Aspire V7-581P / V7-582P /
V5-573P / V5-572P / V5-552P
Quick Guide
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Aspire V7-581P / V7-582P / V5-573P / V5-572P / V5-552P
Quick Guide
This revision: April 2013
Model number:
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
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 Aspire V7-581P / V7-582P / V5-573P / V5-572P / V5-552P User’s
Manual. The Aspire V7-581P / V7-582P / V5-573P / V5-572P / V5-552P
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 Touchscreen
3 Microphones
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the webcam indicates that the
webcam is active.
Displays computer output, supports multitouch inp
Internal stereo microphones for sound
rec
Note: Only the
microphones, other models have a single
microphone beneath the touchpad.
ut.
ording.
V7-582P has 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: Th
is charging.
Fully charged: T
For entering data into your computer.
See "Using the keyboard" on page 8.
Caution: Do not use a keyboard
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.
e light is amber when the battery
he light is blue.
protector or
face.
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Left view
# Icon Item Description
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USB port Connects to USB devices.
Your Acer notebook tour
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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, head
microphone.
Accepts one Secure Digital card (SD or
).
SDHC
To remove the card, simply pull it
Note:
from the slot.
Warning: The card sticks out from the
e of the computer. Ensure you don’t
sid
damage your card.
phones) or a headset with
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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
network.
Note: Pull the
fully.
Connects to USB devices.
Connects to the Acer Converter cable,
allowing for e
external display or an additional USB
device.
Note: The
Please check with your retailer to see
which are compatible with your computer.
Supports high-definition digital video
conne
ctions.
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.
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lip down to open the port
asy connection to a LAN, an
re are different cables available.
n immovable object such as a
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DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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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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 r
removing and reinstalling the battery).
eset the computer (simulates
Using the keyboard
Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock,
Windows, function and special keys.
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.
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Hotkey Icon Function Description
Turns on / off the computer's network
<Fn> + <F3> Airplane mode
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle
<Fn> + <F6> Display off
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <F9> Keyboard backlight
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
devices.
(Network devices vary by
configuration.)
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.
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<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + <Home> Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.
<Fn> +
<Pg Up>
<Fn> +
<Pg Dn>
<Fn> + <End> Next Jump to the next media file.
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Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Stop Stop playing the selected media file.
Previous Return to the previous media file.
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