Acer Aspire E1-472G User manual

Aspire E1 Series (14")

Quick Guide

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Aspire E1-472G / E1-472 / E1-470G / E1-470 / E1-432G / E1-432 / E1-430G / E1-430 / E1-422G /

E1-422

Quick Guide

This revision: July 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 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 E1 Series (14") User’s Manual. The Aspire E1 Series

(14") 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.

Your Acer notebook tour

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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 computer.

Screen view

#Icon Item Description

1 Webcam

Web camera for video communication.

A light next to the webcam indicates that the

webcam is active.

2 Screen Displays computer output.

3 Microphone

4 SD card reader

Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC)

card.

Note: Push to remove/install the card.

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Keyboard view

Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator

Indicates the computer's battery status.

Charging: The light is amber when the battery

is charging.

Fully charged: The light is blue when plugged

in.

HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication

indicator

Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity

device status.

#Icon Item Description

1 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

See "Using the keyboard" on page 8.

3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

functions like a computer mouse.

4Click buttons (left

and right)

The left and right side of the button function as

left and right selection buttons.

#Icon Item Description

Your Acer notebook tour

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Left view

Information on USB 3.0

• USB 3.0 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).

#Icon Item Description

Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

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.

Keyless models are also available.

2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based

network.

3External 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.

6 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers,

headphones) or a headset with microphone.

1 2 3 4 5 6

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Right view

Note: Depending on configuration, your system may not be equipped with

an optical (CD/DVD) drive.

#Icon Item Description

1 USB ports Connect to USB devices.

2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or

DVDs.

3Optical disk access

indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.

4Optical drive eject

button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

5 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.

6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

123 4 5 6

Using the keyboard

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Base view

Using the keyboard

Your computer has a compact keyboard with an embedded numeric keypad.

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.

#Icon Item Description

1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Insert a

suitable tool and slide to release.

2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

3Ventilation and cooling

fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F3> Airplane mode

Turns on / off the computer's network

devices.

(Network devices vary by

configuration.)

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<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> Display off

Turns the display screen backlight off

to save power. Press any key to

return.

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and

off.

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + <F11>Num

Lk Number Lock Turns the embedded numeric

keypad on or off.

<Fn> + <F12> Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or 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.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

Ver.: 01.01.01

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