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  • Page 1 Aspire V5-1 Series User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2012 All Rights Reserved Aspire V5-1 Series User Guide This revision: 04/2012 Model number: ___________________________ Serial number: ___________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________ Place of purchase: _______________________...

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety And Comfort

    Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

  • Page 4: Using Electrical Power

    Warnings Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product • falls, it could be seriously damaged. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of •...
  • Page 5 Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many • devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.

  • Page 6: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60°C (140°F).

  • Page 7: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 8: Vehicles

    viii Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti- skid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added.

  • Page 9: Disposal Instructions

    ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. What is ENERGY STAR? Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S.

  • Page 10: Tips And Information For Comfortable Use

    Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.
  • Page 11 Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. • Display Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes • point downward when looking at the middle of the display. Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for •...

  • Page 12: First Things First

    First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to some useful benefits, such as: Faster service from our trained representatives •...

  • Page 13: Basic Care And Tips For Using Your Computer

    xiii troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it: 1 Click Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click AcerSystem User Guide.

  • Page 14: Taking Care Of Your Ac Adapter

    Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you close it. • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. • Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: •...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Acer eRecovery Management Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive) Recovering your system (Optical drive) To recover your system...
  • Page 16 Acer Backup Manager Touchpad Touchpad basics (for models with separate buttons) Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Special keys (only for certain models) Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery’s life...
  • Page 17 BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Power management Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Frequently asked questions Requesting service Before you call Regulations and safety notices FCC notice LCD pixel statement Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) The FCC RF safety requirement Canada —...

  • Page 19: Acer Erecovery Management

    Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you through each process. To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management, you must first set the password. The password is set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings.

  • Page 20: Creating A Recovery Backup (Optical Drive)

    Throughout the process, you will be guided by onscreen instructions. Please read them carefully! Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. To create recovery discs for the hard drive’s entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Backup.
  • Page 21 The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box tells you the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. Note: The number of blank DVDs required varies depending on the operating system installed.

  • Page 22: Creating A Recovery Backup (Usb Flash Drive)

    Important: If you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12 GB and does not contain any previous data. Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management. To create recovery backup for the hard drive’s entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Backup.
  • Page 23 The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens. This dialog box tells you the estimated size of the backup file on your USB flash drive. Plug in the USB disk, then click Start. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen.

  • Page 24: Recovering Your System (Optical Drive)

    Recovering your system (Optical drive) If calling Acer support did not help fix your problem, you can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. This will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval.

  • Page 25: Returning To A Previous System Condition

    Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications to display the Acer Application Recovery main menu. Click Contents to show a list of software and device drivers. Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation.

  • Page 26: Returning Your System To Its Factory Condition

    Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box will prompt you to restart your computer.
  • Page 27 Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. Click Next. Your hard drive’s original, factory-loaded contents will be recovered. This process will take several minutes. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer.

  • Page 28: Recovering Your System (Usb Flash Drive)

    Recovering your system (USB flash drive) If calling Acer support did not help fix your problem, you can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. This will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval.

  • Page 29: Returning To A Previous System Condition

    If you are recovering from your driver and application recovery backup, insert the USB flash drive into a USB port. Open the USB flash drive in Windows Explorer and double-click Recovery. Click Reinstall Drivers or Application from a USB device. Click Contents to show a list of software and device drivers.

  • Page 30: Returning Your System To Its Factory Condition

    Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process may take a while, the Acer eRecovery Management screen displays the progress. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your computer.
  • Page 31 Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. Click Next. Your hard drive’s original, factory-loaded contents will be recovered. This process will take several minutes. Recovering from your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: Plug in the USB flash drive and turn on your computer.

  • Page 32: Acer Clear.fi

    Acer clear.fi Note: Only for certain models. With Acer clear.fi, you can enjoy videos, photos and music. Stream media from, or to, other devices with Acer clear.fi installed. Note: All devices must be connected to the same network. To watch videos or listen to music open clear.fi Media, to browse photos open clear.fi Photo.

  • Page 33: Which Devices Are Compatible

    Open clear.fi on the device that stores the files, select Edit then make sure Share my library on local network is active. Which devices are compatible? Certified Acer devices with clear.fi or DLNA software can be used with the clear.fi software. These include DLNA-compliant PCs, smartphones, and NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices.

  • Page 34: Acer Backup Manager

    Acer Backup Manager Note: This feature is only available on certain models. Acer Backup Manager is a simple three-step process that allows you to create backup copies of your entire system or selected files and folders according to a schedule or as you need to.
  • Page 35 If you wish to change your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from the Start menu and go through the steps outlined above.

  • Page 36: Touchpad

    Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.

  • Page 37: Touchpad Basics (For Models With Integrated Buttons)

    Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad.
  • Page 38 Function Bottom left Bottom right Main touchpad corner corner Drag Press and hold, Press or tap twice (at the then use finger on same speed as double- the touchpad to clicking a mouse button); drag the cursor rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context...

  • Page 39: Using The Keyboard

    Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock...

  • Page 40: Windows Keys

    Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Description Windows Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys for other functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu <...

  • Page 41: Special Keys (Only For Certain Models)

    Special keys (only for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.

  • Page 42: Battery Pack

    Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: Employs current battery technology standards. • • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer.

  • Page 43: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept the maximum possible charge. Failure to follow this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted.

  • Page 44: Checking The Battery Level

    Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency.
  • Page 45 Situation Recommended Action An extra fully 1. Save all necessary files. charged battery 2. Close all applications. pack is available. 3. Turn off the computer. 4. Replace the battery pack. 5. Turn on the computer and resume work. The AC adapter or 1.

  • Page 46: Taking Your Notebook Pc With You

    Taking your notebook PC with you This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: Save any open files. Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s).

  • Page 47: What To Bring To Meetings

    back on. Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time. What to bring to meetings If your meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer.

  • Page 48: Setting Up A Home Office

    computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 10°C (18°F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.

  • Page 49: Preparing The Computer

    Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling. What to take with you Take the following items with you: AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling •...

  • Page 50: Using Passwords

    Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility"...

  • Page 51: Expanding Through Options

    Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.

  • Page 52: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.

  • Page 53: Password

    Password To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to enable this feature. Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.

  • Page 55: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one. I turned the power on, but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: •...
  • Page 56 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reboot. To start the recovery process: Restart the system. While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery.

  • Page 57: Requesting Service

    Requesting service Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of beeps).

  • Page 58: Regulations And Safety Notices

    Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 59: Lcd Pixel Statement

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques.

  • Page 60: European Union (Eu)

    European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: • Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety • EN60950-1 EN62311 • Article 3.1(b) EMC • • EN301 489-1 • EN301 489-3 (Applicable to non-Bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set) •...
  • Page 61 series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated wireless LAN...

  • Page 62: Canada - Low-Power License-Exempt Radio Communication Devices (Rss-210)

    • Color: Source D65 Reflection class of LCD panel Ordinary LCD: Class I • (positive and negative polarity) • Protective or Acer LCD: Class III Image polarity Both Reference white: • Pre-setting of luminance and • color temperature @ 6500K •...

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