Acer Aspire P3-171 User manual

Acer Aspire P3
Quick Guide
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Acer Aspire P3
Quick Guide
This revision: 29 March 2013
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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 User’s Manual. The 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 Type ‘User’ from Start.
2 Click on Acer User’s Manual.

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Your Acer computer tour
After setting up your device as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you
around your new Acer computer.
You can enter information into you new computer via the touchscreen.
Computer
Your device has two components: the computer and the keyboard cover. The
following set of images will show you both of these. The views are labeled as if
you are holding the computer with the screen towards you and the camera at
the top.
Front view
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No. Item Description
1Camera indicator
light Lights up when camera is active.
2Webcam Web camera for video communication.
3Windows key Press once to open the Start menu.

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Back view
No. Item Description
1Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication.
2Camera indicator light Lights up when camera is active.
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Top view
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No. Item Description
1Ventilation and
cooling fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
Note: Display orientation may be fixed when apps designed for a specific
orientation are running. These include games and other full-screen apps.
When making video calls, you should always hold the computer in
landscape orientation.

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Bottom view
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No. Item Description
1Speakers Delivers stereo audio output.
Left/right views
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No. Icon Item Description
1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2micro HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
3USB 3.0 port
Connects to USB devices.
A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its
blue connector (see below).
4DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
5Reset
Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for
four seconds to reset the computer
(simulates removing and reinstalling the
battery).

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Information on USB 3.0
• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier USB devices.
• For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.
• Defined by the USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification.
LED Indicators
LED color State Description
Blue Steady The computer is fully charged and plugged in.
Blue On briefly
The computer is fully charged and running on battery
power.
After pressing the power button, the blue LED stays lit
for a few seconds before turning off.
Amber Steady The computer is charging and plugged in.
Amber On briefly
The computer is not fully charged and running on
battery power.
After pressing the power button, the amber LED stays
lit for a few seconds before turning off.
Amber Blinking The battery is critically low or abnormal battery
situation.
Off The computer is off.
Environment
• Temperature:
• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
• Humidity (non-condensing):
6Headset/speaker
jack
Connects to audio devices 
(e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset
with microphone.
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Power button
Press to turn the computer on; press again
to place the computer in Sleep mode. Press
and hold to turn the computer off.
Battery LED Indicates the computer's battery status. See
table below.
8+/ -Volume key Press to increase or decrease volume.
No. Icon Item Description

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• Operating: 20% to 80%
• Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Keyboard cover
The following section describes the bundled keyboard cover.
Keyboard front view
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No. Icon Item Description
1Battery LED Indicates the keyboard’s battery status (see
table below).
2Power button Turns the keyboard on and off.
3USB connector
Use the provided USB charging cable to
charge the keyboard’s embedded battery.
See "Inserting the computer into the
keyboard cover" on page 9.
4Function LED Indicates the keyboard’s function status
(see table below).
5Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

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Battery LED
State Description
Blue (solid) The keyboard is plugged in and fully charged.
Orange (solid) The keyboard is plugged in and charging.
Orange (blinking
slowly) The keyboard is not plugged in and the battery is low.
Orange (blinking
quickly)
The keyboard is not plugged in and the battery is critically
low or there is an abnormal state.
Orange (blinking) The keyboard is in pairing mode (the function LED also
blinks).
Function LED
State Description
Blue (solid) The LED turns solid blue for five seconds after turning the
keyboard on.
Blue (blinking) The LED blinks after turning the keyboard off.
Blue (blinking) The keyboard is in pairing mode (the battery LED also
blinks).
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the
computer's controls like settings and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press
and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey
combination.
Inserting the computer into the keyboard cover
Note: Always use caution when using and transporting the keyboard
cover. Acer recommends using two hands when holding the keyboard
case.
1. Place the holder into the keyboard's channel to put the holder in position.

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2. Place the bottom part of the computer into the holder's bottom section. To
avoid possible scratching and damage, do not insert the computer into the
top section first.
3. Lean the tablet back into the holder and press the tablet's top edges to
ensure the holder’s tabs secure it in place.The computer is now secure in
the keyboard cover.