Acer TravelMate P249-G3-M Bedienungsanleitung

USER’S MANUAL

10 - Your Acer notebook tour4Power indicatorIndicates the computer’s power status.Battery indicatorIndicates the computer’s battery status.Charging: T

Your Acer notebook tour - 11Keyboard view# Icon Item Description1 KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.See "Using the keyboard" on p

12 - Your Acer notebook tourLeft view USB 3.0 information• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For opti

Your Acer notebook tour - 13Right view # Icon Item Description1Headset/speaker jackConnects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset

14 - Your Acer notebook tourBase view# Icon Item Description1Main storage compartmentHouses the computer’s main storage.You may upgrade your computer’

Using the keyboard - 15USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad,separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and

16 - Using the keyboardWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Fn + Volume down Decreases the sound volume.Fn +

Using the Precision Touchpad - 17USING THE PRECISION TOUCHPADThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As youslide your

18 - Using the Precision TouchpadThe precision touchpad includes added technology features that helprecognize and prevent unintentional gestures such

Using the Precision Touchpad - 19Changing touchpad settingsTo change the touchpad settings to suit your personal requirements,please do the following.

2 - © 2018. All Rights Reserved.TravelMate P2Covers: P249 / P249-G2 / P249-G3This revision: March 2018Register your Acer product1. Ensure you are conn

20 - Using the Precision Touchpad

Recovery - 21RECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently askedquestions (see Got a question? on page 61) do not help, you

22 - Recovery1. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management.2. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create FactoryDefault Backup

Recovery - 234. Plug in the USB drive and wait for the PC to detect the USB drivethen click Next. 5. Everything on the drive will be deleted. Click Cr

24 - RecoveryReset this PC and keep my files1. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management.2. Select the Restore tab and click Get started t

Recovery - 254. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back totheir factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programswi

26 - Recovery3. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factorydefault. This process will reinstall your operating system andremove all

Recovery - 275. Click Reset to continue.6. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen willturn off during the reset process.7. Th

28 - Using a Bluetooth connectionUSING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly overshort distances be

Using a Bluetooth connection - 294. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovereddevices.5. After pairing, if there is a code display

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSFirst things first 6Your guides ... 6Basic care and tips for using y

30 - Connecting to the InternetCONNECTING TO THE INTERNETThis chapter includes general information on types of connections,and getting connected to th

Connecting to the Internet - 31To connect to a wireless network, please follow the steps below.1. Ensure you have a wireless router/access point and c

32 - Connecting to the Internet4. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.5. If required, enter the network’s password.

Connecting to the Internet - 33Connecting with a cableBuilt-in network featureIf your computer has a network port, plug one end of a network cableinto

34 - Bluelight ShieldBLUELIGHT SHIELDThe Bluelight Shield can be enabled to reduce blue-light emissionsfrom the screen to protect your eyes.To configu

Keeping your computer and data safe...In this section you will find:• How to secure your computer• Setting passwords• What you need to prepare when yo

36 - Acer ProShieldACER PROSHIELDOverviewAn all-in-one security solution, Acer ProShield provides an embeddedsecurity solution to address the followin

Acer ProShield - 37Click Start to begin. You will be required to set a password, and canchoose to create a Personal Secure Drive. Once you have set a

38 - Acer ProShieldPersonal Secure DriveThe Personal Secure Disk (PSD) is a secure section of your hard diskwhere you can save files. You can only get

Acer ProShield - 39Credential ManagerHere you can set and manage your credentials, including Pre-bootauthentication.You can change your ProShield and

4 - Table of contentsHow do I check for Windows updates?... 69Where can I get more information?... 69Troubleshooting...

40 - Acer ProShieldFace Login SettingsYou can use facial recognition to access your PC instead of entering apassword.Select Face Login Settings, then

Acer ProShield - 41Check the registered image of your face and select Log in toWindows with my face to activate Face Login.Select Capture More to imp

42 - Acer ProShieldData RemovalHere you can select files to be completely removed from the harddisk. The File Shredder overwrites the data to make rec

Securing your computer - 43SECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of.Learn how to protect and take ca

44 - Securing your computerEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center ofthe display screen.• When the Superviso

BIOS utility - 45BIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into yourcomputer's BIOS.Your computer is already properl

46 - Power managementPOWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitorssystem activity. System activity refers to any ac

Power management - 474. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 5. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 6. Select Save changes

48 - Battery packBATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you longuse between charges.Battery characteristicsThe battery i

Battery pack - 49Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a batteryhasn't been used for a long time. The battery conditioning p

Getting started...In this section you will find:• Useful information on caring for your computer and your health• Where to find the power button, port

50 - Battery packChecking the battery levelThe power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursorover the battery/power icon on the task

Traveling with your computer - 51TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving aroundor traveling with you

52 - Traveling with your computerYou can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleephotkey or by closing the display.When you are ready to us

Traveling with your computer - 53What to take with youUnless you have some items at home, take the following items withyou:• AC adapter and power cord

54 - Traveling with your computerTraveling with the computerWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from youroffice building to a

Traveling with your computer - 55Preparing the computerPrepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.What to bring with youBring

In this section you will find:• Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computerPorts and connectors...

Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 57UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect USBperipherals, such as a mouse

58 - SD card readerSD CARD READERSD (Secure Digital) cards are used in a wideselection of digital cameras, tablets, media playersand cellular phones.

Video and audio connectors - 59VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORSAdd an external monitor to your computer via a video port. The type ofport available depends

6 - First things firstFIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choicefor meeting your mobile computing needs.Yo

60 - HDMIHDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-quality, digitalaudio/video interface. HDMI allows you to connect any compatibledig

Got a question?In this section you will find:• Frequently asked questions• Tips for using Windows 10• Troubleshooting information• How to protect your

62 - Frequently asked questionsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during theuse of your computer.

Frequently asked questions - 63icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and drag theslider to the right to increase the volume.• The

64 - Frequently asked questionsFor more information, see Restoring your computer on page 23.Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Yo

Frequently asked questions - 65Tips and hints for using Windows 10We know this is a new operating system that will take some gettingused to, so we&apo

66 - Frequently asked questionsCan I personalize the Lock screen?You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run aslideshow of imag

Frequently asked questions - 67Can I change the screen resolution?Yes, you can. Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of thescreen and type &

68 - Frequently asked questions9. Select On or Off to activate or deactivate the alarm. Where are my apps?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand co

Frequently asked questions - 69I can't find apps like Notepad and Paint! Where are they?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the scr

First things first - 7• Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out >Shut down.If you need to power down the computer for a sho

70 - Frequently asked questionsTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a

Frequently asked questions - 71If you still encounter problems after going through the correctivemeasures, please contact your dealer or an authorized

72 - Internet and online securityINTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITYFirst steps on the netProtecting your computerIt is vital to protect your computer from v

Internet and online security - 73internet as the connection speed is low and connection time istypically charged per hour. DSL (e.g. ADSL)DSL (Digital

74 - Internet and online securityNetwork connectionsA LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example,within an office building or home)

Internet and online security - 75services. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Accesspoint/router for detailed setup instructions.Netw

76 - Internet and online securityInternet security softwareTo help you stay ahead of cybercriminals, Acer has partnered withNorton to offer you securi

Internet and online security - 77Don't be fooled if someone calls your phoneA tech support scam is a form of online fraud where people call youon

78 - Internet and online securityBotnetsA botnet is a string of infected, connected computers coordinatedtogether to perform a task. Botnets gain acce

Internet and online security - 79between these transmissions. They then set up tools programmed to"listen in" on transmissions, intercept da

8 - First things firstTaking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other devic

80 - Internet and online securityHowever, do not blame every computer problem on a virus! If yoususpect your computer is infected, the first thing to

Your Acer notebook tour - 9YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let usshow you around your new Ace