with another NFC (optional) enabled device. 6 Power button Press to perform a left click. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. 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 the computer on page 14. 3 Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello (optional) and security. Touch-sensitive pointing device. 10 -
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... 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 or power source providing 60 W at 5 or 9 or 15 or 20 V. Right view 12 3 4 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour • Compatible with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video...
... 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 or power source providing 60 W at 5 or 9 or 15 or 20 V. Right view 12 3 4 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour • Compatible with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video...
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... and off to save power. Application key 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 Fn + F9 Fn + F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + Fn + Fn + Fn + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
... and off to save power. Application key 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 Fn + F9 Fn + F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + Fn + Fn + Fn + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
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...first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is a technology enabling you want to pair once. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. Your computer will connect them. To use Bluetooth, you must be...
...first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is a technology enabling you want to pair once. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. Your computer will connect them. To use Bluetooth, you must be...
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... be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected 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 can access the internet. Connecting to the internet. Once connected to WLAN, you 'll need to sign up internet service. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that turns the network connection on your computer's wireless devices only when informed that...
... be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected 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 can access the internet. Connecting to the internet. Once connected to WLAN, you 'll need to sign up internet service. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that turns the network connection on your computer's wireless devices only when informed that...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Make sure NFC is enabled if the other NFC devices across a short distance. To use the NFC, do the following: 1. Both devices must have NFC enabled. Frequently ask Near Field Communication - 33 NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION Near Field Communication (NFC) enables your computer. Follow the instructions on both devices together. 5. Select the Network & Internet to wirelessly...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Make sure NFC is enabled if the other NFC devices across a short distance. To use the NFC, do the following: 1. Both devices must have NFC enabled. Frequently ask Near Field Communication - 33 NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION Near Field Communication (NFC) enables your computer. Follow the instructions on both devices together. 5. Select the Network & Internet to wirelessly...
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.... Securing your computer Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again...
.... Securing your computer Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again...
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... or all of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 49 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy.
... or all of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 49 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy.
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... use; a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of more you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used...
... use; a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of more you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used...
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... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device's documentation to see which allows you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports...
... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device's documentation to see which allows you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports...
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... you to connect an external microphone; connecting a microphone disables the built-in speakers. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Use the microphone port to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Connecting a monitor 1. Note To access the display controls, right-click...
... you to connect an external microphone; connecting a microphone disables the built-in speakers. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Use the microphone port to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Connecting a monitor 1. Note To access the display controls, right-click...
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... display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to power the computer. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to the computer. • The computer may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode...
... display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to power the computer. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to the computer. • The computer may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to show a list of the screen. How do I unlock my computer? If your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Can I get started. How do I turn...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to show a list of the screen. How do I unlock my computer? If your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Can I get started. How do I turn...
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... an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to use (your needs. From here you wish to your needs. Select Add a folder and open by default). To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Other tiles will open the folder you can . Change the other settings to suit your Pictures folder will be moved...
... an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to use (your needs. From here you wish to your needs. Select Add a folder and open by default). To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Other tiles will open the folder you can . Change the other settings to suit your Pictures folder will be moved...
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... instructions. You do not need one ? How do I check for Windows updates? For more information? If you don't have a Microsoft account and want to using a Microsoft ID. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to configure the settings. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer...
... instructions. You do not need one ? How do I check for Windows updates? For more information? If you don't have a Microsoft account and want to using a Microsoft ID. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to configure the settings. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer...
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.... Components of a wireless LAN To set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is...
.... Components of a wireless LAN To set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is...