Quick Guide
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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Aspire V7-581 / V5-573 / V5-572 / V5-552 User's Manual contains useful information applying to your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click on Acer User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you to be more on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Aspire V7-581 / V5-573 / V5-572 / V5-552 User's Manual contains useful information applying to your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click on Acer User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you to be more on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set...
Quick Guide
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... charged: The light is charging. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device. English 5 Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click. See "Using the keyboard" on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Press down firmly on page 8. 2 Keyboard...
... charged: The light is charging. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device. English 5 Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click. See "Using the keyboard" on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Press down firmly on page 8. 2 Keyboard...
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... jack Connects to secure the lock. Keyless models are different cables available. 7 Rear view 1 English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 345 67 Item Description Ventilation and cooling Allows the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. USB port with your computer. HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Note: There are also available. Kensington lock slot Connects to stay cool. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to USB devices. fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings...
... jack Connects to secure the lock. Keyless models are different cables available. 7 Rear view 1 English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 345 67 Item Description Ventilation and cooling Allows the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. USB port with your computer. HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Note: There are also available. Kensington lock slot Connects to stay cool. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to USB devices. fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings...
Quick Guide
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... the battery). Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Deliver stereo audio output. Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to stay cool. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
... the battery). Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Deliver stereo audio output. Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to stay cool. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
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... Return to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on certain models. Jump to return. Press any key to the next media file. Note: This feature is only available on and off. Decreases the sound volume. Ver.: 01.01.02 Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. English 9 Hotkey + + + + + + + + < > Icon Function Airplane mode Description Turns on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer...
... Return to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on certain models. Jump to return. Press any key to the next media file. Note: This feature is only available on and off. Decreases the sound volume. Ver.: 01.01.02 Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. English 9 Hotkey + + + + + + + + < > Icon Function Airplane mode Description Turns on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer...
User Manual
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... Your guides 16 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Power management 56 Taking care of your computer 17 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Battery pack 59 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 20 Keyboard...
... Your guides 16 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Power management 56 Taking care of your computer 17 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Battery pack 59 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 20 Keyboard...
User Manual
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... asked questions 89 Using a computer security lock 70 Requesting service 91 Using passwords 70 Tips and hints for Windows HDMI 86 updates 99 Where can I get to Start 93 How do I jump between apps 94 How do I turn off my computer 94 Wireless networks 76 Connecting to the Internet 76 Acer Instant Connect 76 Wireless networks 76 Using a Bluetooth connection 78 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 78 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 79 Adding a Bluetooth device 80 Acer Converter Port 85 Why is...
... asked questions 89 Using a computer security lock 70 Requesting service 91 Using passwords 70 Tips and hints for Windows HDMI 86 updates 99 Where can I get to Start 93 How do I jump between apps 94 How do I turn off my computer 94 Wireless networks 76 Connecting to the Internet 76 Acer Instant Connect 76 Wireless networks 76 Using a Bluetooth connection 78 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 78 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 79 Adding a Bluetooth device 80 Acer Converter Port 85 Why is...
User Manual
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... the product. - For safety reasons, and to normal condition. Guidelines for service. - Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Safety and comfort Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to prolong the lifetime of other risks. The product does...
... the product. - For safety reasons, and to normal condition. Guidelines for service. - Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Safety and comfort Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to prolong the lifetime of other risks. The product does...
User Manual
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... To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then...
... To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then...
User Manual
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... Function Description Turns on / off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on certain models. 30 - Press any key to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Switches display...
... Function Description Turns on / off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on certain models. 30 - Press any key to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Switches display...
User Manual
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... were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 43. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be...
... were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 43. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be...
User Manual
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... its factory condition. solved by returning your hard drive or the backup you have created. • Other applications - If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If you may need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed...
... its factory condition. solved by returning your hard drive or the backup you have created. • Other applications - If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If you may need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed...
User Manual
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... will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovering from the Windows Store). Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or...
... will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovering from the Windows Store). Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or...
User Manual
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... files can start using your PC. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Recovery Click Reset. 5. Several options are completely removed. 4. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Note: "Refresh your PC" enables you...
... files can start using your PC. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Recovery Click Reset. 5. Several options are completely removed. 4. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Note: "Refresh your PC" enables you...
User Manual
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... keys to Enabled. a. b. Recovery Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. If it is not already enabled, you to select which device to open the boot menu. Your computer will restart. 5. Press when starting your computer. 4. During startup, press to start from, select the USB drive. Select your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. f. b. Recovering from a recovery backup...
... keys to Enabled. a. b. Recovery Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. If it is not already enabled, you to select which device to open the boot menu. Your computer will restart. 5. Press when starting your computer. 4. During startup, press to start from, select the USB drive. Select your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. f. b. Recovering from a recovery backup...
User Manual
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.... Battery pack - 61 • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; the more you get the most out of about 300 charges. Higher temperatures cause the battery to the power meter. a USB disk drive), as they can continue to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery.
.... Battery pack - 61 • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; the more you get the most out of about 300 charges. Higher temperatures cause the battery to the power meter. a USB disk drive), as they can continue to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery.
User Manual
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... a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on bootup and resume from Hibernation (if available) for four seconds to shut down the computer. Try again and press . Then turn...
... a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on bootup and resume from Hibernation (if available) for four seconds to shut down the computer. Try again and press . Then turn...
User Manual
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Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; in the results, click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Enabling Bluetooth from the Desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. Then, from Windows 8 Bluetooth on Wireless. 2. Click the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 3. Using a Bluetooth connection - 79 To enable your computer is disabled by default.
Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; in the results, click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Enabling Bluetooth from the Desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. Then, from Windows 8 Bluetooth on Wireless. 2. Click the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 3. Using a Bluetooth connection - 79 To enable your computer is disabled by default.
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If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: Frequently asked questions - 89 Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to restart the system. I turned on...
If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: Frequently asked questions - 89 Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to restart the system. I turned on...
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... Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to an external monitor. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If...
... Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to an external monitor. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If...
