Acer Aspire V5-132 User Manual

Aspire V5-132P/V5-122PUser’s Manual

10 - Safety and comfortposition the device the above-stated distance from your body. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requ

100 - Regulations and safety noticesList of national codesThis equipment may be operated in the following countries:CANADA — LOW-POWER LICENSE-EXEMPT

Regulations and safety notices - 101This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-0

102 - The FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency

- 1033. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal ante

Safety and comfort - 11VEHICLESRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as elect

12 - Safety and comfortEMERGENCY CALLS- Warning! You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out thr

Safety and comfort - 13- wake from "Sleep" mode if the keyboard is pressed or mouse is moved.- save more than 80% energy when in "Slee

14 - Safety and comfort- Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders.- Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within

Safety and comfort - 15- Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.- Avoid looking at bright light sources for extended periods of tim

16 - CAUTION FOR OPTICAL DRIVE DEVICE- Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer.CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser syste

First things first - 17FIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Y

18 - First things firstIf you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don’t want to completely shut it down, you can put it into Hibern

First things first - 19• Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.Taking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter

Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: © 2013 All Rights Reserved.Aspire V5-132P/V5-122P User’s ManualThis revision: 05/201

20 - Your Acer notebook tourYOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let usshow you around your new Ac

Your Acer notebook tour - 21Screen view# Icon Item Description1 WebcamWeb camera for video communication.A light next to the webcam indicates that t

22 - Your Acer notebook tourKeyboard view# Icon Item Description1Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.Battery indicatorIndicates

Your Acer notebook tour - 232 KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.See "Using the keyboard" on page 29.Caution: Do not use a keyboa

24 - Your Acer notebook tourLeft view1 2345# Icon Item Description1Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.Wrap

Your Acer notebook tour - 25Information on USB 3.0• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal pe

26 - Your Acer notebook tourRight view132 4# Icon Item Description1Power button Turns the computer on and off.2Headset/speaker jackConnects to audio

Your Acer notebook tour - 27Base view21345# Icon Item Description1 Screw holesScrew holes for attaching the optional second battery.2Ventilation and

28 - Your Acer notebook tour4Battery reset pinholeInsert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer (simulates removin

Using the keyboard - 29USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function an

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety and comfort 5First things first 17Your guides... 17

30 - Using the keyboardkeycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.Desired access Num Lock on Num

Using the keyboard - 31<Fn> + <F5> Display toggleSwitches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and

32 - Using the keyboardWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone it return

Touchpad - 33TOUCHPADTouchpad basicsThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide your finger across the touchp

34 - Touchpadtouchpad to select all items in an area. Touchpad gesturesWindows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more

Recovery - 35RECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 83) do not help, you can 'recove

36 - RecoveryNote: Make sure you have a USB drive with a capacity of at least 16 GB. 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Rec

Recovery - 37opens.Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. This provides the most complete and safest

38 - Recovery• Make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage4. You will be sh

Recovery - 397. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery

4 - Table of contentsSecuring your computer 69Using a computer security lock ... 69Using passwords...

40 - Recoverya USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs.1. From Start, type 'Recovery&a

Recovery - 41• If you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing.• If using DVDs, it will also show the nu

42 - Recovery3. Click Start to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the screen.4. Follow the process until it completes:• If you are us

Recovery - 43solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. For instructions, see "Returning to an

44 - RecoveryIf you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer:•From Start, type 'Recovery' and the

Recovery - 45• You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follo

46 - Recovery2. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then foll

Recovery - 47apps. Type 'Windows system restore' in the Search Help box, then press Enter.Returning to a restore point1. From Start, type &

48 - RecoveryRecovering from WindowsStart Acer Recovery Management:•From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in t

Recovery - 49Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management1. Click Restore Factory Settings.Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' wi

Safety and comfort - 5SAFETY AND COMFORTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all war

50 - Recoverya. Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. Fully clean the drive comp

Recovery - 51Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data).2. The Refresh your PC window opens.3. Cl

52 - RecoveryRecovering from a recovery backupTo recover from a recovery backup on a USB drive:1. Find your recovery backup.2. If your computer does n

Recovery - 537. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to use:a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsoft System Rest

54 - RecoveryReset your PC from the recovery backupCaution: Reset your PC will erase all files on your hard drive.1. The Reset your PC window opens.Im

Recovery - 55drive takes much longer, up to 5 hours, but is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Click Reset. 7. After the recove

56 - Power managementPOWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any a

Power management - 57start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Open the Desktop.2. Click Power Options in the Notification area.3. Select More Power Opt

58 - Power management6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes.

Battery pack - 59BATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe batte

6 - Safety and comfort- If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the exten

60 - Battery pack1. Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery.2. Disconnect the AC adapter.3. Turn on the computer and operate using battery

Battery pack - 61• Frequent use; the more you use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of its effective life. A standard computer battery ha

62 - Battery packWarning! Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data may be lost if the battery is allowed

Traveling with your computer - 63TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with y

64 - Traveling with your computerPreparing the computerBefore moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You ca

Traveling with your computer - 65close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer.Taking the computer homeWhen you are moving

66 - Traveling with your computerSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize th

Traveling with your computer - 67Traveling with the computerWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to

68 - Traveling with your computerPreparing the computerPrepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.What to bring with youBring

Securing your computer - 69SECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take

Safety and comfort - 7- Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.- Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near

70 - Securing your computer• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoin

Wireless networks - 71WIRELESS NETWORKSConnecting to the InternetYour computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.Windows will detect

72 - Wireless networksInstallation speed and simplicityInstalling a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables th

Using a Bluetooth connection - 73USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances

74 - Using a Bluetooth connectionEnabling Bluetooth from Windows 8Bluetooth on your computer is disabled by default. To enable your computer’s Bluetoo

Using a Bluetooth connection - 754. Select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box, click Apply, and then click OK.Adding a Bluet

76 - Using a Bluetooth connectionFrom the notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Add a Bluetooth Device.Click on the device you want

Using a Bluetooth connection - 77A code displays on your computer, which should match the code displayed on your device. Select Yes. Then, accept the

78 - Using a Bluetooth connectiondevices and printers. Right click on your device and select Advanced Operations > Connect to operation window.

Using a Bluetooth connection - 79The operation window enables you to play music and audio from your device through your computer, send files to your

8 - Safety and comfort- Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.Product servicingDo not

80 - Acer Converter PortACER CONVERTER PORTNote: There are different cables available. Please check with your retailer to see which are compatible wit

Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 81UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without

82 - BIOS utilityBIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already proper

Frequently asked questions - 83FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your compute

84 - Frequently asked questions• The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn> + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level.• The d

Frequently asked questions - 85The printer does not workCheck the following:• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it i

86 - Frequently asked questionsBefore you callPlease have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at

- 87TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutio

88 - If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assis

Frequently asked questions - 89Tips and hints for using Windows 8We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&ap

Safety and comfort - 9For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or a

90 - Frequently asked questionsHow do I jump between apps?Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through apps that are currently runn

Frequently asked questions - 91Tap and hold the preview icon to see the characters you've entered to ensure the password is correct.How do I per

92 - Frequently asked questionsSo, how do I close an app?Swipe the window downwards from the top to the bottom of the screen.Can I change the screen r

Frequently asked questions - 93How do I make an app appear on Start?If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on Start, tap and d

94 - Frequently asked questionsWhat is a Microsoft ID (account)?A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Window

Frequently asked questions - 95How do I check for Windows updates?Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC set

96 - Regulations and safety noticesREGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICESFCC STATEMENTThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl

Regulations and safety notices - 97Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority,

98 - Regulations and safety noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countriesHereby, Acer, declares that this computer is in compliance with the essen

Regulations and safety notices - 99Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors a