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... data. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Register your computer. The information contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. TravelMate P6 Covers: P614-51 / P614-51G This revision: June 2019 Important This...
... data. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Register your computer. The information contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. TravelMate P6 Covers: P614-51 / P614-51G This revision: June 2019 Important This...
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... the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Hotkeys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 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 to a wireless LAN 29...
... the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Hotkeys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 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 to a wireless LAN 29...
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... a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer can help you get started with setting up your product model, any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Scroll down 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...
... a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer can help you get started with setting up your product model, any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Scroll down 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...
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... Do not slam the computer display when you cannot power off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you can put it to Sleep by doing any liquid on ...Sleep. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- Note If you close it 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 computer. If you need to power down . Do not place it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
... Do not slam the computer display when you cannot power off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you can put it to Sleep by doing any liquid on ...Sleep. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- Note If you close it 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 computer. If you need to power down . Do not place it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
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... 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Indicates the computer's battery 2 status. Your Acer notebook tour - 13 • For optimal performance, use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 1 with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3. • Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in AC mode. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged...
... 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Indicates the computer's battery 2 status. Your Acer notebook tour - 13 • For optimal performance, use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 1 with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3. • Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in AC mode. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged...
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... last open app. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to return. Using the keyboard Hotkey Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Icon Function Display off Touchpad toggle Keyboard backlight toggle Description Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn + F10 Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Fn + F9 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Fn + Pg Dn End End Scrolls...
... last open app. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to return. Using the keyboard Hotkey Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Icon Function Display off Touchpad toggle Keyboard backlight toggle Description Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn + F10 Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Fn + F9 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Fn + Pg Dn End End Scrolls...
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...wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). After that you want to pair once. You only need to add. 3. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must ensure the following : 1. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must 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 available). Click on both devices. 2. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Enabling and disabling...
...wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). After that you want to pair once. You only need to add. 3. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must ensure the following : 1. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must 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 available). Click on both devices. 2. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Enabling and disabling...
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... can use the network management options to turn on types of available networks during take-off or control what is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to the internet. You can access the internet. Select your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that turns the network connection on page 84. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from...
... can use the network management options to turn on types of available networks during take-off or control what is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to the internet. You can access the internet. Select your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that turns the network connection on page 84. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from...
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... slot, you 'll be turned on your cellular provider. Connecting to a cellular network If your cellular provider for more information on connecting to the internet using a cellular network. Connecting to the Internet Connecting with your router (refer to the image below.) Then, you can connect to the internet using a cellular phone network. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in network feature If your computer has a network port, plug...
... slot, you 'll be turned on your cellular provider. Connecting to a cellular network If your cellular provider for more information on connecting to the internet using a cellular network. Connecting to the Internet Connecting with your router (refer to the image below.) Then, you can connect to the internet using a cellular phone network. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in network feature If your computer has a network port, plug...
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... transmitter is enabled if the other NFC devices across a short distance. Select the Network & Internet to enable it. 4. Select Flight mode on both devices together. 5. Frequently ask 34 - To use the NFC, do the following: 1. Both devices must have NFC enabled. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Make sure NFC is located on the top-right corner of touchpad on the screen.
... transmitter is enabled if the other NFC devices across a short distance. Select the Network & Internet to enable it. 4. Select Flight mode on both devices together. 5. Frequently ask 34 - To use the NFC, do the following: 1. Both devices must have NFC enabled. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Make sure NFC is located on the top-right corner of touchpad on the screen.
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... to access the BIOS utility. Securing your computer - 43 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press Enter. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use...
... to access the BIOS utility. Securing your computer - 43 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and press Enter. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use...
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... of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Select Choose what the power buttons do. If no activity is off, your computer will take longer to start . These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start from Sleep. Select Additional power settings. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
... of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Select Choose what the power buttons do. If no activity is off, your computer will take longer to start . These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start from Sleep. Select Additional power settings. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
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...° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). You are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Failure to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; An embedded battery has a life span of more you use . • Remove accessories that are...
...° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). You are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Failure to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; An embedded battery has a life span of more you use . • Remove accessories that are...
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... port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Note Two USB...
... port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Note Two USB...
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... necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off...
... necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off...
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... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to power the computer. Use the Brightness up . Frequently asked questions FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • The volume may be set to turn the display back on the screen. Easy solutions are using on again. • Make...
... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to power the computer. Use the Brightness up . Frequently asked questions FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • The volume may be set to turn the display back on the screen. Easy solutions are using on again. • Make...
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... continue. If your apps or choose which apps to help you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Selecting it will open Start where you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to unlock the computer.
... continue. If your apps or choose which apps to help you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Selecting it will open Start where you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to unlock the computer.
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... liking. You can . To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Change the other settings to your needs. From here you can drag the tile to remove the folder from the menu that you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start that appears. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select Choose...
... liking. You can . To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Change the other settings to your needs. From here you can drag the tile to remove the folder from the menu that you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start that appears. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select Choose...
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... devices you care about. How do I get one ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Do I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Where can sync data across different machines you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. For more information? How do I need...
... devices you care about. How do I get one ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Do I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Where can sync data across different machines you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. For more information? How do I need...
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...) and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? Most routers have a built-in your home. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you need to their The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you...
...) and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? Most routers have a built-in your home. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you need to their The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you...
