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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.

Summary of Contents for Aspire M3-481

Page 1: ... 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 We are happy to inform you that Acer s warranty exte...

Page 2: ..._____________________________ Acer recommends Productivity Software Work Great with Microsoft Office 2010 Express your ideas solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Office 2010 Photo editing Easily edit and print your photos with Windows Live Photo Gallery Then share them on Facebook YouTube or Windows Live Search Decide with Bing Find and organize the answers you need using Bing so you...

Page 3: ... For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the Aspire M3 User s Manual The Aspire M3 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 additio...

Page 4: ...rd For entering data into your computer Caution Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling 2 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 1 2 ...

Page 5: ...tween 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 s...

Page 6: ... active 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 3 Screen Displays computer output Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the computer on and off 2 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 2 3 1 ...

Page 7: ...es or a headset with microphone 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 4 USB port with power off charging 5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 6 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 7 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Icon Item Description 1 O...

Page 8: ...l SD or SDHC card or MultiMediaCard MMC Note To remove the card simply pull it from the slot Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable 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 av...

Page 9: ...ter s hard disk Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output 4 Battery reset pinhole Simulates removing and reinstalling the battery Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer 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 ...

Page 10: ...cted 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...

Page 11: ...aves 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 h...

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