Your Acer computer tour. Acer SW5-111P, SW5-171P, SW5-111, Aspire Switch 11, SW5-171

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After setting up your device as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. You can enter information into your new computer via the touchscreen.

Computer

Your device has two components: the computer and the keyboard.

The following set of images will describe all of these. The views are labeled as if you are holding the computer with the screen towards you and the camera at the top.

Front view

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Webcam

Speakers

Description

Web camera for video communication.

Deliver stereo audio output.

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Bottom view

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Keyboard connector

Keyboard hook slots

Description

Connects to the keyboard.

Fasten to the keyboard.

Left/right views

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Headset/ speaker jack

Description

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

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Home button

Power button

Volume control key

Microphone

Reset pinhole

MicroSD card slot

Micro USB connector

HDMI micro connector

USB port

DC-in jack

Description

Press to go directly to the Windows

Home screen.

Press to turn the computer on; press again to place the computer in Sleep mode. Press and hold to turn the computer off.

Adjusts the system volume.

Internal microphone for sound recording.

Insert a paperclip into the hole to reboot the computer.

Insert a microSD card into this slot.

Connects to USB devices. A micro

USB to USB adapter is needed to connect to USB devices.

When using a USB port, it is recommended to plug in the power adapter.

Note: For SW5-111P / SW5-111 models only.

Supports high-definition digital video connections.

Connects to USB devices.

Note: For SW5-171P / SW5-171 models only.

Connects to an AC adapter.

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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).

LED Indicators

LED color State

Blue Steady

Amber Steady

Amber

Off

Blinking

Keyboard

Keyboard front view

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Description

The computer is fully charged and plugged in.

The computer is charging and plugged in.

The battery is critically low or abnormal battery situation.

The computer is off.

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Keyboard hooks Fasten to the computer.

Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

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Keyboard connector

Keyboard right view

Description

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.

Swipe the right-hand edge of the touchpad inward to access the charms.

Connects to the computer.

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USB port

Description

Connects to USB devices.

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Attaching and detaching the keyboard

The Acer Smart Hinge makes attaching and detaching the keyboard fast and easy.

Attach the computer with the keyboard by aligning the keyboard hooks and the keyboard hook slots to function as a laptop. Ensure the computer clicks into place.

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Detach the computer from the keyboard by lifting one corner to release it from the keyboard to function as a tablet.

You can also attach the computer to the keyboard facing outwards as a display. Ensure the computer clicks into place.