Aspire V7-481 / V7-482 / V5-
472 / V5-473 /V5-452
Quick Guide
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Aspire V7-481 / V7-482 / V5-472 / V5-473 /V5-452
Quick Guide
This revision: 18 April 2013
Model number:
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
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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%
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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
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
# Icon Item Description
1 Webcam
2 Screen Displays computer output.
3 Microphones
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the webcam indicates that the
webcam is active.
Internal stereo microphones for sound
rding.
reco
Note: Only certain mo
microphones, other models have a single
microphone beneath the touchpad.
dels have dual
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Keyboard view
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# Icon Item Description
Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
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Battery indicator
2 Keyboard
3 Touchpad
Indicates battery status.
Charging: The light is
is charging.
Fully charged: The light is blue.
ring data into your computer.
For ente
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 sur
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.
face.
amber when the battery
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Left view
# Icon Item Description
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DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
Your Acer notebook tour
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USB port Connects to USB devices.
Power button Turns the computer on and off.
Right view
# Icon Item Description
Connects to audio devices (e.g.,
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Headset/speaker jack
SD card reader
USB port Connects to USB devices.
speakers, headphone
microphone.
Accepts one Secure Digital card (SD or
SDHC).
te: To remove the card, simply pull it
No
from the
Warning: The card sticks out from the
e
of the computer. Ensure you don’t
sid
damage your card.
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slot.
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Rear view
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# Icon Item Description
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Ventilation and cooling
fan
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
USB port with poweroff charging
Acer Converter Port
HDMI port
Kensington lock slot
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based networ
Note: Pull the lip down to
fully.
Connects to USB devices.
Connects to the Acer Converter cable,
allowing for easy connection
external display or an additional USB
device.
Note: The
P
lease 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 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.
k.
open the port
to a LAN, an
re are different cables available.
n immovable object
such as a
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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).
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Base view
# Icon Item Description
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2
3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
Ventilation and cooling
fan
Battery reset pinhole
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
removing and reinstalling the battery).
the computer (simulates
Using the keyboard
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 Num Lock on Num Lock off
Number keys on
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad
Main keyboard keys
Type numbers in a normal
manner.
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-
control keys.
Hold <Fn> while typing letters
on embedded keypad.
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 Icon Function Description
Turns on / off the computer's network
<Fn> + <F3> Airplane mode
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
devices.
(Network devices vary by
configuration.)
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle
<Fn> + <F6> Display off
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <F9>
<Fn> + <F11> NumLk Number Lock
<Fn> + <F12> Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off.
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
Keyboard
backlight
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
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 keyboard backlight on and
off.
Note: This feature is only available
on certain models.
Turns the embedded numeric
keypad on or off.
<Fn> + <Home> Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.
<Fn> +
<Pg Up>
Stop Stop playing the selected media file.
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Using the keyboard
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> +
<Pg Dn>
Previous Return to the previous media file.
<Fn> + <End> Next Jump to the next media file.
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