Acer Aspire E5 User Manual

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Keyboard view
#IconItemDescription
1
Power button Turns the computer on and off.
2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
See 
Using the keyboard on page 
16 .
Do not use a keyboard protector or 
similar cover as the keyboard 
includes ve

ntilation intakes for 
cooling.
3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device.
The touchpad and selection buttons 
f

orm a single surface. 
 
Press down firmly on the touchpad 
surface to perform a left click. 
 
Press down firmly on...

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Left view
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#IconItemDescription
1
Kensington lock 
slot
Connects to a Kensington-
compatible computer security 
lock.
Wrap the computer security lock 
cab
 le 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. 
 
Keyless models are also 
available.
2 Ventilation Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the 
openings.
3
External display 
(VGA) port...

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• For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.
• Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). 

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Right view
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#IconItemDescription
1
USB ports Connect to USB devices.
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts
CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access 
indicator Lights up when the optical drive is
active.
4 Optical drive eject 
b

utton Ejects the optical disk from the
drive.
5 Emergency eject 
ho

le Ejects the optical drive tray when
the computer is turned off.
Carefully insert a straightened
paper clip to eject the optical drive
tray.
6
DC-in jack Connects to an...

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Base view
2 1
3
4
#IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
2
Battery release 
latch Releases the battery for removal. 
Insert a suit
able tool and slide to 
release.
3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
4 Ventilation and 
cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the 
ope

nings. 

16 - Using the keyboard
USING THE KEYBOARD
The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, 
separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most 
of the computers controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the  key before pressing the 
other key in the hotkey combination.
Lock keyDescription...

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 +  Display toggleSwitches display output 
between the display screen, 
external monitor (if 
connected) and both.
 +  Display offTurns the display screen 
backlight off to save power. 
Press any key to return.
 + Touchpad 
toggleTurns the built-in touchpad on 
and off.
 +  Speaker toggleTurns the speakers on and 
off.
 + Scr LkTurns the scroll lock feature 
on or off.
 + < > Brightness upIncreases the screen 
brightness.
 + < >Brightness 
downDecreases the screen 
brightness.
 +...

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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows keyPressed alone it toggles between the Start screen 
and Desktop. 
It can also be used with other keys for special 
functions, please check Windows Help.
Application 
keyThis key has the same effect as clicking the right 
mouse button; it opens the applications context 
menu. 

Touchpad - 19
TOUCHPAD
Touchpad basics
The touchpad controls the arrow (or cursor) on the screen. As you 
slide your finger across the touchpad, the cursor will follow this 
movement.
The cursor is controlled by some basic gestures:
•Single-finger slide: Slide a finger across the touchpad to 
move the cursor.
•Single-finger press or tap: Press the touchpad down, or 
lightly tap the touchpad with your finger, to perform a click, 
which will select or start an item. Quickly repeat the tap to perform a...

20 - Touchpad
This allows you to control applications with a few simple gestures, 
such as: 
•Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools 
by swiping into the center of the touchpad 
from the right or left.
•Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the 
charms.
•Swipe in from left edge: Switch to the previous app.
•Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, 
documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the 
touchpad and moving both in any direction.
•Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps...