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:
• 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: 09/2011
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
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First things first
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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 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.
Top view
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# Icon Item Description
1 Display screen Displays computer output.
2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
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# Icon Item Description
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4Keyboard
5Touchpad
Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
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Battery indicator
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Integrated
webcam
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.
Indicates the computer’s battery status.
Charging: The light shows amber when
the battery is charging.
Fully charged: The light shows blue when
in AC mode.
Web camera for video communication.
Rear view
# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2HDMI port
3USB 2.0 ports
Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
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Note: Small holes on the rear of the computer are part of the antenna
assembly. Do not insert any object into the holes.
Left view
# Icon Item Description
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1
Headset/speaker
jack
Connects to audio devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones) or a headset with
microphone.
Right view
# Icon Item Description
Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or
SDHC) card or one MultiMediaCard
1 2-in-1 card reader
(MMC).
Note: To remove the card, simply pull
it from the slot.
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Base view
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# Icon Item Description
Insert a paperclip into the hole and press
1 Battery reset pinhole
2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
for four seconds to reset the computer
(simulates removing and reinstalling the
battery).
Environment
• 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%
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.
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To turn your computer's Bluetooth or wireless connections on or off, press
<Fn+F3> to open Launch Manager.
Note: Click On to enable the wireless/Bluetooth connection. Click Off
to disable.
Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions.
Please refer to your ISP or router documentation.
Acer Instant Connect
Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of the networks that
your computer connects to most frequently.
Power management
This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system
activity. System activity refers to any 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.
Acer Green Instant On
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The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer to wake up from
Sleep mode in less than the time it takes to open the lid. When you close
the lid, or select Shut Down > Sleep from the Start menu, your computer
enters Sleep mode. While the computer is in Sleep mode, the power
indicator LED will flash orange.
Open the lid or press any key to wake the computer from Sleep mode.
After 480 minutes in Sleep mode, the computer will enter Deep Sleep to
preserve battery life. When the computer is in Deep Sleep, the power
indicator LED will be turned off. In this state, battery life lasts up to 50 days.
Press the power button to wake up from Deep Sleep.
Note: You can change the delay before entering Deep Sleep with
Start > All Programs > Acer > Deep Sleep Settings.
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