Acer Aspire E5 User Manual

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Aspire E 15 Series
User’s Manual 

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© 2014. All Rights Reserved.
Aspire E 15 Series
Covers: E5-571 / E5-531 / E5-551 / E5-521 / E5-511
This revision: May 2014
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Open the Acer Portal from the Start screen to sign up for an 
Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID.
There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID:
• Remotely access your PC from your other devices with our 
free Acer Remote Files app
• Get the latest offers and product information
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first  6
Your guides .............................................  6
Basic care and tips for using your 
computer..................................................  6
Turning your computer off ........................... 6
Taking care of your computer ..................... 7
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 7
Taking care of your battery pack................. 8
Cleaning and servicing................................ 8
Your Acer notebook...

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Explorer?................................................... 72
How do I check for Windows updates? ..... 72
Where can I get more information?........... 72
Troubleshooting .....................................  73Troubleshooting tips.................................. 73
Error messages......................................... 73
Internet and online security  75
First steps on the net .............................  75
Protecting your computer .......................... 75
Choose an...

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Getting started...
In this section you will find:
• Useful information on caring for your computer and your health
• Where to find the power button, ports and connectors
• Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard
• How to create recovery backups
• Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth
• Information on using Acer’s bundled software 

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FIRST THINGS FIRST
We would like to thank you for making this 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 Guide 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 User’s Manual....

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You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep 
hotkey  + .
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near 
sources of heat, such as a radiator.
• Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C (32º F) or 
above 50º C (122º F).
• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
• Do not spill water...

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cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a 
single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
Taking care of your battery pack
Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:
• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the 
power off before removing or replacing batteries.
• Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if 
possible.
Cleaning and...

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YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us 
show you around your new Acer computer. 

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Screen view
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1 Webcam Web camera for video 
communicat

ion. 
A light next to the webcam indicates 
that the
  webcam is active.
2 Screen Displays computer output.
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SD card reader Accepts one Secure Digital card (SD 
or SD

HC).
To remove the card, simply pull it 
from th
 e slot. The card sticks from 
the side of the computer. Ensure you 
don’t damage your card.
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Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power 
st
atus.
Battery indicator Indicates...