Your Acer notebook tour. Acer Aspire E1-732G, Aspire E1-772, Aspire E1-772G

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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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Microphones

Screen

Keyboard

Webcam

Description

Internal microphone for sound recording.

Displays computer output.

For entering data into your computer.

See "Using the keyboard" on page

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Web camera for video communication.

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

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Keyboard view

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Power button Turns the computer on and off.

Keyboard

Touchpad

Speakers

For entering data into your computer.

See "Using the keyboard" on page

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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.

Deliver stereo audio output.

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Front view

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Power indicator

Battery indicator

HDD

Communication indicator

SD card reader

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.

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status.

Accepts one Secure Digital card

(SD or SDHC).

Push to remove/install the card.

Only one card can operate at any given time.

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Left view

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Kensington lock slot

Ventilation

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

External display

(VGA) port

HDMI port

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Description

Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible 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.

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/

1000-based network.

Connects to a display device

(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

Supports high-definition digital video connections.

Connects to USB devices.

USB port

USB port with power-off charging

Connects to USB devices.

Information on USB 3.0

• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.

• 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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Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack

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Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

Microphone jack

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

USB ports

Optical drive

Optical disc access indicator

Optical drive eject button

Connect to USB devices.

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.

7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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Base view

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Battery release latch

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Memory compartment

Ventilation and cooling fan

Battery bay

Description

Releases the battery for removal.

Insert a suitable tool and slide to release.

Houses the computer's main memory.

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Houses the computer’s battery pack.

Note

Note: Dual-core computers cannot use four memory modules. For quad-core using only two memory modules and for dual-core computers, use the lower slot in each bank.

Visit www.acer.com to find your specific model and refer to the detailed specifications to determine which processor your computer uses. If you’re unsure, please contact an authorized Acer service center.