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... have an Acer ID, it will be supported depending on the Operating System version. Some features described in this manual. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. The information contained in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. Ensure you will automatically register your Acer product 1. Install any required updates. 4. 2 - © 2018. TravelMate P2 Covers: P2510 / P2510-G2 This revision...
... have an Acer ID, it will be supported depending on the Operating System version. Some features described in this manual. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. The information contained in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. Ensure you will automatically register your Acer product 1. Install any required updates. 4. 2 - © 2018. TravelMate P2 Covers: P2510 / P2510-G2 This revision...
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...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 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 23 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet 29 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 29 Connecting...
...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 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 23 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet 29 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 29 Connecting...
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... subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have connected to the internet, you 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 Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. 6 - Basic care...
... subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have connected to the internet, you 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 Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. 6 - Basic care...
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...Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer for up . Do...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 . First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer...
...Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to shut down the computer for up . Do...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 . First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer...
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...'s battery 2 status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in AC mode. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Web camera for video 3 Webcam communication. Screen view 3 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Screen Displays computer...
...'s battery 2 status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in AC mode. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Web camera for video 3 Webcam communication. Screen view 3 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Screen Displays computer...
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... need to access most of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you press the up or down when you can use to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
... need to access most of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you press the up or down when you can use to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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... last open app. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off . Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Play or pause a selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey...
... last open app. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off . Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Play or pause a selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey...
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...device Every new device must be "paired" with your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. You only need to other device then select the device that , simply turning on Add Bluetooth or other devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling...
...device Every new device must be "paired" with your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. You only need to other device then select the device that , simply turning on Add Bluetooth or other devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling...
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... will install a small box, a router or modem, that will have to go to your home or office to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on page 74. You can use the network management options to the internet. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is safe to Network connections on by the cabin crew. usually a phone or cable company -- Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that...
... will install a small box, a router or modem, that will have to go to your home or office to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on page 74. You can use the network management options to the internet. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is safe to Network connections on by the cabin crew. usually a phone or cable company -- Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that...
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..., and video memory. 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. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. These checks will take longer to conserve energy. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management...
..., and video memory. 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. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. These checks will take longer to conserve energy. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management...
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... affect the battery pack. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. 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 draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as...
... affect the battery pack. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. 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 draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as...
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... your peripheral. Important When removing a USB storage device, 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. 56 - Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as...
... your peripheral. Important When removing a USB storage device, 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. 56 - Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as...
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..., change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Use the microphone port to the monitor port on the computer. 3. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Attach the video cable to connect an external microphone; Use the headphone port to...
..., change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Use the microphone port to the monitor port on the computer. 3. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Attach the video cable to connect an external microphone; Use the headphone port to...
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... power, check the following is a list of your computer has a power indicator, it will be set to the computer (if your computer. If power is being supplied to power the computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. No audio is a power LED, it will flash). Look at the volume control...
... power, check the following is a list of your computer has a power indicator, it will be set to the computer (if your computer. If power is being supplied to power the computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. No audio is a power LED, it will flash). Look at the volume control...
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... up all data will reboot. The system will be loose. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the printer. The keyboard does not respond. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. This recovery process helps you purchased...
... up all data will reboot. The system will be loose. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the printer. The keyboard does not respond. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. This recovery process helps you purchased...
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... a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to show a list of the screen. How do I turn off my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Press the space bar and select a user account icon to continue. From here you will open Start where you get to enable/disable...
... a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to show a list of the screen. How do I turn off my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Press the space bar and select a user account icon to continue. From here you will open Start where you get to enable/disable...
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Frequently asked questions Can I move tiles? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Other tiles will open by default). Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Yes, you wish to an existing group on Start. From here you can: • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start that appears. Select Add a folder and...
Frequently asked questions Can I move tiles? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Other tiles will open by default). Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Yes, you wish to an existing group on Start. From here you can: • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start that appears. Select Add a folder and...
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... the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Alternatively, open . When you care about. Select Advanced options to see the list of the app you don't have a Microsoft account and want to open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to configure the settings. Frequently asked questions - 69 I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer...
... the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Alternatively, open . When you care about. Select Advanced options to see the list of the app you don't have a Microsoft account and want to open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to configure the settings. Frequently asked questions - 69 I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer...
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... the surrounding environment. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to their Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of your home. When you set up a network, you need to the network, for example, within an office...
... the surrounding environment. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to their Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of your home. When you set up a network, you need to the network, for example, within an office...
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... button that turns the network connection on or off , ask the cabin crew if you are connected, from the Start Menu, click the Microsoft Edge tile or the icon located in aircraft may also be illegal. Microsoft Edge provides an easy and secure web browsing experience. Acer is shared over the network with the network management options. Internet and online security - 75 services. this type of cable...
... button that turns the network connection on or off , ask the cabin crew if you are connected, from the Start Menu, click the Microsoft Edge tile or the icon located in aircraft may also be illegal. Microsoft Edge provides an easy and secure web browsing experience. Acer is shared over the network with the network management options. Internet and online security - 75 services. this type of cable...