Universal Serial Bus (USB). Acer TravelMate P215-41-G3, TravelMate P215-41, TravelMate P215-52G, TravelMate P215-41-G2, TravelMate P50-52, TravelMate P50-41-G2, TravelMate P215-53, TravelMate P215-52, TravelMate P50-53, TravelMate P215-53G
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66 - Universal Serial Bus (USB)
U
NIVERSAL
S
ERIAL
B
US
(USB)
The USB port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect USB peripherals, such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other compatible device.
Note
Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers: USB 2.0
(High-speed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). USB 2.0 ports on
Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices should always be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Consult your device’s documentation to see which standard it supports.
You can also charge devices such as tablets, smartphones, or other devices through a USB port. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is in Hibernate or turned off.
Additionally, you can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port.
Important
When removing a USB storage device, you should right-click on the
USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject <device>" to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it. Failure to do this may result in data loss or damage to your peripheral.
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Table of contents
- 6 First things first
- 6 Your guides
- 6 Basic care and tips for using your computer
- 6 Turning your computer off
- 7 Taking care of your computer
- 8 Taking care of your AC adapter
- 8 Cleaning and servicing
- 9 Guidelines for safe battery usage
- 11 Internal battery
- 12 Your Acer notebook tour
- 12 Screen view
- 13 Keyboard view
- 14 Left view
- 15 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information
- 15 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information
- 15 USB Type-C information
- 16 Right view
- 17 Front view
- 17 Base view
- 18 Using the keyboard
- 18 Lock keys
- 18 Hotkeys
- 20 The Windows OS Desktop
- 21 Tips and hints for using Windows
- 21 Where are my apps?
- 21 Can I turn off notifications?
- 21 How do I check for Windows updates?
- 21 Where can I get more information?
- 22 Using the Precision Touchpad
- 22 Touchpad gestures
- 24 Changing touchpad settings
- 25 Recovery
- 25 Creating a file history backup
- 28 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers
- 28 Restoring your computer
- 28 Reset this PC and keep my files
- 32 Reset this PC and remove everything
- 35 Using a Bluetooth connection
- 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth
- 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device
- 37 Connecting to the Internet
- 37 Connecting to a wireless network
- 37 Connecting to a wireless LAN
- 41 Connecting with a cable
- 41 Built-in network feature
- 42 Bluelight Shield
- 44 Acer ProShield Plus
- 44 Overview
- 44 Setting up Acer ProShield Plus
- 45 File Encryption / Decryption
- 46 File Shredder
- 46 Personal Secure Drive
- 48 Application Guard
- 48 Browser Guard
- 49 USB Device Filter
- 49 Alert
- 50 Security Report
- 51 Securing your computer
- 51 Using a computer security lock
- 51 Using passwords
- 52 Entering passwords
- 53 Fingerprint Reader
- 53 How to use the fingerprint reader
- 57 BIOS utility
- 57 Boot sequence
- 57 Setting passwords
- 58 Power management
- 58 Saving power
- 60 Battery pack
- 60 Battery characteristics
- 60 Charging the battery
- 61 Optimizing battery life
- 62 Checking the battery level
- 62 Battery-low warning
- 63 Traveling with your computer
- 63 Disconnecting from the desktop
- 63 Moving around
- 64 What to bring
- 66 Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- 67 USB Type-C port
- 68 Thunderbolt 4 port
- 68 Displays
- 69 microSD card reader
- 70 Video and audio connectors
- 70 Connecting a monitor
- 70 Headphones and microphone
- 71 HDMI
- 73 Frequently asked questions
- 75 Requesting service
- 76 Troubleshooting
- 76 Troubleshooting tips
- 76 Error messages
- 78 Internet and online security
- 78 First steps on the net
- 78 Protecting your computer
- 78 Choose an Internet Service Provider
- 80 Network connections
- 81 Surf the Net!
- 82 Internet security software