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... omissions contained in a safe place. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase TravelMate P2 Series Covers: P249-MG / P249-M / P249-G2-M / P249-G2-MG This revision: September 2016 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits 1. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. Keep this email in this manual is protected by copyright...
... omissions contained in a safe place. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase TravelMate P2 Series Covers: P249-MG / P249-M / P249-G2-M / P249-G2-MG This revision: September 2016 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits 1. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. Keep this email in this manual is protected by copyright...
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...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files 24 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 25 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 28 Connecting to the Internet 30 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 30 Connecting...
...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files 24 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 25 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 28 Connecting to the Internet 30 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 30 Connecting...
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... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have found your product model, select Documents and select your computer can download and install the Acer identification tool that will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. Open Acer ControlCenter from the desktop and select My System > Summary and click User's Manual to the internet. 1. Scroll down to the clipboard. 3. From this Acer notebook your...
... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have found your product model, select Documents and select your computer can download and install the Acer identification tool that will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. Open Acer ControlCenter from the desktop and select My System > Summary and click User's Manual to the internet. 1. Scroll down to the clipboard. 3. From this Acer notebook your...
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10 - Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. See "Using the keyboard" on page 14. Keyboard view 4 1 2 3 # Icon Item 1 Keyboard 2 Microphone Description For entering data into your computer. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Internal digital microphone for sound recording. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status.
10 - Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. See "Using the keyboard" on page 14. Keyboard view 4 1 2 3 # Icon Item 1 Keyboard 2 Microphone Description For entering data into your computer. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Internal digital microphone for sound recording. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status.
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... clip to USB devices. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. slot Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object 7 such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 1 2 3 45 6 7 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to eject the optical drive tray.
... clip to USB devices. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. slot Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object 7 such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 1 2 3 45 6 7 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to eject the optical drive tray.
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...'s network devices. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on / off . Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + + + Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on , the screen moves one line Scroll Lock up or down when you press the up or down arrow + keys respectively. Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor...
...'s network devices. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on / off . Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + + + Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on , the screen moves one line Scroll Lock up or down when you press the up or down arrow + keys respectively. Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor...
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... the previous media file. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + + + Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Play or pause a selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Press any key to save power. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and...
... the previous media file. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + + + Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Play or pause a selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Press any key to save power. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and...
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... until it is installing Windows. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. Resetting the PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. 5. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Recovery - 25 3. Click Reset to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC, they will turn back on the screen. When your...
... until it is installing Windows. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. Resetting the PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. 5. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Recovery - 25 3. Click Reset to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC, they will turn back on the screen. When your...
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...USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you 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 disabled by default. Bluetooth is enabled on your computer is available). You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. 28 - To use Bluetooth, you to pair once. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth...
...USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you 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 disabled by default. Bluetooth is enabled on your computer is available). You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. 28 - To use Bluetooth, you to pair once. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth...
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... may be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may not apply to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- 30 - Connecting to the Internet CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on types of connections, and getting connected to do so by default and Windows will...
... may be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may not apply to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- 30 - Connecting to the Internet CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on types of connections, and getting connected to do so by default and Windows will...
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... cause the battery to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use . • Remove accessories that are not being used (e.g. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of more you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge...
... cause the battery to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use . • Remove accessories that are not being used (e.g. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of more you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge...
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... card. Inserting a memory card 1. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. Align the card so that allow you need to use a program to 4 GB; If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to 2048 GB SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of digital cameras...
... card. Inserting a memory card 1. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. Align the card so that allow you need to use a program to 4 GB; If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to 2048 GB SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of digital cameras...
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... the monitor port on power to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Secure the cable connection with a built-in microphone. 58 - The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported...
... the monitor port on power to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Secure the cable connection with a built-in microphone. 58 - The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported...
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Additionally, 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. Consult your peripheral. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer...
Additionally, 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. Consult your peripheral. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer...
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... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to the computer. • If the power LED is properly plugged into your computer. Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to recharge the battery pack. Check the following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. If pressing a key...
... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to the computer. • If the power LED is properly plugged into your computer. Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to recharge the battery pack. Check the following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. If pressing a key...
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... your account has a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to continue. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to show a list of installed apps on the...
... your account has a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to continue. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to show a list of installed apps on the...
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... tile to appear. Select a tile and drag it to an existing group on a tile and select Resize. 66 - To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Right-click on Start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1.
... tile to appear. Select a tile and drag it to an existing group on a tile and select Resize. 66 - To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Right-click on Start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1.
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...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com Select Advanced options to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update...
...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com Select Advanced options to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update...
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... of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you access to their Setting up a LAN using wires. Components of a wireless network? You...
... of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you access to their Setting up a LAN using wires. Components of a wireless network? You...
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... firewall, antivirus, antispyware with one Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you connect to the internet. Strong passwords have eight characters or more and use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of McAfee Internet Security Suite is pre-installed on your online experiences secure: •...
... firewall, antivirus, antispyware with one Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you connect to the internet. Strong passwords have eight characters or more and use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of McAfee Internet Security Suite is pre-installed on your online experiences secure: •...