Acer Aspire V5 User manual

Acer Aspire V5

Quick Guide

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Acer Aspire V5 Quick Guide

This revision: 30 August 2012

Model number:

Serial number:

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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 V5 User’s Manual. The Aspire V5 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 and front view

#Icon Item Description

1Webcam

Web camera for video communication.

A light next to the webcam indicates that the

webcam is active.

2LCD screen Displays computer output.

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

1Power button Turns the computer on and off.

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.

3Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

4Touchpad

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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Left view

#Icon Item Description

1DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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

network.

3Ventilation and cooling

fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

4HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video

connections.

5USB port

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).

6Multi-in-1 card reader

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard

(MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-

Picture Card (xD).

Push to remove/install the card. Only one card

can operate at any given time.

7Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers,

headphones) or a headset with microphone.

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).

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Right view

#Icon Item Description

1USB 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).

2Optical 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.

5Emergency 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.

6External display

(VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g.,

external monitor, LCD projector).

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.

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).

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Base view

#Icon Item Description

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

suitable tool and slide to release.

2Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

3Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

4Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

5Ventilation and cooling

fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

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Using the keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor,

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.

Selected models only.

<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.

Using the keyboard

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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%

<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

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