Acer Aspire R7-571 User manual

Aspire R7-571 / R7-572

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Aspire R7-571 / R7-572

Quick Guide

This revision: March 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 R7-571 / R7-572 User’s Manual. The Aspire R7-571 / R7-

572 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 Guide, 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.

2Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-

touch input.

3Windows key Tap to return to the Start screen, or to the last

open app.

4 Microphones Internal stereo microphones for sound

recording.

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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Keyboard view

#Icon Item Description

1Touchpad

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.

2Keyboard

For entering data into your computer.

See "Using the keyboard" on page 9.

Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or

similar cover as the keyboard includes

ventilation intakes for cooling.

Your Acer notebook tour

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Left view

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#Icon Item Description

1Acer Converter Port

Connects to the Acer Converter cable,

allowing for easy connection to a LAN, an

external display or an additional USB

device.

Note: There are different cables available.

Please check with your retailer to see

which are compatible with your computer.

2HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video

connections.

USB port with power-

off charging Connect to USB devices.

USB port

4Headset/speaker jack

Connects to audio devices (e.g.,

speakers, headphones) or a headset with

microphone.

5Speaker Delivers stereo audio output.

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

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#Icon Item Description

1Speaker Delivers stereo audio output.

2SD card reader

Accepts one Secure Digital card (SD or

SDHC).

Note: Push to remove/install the card.

Only one card can operate at any given

time.

3USB port Connects to USB devices.

4Volume control key Adjusts the system volume.

5Power button Turns the computer on and off.

6DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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.

Your Acer notebook tour

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Base view

#Icon Item Description

1Ventilation and cooling

fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

2Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

3Battery reset pinhole

Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for

four seconds to reset the computer (simulates

removing and reinstalling the battery).

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Using the keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded 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.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F3> Airplane mode

Turns on / off the computer's network

devices.

(Network devices vary by

configuration.)

<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> + <F9> Keyboard backlight

Turns the keyboard backlight on and

off.

Also adjusts the backlight brightness.

<Fn> + <F10> Keyboard toggle Turns the keyboard on and off.

<Fn> + <F11> NumLk Turns the embedded numeric

keypad on or off.

<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Using the keyboard

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<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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