Aspire Notebook Series

Quick Guide

Product registration

When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to some useful benefits, such as:

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Faster service from our trained representatives.

• Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys.

• The latest news from Acer.

Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!

How to register

To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com

. Select your country, click

PRODUCT REGISTRATION and follow the simple instructions.

You will also be asked to register your product during the setup process, or you can double-click the Registration icon on the desktop.

After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with important data that you should keep in a safe place.

Obtaining Acer accessories

We are happy to inform you that Acer's warranty extension program and Notebook accessories are available online. Come and visit our online shop and find what you need at store.acer.com

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The Acer store is being progressively rolled out, and, unfortunately may not be available in some regions. Please check back regularly to see when it will be available in your country.

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Aspire Notebook Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 05/2011

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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.

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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 Aspire User’s Manual contains useful information applying to your new computer. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc.

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. 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 from your computer desktop; simply doubleclick the Acer User’s Manual icon.

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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 view

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Integrated webcam

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Description

Web camera for video communication

(only for certain models).

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Display screen

Power button / indicator

Keyboard

Touchpad

HDD indicator

Communication indicator

Description

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).

Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status.

For entering data into your computer.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity device status.

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.

Click buttons (left and right)

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

Speakers

Microphone

Deliver stereo audio output.

Internal microphone for sound recording.

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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

< Fn > +

< F3 >

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< F4 >

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Communication

Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices.

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

< Fn > +

< F5 >

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< F6 >

< Fn > +

< F7 >

Display toggle

Screen blank

Touchpad toggle

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor

(if connected) and both.

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Brightness up

Brightness down

Volume up

Volume down

Increases the screen brightness.

Decreases the screen brightness.

Increases the sound volume.

Decreases the sound volume.

Hotkey

< Fn > +

< Home >

< Fn > +

< Pg Up >

< Fn > +

< Pg Dn >

< Fn > +

< End >

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Play/Pause

Stop

Previous

Next

Closed front view

Description

Play or pause a selected media file.

Stop playing the selected media file.

Return to the previous media file.

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Jump to the next media file.

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Multi-in-1 card reader

Description

Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick

PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

Note: Push to remove/install the card.

Only one card can operate at any given time.

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HDD indicator

Communication indicator

Description

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity device status.

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.

Left view

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DC-in jack

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Connects to an AC adapter.

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.

External display

(VGA) port

HDMI port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

Supports high-definition digital video connections.

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5 USB 2.0 ports

Right view

Description

Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

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Microphone jack

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Description

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

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Headphones/ speaker jack

Connects to audio devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

USB 2.0 / 3.0* port

Optical drive

Emergency eject hole

Connects to USB devices.

* A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector (for certain models only).

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or

DVDs.

Optical disk access indicator

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Optical drive eject button

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

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Kensington lock slot

Description

Connects to a Kensington-compatible 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.

Information on USB 3.0

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Defined by the USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification.

• Devices without USB 3.0 certification may not be compatible.

Base view

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Battery bay

Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

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Memory compartment

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Hard disk bay

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Battery release latch/lock

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

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Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Description

Houses the computer's main memory.

Houses the computer's hard disk

(secured with screws).

Releases the battery for removal.

Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release.

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