Acer Aspire V5-552 User manual

Aspire V7-581 / V5-573 / V5-
572 / V5-552
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Aspire V7-581 / V5-573 / V5-572 / V5-552
Quick Guide
This revision: April 2013
Model number:
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
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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%

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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 Guide 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 V7-581 / V5-573 / V5-572 / V5-552 User’s Manual. The
Aspire V7-581 / V5-573 / V5-572 / V5-552 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.

Your Acer notebook tour
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Your Acer notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show
you around your new Acer computer.
Screen view
#Icon Item Description
1Webcam
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the webcam indicates that the
webcam is active.
2Screen Displays computer output.
3 Microphones
Internal stereo microphones for sound
recording.
Note: Only the V7-582 has dual microphones,
other models have a single microphone
beneath the touchpad.
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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.
See "Using the keyboard" on page 8.
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.
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Left view
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#Icon Item Description
1USB port Connects to USB devices.
2Power button Turns the computer on and off.
Right view
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#Icon Item Description
1Headset/speaker jack
Connects to audio devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones) or a headset with
microphone.
2SD card reader
Accepts one Secure Digital card (SD or
SDHC).
Note: To remove the card, simply pull it
from the slot.
Warning: The card sticks out from the
side of the computer. Ensure you don’t
damage your card.
3USB port Connects to USB devices.

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Rear view
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#Icon Item Description
1Ventilation and cooling
fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
2Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
Note: Pull the lip down to open the port
fully.
3USB port with power-
off charging Connects to USB devices.
4Acer Converter Port
Connects to the Acer Converter cable,
allowing for easy connection to a LAN, an
external display or an additional USB
device.
Note: There are different cables available.
Please check with your retailer to see
which are compatible with your computer.
5HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
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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.
7DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
Information on USB 3.0
• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.
• 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).

Using the keyboard
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Base view
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#Icon Item Description
1Ventilation and cooling
fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
2Battery reset pinhole
Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for
four seconds to reset the computer (simulates
removing and reinstalling the battery).
3Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and a 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.

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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> + <F9> Keyboard backlight
Turns the keyboard backlight on and
off.
Note: This feature is only available
on certain models.
<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.
<Fn> +
<Pg Dn>Previous Return to the previous media file.
<Fn> + <End> Next Jump to the next media file.
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