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TravelMate P2 Series Covers: P249-MG / P249-M / P249-G2-M / P249-G2-MG This revision: September 2016 Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in a safe place. Manage your registered products Once you can log onto account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password to see and manage all your information to be updated to the Internet. 2. Images provided herein are connected to the database. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of...
TravelMate P2 Series Covers: P249-MG / P249-M / P249-G2-M / P249-G2-MG This revision: September 2016 Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in a safe place. Manage your registered products Once you can log onto account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password to see and manage all your information to be updated to the Internet. 2. Images provided herein are connected to the database. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of...
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...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files 24 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 25 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 28 Connecting to the Internet 30 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 30 Connecting...
...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files 24 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 25 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 28 Connecting to the Internet 30 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 30 Connecting...
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... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Scroll down to download the User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on the link under Support. 1. Once you for making this page you can help you to copy it to the internet. 1. There are two ways to download the User's Manual. 2. The link will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you use your Acer notebook, we...
... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Scroll down to download the User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on the link under Support. 1. Once you for making this page you can help you to copy it to the internet. 1. There are two ways to download the User's Manual. 2. The link will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you use your Acer notebook, we...
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Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. Keyboard view 4 1 2 3 # Icon Item 1 Keyboard 2 Microphone Description For entering data into your computer. See "Using the keyboard" on page 14. Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 10 - Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. Keyboard view 4 1 2 3 # Icon Item 1 Keyboard 2 Microphone Description For entering data into your computer. See "Using the keyboard" on page 14. Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 10 - Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
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... other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Use this mode when you can toggle on / off . Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to access...
... other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Use this mode when you can toggle on / off . Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to access...
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... functions, please check Windows Help. Scr Lk Turns Scroll Lock on or off . Jump to the last open app. Stop playing the selected media file. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to the next media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Return to return. Touchpad toggle Turns...
... functions, please check Windows Help. Scr Lk Turns Scroll Lock on or off . Jump to the last open app. Stop playing the selected media file. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to the next media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Return to return. Touchpad toggle Turns...
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... your PC, they will have apps installed on the screen. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. Important If you have been reset back to its factory default settings without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be removed. 4. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Your PC will turn back on when it completes...
... your PC, they will have apps installed on the screen. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. Important If you have been reset back to its factory default settings without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be removed. 4. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Your PC will turn back on when it completes...
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... other devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. To use Bluetooth, you must 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 to enable/disable it...
... other devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. To use Bluetooth, you must 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 to enable/disable it...
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... can access the internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be illegal. You may turn on types of this information may not apply to the operation of available networks during take-off . usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your computer to sign up internet service. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey...
... can access the internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be illegal. You may turn on types of this information may not apply to the operation of available networks during take-off . usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your computer to sign up internet service. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey...
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... the maximum possible charge. 48 - Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. Battery pack Use this procedure will also shorten the effective lifespan of more you use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as described...
... the maximum possible charge. 48 - Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. Battery pack Use this procedure will also shorten the effective lifespan of more you use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as described...
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... the card will open showing the contents of the card. SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to...
... the card will open showing the contents of the card. SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to...
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Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to your computer's configuration). Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. If necessary change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Use the microphone port to...
Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to your computer's configuration). Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. If necessary change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Use the microphone port to...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 59 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard...
Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 59 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard...
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... : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Unplug it may be set to the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the power LED is flashing, the computer may...
... : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Unplug it may be set to the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the power LED is flashing, the computer may...
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... Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Selecting it will appear in the desktop taskbar. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Can I turn off the computer by notifications. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will need to enter the password to unlock the computer. The Start button will open Start...
... Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Selecting it will appear in the desktop taskbar. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Can I turn off the computer by notifications. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will need to enter the password to unlock the computer. The Start button will open Start...
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... show on Start. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Frequently asked questions Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. From here you quick status and notifications to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Yes, you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide...
... show on Start. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Frequently asked questions Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. From here you quick status and notifications to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Yes, you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to configure the settings. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do not need one? Frequently asked questions - 69 Do I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to configure the settings. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do not need one? Frequently asked questions - 69 Do I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
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... as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up a network, you to a high speed DSL internet connection. Also you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to the network, for example, within...
... as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up a network, you to a high speed DSL internet connection. Also you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to the network, for example, within...
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... cable) is used to connect peripheral devices to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. Diagram of cable may enable Wi-Fi. PDA/Smartphone 7. If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you may turn your wireless network on HomeGroup. Switch off . After take off , or control what is normally already installed in your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. A button or controls...
... cable) is used to connect peripheral devices to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. Diagram of cable may enable Wi-Fi. PDA/Smartphone 7. If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you may turn your wireless network on HomeGroup. Switch off . After take off , or control what is normally already installed in your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. A button or controls...
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... gained access to use the same password for online protection in the dictionary, especially "password." It includes a free trial subscription to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. Many people find using any of the following tips can be easily guessed is pre-installed on your personal information such as they offer all the security software needed for every service you Activate it...
... gained access to use the same password for online protection in the dictionary, especially "password." It includes a free trial subscription to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. Many people find using any of the following tips can be easily guessed is pre-installed on your personal information such as they offer all the security software needed for every service you Activate it...