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... in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Enter S/N or SNID of your computer. 2 - © 2022. Register your Acer product If your new device runs on the Operating System version. TravelMate Spin P4 Covers: P414RN-41 / P414RN-52 This revision: June 2022 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc...
... in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Enter S/N or SNID of your computer. 2 - © 2022. Register your Acer product If your new device runs on the Operating System version. TravelMate Spin P4 Covers: P414RN-41 / P414RN-52 This revision: June 2022 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc...
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... I turn off notifications 25 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 25 Where can I get more information 25 Using the Precision Touchpad 26 Touchpad gestures 26 Changing touchpad settings 28 Recovery 29 Creating a file history backup 29 Creating a factory default backup.......... 32 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 34 Restoring your computer 34 Reset this PC and keep my files 34 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 38 Using a Bluetooth connection 41 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 41 Enable Bluetooth and add a device...
... I turn off notifications 25 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 25 Where can I get more information 25 Using the Precision Touchpad 26 Touchpad gestures 26 Changing touchpad settings 28 Recovery 29 Creating a file history backup 29 Creating a factory default backup.......... 32 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 34 Restoring your computer 34 Reset this PC and keep my files 34 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 38 Using a Bluetooth connection 41 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 41 Enable Bluetooth and add a device...
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... model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. 6 - The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have connected to the User's Manual...
... model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. 6 - The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have connected to the User's Manual...
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... need to power down . If you take care 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. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
... need to power down . If you take care 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. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
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... operate at a time. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 3 SC Smart Card reader (optional) Accepts one card can be read at a time. Your Acer notebook tour - 17 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2 Fully charged: The light...
... operate at a time. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 3 SC Smart Card reader (optional) Accepts one card can be read at a time. Your Acer notebook tour - 17 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2 Fully charged: The light...
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... Start? How do I get started. How do I make an app appear on Start, right-click an app and select Pin to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. How do I remove an app from Start. If you're in all apps list and you get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 11 information: support.microsoft.com/Windows • Support FAQs: support.acer...
... Start? How do I get started. How do I make an app appear on Start, right-click an app and select Pin to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. How do I remove an app from Start. If you're in all apps list and you get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 11 information: support.microsoft.com/Windows • Support FAQs: support.acer...
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... then Next to continue. The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. You will turn back on the screen. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on your PC will be shown...
... then Next to continue. The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. You will turn back on the screen. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on your PC will be shown...
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Click Reset to continue. 8. Click Confirm then Next to continue. 9. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Recovery 7. 40 - Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on when it completes. 12.When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen will turn back on screen. You will use factory default settings.
Click Reset to continue. 8. Click Confirm then Next to continue. 9. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Recovery 7. 40 - Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on when it completes. 12.When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen will turn back on screen. You will use factory default settings.
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... connect them. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. To enable your computer is disabled by default. You only need to other devices. This means it . 2. After that you want to enable/disable it must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port...
... connect them. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. To enable your computer is disabled by default. You only need to other devices. This means it . 2. After that you want to enable/disable it must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port...
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... a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. usually a phone or cable company -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to Network connections on page 88. Acer computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you'll need to sign up internet service. You can use the network management options to turn on your computer to the internet. You can access the internet. Select your wireless network on/off . Your computer's built-in order to connect...
... a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. usually a phone or cable company -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to Network connections on page 88. Acer computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you'll need to sign up internet service. You can use the network management options to turn on your computer to the internet. You can access the internet. Select your wireless network on/off . Your computer's built-in order to connect...
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... NFC transmitters on both devices together. 5. Both devices must have NFC enabled. Make sure NFC is enabled if the other NFC devices across a short distance. Follow the instructions on your computer to wirelessly communicate with other device is located on the right of the touchpad on the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Select the Network & Internet to enable it. 4. Frequently ask...
... NFC transmitters on both devices together. 5. Both devices must have NFC enabled. Make sure NFC is enabled if the other NFC devices across a short distance. Follow the instructions on your computer to wirelessly communicate with other device is located on the right of the touchpad on the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Select the Network & Internet to enable it. 4. Frequently ask...
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... an instruction to check for "Choose a power plan". 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for signals to conserve energy. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start from Sleep. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1.
... an instruction to check for "Choose a power plan". 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for signals to conserve energy. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start from Sleep. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1.
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... follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack - 69 Use this procedure will prevent you from...
... follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack - 69 Use this procedure will prevent you from...
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... Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. Additionally, you to a single USB port. 74 - Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to see which allows you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks...
... Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. Additionally, you to a single USB port. 74 - Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to see which allows you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks...
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... be detected automatically. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the monitor port on your computer via a video port. Attach the video cable to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Check that allows you to plug in microphone. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. 78 -
... be detected automatically. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the monitor port on your computer via a video port. Attach the video cable to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Check that allows you to plug in microphone. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. 78 -
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... audio is a list of your computer? You may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is properly plugged into your 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. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Look at the volume control...
... audio is a list of your computer? You may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is properly plugged into your 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. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Look at the volume control...
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... connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your computer. Note If your system is installed when you purchased your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be erased. This recovery process helps you first turn on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume...
... connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your computer. Note If your system is installed when you purchased your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be erased. This recovery process helps you first turn on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume...
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... cables through walls and ceilings. What are two-way transceivers that share a common communications line and resources. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection...
... cables through walls and ceilings. What are two-way transceivers that share a common communications line and resources. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection...
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... applicable); Battery pack HDD / SSD module DIMM module(s) WLAN module LTE module If a particular key component is listed and thus would be eligible for self-repair. NOTE: NOTE: For replacement parts, always use only Acer certified components in the chapter "Disassembly Procedures". Depending on the respective model, or it is not covered by the standard product...
... applicable); Battery pack HDD / SSD module DIMM module(s) WLAN module LTE module If a particular key component is listed and thus would be eligible for self-repair. NOTE: NOTE: For replacement parts, always use only Acer certified components in the chapter "Disassembly Procedures". Depending on the respective model, or it is not covered by the standard product...
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... system BIOS: Download the desired system BIOS version from Acer: Select the Start button Go to product-specific software and documentation. For more information about the software recovery options, how to perform a software recovery or creating a Factory Default recovery media, please refer to the chapter "Recovery" which is completed Software Recovery 0 This product has embedded software recovery tools which can be used to either enter the model name or product serial number...
... system BIOS: Download the desired system BIOS version from Acer: Select the Start button Go to product-specific software and documentation. For more information about the software recovery options, how to perform a software recovery or creating a Factory Default recovery media, please refer to the chapter "Recovery" which is completed Software Recovery 0 This product has embedded software recovery tools which can be used to either enter the model name or product serial number...