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Aspire Notebook Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 03/2012

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Summary of Contents for Aspire V3-431

Page 1: ...PRODUCT REGISTRATION and follow the simple instructions You will also be asked to register your product during the setup process or you can double click the Registration icon on the desktop After we receive your product registration you will be sent a confirmation email with important data that you should keep in a safe place Obtaining Acer accessories We are happy to inform you that Acer s warran...

Page 2: ...s Quick Guide Original Issue 03 2012 Acer recommends Productivity Software Work Great with Microsoft Office 2010 Express your ideas solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Office 2010 Photo editing Easily edit and print your photos with Windows Live Photo Gallery Then share them on Facebook YouTube or Windows Live Search Decide with Bing Find and organize the answers you need using Bing...

Page 3: ... models The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the Aspire Generic User Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general re...

Page 4: ... the setup poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Top cover view Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 3 Webcam Web camera for video communication 1 2 3 ...

Page 5: ...r s power status 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 3 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 4 Click buttons left and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons 5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 6: ...tween the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn Volume up Increases the s...

Page 7: ...card can operate at any given time 2 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Communication indicator Indicates the computer s wireless connectivity device status Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows blue when in ...

Page 8: ... Icon Item Description 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 3 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 4 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 1 2 6 1 3 5 4 ...

Page 9: ...atible see below 6 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphones speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones Icon Item Description 1 USB ports Connect to USB devices If a port is black it is USB 2 0 compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 0 compatible see below 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 3 Optical disk access indicator Ligh...

Page 10: ...cts to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Note Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Icon Item Description 1 Battery release latch lock Releases the battery for removal Insert a suitable tool into the latch and...

Page 11: ... memory Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 3 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 Icon Item Description ...

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