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Aspire R7-571 / R7-572User’s Manual

10 - Safety and comfortsome cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure that the above s

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

Frequently asked questions - 101How do I check for Windows updates?Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC se

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

Regulations and safety notices - 103Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority

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

Regulations and safety notices - 105Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors

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

Regulations and safety notices - 107This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service,

108 - 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

Safety and comfort - 11equipment that has been added. Only qualified personnel should service the device, or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty

12 - Safety and comfortDISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONSDo not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmos

Safety and comfort - 13TIPS AND INFORMATION FOR COMFORTABLE USEComputer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are

14 - Safety and comfort- If you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain.Takin

Safety and comfort - 15Developing good work habitsThe following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive:- Take short breaks regula

16 - First things firstFIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Yo

First things first - 17If 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 Hiber

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

Your Acer notebook tour - 19YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new

Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: © 2013 All Rights Reserved.Aspire R7-571 / R7-572 User’s ManualThis revision: 03/201

20 - 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 - 214 MicrophonesInternal stereo microphones for sound recording.5Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.Batte

22 - Your Acer notebook tourKeyboard view# Icon Item Description1 TouchpadTouch-sensitive pointing device.The touchpad and selection buttons form a si

Your Acer notebook tour - 23Left view1 2 34 5 2 KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.See "Using the keyboard" on page 29.Caution: D

24 - 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 - 25Right view213456 7 # Icon Item Description1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output.2SD card readerAccepts one Secure Digita

26 - Your Acer notebook tour7Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.Wrap the computer security lock cable arou

Your Acer notebook tour - 27Base view123# Icon Item Description1Ventilation and cooling fanAllows the computer to stay cool.Do not cover or obstruct

28 - Your Acer notebook tour3Battery 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 16Your guides ... 1

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 89) do not help, you can 'recove

36 - RecoveryNote: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larg

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 comfortProduct servicingDo not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt

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

HDMI - 81HDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an

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

BIOS utility - 83BIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already prope

84 - Acer Screen GraspACER SCREEN GRASPAcer Screen Grasp is a handy screen capture tool that allows you to capture all or part of anything that’s disp

Acer Screen Grasp - 85The toolbar at the top of the screen allows you to change screen capture options and settings.No. Description1 Rectangular capt

86 - Acer Screen GraspThe editing toolAfter you’ve captured the screen, you can edit the image.123 456789 101112No. Description1 Create another screen

Acer Screen Grasp - 878 Mosaic effect.9 Tool settings.10Share capture to...• Windows clipboard• Facebook• Acer Scrapboard•Word• PowerPoint•Excel11 Sa

88 - Acer Scrapboard ACER SCRAPBOARDAcer Scrapboard is a useful tool to manage your screen captures. Screen captures are automatically sorted by date.

Frequently asked questions - 89FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your compute

Safety and comfort - 9The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can

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

Frequently asked questions - 91The printer does not workCheck the following:• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it i

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

- 93TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutio

94 - 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 - 95Tips and hints for using Windows 8We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&ap

96 - 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 - 97Tap and hold the preview icon to see the characters you've entered to ensure the password is correct.How do I per

98 - 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 - 99How 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