Notice ACER Aspire 5253

« in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain 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 AcerSystem 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 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: 1Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2Click on AcerSystem User Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.4 English Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view #IconItemDescription 1Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). 1 3 2 4 5 67 8 10 95 English 2Display screenAlso called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3HDD indicatorIndicates when the hard disk drive is active. Communication indicator Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity device status. 4Power button / indicator Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status. 5KeyboardFor entering data into your computer. 6Power indicatorIndicates the computer's power status. Battery indicatorIndicates 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 AC mode. 7Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. 8TouchpadTouch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9SpeakerDelivers audio output. 10MicrophoneInternal microphone for sound recording. 2-in-1 card readerAccepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. #IconItemDescription6 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. HotkeyIconFunctionDescription <Fn> + <F3>CommunicationEnables/disables the computer’s communication devices. <Fn> + <F4>SleepPuts the computer in Sleep mode. <Fn> + <F5>Display toggleSwitches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. <Fn> + <F6>Screen blankTurns the display screen backlight off to save power. P... »