Acer Aspire E1-572 User manual
Aspire E1-572 / E1-570 /
E1-532 / E1-530
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Aspire E1-572 / E1-570 / E1-532 / E1-530 Quick Guide
This revision: 06/2013
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 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.
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
1Webcam
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the webcam indicates that the
webcam is active.
2Screen Displays computer output.
3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
4SD card reader
Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC)
card.
Note: Push to remove/install the card.
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Keyboard view
#Icon Item Description
1Power button Turns the computer on and off.
2Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
See "Using the keyboard" on page 8.
3Touchpad 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.
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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
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Left view
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#Icon Item Description
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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.
2External display (VGA)
port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).
3Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
network.
4HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
5USB port Connects to USB devices.
6Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers,
headphones) or a headset with microphone.
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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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.
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Using the keyboard
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Base view
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#Icon Item Description
1Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Insert a
suitable tool and slide to release.
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Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
HDD compartment Houses the computer's hard disk drive
memory.
3Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
4Ventilation and cooling
fan
Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
5Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
Note: For models with an AMD processor and a single memory module:
If you replace the memory module, the new module must go into the same
slot occupied by the module that was removed.
Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock,
Windows, function and special keys.
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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
<Fn> + <F3> Airplane mode
Turns on / off the computer's
network devices.
(Network devices vary by
configuration.)
<Fn> + <F4>SleepPuts 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> + <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.
Ver.: 01.01.03
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