Acer Aspire V3-772G User manual

Aspire V3-772
Quick Guide
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© 02/2013. All Rights Reserved.
Aspire V3-772
Quick Guide
This revision: 26 February 2013
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 V3 User’s Manual. The Aspire V3 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 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
1Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2Screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
3Keyboard
For entering data into your computer.
Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or
similar cover as the keyboard includes
ventilation intakes for cooling.
4Webcam
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the Webcam indicates that the
webcam is active.
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Keyboard view
#Icon Item Description
1Power button Turns the computer on and off.
2Keyboard
For entering data into your computer.
Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or
similar cover as the keyboard 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.
4Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
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Front view
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#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.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Communication
indicator
Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity
device status.
2Card reader Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card.
Note: Push to remove/install the card.
Left view
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#Icon Item Description
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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.
2Ventilation and cooling
fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
3Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.

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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).
• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.
Right view
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4External display (VGA)
port
Connects to a display device
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
5HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
6USB ports Connect to USB devices.
7USB port with power-
off charging Connects to USB devices.
#Icon Item Description
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Headphones/
speaker/line-out jack
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
2USB ports Connect to USB devices.
3Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
4Optical disk access
indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
5Optical drive eject
button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
6Emergency 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.
#Icon Item 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).
• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.
Base view
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#Icon Item Description
1Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Insert a
suitable tool and slide to release.
2Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
3Ventilation and cooling
fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
4Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
Note: Dual-core computers cannot use four memory modules. For
quad-core using only two memory modules and for dual-core
computers, use the lower slot in each bank.
Visit www.acer.com to find your specific model and refer to the
detailed specifications to determine which processor your computer
7DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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uses. If you’re unsure, please contact an authorized Acer service
center.
Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate
cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
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>Airplane mode
Turns on / off the computer's network
devices.
(Network devices 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>Display off
Turns the display screen backlight off
to save power. Press any key to
return.
<Fn> + <F7>Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and
off.
<Fn> + <F8>Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < >Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < >Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < >Volume up Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < >Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <Home>Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.
<Fn> +
<Pg Up>Stop Stop playing the selected media file.

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Environment
• 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%
<Fn> +
<Pg Dn>Previous Return to the previous media file.
<Fn> + <End> Next Jump to the next media file.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
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