Acer Aspire M3-481 User manual

Aspire M3

Quick Guide

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Aspire M3 Quick Guide

This revision: 07/2012

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

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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 M3 User’s Manual. The Aspire M3 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

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show

you around your new Acer notebook.

Keyboard view

#Icon Item Description

1 Keyboard

For entering data into your computer.

Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or

similar cover as the keyboard includes

ventilation intakes for cooling.

2 Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device.

The touchpad and selection buttons form a

single surface.

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.

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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>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.

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Screen view

Front view

#Icon Item Description

1 Webcam

Web camera for video communication.

A light next to the webcam indicates that the

webcam is active.

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

3 Screen Displays computer output.

#Icon Item Description

1 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

Battery indicator

Indicates battery status.

Charging: The light is amber when the

battery is charging.

Fully charged: The light is blue.

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Rear view

Information on USB 3.0

•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).

Left view

#Icon Item Description

1Ventilation and cooling

fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

2 Headset/speaker jack

Connects to audio devices (e.g.,

speakers, headphones) or a headset with

microphone.

3 USB ports Connects to USB devices.

If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible,

if it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible

(see below).

4USB port with power-off

charging

5 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video

connections.

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

based network.

7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

#Icon Item Description

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

2Optical disk access

indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.

3Optical drive eject

button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

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Right view

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 2-in-1 card reader

Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC)

card or MultiMediaCard (MMC).

Note: To remove the card, simply pull it from

the slot.

#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.

#Icon Item Description

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Base view

Environment

#Icon Item Description

1Ventilation and cooling

fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk.

Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

4 Battery reset pinhole

Simulates removing and reinstalling the

battery

Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for

four seconds to reset the computer.

•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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Connecting to the Internet

Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.

Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup.

Select your network and enter the password if required.

Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Please also

refer to your ISP or router documentation.

Acer Instant Connect

Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of the networks that

your computer connects to most frequently.

Power management

This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system

activity, such as activity involving one or more of the following devices:

keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and

video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time, the computer

stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.

Acer Green Instant On

Note: For selected models only.

The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer to wake up from

Sleep mode in less than the time it takes to open the lid. When you close

the lid, or leave your computer for a while, your computer enters Sleep

mode. While the computer is in Sleep mode, the power indicator LED will

flash orange.

Open the lid or press any key to wake the computer from Sleep mode.

After a certain amount of time in Sleep mode, the computer will

automatically enter Deep Sleep to preserve battery life. When the computer

is in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will be turned off. In this state,

battery remains ready to use for many weeks.

Press the power button to wake up from Deep Sleep.

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