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Aspire 5741/5551/5251 Series
Quick Guide

© 2010 All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5741/5551/5251 Series Quick Guide OriginalIssue: 02/2010

Aspire 5741/5551/5251 Series Notebook PC

Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________

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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 poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information 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 GenericUser 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. Formore 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: 1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem.

2 Click 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.

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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

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Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen

Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also calledLiquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model).

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# 3 Icon Item HDD Communication indicator 4 5 6 7 Power button Keyboard Touchpad Power1 Battery1 Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Turns the computer on and off. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitivepointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates 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. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Leftand right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Internal microphone for recording sound.

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Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest Speakers Microphone

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.

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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys...