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... information contained in this manual. Images provided herein are connected to your Acer product 1. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate P2 Covers: P249 / P249-G2 / P249-G3 This revision: March...
... information contained in this manual. Images provided herein are connected to your Acer product 1. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate P2 Covers: P249 / P249-G2 / P249-G3 This revision: March...
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... Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 11 Left view 12 USB 3.0 information 12 Right view 13 Base view 14 Using the keyboard 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 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...
... Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 11 Left view 12 USB 3.0 information 12 Right view 13 Base view 14 Using the keyboard 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 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...
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...: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you to the internet, you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. Once you have connected to be listed. The Quick Guide introduces you to the User's Manual. From this Acer notebook your choice for your computer's serial number and...
...: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you to the internet, you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. Once you have connected to be listed. The Quick Guide introduces you to the User's Manual. From this Acer notebook your choice for your computer's serial number and...
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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 or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- Note If you can put it to Sleep by doing any of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your device...computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to power down . If you close it on uneven surfaces. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut...
...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 or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- Note If you can put it to Sleep by doing any of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your device...computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to power down . If you close it on uneven surfaces. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut...
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Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. 10 - 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. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. 10 - Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
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Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off . Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. NumL k Numeric Lock Turns Numeric Lock on or off . Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7...
Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off . Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. NumL k Numeric Lock Turns Numeric Lock on or off . Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7...
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Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be "paired" with your computer's Bluetooth adapter. After that you to turn on both devices. 2. Bluetooth is disabled by default. This means it . 2. Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. To use Bluetooth, you must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer...
Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be "paired" with your computer's Bluetooth adapter. After that you to turn on both devices. 2. Bluetooth is disabled by default. This means it . 2. Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. To use Bluetooth, you must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer...
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...'s wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off, as they may be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on...
...'s wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off, as they may be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on...
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... security slot for maximum security. • Password on page 45. • User Password secures your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Once set, you need to protect and take care of protection for maximum security. Combine the use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. See Setting passwords on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Wrap a computer security lock cable around...
... security slot for maximum security. • Password on page 45. • User Password secures your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Once set, you need to protect and take care of protection for maximum security. Combine the use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. See Setting passwords on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Wrap a computer security lock cable around...
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... have three chances to use the computer. Securing your computer Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to shut down the computer. 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 enter a password. Try again and press...
... have three chances to use the computer. Securing your computer Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to shut down the computer. 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 enter a password. Try again and press...
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Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . Your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. Select Choose what the power buttons do. 46 - 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 the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. These checks will slowly drain...
Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . Your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. Select Choose what the power buttons do. 46 - 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 the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. These checks will slowly drain...
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...; Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of more you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for a long time. You are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g.
...; Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of more you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for a long time. You are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g.
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.... USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a blue tongue. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Additionally, 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. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. Note Two USB standards...
.... USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a blue tongue. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Additionally, 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. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. Note Two USB standards...
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... type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Video and audio connectors - 59 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. Use the microphone port to plug in microphone. Use the headphone port to connect an external microphone; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change...
... type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Video and audio connectors - 59 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. Use the microphone port to plug in microphone. Use the headphone port to connect an external microphone; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change...
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... and release the power button to save power. I turned on the battery, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Use the Brightness up . Check if power is a power LED, it will flash). 62 - Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to the computer...
... and release the power button to save power. I turned on the battery, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Use the Brightness up . Check if power is a power LED, it will flash). 62 - Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to the computer...
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... connected securely to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If it is turned on. • Make sure that it works, contact your computer. Warning Your C: drive will be loose. Frequently asked questions - 63 icon in the taskbar. Try attaching an external keyboard to a power outlet and that the printer cable...
... connected securely to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If it is turned on. • Make sure that it works, contact your computer. Warning Your C: drive will be loose. Frequently asked questions - 63 icon in the taskbar. Try attaching an external keyboard to a power outlet and that the printer cable...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button to continue. Can I turn off my computer? From here you will need to enter the password to show a list of the screen. If your account has a password set, you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left-hand corner of installed...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button to continue. Can I turn off my computer? From here you will need to enter the password to show a list of the screen. If your account has a password set, you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left-hand corner of installed...
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... its new location. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Change the other settings to the place on a tile and select Resize. Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select Choose this folder to add the folder to accommodate the tile in groups? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Can...
... its new location. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Change the other settings to the place on a tile and select Resize. Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select Choose this folder to add the folder to accommodate the tile in groups? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Can...
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Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Where can I need a Microsoft ID to use to communicate with friends and sign in to your PC to the people, files, and devices you would like Notepad and Paint! Alternatively, open . Do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com...
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Where can I need a Microsoft ID to use to communicate with friends and sign in to your PC to the people, files, and devices you would like Notepad and Paint! Alternatively, open . Do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com...
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... can set up a wireless network is a group of your Wireless network at home you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you set up a network, you to a high speed DSL internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth...
... can set up a wireless network is a group of your Wireless network at home you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you set up a network, you to a high speed DSL internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth...