Acer Aspire Notebook Series User manual

Aspire Notebook Series
Quick Guide
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Aspire Notebook Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 01/2012
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First things first
We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for
meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Setup Poster helps you get started with setting up your
computer.
The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of
your new computer.
For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive,
please refer to the Aspire User Guide. The Aspire User Guide contains
useful information applying to your new computer. It covers basic topics
such as using the keyboard and audio, etc.
This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system
utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition
it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety
notices for your notebook.
Follow these steps to access it:
1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.

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Your Acer notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us
show you around your new Acer notebook.
Keyboard view
#Icon Item Description
1 Keyboard
For entering data into your computer.
Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or
similar cover as the keyboard includes
ventilation intakes for cooling.
2Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device.
The touchpad and selection buttons form a
single surface.
Press down firmly on the touchpad surface
to perform a left click.
Press down firmly on the lower right corner
to perform a right click.

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Screen view
Front view
#Icon Item Description
1 Webcam Web camera for video communication.
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display Displays computer output.
#Icon Item Description
1 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
2
Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
Battery indicator
Indicates battery status.
Charging: The light is amber when the
battery is charging.
Fully charged: The light is blue.

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Rear view
Information on USB 3.0
•Supports power-off USB charging, allowing you to charge supported
mobile devices while the notebook is switched off.
•Defined by the USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification.
•Devices without USB 3.0 certification may not be compatible.
#Icon Item Description
1Ventilation and cooling
fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
2 Headset/speaker jack
Connects to audio devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones) or a headset with
microphone.
3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
4 USB 3.0 port
Connects to USB devices.
A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by
its blue connector (see below).
5HDMIportSupports high-definition digital video
connections.
6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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Left view
Right view
#Icon Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2Optical disk access
indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3Optical drive eject
button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4 Emergency eject hole
Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer is turned off.
Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to
eject the optical drive tray.
5 2-in-1 card reader
Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC)
card or MultiMediaCard (MMC).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
one card can operate at any time
#Icon Item Description
1
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Wrap the computer security lock cable
around an immovable object such as a
table or handle of a locked drawer.
Insert the lock into the notch and turn
the key to secure the lock.
Keyless models are also available.

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Base view
Environment
#Icon Item Description
1Ventilation and cooling
fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
2
Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk.
Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
4 Battery reset pinhole
Simulates removing and reinstalling the
battery
Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for
four seconds to reset the computer.
•Temperature:
•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
•Humidity (non-condensing):
•Operating: 20% to 80%
•Non-operating: 20% to 80%

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Connecting to the Internet
Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.
Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup.
Select your network and enter the password if required.
To turn your computer's Bluetooth or wireless connections on or off, press
<Fn+F3> to open Launch Manager.
Note: Click On to enable the wireless/Bluetooth connection. Click Off
to disable.
Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Please also
refer to your ISP or router documentation.
Acer Instant Connect
Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of the networks that
your computer connects to most frequently.
Power management
This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system
activity, such as activity involving one or more of the following devices:
keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and
video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time, the computer
stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
Acer Green Instant On
The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer to wake up from
Sleep mode in less than the time it takes to open the lid. When you close
the lid, or select Shut Down > Sleep from the Start menu, your computer
enters Sleep mode. While the computer is in Sleep mode, the power
indicator LED will flash orange.
After a certain amount of time in Sleep mode, the computer will
automatically enter Deep Sleep to preserve battery life. When the
computer is in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will be turned off. In
this state, battery life lasts up to 80 days.
Open the lid or press any key to wake your computer up from Deep Sleep
or Sleep mode.

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Note: Once in Deep Sleep the system will consume significantly less
power compared with Sleep mode, but it will take a little longer to
wake up from Deep Sleep.
Deep Sleep and Sleep mode work together to ensure that your computer
saves as much power as possible while still enabling quick, instant on
access.
To save more power, your computer will typically enter and stay in Deep
Sleep during times when it will not be frequently accessed, for example,
during the middle of the night. To provide quicker access, your computer
will enter and stay in Sleep mode during times when it will be accessed
more frequently, for example, during working hours.