Acer Aspire Series Manual

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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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 poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.
The User's Manual contains useful information applying to your notebook. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc.
The Quick Guide introduces 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. 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. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it:

1. Type "User" from Start.
2. Click on Acer User's Manual.

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

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Webcam	Web camera for video communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active.
2		Display	Displays computer output.
3		Power button / indicator	Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status.
4		Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.
5		Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
6		Click buttons (left and right)	The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
7		Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
8		Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.

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
<Fn> + <F3>		Communication	Enables/disables the computer's communication devices.
<Fn> + <F4>		Sleep	Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5>		Display toggle	Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F6>		Screen blank	Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7>		Touchpad toggle	Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8>		Speaker toggle	Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < >		Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < >		Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < >		Volume up	Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < >		Volume down	Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <Home>		Play/Pause	Play or pause a selected media file.
<Fn> + <Pg Up>		Stop	Stop playing the selected media file.
<Fn> + <Pg Dn>		Previous	Return to the previous media file.
<Fn> + <End>		Next	Jump to the next media file.

Closed front view

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Multi-in-1 card reader	Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.
2		HDD indicator	Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
		Communication indicator	Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status.
		Power indicator	Indicates the computer's power status.
		Battery indicator	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.

Left view

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		DC-in jack	Connects to an AC adapter.
2		Ethernet (RJ-45) port	Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network.
3		External display (VGA) port	Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
4		HDMI port	Supports high-definition digital video connections.
5		USB port	Connects to USB devices. If a port is black, it is USB 2.0 compatible; if a port is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible.
6		Microphone jack	Accepts inputs from external microphones.
		Headphones/speaker jack	Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

Right view

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		USB ports	Connects to USB devices. If a port is black, it is USB 2.0 compatible; if a port is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible.
2		Optical disk access indicator	Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3		Optical drive eject button	Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4		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.
5		Kensington lock slot	Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: 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. Some keyless models are also available.

Base view

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Battery release latch/ lock	Releases the battery for removal. Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release.
2		Memory compartment	Houses the computer's main memory.
		Hard disk bay	Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
3		Battery bay	Houses the computer's battery pack.
4		Ventilation and cooling fan	Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

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%