Acer Aspire Notebook Series User manual

Aspire Notebook Series
Quick Guide
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Aspire Notebook Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 05/2012
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
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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’s Manual. The Aspire User’s Manual
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.
Screen view
#Icon Item Description
1Webcam
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the webcam indicates that
the webcam is active.
2 Screen Displays computer output.
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Keyboard view
#Icon Item Description
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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.
2Keyboard
For entering data into your computer.
Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector
or similar cover as the keyboard design
includes ventilation intakes for cooling.
3Touchpad
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.
4 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
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Warning! Ensure all devices are unplugged before manually
closing the MagicFlip port door.
Warning! To prevent possible injury, ensure your fingers do not
get caught in the door while it is opening or closing.
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.
5MagicFlip port
door button Opens or closes the MagicFlip port door.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> +
<F3>Communication Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices.
<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 and off.
<Fn> +
<> Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
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Rear view
<Fn> +
<>
Brightness
down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> +
<> Volume up Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> +
<> Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
#Icon Item Description
1 MagicFlip port door
Provides access to USB and
Thunderbolt ports.
Note: Opens automatically when
ventilation is needed.
2Ventilation and
cooling fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
3HDMIportSupports high-definition digital video
connections.
4USBports
Connects to USB devices.
If a port is black it is USB 2.0
compatible, if it is blue it is also USB
3.0 compatible (see below).
5 Thunderbolt port
Connects to Thunderbolt-compatible
devices, such as external displays or
storage devices.
Refer to the pre-loaded User’s Manual
for more information.
6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
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Information on USB 3.0
•Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices.
•For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.
•Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
Left view
Right view
#Icon Item Description
1 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
2 2-in-1 card reader
Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC)
card or one MultiMediaCard (MMC).
Note: To remove the card, simply pull it
from the slot.
#Icon Item Description
1Battery reset
pinhole
Insert a paperclip into the hole and
press for four seconds to reset the
computer (simulates removing and
reinstalling the battery).
2Headset/speaker
jack
Connects to audio devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones) or a headset
with microphone.
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Base view
Environment
#Icon Item Description
1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
•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 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. System activity refers to any 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.