Acer Aspire V5-121 User manual

Aspire One Series
Quick Guide
Product registration
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You will also be asked to register your product during the setup process, or you can
double-click the Registration icon on the desktop.
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important data that you should keep in a safe place.
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Aspire One Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 03/2012
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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 gu id es
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 One 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 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 Aspire One Generic 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:
1Clickon Start > All Programs > AcerSystem.
2ClickonAcerSystem 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 cover view
#Icon Item Description
1 Webcam Web camera for video communication.
2 Display Displays computer output.
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Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery indicator
Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the
battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in
AC mode.
Communication
indicator
Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity
device status.
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Keyboard view
#Icon Item Description
1 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
3Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
4Click buttons (left
and right)
The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons.
5Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
you use the computer.
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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
Enables/disables the computer’s
communication devices.
Communication devices may vary by
configuration.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5>Displaytoggle
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> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> +
<F11>Num Lock
When Num Lock is on, the embedded
keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
function as a calculator (complete with
the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
Use this mode when you need to do a
lot of numeric data entry. A better
solution would be to connect an
external keypad.
<Fn> + <F11> only for certain models.
<Fn> +
<F12>Scroll Lock
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen
moves one line up or down when you
press the up or down arrow keys
respectively. Scroll Lock does not work
with some applications.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness
down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume (only for
certain models).
<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume (only for
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Using the communication key*
Here you can enable and disable the various wireless connectivity devices on your
computer.
Press <Fn> + <F3> to bring up the Launch Manager window panel.
A red toggle indicates the device is off. Click On to enable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
connection. Click Off to disable connection.
* Communication devices may vary by model.
Left view
#Icon Item Description
1External display (VGA)
port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based
network.
3HDMIport Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
4USBport
Connects to USB devices.
If a port is black, it is USB 2.0 compatible; if
a port is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible.
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Right view
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 (SuperSpeed USB) specification.
#Icon Item Description
1 Multi-in-1 card reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
(MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-
Picture Card (xD).
2
Headphone/speaker/
line-out jack
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
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USB ports
Connects to USB devices.
If a port is black, it is USB 2.0 compatible; if
a port is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible.
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5 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.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.
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Base view
Environment
#Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2Ventilation slot and
cooling fan
Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.
3 Speakers Left and right spearkers 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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