Notice ACER Aspire 5741G-6983

« applying to all models 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 poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view #IconItemDescription 1Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) 2Display screenAlso called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 10 5 8 11 5 English 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. Note: The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 3HDDIndicates when the hard disk drive is active. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 4Power buttonTurns the computer on and off. 5KeyboardFor entering data into your computer. 6TouchpadTouch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7Power1Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1Indicates 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. 8Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. 9PalmrestComfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 10SpeakersLeft and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 11MicrophoneInternal microphone for recording sound. #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>Communication key Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration). <Fn> + <F4>SleepPuts the computer in Sleep mode. <Fn> + <F5>Display toggleSwit... »