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....acer.com/acercloud Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: © 2013 All Rights Reserved. With your personal cloud, all your connected devices (PC, tablet, phone) can access files on your digital life anytime, anywhere! This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. Aspire E1-572 / E1-570 / E1-532 / E1-530 User's Manual This revision: 06/2013 AcerCloud frees you to access your files over the Internet...
....acer.com/acercloud Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: © 2013 All Rights Reserved. With your personal cloud, all your connected devices (PC, tablet, phone) can access files on your digital life anytime, anywhere! This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. Aspire E1-572 / E1-570 / E1-532 / E1-530 User's Manual This revision: 06/2013 AcerCloud frees you to access your files over the Internet...
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... using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 Power management 56 Taking care of your computer 18 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 19 Battery pack 59 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen view 22 Keyboard...
... using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 Power management 56 Taking care of your computer 18 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 19 Battery pack 59 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen view 22 Keyboard...
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... a new interface 88 Connecting to the Internet 74 Wireless networks 74 HDMI 76 How do I unlock my computer 89 How do I personalize my computer?........ 89 I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to Internet BIOS utility 80 Explorer 92 Boot sequence 80 How do I check for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I get to Start 87 How do I jump between apps 88 How do I turn off...
... a new interface 88 Connecting to the Internet 74 Wireless networks 74 HDMI 76 How do I unlock my computer 89 How do I personalize my computer?........ 89 I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to Internet BIOS utility 80 Explorer 92 Boot sequence 80 How do I check for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I get to Start 87 How do I jump between apps 88 How do I turn off...
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... safety notices for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Your guides To help you to the User's Manual. For more productive, please refer to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off...
... safety notices for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Your guides To help you to the User's Manual. For more productive, please refer to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off...
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Aspire E1-572 / E1-570 / E1-532 / E1-530 Your Acer notebook tour - 21 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer.
Aspire E1-572 / E1-570 / E1-532 / E1-530 Your Acer notebook tour - 21 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer.
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HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Indicates the computer's battery status. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 5 Fully charged: The light is active. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Indicates the computer's battery status. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 5 Fully charged: The light is active. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
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... selection buttons. External display (VGA) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Keyless models...
... selection buttons. External display (VGA) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Keyless models...
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... disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the button drive. Your Acer notebook tour - 27 accepts CDs or DVDs. DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is indicator active. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Right view Note: Depending on configuration, your system may not be equipped with an optical (CD/DVD) drive...
... disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the button drive. Your Acer notebook tour - 27 accepts CDs or DVDs. DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is indicator active. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Right view Note: Depending on configuration, your system may not be equipped with an optical (CD/DVD) drive...
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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. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. # Icon Item Description 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 4 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Your Acer notebook tour - 29
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. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. # Icon Item Description 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 4 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Your Acer notebook tour - 29
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...any key to save power. Using the keyboard - 31 Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock + < > Brightness up + < > Brightness down Turns Scroll Lock on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle...
...any key to save power. Using the keyboard - 31 Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock + < > Brightness up + < > Brightness down Turns Scroll Lock on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle...
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..., insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 43. Recovery If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Recovering your...
..., insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 43. Recovery If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Recovering your...
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... reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your operating system. Reset your system to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on page 46. 3. Recovery - 43 solved by returning your system to an earlier system snapshot" on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting...
... reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your operating system. Reset your system to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on page 46. 3. Recovery - 43 solved by returning your system to an earlier system snapshot" on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting...
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... all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 51. 48 - Recovering from the Windows Store). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. Recovery Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery...
... all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 51. 48 - Recovering from the Windows Store). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. Recovery Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery...
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... first-start using your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. b. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer to your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Note: "Refresh your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you to restore your PC" enables...
... first-start using your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. b. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer to your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Note: "Refresh your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you to restore your PC" enables...
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... Enter. During startup, press to Enabled. a. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to confirm. Depending on a USB drive: 1. Your computer will restart. 5. b. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer. 3. Select your arrow keys to select the Main menu. Recovery f. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to select the Exit menu. Use your keyboard type. 52 - Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup...
... Enter. During startup, press to Enabled. a. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to confirm. Depending on a USB drive: 1. Your computer will restart. 5. b. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer. 3. Select your arrow keys to select the Main menu. Recovery f. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to select the Exit menu. Use your keyboard type. 52 - Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup...
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... power with the battery inserted. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to remove the battery pack after your AC adapter and battery...
... power with the battery inserted. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to remove the battery pack after your AC adapter and battery...
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... display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use . If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Important: You have three chances to shut down the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Securing your Supervisor Password! Try again and press . • When the User Password...
... display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use . If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Important: You have three chances to shut down the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Securing your Supervisor Password! Try again and press . • When the User Password...
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... and press + + to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: Frequently asked questions - 81 If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that...
... and press + + to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: Frequently asked questions - 81 If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that...
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... are connected to the line-out port on the computer. No audio is in Sleep mode. 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 (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press and release the power button...
... are connected to the line-out port on the computer. No audio is in Sleep mode. 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 (speaker) icon on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press and release the power button...
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... moved to continue. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. How do I move tiles? Other tiles will need to enter the password to accommodate the tile in its new location. Click and hold a tile to select...
... moved to continue. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. How do I move tiles? Other tiles will need to enter the password to accommodate the tile in its new location. Click and hold a tile to select...