Aspire V7-481P / V7-482P /

V5-472P / V5-473P / V5-452P

Quick Guide

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Aspire V7-481P / V7-482P / V5-472P / V5-473P / V5-452P

Quick Guide

This revision: 18 April 2013

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NVIRONMENT

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 User’s Manual. The 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.

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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

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Webcam

Touchscreen

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Description

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Web camera for video communication.

A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active.

Displays computer output, supports multitouch input.

Internal stereo microphones for sound recording.

Note: Only certain models have dual microphones, other models have a single microphone beneath the touchpad.

Keyboard view

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Power indicator

Battery indicator

Keyboard

Touchpad

Description

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.

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.

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

Your Acer notebook tour

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DC-in jack

USB port

Power button

Right view

Description

Connects to an AC adapter.

Connects to USB devices.

Turns the computer on and off.

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USB port

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Headset/speaker jack

SD card reader

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Description

Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone.

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.

Connects to USB devices.

Rear view

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Ventilation and cooling fan

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Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

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

Note: Pull the lip down to open the port fully.

USB port with poweroff charging

Connects to USB devices.

Acer Converter Port

HDMI port

Kensington lock slot

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.

Supports high-definition digital video connections.

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.

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).

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Base view

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Using the keyboard

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Ventilation and cooling fan

Battery reset pinhole

Speakers

Description

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery).

Deliver stereo audio output.

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Using the keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps.

To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys

Num Lock on

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded keypad.

Num Lock off

Hold <Fn> while using cursor-control keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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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>

<Fn> + <F4>

<Fn> + <F5>

<Fn> + <F6>

<Fn> + <F7>

<Fn> + <F8>

<Fn> + <F9>

<Fn> + <F11>

<Fn> + <F12>

<Fn> + < >

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NumLk

Scr Lk

Function

Airplane mode

Sleep

Display toggle

Display off

Touchpad toggle

Speaker toggle

Keyboard backlight

Number Lock

Scroll Lock

Description

Turns on / off the computer's network devices.

(Network devices vary by configuration.)

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.

Turns the built-in touchpad on and off.

Turns the speakers on and off.

Turns the keyboard backlight on and off.

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off.

Turns Scroll Lock on or off.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + <Home>

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Volume up

Volume down

Play/Pause

Increases the sound volume.

Decreases the sound volume.

Play or pause a selected media file.

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Hotkey

<Fn> +

<Pg Up>

<Fn> +

<Pg Dn>

<Fn> + <End>

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Stop

Previous

Next

Using the keyboard

Description

Stop playing the selected media file.

Return to the previous media file.

Jump to the next media file.

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