Acer TravelMate P2 User Manual

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Table of contents - 3T ABLE OF CONTENTSRegister your Acer product ......................... 2Manage your registered products ............... 2First things first 6Your guides ............................................. 6Basic care and tips for using yourcomputer.................................................. 7Turning your computer off........................... 7Taking care of your computer ..................... 7Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 8Cleaning and servicing................................ 8Your Acer notebook tour 9Screen view ............................................. 9Keyboard view ....................................... 10Left view ............................................... 11Information on USB 3.0............................. 11Right view ............................................. 12Base view .............................................. 12Using the keyboard 14Lock keys and embedded numerickeypad ................................................... 14Hotkeys ..................................................... 15Windows keys........................................ 16Using the Precision Touchpad 17Touchpad gestures................................ 17Changing touchpad settings .................. 18Recovery 20Creating a factory default backup.......... 20Backing up your wireless and LANdrivers.................................................... 22Restoring your computer ....................... 23Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 23Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24Using a Bluetooth connection 27Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27Connecting to the Internet 29Connecting to a wireless network.......... 29Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 29Connecting with a cable ........................ 33Built-in network feature ............................. 33Connecting to a cellular network ........... 33Acer Bluelight Shield 34Acer ProShield 36Overview................................................ 36Setting up Acer ProShield ..................... 36Personal Secure Drive .............................. 38Credential Manager ............................... 39Fingerprint Registration* ........................... 39Data Protection ...................................... 40Data Removal ........................................ 40Securing your computer 41Using passwords ................................... 41Entering passwords .................................. 41BIOS utility 43Boot sequence....................................... 43Setting passwords ................................. 43Power management 44Saving power ......................................... 44Battery pack 46Battery characteristics ........................... 46Charging the battery ................................. 46Optimizing battery life ............................... 47Checking the battery level......................... 48Battery-low warning .................................. 48Traveling with your computer 49Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 49Moving around ....................................... 49Preparing the computer ............................ 49What to bring to meetings ......................... 50Taking the computer home .................... 50Preparing the computer ............................ 50What to take with you................................ 51Special considerations .............................. 51Setting up a home office ........................... 51Traveling with the computer................... 52Preparing the computer ............................ 52What to take with you................................ 52Special considerations .............................. 52Traveling internationally......................... 52Preparing the computer ............................ 53What to bring with you .............................. 53Special considerations .............................. 53Memory card reader 55Connectivity options............................... 55Video and audio connectors 57Universal Serial Bus (USB) 58HDMI 59Frequently asked questions 61Requesting service ................................ 63Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 64How do I get to Start? ............................... 64How do I turn off my computer?................ 64How do I unlock my computer?................. 64