Aspire Notebook Series

Quick Guide

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Aspire Notebook Quick Guide 

Original Issue: 04/2011

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

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 Aspire 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 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:

1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem.

2 Click on Aspire Generic User Guide.

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Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on Aspire Generic 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 view

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Acer Crystal Eye webcam

Display screen

Power button

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Description

Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models)

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

Turns the computer on and off.

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Keyboard

Touchpad

Click buttons (left and right)

Palmrest

Speakers

Microphone

Description

For entering data into your computer.

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

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

Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.

Deliver stereo audio output.

Internal microphone for sound recording.

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<Fn> + <F6>

<Fn> + <F7>

<Fn> + <F8>

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> +

<Home>

<Fn> + 

<Pg Up>

<Fn> + 

<Pg Dn>

<Fn> +

<End>

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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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<Fn> + <F4>

Function

Communication key

Sleep

Description

Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices.

(Communication devices may vary by configuration.)

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

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

Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Play/Pause

Stop

Previous

Next

Play or pause a selected media file.

Stop playing the selected media file.

Return to the previous media file.

Jump to the next media file.

Closed front view

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Rear view

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Power indicator

Battery indicator

HDD indicator

Communication key

Multi-in-1 card reader

Description

Indicates the computer’s power status.

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.

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices.

(Communication devices may vary by configuration.)

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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Battery bay

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Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

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Left view

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Kensington lock slot

Ventilation slots

External display (VGA) port

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.

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

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

HDMI port

USB 2.0 port

Microphone-in jack

Headphone/speaker jack

Supports high definition digital video connections.

Connects to USB 2.0 devices 

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Connects to audio devices 

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

Right view

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USB 2.0 port

Optical drive

Description

Connects to USB 2.0 devices 

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs (for certain models only).

Optical disk access indicator

Optical drive eject button

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

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

Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.

DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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Base view

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Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery release latch/lock Releases the battery for removal.

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

Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

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Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).

Hard disk bay-Secondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (for certain models only).

Environment

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Temperature:

• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

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Humidity (non-condensing):

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Operating: 20% to 80%

Non-operating: 20% to 80%

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