Acer Aspire S3-371 Quick start guide

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Aspire S3 Quick Guide
This revision: 08/2012
Model number:
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First things first
We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for
meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Setup Poster helps you get started with setting up your
computer.
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 S3 User’s Manual. The Aspire S3 User’s
Manual contains useful information applying to your new computer. It
covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc.
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.
Follow these steps to access it:
1 Type ‘User’ from Start.
2 Click on Acer User’s Manual.
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Your Acer notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show
you around your new Acer notebook.
Screen view
# Icon Item Description
1 Display screen Displays computer output.
2 Webcam
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the webcam indicates that
the webcam is active.
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Keyboard view
# Icon Item Description
1 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Keyboard
For entering data into your computer.
Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector
or similar cover as the keyboard design
includes ventilation intakes for cooling.
4 Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device.
The touchpad and selection buttons form
a single surface.
Press down firmly on the touchpad surface
to perform a left click.
Press down firmly on the lower right corner
to perform a right click.
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Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
Battery indicator
Indicates battery status.
Charging: The light is amber when the
battery is charging.
Fully charged: The light is blue.
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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.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Communication
Enables/disables the computer’s
communication devices.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle
Switches display output between 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 sound volume.
<Fn> + < >
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <Pg Up> Home Move to the beginning of a file.
<Fn> + <Pg Dn> End Move to the end of a file.
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Rear view
Note: Small holes on the rear of the computer are part of the antenna
assembly. Do not insert any object into the holes.
Information on USB 3.0
Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices.
For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.
Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 HDMI port
Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
3 USB ports
Connects 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).
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Left view
Right view
# Icon Item Description
1
Headset/speaker
jack
Connects to audio devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones) or a headset with
microphone.
# Icon Item Description
1 2-in-1 card reader
Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or
SDHC) card or one MultiMediaCard
(MMC).
Note: To remove the card, simply pull
it from the slot.
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Base view
Environment
# Icon Item Description
1 Battery reset pinhole
Insert a paperclip into the hole and press
for four seconds to reset the computer
(simulates removing and reinstalling the
battery).
2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
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%
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Connecting to the Internet
Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.
Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup.
Select your network and enter the password if required.
Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Please also
refer to your ISP or router documentation.
Acer Instant Connect
Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of the networks that
your computer connects to most frequently.
Power management
This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system
activity, such as activity involving one or more of the following devices:
keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and
video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time, the computer
stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
Acer Green Instant On
Note: For selected models only.
The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer to wake up from
Sleep mode in less than the time it takes to open the lid. When you close
the lid, or leave your computer for a while, your computer enters Sleep
mode. While the computer is in Sleep mode, the power indicator LED will
flash orange.
Open the lid or press any key to wake the computer from Sleep mode.
After a certain amount of time in Sleep mode, the computer will
automatically enter Deep Sleep to preserve battery life. When the
computer is in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will be turned off. In
this state, battery remains ready to use for many weeks.
Press the power button to wake up from Deep Sleep.
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Note: Once in Deep Sleep, your PC will consume significantly less
power compared with Sleep mode, but it will take a little longer to
wake up from Deep Sleep.
Deep Sleep and Sleep mode work together to ensure that your computer
saves as much power as possible while still enabling quick, instant on
access.
To save more power, your computer will typically enter and stay in Deep
Sleep during times when it will not be frequently accessed, for example,
during the middle of the night. To provide quicker access, your computer
will enter and stay in Sleep mode during times when it will be frequently
accessed, for example, during working hours.
Part no.: NC.M1011.04B
Ver.: 01.01.02
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Notificacion Regulatoria Adicional
[Argentina]
Acer notebook is bundled with the approved telecom modules for your networking.
Those modules’ model number and specific homologation number refers to below:
[Modem]
[Bluetooth]
[Bluetooth+802.11bgn]
[802.11AGN]
[802.11BGN]
[802.11BG]
[3G]
Modelo: RD02-D330 CNC 54-4512
Modelo: Delphi D40 (AM5) CNC 54-5681
Modelo: BCM92046 CNC 16-6735
Modelo: BCM92070MD_REF CNC 16-7165
Modelo: T77H056 CNC 16-7788
Modelo: AR5BBU12 CNC 16-7946
Modelo: BCM943225HMB CNC C-7497
Modelo: 512AN_MMW CNC C-6399
Modelo: 533AN_MMW CNC C-6385
Modelo: 512AN_HMW CNC C-7612
Modelo: 533AN_HMW CNC C-7618
Modelo: 622ANHMW CNC C-7682
Modelo: 633ANHMW CNC C-7681
Modelo: AR5B95 CNC C-7152
Modelo: AR5B93 CNC C-7151
Modelo: 112BNHMW CNC C-7470
Modelo: 112BNMMW CNC C-7471
Modelo: RTL8192SE CNC C-7495
Modelo: BCM943225HM CNC C-7395
Modelo: AR5B97 CNC C-7781
Modelo: BCM94313HMG2L CNC C-7881
Modelo: BCM94312HMG CNC 16-6180
Modelo: UNDP-1 CNC 17-6334
Modelo: Gobi2000 CNC 17-7291
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Notificacion Regulatoria Adicional
[Mexico-COFETEL]
Acer notebook is bundled with the approved telecom modules for your networking.
Those modules’ model number and specific homologation number refers to below:
[Modem]
[Bluetooth]
[Bluetooth+802.11BGN]
[802.11AGN]
[802.11BGN]
[802.11BG]
[3G]
[WiMax]
Modelo: RD02-D330 COFETEL: TTDCORD06-536
Modelo: Delphi_D40 (AM5) COFETEL: TTDAGDE07-056
Modelo: BCM92046 COFETEL: RCPFOBC08-0472
Modelo: BCM92070MD_REF COFETEL: RCPBRBC09-0213
Modelo: T77H056 COFETEL: RCPATT709-1049
Modelo: AR5BBU12 COFETEL: RCPATAR10-0064
Modelo: BCM943225HMB COFETEL: RCPBRBC09-0574
Modelo: 512AN_HMW COFETEL:RCPIN5108-0260
Modelo: 512AN_MMW COFETEL:RCPIN5108-0260-A3
Modelo: 533AN_HMW COFETEL:RCPIN5108-0260-A2
Modelo: 533AN_MMW COFETEL:RCPIN5108-0260-A1
Modelo: 622ANHMW COFETEL:RCPIN6209-1009
Modelo: 633ANHMW COFETEL:RCPIN6309-1010
Modelo: AR5B95 COFETEL:RCPATAR09-0168
Modelo: AR5B93 COFETEL: RCPATAR09-0167
Modelo: 112BNHMW COFETEL: RCPIN1109-0613-A1
Modelo: 112BNMMW COFETEL: RCPIN1109-0613
Modelo: RTL8192SE COFETEL: RCPRERT09-0751
Modelo: BCM943225HM COFETEL: RCPBRBC09-0464
Modelo: AR5B97 COFETEL: RCPATAR09-1103
Modelo: BCM94313HMG2L COFETEL: RCPBRBC09-1196
Modelo: BCM94312HMG COFETEL: RCPBRBC08-0015
Modelo: UNDP-1 COFETEL:RTIQUUN08-0253
Modelo: Gobi2000 COFETEL:RTIQUGO09-0555
Modelo: EM770W COFETEL:RTIHUEM10-0096
Modelo: 622ANXHMW COFETEL: RCPIN6210-0219
Part no.: NC.M1011.059
Ver.: 01.01.01
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