Acer Aspire V5-431 Ultra-thin Quick Guide
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The Acer Aspire V5-431 is a versatile laptop designed for both productivity and entertainment. With its powerful processor, ample memory, and dedicated graphics card, it can handle demanding tasks like video editing and gaming with ease. The large, high-resolution display is perfect for watching movies or working on creative projects, and the backlit keyboard makes it easy to work in low-light conditions. With a long battery life, you can stay productive on the go, and the built-in webcam and microphone make it easy to stay connected with friends and family.
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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
.
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: 04/2012
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.
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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 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. 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.
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 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem .
2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide .
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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.
Keyboard view
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# Icon
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Item
Power button
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Keyboard
Touchpad
Description
Turns the computer on and off.
For entering data into your computer.
Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling.
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.
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.
<Fn> + <F8>
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> +
<Home>
<Fn> +
<Pg Up>
<Fn> +
<Pg Dn>
<Fn> +
<End>
Hotkey
<Fn> + <F3>
Icon Function
Communication
Description
Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices.
<Fn> + <F4>
<Fn> + <F5>
<Fn> + <F6>
Sleep
Display toggle
Screen blank
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
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.
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
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Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Play/Pause
Stop
Play or pause a selected media file.
Stop playing the selected media file.
Previous
Next
Return to the previous media file.
Jump to the next media file.
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Screen view
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# Icon
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Item
Webcam
Screen
Microphone
2-in-1 card reader
Power indicator
Battery indicator
Description
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the Webcam indicates that the webcam is active.
Displays computer output.
Internal microphone for sound recording.
Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card or MultiMediaCard (MMC).
Note: To remove the card, simply pull it from the slot.
Indicates the computer’s power status.
Indicates battery status.
Charging: The light is amber when the battery is charging.
Fully charged: The light is blue.
Left view
# Icon
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1
Item
DC-in jack
2 3 4
Description
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Connects to an AC adapter.
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# Icon
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Item
Ventilation and cooling fan
Description
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
LAN/VGA combo port
HDMI port
Makes it easy to get online and plug in an external display, from one place.
The provided LAN/VGA combo cable is hot-swappable so you can plug it in and out even when the notebook is on.
Supports high-definition digital video connections.
USB ports
Headset/speaker jack
Connects to USB devices.
If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible (see below).
Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone.
Information on USB 3.0
• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices.
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For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.
• Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
Right view
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# Icon
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2
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4
Item
Optical drive
Optical disk access indicator
Optical drive eject button
1 2 3 4 5
Description
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs.
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.
Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to eject the optical drive tray.
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# Icon
5
Item
Kensington lock slot
Description
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.
Base view
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# Icon
1
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Battery release latch
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Description
Releases the battery for removal. Insert a suitable tool and slide to release.
Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
Ventilation and cooling fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
Environment
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Temperature:
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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
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Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
• Humidity (non-condensing):
• Operating: 20% to 80%
• Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Connecting to the Internet
Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.
Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup.
Select your network and enter the password if required.
To turn your computer's Bluetooth or wireless connections on or off, press
<Fn+F3> to open Launch Manager.
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Note: Click On to enable the wireless/Bluetooth connection. Click Off to disable.
Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Please also refer to your ISP or router documentation.
Power management
This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity, such as activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
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Ver.: 02.01.03
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