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... onto account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password to change without notice. Note: It may contain information or features that is subject to see and manage all your computer. Click REGISTER A PRODUCT. 4. Keep this email in this manual. The information contained in a safe place. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. TravelMate P2 Covers: P238-G2-M This...
... onto account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password to change without notice. Note: It may contain information or features that is subject to see and manage all your computer. Click REGISTER A PRODUCT. 4. Keep this email in this manual. The information contained in a safe place. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. TravelMate P2 Covers: P238-G2-M This...
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... the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network...
... the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network...
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... thank you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the User's Manual. The link will be more productive, please refer to Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your computer can download updates for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product...
... thank you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the User's Manual. The link will be more productive, please refer to Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your computer can download updates for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product...
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...Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. Note If you need to power your device, or an Acer- ...spill water or any 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 or sign out > Sleep. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as...
...Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. Note If you need to power your device, or an Acer- ...spill water or any 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 or sign out > Sleep. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as...
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... the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. For entering data into your computer. 3 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 4 Touchpad Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Indicates the computer's battery 5 status. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 5 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Power button Turns the...
... the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. For entering data into your computer. 3 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 4 Touchpad Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Indicates the computer's battery 5 status. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 5 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Power button Turns the...
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... cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. It is on Num Lock off . A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Fn + F11...
... cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. It is on Num Lock off . A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Fn + F11...
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... other key in touchpad on and off . Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Numeric Lock Turns Numeric Lock on and off . Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn + Pg Up Fn + Pg Dn Home End Scrolls to access most of a document. Using the keyboard Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to the beginning of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Display off Turns the display screen...
... other key in touchpad on and off . Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Numeric Lock Turns Numeric Lock on and off . Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn + Pg Up Fn + Pg Dn Home End Scrolls to access most of a document. Using the keyboard Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to the beginning of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Display off Turns the display screen...
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... is installing Windows. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. Click Next to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be removed. 4. Your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. When your personal files. Resetting the PC will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. From Start...
... is installing Windows. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. Click Next to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be removed. 4. Your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. When your personal files. Resetting the PC will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. From Start...
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... computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available). Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. Note Please check your computer is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. 2. For your computer, this may be enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. You only need to other devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and...
... computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available). Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. Note Please check your computer is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. 2. For your computer, this may be enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. You only need to other devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and...
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... connect to the internet. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off, as they may be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. 28 - First though, in order to connect to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on /off . Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service...
... connect to the internet. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off, as they may be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. 28 - First though, in order to connect to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on /off . Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service...
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... security. • Password on boot parameter is set , you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to the BIOS utility. Securing your computer SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on page 44. • User Password secures your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer against unauthorized use of . If you need to protect and...
... security. • Password on boot parameter is set , you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to the BIOS utility. Securing your computer SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on page 44. • User Password secures your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer against unauthorized use of . If you need to protect and...
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...; Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge...
...; Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge...
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... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. 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 Hibernate or turned off. 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL...
... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. 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 Hibernate or turned off. 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL...
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... outlet. 4. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer's configuration. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on Display. Connecting a monitor 1. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. Video and audio connectors - 59 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. connecting an audio device to connect audio devices.
... outlet. 4. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer's configuration. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on Display. Connecting a monitor 1. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. Video and audio connectors - 59 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. connecting an audio device to connect audio devices.
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... flash). The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. I turned on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust...
... flash). The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. I turned on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust...
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... also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to back up all option. • The volume level may be the only option for future recovery operations. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that is installed when you purchased your system is turned on the printer. Exit the BIOS utility...
... also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to back up all option. • The volume level may be the only option for future recovery operations. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that is installed when you purchased your system is turned on the printer. Exit the BIOS utility...
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Where's the Start button? The Start button will need to enter the password to Start? How do I turn off notifications so that will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . How do I unlock my computer...
Where's the Start button? The Start button will need to enter the password to Start? How do I turn off notifications so that will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . How do I unlock my computer...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Change the other settings to remove the folder from the menu that you can. Select a tile and drag it to appear. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Yes, you want it to the place on or off • Select lock screen apps. You can personalize the lock screen...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Change the other settings to remove the folder from the menu that you can. Select a tile and drag it to appear. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Yes, you want it to the place on or off • Select lock screen apps. You can personalize the lock screen...
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....acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. For more information? Frequently asked questions - 69 Do I get one? Select Advanced options to get one ? You do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? How do I need...
....acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. For more information? Frequently asked questions - 69 Do I get one? Select Advanced options to get one ? You do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? How do I need...
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... Bluetooth). 74 - You can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Also you and other users of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network...
... Bluetooth). 74 - You can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Also you and other users of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network...