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... Acer ID. TravelMate P2 Series Covers: P249-MG / P249-M / P249-G2-M / P249-G2-MG This revision: September 2016 Sign up for reference only and may take a few days for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in a safe place. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Manage your registered products Once you can log onto account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password...
... Acer ID. TravelMate P2 Series Covers: P249-MG / P249-M / P249-G2-M / P249-G2-MG This revision: September 2016 Sign up for reference only and may take a few days for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in a safe place. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Manage your registered products Once you can log onto account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password...
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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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... in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 4. This guide contains detailed information on the link under Support. 1. Once you to be connected to the User's Manual. From this Acer notebook your choice for your new computer. Scroll down to the clipboard. 3. You must first be more productive, please refer to the internet. 1. Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
... in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 4. This guide contains detailed information on the link under Support. 1. Once you to be connected to the User's Manual. From this Acer notebook your choice for your new computer. Scroll down to the clipboard. 3. You must first be more productive, please refer to the internet. 1. Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
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Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. 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. See "Using the keyboard" on page 14. 10 - Internal digital microphone for sound recording. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. 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. See "Using the keyboard" on page 14. 10 - Internal digital microphone for sound recording. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
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... computer is access indicator active. 5 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 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. hole Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to USB devices. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; slot Wrap...
... computer is access indicator active. 5 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 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. hole Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to USB devices. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; slot Wrap...
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.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). 14 - Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. The keys function as...
.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). 14 - Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. The keys function as...
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... or off . Stop playing the selected media file. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Return to the last open app. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to save power. Volume up Increases the screen brightness.
... or off . Stop playing the selected media file. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Return to the last open app. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to save power. Volume up Increases the screen brightness.
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... 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 when it completes. 8. The screen will be removed. 4. Your PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. From Start, select All apps then Acer. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Select Keep my files to its factory default settings without removing...
... 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 when it completes. 8. The screen will be removed. 4. Your PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. From Start, select All apps then Acer. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Select Keep my files to its factory default settings without removing...
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... use Bluetooth, you to turn on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. After that, simply turning on both devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. You only need to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. 28 - Note Please check your devices owner's manual...
... use Bluetooth, you to turn on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. After that, simply turning on both devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. You only need to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. 28 - Note Please check your devices owner's manual...
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... and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. You can access the internet. 30 - Some of connections, and getting connected to do so by default and Windows will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on page 74. usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected to WLAN, you 'll need to the internet using wires. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey...
... and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. You can access the internet. 30 - Some of connections, and getting connected to do so by default and Windows will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on page 74. usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected to WLAN, you 'll need to the internet using wires. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey...
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... use . • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. You are not being used (e.g. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries...
... use . • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. You are not being used (e.g. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries...
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... you to connect peripheral devices to 32 GB; Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of the card will open showing the contents of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. Select an option here if it clicks into the port. A few millimetres of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. Memory card reader MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that the...
... you to connect peripheral devices to 32 GB; Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of the card will open showing the contents of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. Select an option here if it clicks into the port. A few millimetres of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. Memory card reader MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that the...
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...the monitor's user's guide. 5. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Turn on your computer: 1. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to the monitor port on Display. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Attach the video cable to a monitor with smartphones. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and...
...the monitor's user's guide. 5. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Turn on your computer: 1. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to the monitor port on Display. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Attach the video cable to a monitor with smartphones. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and...
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... 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. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device's documentation to see which allows you to stop using the device before removing it supports. 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...
... 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. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device's documentation to see which allows you to stop using the device before removing it supports. 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...
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... start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to turn your computer. Press any key to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to restart the system. Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter to resume. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness...
... start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to turn your computer. Press any key to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to restart the system. Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter to resume. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness...
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... take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Frequently ask Frequently asked questions - 65 Tips and hints for all of the screen. How do I get started. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to show a list of installed apps on the...
... take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Frequently ask Frequently asked questions - 65 Tips and hints for all of the screen. How do I get started. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to show a list of installed apps on the...
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... you wish to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Select Add a folder and open by default). How do I move tiles? Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to use (your needs. 66 - Change the other settings to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Choose...
... you wish to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Select Add a folder and open by default). How do I move tiles? Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to use (your needs. 66 - Change the other settings to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Choose...
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... onscreen instructions. Press the 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 more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Frequently asked questions - 69 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life...
... onscreen instructions. Press the 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 more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Frequently asked questions - 69 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life...
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... online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow...
... online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow...
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... everything from ordering flowers and online banking to logging into our favorite airline web site to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. Strong passwords have eight characters or more and use the same password for protecting activities like online banking. • Keep your passwords in a safe place and try not to use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive...
... everything from ordering flowers and online banking to logging into our favorite airline web site to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. Strong passwords have eight characters or more and use the same password for protecting activities like online banking. • Keep your passwords in a safe place and try not to use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive...