Acer Aspire Notebook Series User manual

Aspire Notebook Series Quick Guide
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Aspire Notebook Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 03/2011

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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 Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all
models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the
keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic
User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will
occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain
models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such
instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain
models".
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 AcerSystem User Guide. 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. It is available in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook.
Follow these steps to access it:
1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the
Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader,
access the Help and Support menu.

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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.
Top view
#Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye
webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models)
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output (configuration
may vary by models).
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1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
3 P P key / Acer
PowerSmart key Programmable key (configuration may vary by model). / Puts your computer into
power-saving mode (configuration may
vary by model).
Arcade key Starts InstantOn Arcade without booting.
Starts clear.fi in Windows.
Keyboard
backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on or off.
4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
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MediaRemote
(detachable
touchpad with
media console)
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse*.
Touch sensitive controls for Acer clear.fi,
volume (up, down) and media (play/
pause, previous, next, stop).
* Touchpad becomes inactive when
media console is active.
61Communication
key Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices (communication
devices may vary by configuration.)
HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
Charging: The light shows amber when
the battery is charging.
Fully charged: The light shows blue when
in AC mode.
Power indicator1Indicates the computer’s power status.
7 Click buttons (left
and right) The left and right buttons select items or display menus.
8AcerBio-
Protection
fingerprint reader
Supports Acer FingerNav 4-way control
function (only for certain models).
9 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
10 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
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Acer MediaRemote
The detachable touchpad features a media console that allows you to control
Acer clear.fi and Windows Media Player.
To detach the touchpad, slide the touchpad release latch and lift the
MediaRemote from the touchpad dock.
Important: The MediaRemote uses magnets to hold it in the
touchpad dock. If the MediaRemote has been removed from the
dock, do not place it on or near the computer, where it may
damage internal components.
Using the MediaRemote as a touchpad
While the MediaRemote is in touchpad mode, the area
indicated with a gray square controls cursor movements.
Slide your finger accross this surface to control cursor
movements and tap the surface twice to make a
selection.
Preparing the MediaRemote for use
Before using the MediaRemote as a detachable device, ensure the battery is
fully charged. The MediaRemote is already paired with your computer.
Status light
The status light (just above the Touchpad Mode button) indicates connection
and battery status.
Light Description
No light The MediaRemote has not been used for 15
minutes and is in sleep mode.
Blue The MediaRemote is active and attached to the
computer.
Blue flash The MediaRemote is active and not attached to
the computer.

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Touchpad commands
The function of the touchpad varies, depending on the current setting.
Note: The Touchpad mode key is illuminated while the
MediaRemote touchpad surface is active.
clear.fi shortcuts
If the clear.fi shortcuts are active, you can easily open the media sections of
clear.fi. the blank area of the touchpad can still be used as a pointing device.
Slow orange flash Battery power is low (less than 40%).
Quick orange flash Battery power is very low (less than 20%).
Charging The light shows amber when the battery is
charging.
Fully charged The light shows blue.
Icon Item Description
Touchpad mode Change the function of the touchpad
surface:
Press once to activate clear.fi shortcuts.
Press again to activate the media console.
Press and hold to turn the MediaRemote
on or off.
Icon Item Description
Select Press to toggle between clear.fi sections:
Photo, Video and Music.
Main menu Open the main menu in clear.fi.
Video Open the Video section of clear.fi.
Music Open the Music section of clear.fi.
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Media console
Press the Touchpad Mode button again to activate the media console.
Note: If you play a file when using clear.fi, the media console will
turn on automatically. It will turn off when you press the
touchpad mode button.
G-sensor
While the MediaRemote is detached, you may rotate it from the
usual landscape orientation and use the touchpad in portrait
mode.
An internal g-sensor will change the orientation of the touchpad
controls.
If the touchpad controls do not match the orientation of the
MediaRemote, tilt the MediaRemote towards you (at least 30º)
for a couple of seconds.
Pairing the MediaRemote
If the MediaRemote is fully charged but does not work correctly with your
computer, you should pair the devices.
•Turn off the MediaRemote (press the mode button for three seconds).
•Press and hold the left and right click buttons for at least three seconds.
•Press the left click button key once.
•Press the mode button on the touchpad.
•The status light will flash to confirm the pairing was successful.
Icon Item Description
Previous Return to the previous media file.
Play/pause Play or pause a selected media file.
Next Jump to the next media file.
Reduce volume Reduce the media playback volume.
Increase volume Increase the media playback volume.
Stop Stop playback of the selected media file.

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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the
computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Communication
key Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices (devices may
vary by configuration.)
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off
to save power. Press any key to
return.
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad
toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off.
<Fn> + <F9> Keyboard
backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness
down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the volume.
<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the volume.
<Fn> +
<Home> Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.
<Fn> +
<Pg Up> Stop Stop playing the selected media file.
<Fn> +
<Pg Dn> Previous Return to the previous media file.
<Fn> +
<End> Next Jump to the next media file.

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Closed front view
Left view
#Icon Item Description
1 Communication key Enables/disables the computer’s
communication devices.
(Communication devices may vary by
configuration.)
2 Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory
Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS
PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Push to remove/install the
card. Only one card can operate at
any given time.
3 Touchpad release latch Lifts the touchpad and allows it to
be removed.
#Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool,
even after prolonged use.
3 External display
(VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
4 HDMI port Supports high definition digital
video connections.
5 USB 2.0 / 3.0 port Connects to USB devices.
A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished
by its blue connector.
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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.
Right view
6 USB 2.0 / e SATA port Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA
devices.
7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g.,
audio CD player, mp3 player)
Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
Headphone/speaker/
line-out jack with
S/PDIF support
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
8 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
#Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs,
DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs (for certain
models only).
3 Optical drive eject
button / optical disk
access indicator
Ejects the optical disk from the drive
and lights up when the optical drive is
active.
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Base view
4 Emergency eject
hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the
emergency eject hole to eject the
optical drive tray when the computer
is off.
5 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network.
6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Note: 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. Some keyless models are also
available.
#Icon Item Description
1 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output.
2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws).
3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
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Environment
4 Battery reset switch Slide to connect the internal battery.
Notes:
1. Your computer’s battery is embedded
and not removable.
2. To completely power off the system
(equivalent to removing the battery), slide
the battery reset switch to the disconnect
battery position. In this position, your
computer will only function if the AC
adapter is connected.
•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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