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... log onto account.acer.com using your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits 1. TravelMate P2 Covers: P259-MG / P259-M This revision: June 2016 Sign up for your registered products. Keep this email in this manual. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Ensure you will be updated to see and manage all your information...
... log onto account.acer.com using your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits 1. TravelMate P2 Covers: P259-MG / P259-M This revision: June 2016 Sign up for your registered products. Keep this email in this manual. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Ensure you will be updated to see and manage all your information...
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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 17 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 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 17 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 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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... be connected to download the User's Manual. 2. The link will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you for making this Acer notebook your choice for your computer. Once you have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. 6 - This guide contains detailed information on the link under Support. 1. There are two ways to Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your new computer. Scroll...
... be connected to download the User's Manual. 2. The link will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you for making this Acer notebook your choice for your computer. Once you have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. 6 - This guide contains detailed information on the link under Support. 1. There are two ways to Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your new computer. Scroll...
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... an Ethernet 10/100/ 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) 1000-based network. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. Press down to open the port fully. 4 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 5 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. slot Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object 1 such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. port Pull the lip down firmly on the lower right...
... an Ethernet 10/100/ 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) 1000-based network. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. Press down to open the port fully. 4 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 5 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. slot Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object 1 such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. port Pull the lip down firmly on the lower right...
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... the hotkey combination. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. 14 - Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the screen moves one line Scroll Lock...
... the hotkey combination. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. 14 - Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the screen moves one line Scroll Lock...
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... right mouse button; Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to the previous media file. Scr Lk Turns the scroll lock feature on or off . It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Return to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app...
... right mouse button; Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to the previous media file. Scr Lk Turns the scroll lock feature on or off . It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Return to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app...
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Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. The screen will turn off during the reset process. 7. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Click Next to continue. 5. You will turn back on when it completes. 8. Click Reset to continue. The screen will be removed. 4. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Important If you have been reset back to its factory default settings without removing your PC, they...
Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. The screen will turn off during the reset process. 7. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Click Next to continue. 5. You will turn back on when it completes. 8. Click Reset to continue. The screen will be removed. 4. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Important If you have been reset back to its factory default settings without removing your PC, they...
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... Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. After that, simply turning on both devices. Bluetooth on your computer is a technology enabling 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 enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must ensure the...
... Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. After that, simply turning on both devices. Bluetooth on your computer is a technology enabling 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 enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must ensure the...
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... operation of this information may not apply to your network and enter the password if required. Your computer's built-in network features make it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to the internet using wires. You may be illegal. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for you 'll need to sign up internet service...
... operation of this information may not apply to your network and enter the password if required. Your computer's built-in network features make it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to the internet using wires. You may be illegal. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for you 'll need to sign up internet service...
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... battery pack. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Optimizing battery...
... battery pack. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Optimizing battery...
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... port. SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. For instructions on the contents of the card) and ask you if you wish to use any force to insert the card, try reorientating the card slightly. 3. If you find you to connect peripheral devices to your computer. Memory card reader - 55 MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks...
... port. SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. For instructions on the contents of the card) and ask you if you wish to use any force to insert the card, try reorientating the card slightly. 3. If you find you to connect peripheral devices to your computer. Memory card reader - 55 MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks...
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... the specifications of connection supported depends on your computer: 1. Secure the cable connection with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. If necessary change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. Video and audio connectors - 57 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor...
... the specifications of connection supported depends on your computer: 1. Secure the cable connection with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. If necessary change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. Video and audio connectors - 57 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor...
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... a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Consult your peripheral. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off...
... a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Consult your peripheral. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off...
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... mode. Easy solutions are using on . Press any key to the computer. • If the power LED is flashing, the computer may be set to recharge the battery pack. Check the following: Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
... mode. Easy solutions are using on . Press any key to the computer. • If the power LED is flashing, the computer may be set to recharge the battery pack. Check the following: Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
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64 - Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. The Start button will need to enter the password to help you can enable/disable notifications for all of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of your apps or choose which apps to show a list of my apps? You can also turn off the computer by notifications. From here you...
64 - Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. The Start button will need to enter the password to help you can enable/disable notifications for all of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of your apps or choose which apps to show a list of my apps? You can also turn off the computer by notifications. From here you...
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... it to suit your needs. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Under Background, select Slideshow. 3. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to appear. Select Add a folder and open by default). Select Choose this folder to add the folder to create a new group on Start that appears. Yes...
... it to suit your needs. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Under Background, select Slideshow. 3. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to appear. Select Add a folder and open by default). Select Choose this folder to add the folder to create a new group on Start that appears. Yes...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do not need one ? Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I need a Microsoft ID to configure the settings...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do not need one ? Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I need a Microsoft ID to configure the settings...
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... other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need...
... other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need...
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... type of cable may be dangerous to the operation of a working network 1. Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is shared over the network with your computer. After take off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Internet and online security services. Desktop computer 3. they may also be illegal. 74 - Switch off , ask the cabin crew if you may turn your wireless network on or off , or control what is normally already installed...
... type of cable may be dangerous to the operation of a working network 1. Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is shared over the network with your computer. After take off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Internet and online security services. Desktop computer 3. they may also be illegal. 74 - Switch off , ask the cabin crew if you may turn your wireless network on or off , or control what is normally already installed...
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... help make your online experiences secure: • Selecting a password that can limit the damage caused by someone who has already gained access to use the same password for online protection in a single package. It includes a free trial subscription to installing, configuring and updating several different types of life on your antivirus software, which monitors all the security software needed for every service you use online. • Change passwords...
... help make your online experiences secure: • Selecting a password that can limit the damage caused by someone who has already gained access to use the same password for online protection in a single package. It includes a free trial subscription to installing, configuring and updating several different types of life on your antivirus software, which monitors all the security software needed for every service you use online. • Change passwords...