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... the simple instructions. Select your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys. • The latest news from Acer. How to some regions. Aspire V7-581 / V5-573 / V5572 / V5-552 Quick Guide Product registration When using your product...
... the simple instructions. Select your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys. • The latest news from Acer. How to some regions. Aspire V7-581 / V5-573 / V5572 / V5-552 Quick Guide Product registration When using your product...
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... : 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. The Aspire V7-581 / V5-573 / V5-572 / V5-552 User's Manual contains useful information applying to your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide...
... : 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. The Aspire V7-581 / V5-573 / V5-572 / V5-552 User's Manual contains useful information applying to your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide...
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... not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. English 5 Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. For entering data...
... not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. English 5 Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. For entering data...
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USB port 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). Kensington lock slot Connects to an AC adapter. DC-in jack Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are compatible with your...
USB port 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). Kensington lock slot Connects to an AC adapter. DC-in jack Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are compatible with your...
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... 1 2 Using the keyboard 3 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Ventilation and cooling fan Battery reset pinhole Speakers Description Allows the computer to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery). Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to stay cool. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output...
... 1 2 Using the keyboard 3 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Ventilation and cooling fan Battery reset pinhole Speakers Description Allows the computer to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery). Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to stay cool. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output...
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...Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > + + + + Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Increases the sound volume. English 9 Hotkey + + + + + + + + < > Icon Function Airplane mode Description Turns on / off . Press any key to save power. Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep...
...Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > + + + + Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Increases the sound volume. English 9 Hotkey + + + + + + + + < > Icon Function Airplane mode Description Turns on / off . Press any key to save power. Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep...
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...
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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...
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... to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. - Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to prolong the lifetime of other risks. Safety and comfort Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Liquid was exposed...
... to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. - Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to prolong the lifetime of other risks. Safety and comfort Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Liquid was exposed...
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... making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer can 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 on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you to be more on how your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using...
... making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer can 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 on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you to be more on how your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using...
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... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. Turns the display screen Display off backlight off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Note: This feature is only available on and off . Press any key to save power. Using the keyboard Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Hotkey + + + + + + + Icon Function...
... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. Turns the display screen Display off backlight off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Note: This feature is only available on and off . Press any key to save power. Using the keyboard Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Hotkey + + + + + + + Icon Function...
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... has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 43 If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to its factory condition" on page 47. Reset your system to...
... has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 43 If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to its factory condition" on page 47. Reset your system to...
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Recovering from the Windows Store). Recovery Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. 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' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Software installed since you can access important files on page 49. See "Customized ...
Recovering from the Windows Store). Recovery Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. 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' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Software installed since you can access important files on page 49. See "Customized ...
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... press + during startup 1. Click Reset. 5. b. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Click Troubleshoot. 3. A screen appears asking you to restore your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Just remove my files quickly erases all your...
... press + during startup 1. Click Reset. 5. b. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Click Troubleshoot. 3. A screen appears asking you to restore your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Just remove my files quickly erases all your...
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... turn on a USB drive: 1. d. During startup, press to Enabled. Use your keyboard type. 52 - Select your arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer. 3. Find your computer. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to select USB Device, then press Enter. Use the left or right arrow keys to your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Windows starts...
... turn on a USB drive: 1. d. During startup, press to Enabled. Use your keyboard type. 52 - Select your arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer. 3. Find your computer. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to select USB Device, then press Enter. Use the left or right arrow keys to your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Windows starts...
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... adapter and battery. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; You are not being used (e.g. the more you get the most out of about 300 charges. • Frequent use . • Remove...
... adapter and battery. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; You are not being used (e.g. the more you get the most out of about 300 charges. • Frequent use . • Remove...
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...: You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter a password. If you fail to...
...: You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter a password. If you fail to...
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Click the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 3. Enabling Bluetooth from the Desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Using a Bluetooth connection - 79 in the results, click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Then, from Windows 8 Bluetooth on Wireless. 2. To enable your computer is disabled by default.
Click the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 3. Enabling Bluetooth from the Desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Using a Bluetooth connection - 79 in the results, click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Then, from Windows 8 Bluetooth on Wireless. 2. To enable your computer is disabled by default.
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...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the battery, it and press + + to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: Frequently asked questions - 89 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...
...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the battery, it and press + + to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: Frequently asked questions - 89 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...
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... internal keyboard cable may be loose. 90 - The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. No audio is heard from the computer Check the following: • The volume may be muted. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume...
... internal keyboard cable may be loose. 90 - The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. No audio is heard from the computer Check the following: • The volume may be muted. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume...
