Acer Aspire E1-532G User Manual

Aspire E1-572 / E1-570 / E1-532 / E1-530User’s Manual

10 - Safety and comfortRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE- Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your

100 - 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

- 1013. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. Also any tampering of the internal anten

Safety and comfort - 11- Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the pacemaker- Not carry the device near your pacemaker wh

12 - Safety and comfortwhere blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly mar

Safety and comfort - 13What is ENERGY STAR?Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting st

14 - Safety and comfort- Coldness or weakness.If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to compu

Safety and comfort - 15- Keep your display clean.- Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when

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

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20 - First things first1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack.2. Disconnect the AC adapter.3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid

Your Acer notebook tour - 21YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let usshow you around your new

22 - Your Acer notebook tourScreen view# Icon Item Description1 WebcamWeb camera for video communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that th

Your Acer notebook tour - 234 SD card readerAccepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card.Note: Push to remove/install the card. 5Power indicator Indi

24 - Your Acer notebook tourKeyboard view# Icon Item Description1Power button Turns the computer on and off.2 KeyboardFor entering data into your com

Your Acer notebook tour - 25Left view1 2 3 4 5 64Click buttons (left and right)The left and right side of the button function as left and right sele

26 - Your Acer notebook tourInformation on USB 3.0• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal per

Your Acer notebook tour - 27Right viewNote: Depending on configuration, your system may not be equipped with an optical (CD/DVD) drive. # Icon Item D

28 - Your Acer notebook tourBase view12543# Icon Item Description1Battery release latchReleases the battery for removal. Insert a suitable tool and sl

Your Acer notebook tour - 29Note: For models with an AMD processor and a single memory module: If you replace the memory module, the new module must

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

30 - Using the keyboardUSING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special k

Using the keyboard - 31To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.Hotkey Icon Fun

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 gesturesWindows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers.Note: Support for touchpad gestur

Recovery - 35RECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not help, you can 'recove

36 - RecoveryNote: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity

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• Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of

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 contentsSpecial considerations... 69Securing your computer 71Using a computer security lock ...

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 - 57Note: If Fast startup is off, your computer will take longer to start from Sleep. Your computer will also not start if it receiv

58 - Power management5. To access Shutdown Settings, select Change settings that are currently unavailable.6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast sta

Battery pack - 59BATTERY PACKThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery is rech

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 packConditioning a new battery packBefore you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a conditioning process that you should foll

Battery pack - 61• Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. If you want to use constant AC power, you are advised to remove

62 - Battery packChecking the battery levelThe power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the tas

Battery pack - 63Installing and removing the battery packImportant: Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to

64 - Traveling with your computerTRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with yo

Traveling with your computer - 65Preparing the computerBefore moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You c

66 - Traveling with your computerIf the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sl

Traveling with your computer - 67Special considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize t

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

Traveling with your computer - 69Traveling internationally with the computerWhen you are moving from country to country.Preparing the computerPrepare

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 - Traveling with your computerpurchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage. Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to

Securing your computer - 71SECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take

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

Connecting to a network - 73CONNECTING TO A NETWORKBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Eth

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

Wireless networks - 75Installation speed and simplicityInstalling a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables t

76 - HDMIHDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an i

Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 77UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without

78 - Playing DVD moviesPLAYING DVD MOVIESWhen the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.1.

Playing DVD movies - 79Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set.

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

Frequently asked questions - 81FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your compute

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

Frequently asked questions - 83The printer does not workCheck the following:• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it i

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

- 85TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutio

86 - 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 - 87Tips and hints for using Windows 8We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&ap

88 - Frequently asked questionsHow do I jump between apps?Move the cursor to the left-hand edge of the screen to view thumbnails of apps that are curr

Frequently asked questions - 89How do I unlock my computer?Press the any key and click on a user account icon to unlock the computer. If your account

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 questionsTo change the background, press the Windows key + <C> and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize

Frequently asked questions - 91To view the complete list of apps, press the space bar or the Menu keyand click All apps.How do I make an app appear o

92 - 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 - 93How do I check for Windows updates?Press the Windows key + <C> and click Settings > Change PC settings> Wi

94 - 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 - 95Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority,

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

Regulations and safety notices - 97Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors a

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

Regulations and safety notices - 99This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-00