ACER ASPIRE E1 731G User Manual
Aspire E1-771G / E1-771 /  
E1-731G / E1-731  
Quick Guide  
Product registration  
When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately  
register it. This will give you access to some useful benefits, such as:  
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The latest news from Acer.  
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To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Select your country, click  
PRODUCT REGISTRATION and follow the simple instructions.  
You will also be asked to register your product during the setup process, or you can  
double-click the Registration icon on the desktop.  
After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with  
important data that you should keep in a safe place.  
Obtaining Acer accessories  
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accessories are available online. Come and visit our online shop and find what you need  
at store.acer.com.  
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in some regions. Please check back regularly to see when it will be available in your  
country.  
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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 User’s Manual. The 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:  
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Type ‘User’ from Start.  
Click on Acer User’s Manual.  
Your Acer notebook tour  
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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 computer.  
Screen view  
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Icon  
Item  
Description  
Microphone  
Screen  
Internal microphone for sound recording.  
Displays computer output.  
Web camera for video communication.  
A light next to the webcam indicates that the  
webcam is active.  
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Webcam  
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Icon  
Item  
Description  
Power indicator  
Indicates the computer's power status.  
Indicates the computer's battery status.  
Charging: The light is amber when the battery  
is charging.  
Fully charged: The light is blue when plugged  
in.  
Battery indicator  
HDD indicator  
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Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.  
Communication  
indicator  
Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity  
device status.  
Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC)  
card.  
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SD card reader  
Note: Push to remove/install the card.  
Keyboard view  
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Icon  
Item  
Description  
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Power button  
Turns the computer on and off.  
For entering data into your computer.  
See "Using the keyboard" on page 8.  
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Keyboard  
Your Acer notebook tour  
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Item  
Description  
Touch-sensitive pointing device which  
functions like a computer mouse.  
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Touchpad  
Click buttons (left  
and right)  
The left and right side of the button function as  
left and right selection buttons.  
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Speakers  
Deliver stereo audio output.  
Left view  
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Item  
Description  
Connects to a Kensington-compatible  
computer security lock.  
Kensington lock slot  
Wrap the computer security lock cable around  
an immovable object such as a table or handle  
of a locked drawer.  
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Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key  
to secure the lock.  
Keyless models are also available.  
Ethernet (RJ-45)  
port  
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based  
network.  
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External display  
(VGA) port  
Connects to a display device (e.g., external  
monitor, LCD projector).  
Supports high-definition digital video  
connections.  
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HDMI port  
USB port  
Connects to USB devices.  
Information on USB 3.0  
• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.  
• 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).  
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Right view  
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Icon  
Item  
Description  
Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices  
line-out jack  
(e.g., speakers, headphones).  
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Accepts inputs from external  
microphones.  
Microphone jack  
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USB port  
Connects to USB devices.  
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or  
DVDs.  
Optical drive  
Optical disk access  
indicator  
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Lights up when the optical drive is active.  
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.  
Optical drive eject  
button  
Ejects the optical drive tray when the  
computer is turned off.  
Carefully insert a straightened paper clip  
to eject the optical drive tray.  
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Emergency eject hole  
DC-in jack  
Connects to an AC adapter.  
Using the keyboard  
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Base view  
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Icon  
Item  
Description  
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Battery bay  
Houses the computer's battery pack.  
Releases the battery for removal. Insert a  
suitable tool and slide to release.  
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Battery release latch  
Memory compartment  
HDD compartment  
Houses the computer's main memory.  
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Houses the computer's hard disk drive  
memory.  
Ventilation and cooling Allows the computer to stay cool.  
fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings.  
Using the keyboard  
The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock,  
Windows, function and special keys.  
 
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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  
Turns on / off the computer's network  
devices.  
(Network devices vary by  
configuration.)  
<Fn> + <F3>  
Airplane mode  
<Fn> + <F4>  
Sleep  
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.  
Switches display output between the  
display screen, external monitor (if  
connected) and both.  
<Fn> + <F5>  
Display toggle  
Turns the display screen backlight off  
to save power. Press any key to  
return.  
<Fn> + <F6>  
Display off  
Turns the built-in touchpad on and  
off.  
<Fn> + <F7>  
Touchpad toggle  
Speaker toggle  
<Fn> + <F8>  
Turns the speakers on and off.  
Turns Scroll Lock on or off.  
<Fn> + <F12>  
Scr Lk Scroll Lock  
Brightness up  
<Fn> + <  
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Increases the screen brightness.  
<Fn> + <  
Brightness down  
Decreases the screen brightness.  
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Volume up  
Increases the sound volume.  
Decreases the sound volume.  
<Fn> + <  
Volume down  
<Fn> + <Home>  
<Fn> + <Pg Up>  
<Fn> + <Pg Dn>  
<Fn> + <End>  
Play/Pause  
Stop  
Play or pause a selected media file.  
Stop playing the selected media file.  
Return to the previous media file.  
Jump to the next media file.  
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