ASPIRE S3-331 - Laptop ACER - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Laptop
Brand	Acer
Model	Aspire S3-331
Display	13.3 inches (typical)
Power supply	AC adapter; built-in rechargeable battery
USB ports	USB 3.0 (blue) and USB 2.0 (black)
HDMI port	1 x HDMI
Audio jack	1 x headphone/speaker jack
Card reader	2-in-1 (SD/SDHC/MMC)
Webcam	Integrated with LED indicator
Microphone	Internal microphone
Speakers	Built-in stereo
Keyboard	AZERTY (or QWERTY depending on version) keyboard with special function keys (Fn)
Touchpad	Touchpad with left click (press firmly) and right click (bottom-right corner)
Power indicator	LED: blue (on), orange blinking (standby)
Battery indicator	Orange (charging), blue (fully charged)
Wireless connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi, Instant Connect
Power management	Sleep and Deep Sleep modes (Green Instant On)
Battery reset	Reset hole (press for 4 seconds with paper clip)
Operating temperature	5°C to 35°C
Operating humidity	20% to 80% non-condensing
Product registration	Recommended at www.acer.com

Frequently Asked Questions - ASPIRE S3-331 ACER

How do I register my Acer Aspire S3-331?

Go to www.acer.com, select your country, click on REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT and follow the instructions. You can also double-click the Registration icon on the desktop.

How do I use the special function keys (Fn)?

Hold down the Fn key, then press the corresponding key. For example, Fn+F3 toggles communications, Fn+F4 puts the computer to sleep, Fn+F5 changes display output.

How do I enable or disable the touchpad?

Press Fn+F7 to enable or disable the touchpad.

How do I reset the battery?

Insert a paper clip into the battery reset hole located under the computer and press for four seconds.

How do I connect my computer to the Internet wirelessly?

Wireless connection is enabled by default. Windows detects available networks. Select your network and enter the password if required. The Instant Connect feature provides faster connection to frequent networks.

What is Deep Sleep mode?

After an extended period in Sleep mode, the computer enters Deep Sleep to save more power. The power LED is off. Press the power button to wake it.

How do I adjust screen brightness?

Use Fn+F9 to increase brightness and Fn+F10 (or the up arrow) to decrease it. (The manual indicates Fn+F9 to increase, Fn+? to decrease, but the table shows Fn+F9 and Fn+Up/Down arrow.)

What should I do if the keyboard is not responding?

Make sure the computer is powered on. If the keyboard is locked, try resetting the computer via the reset hole or hold the power button for 10 seconds.

Where can I find the complete user manual?

From Windows, type "user guide" in Start, then click on Acer User Manual. You can also download the PDF from the Acer website.

How can I save battery power?

Use Sleep and Deep Sleep modes (Green Instant On). Decrease brightness with Fn+F10 (or down arrow key). Close unused applications.

USER MANUAL ASPIRE S3-331 ACER

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:

• Faster service from our trained representatives. Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys. The latest news from Acer.

Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!

How to register

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

We are happy to inform you that Acer's warranty extension program and Notebook accessories are available online. Come and visit our online shop and find what you need at store.acer.com.

The Acer store is being progressively rolled out, and, unfortunately may not be available in some regions. Please check back regularly to see when it will be available in your country.

Model number:

Serial number:

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

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 Aspen S3 User's Manual. The Aspen S3 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:

1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click on Acer User's Manual.

Your Acer notebook tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Screen view

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Display screen	Displays computer output.
2		Webcam	Web camera for video communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active.

Keyboard view

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Power button	Turns the computer on and off.
2		Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.
3		Keyboard	For entering data into your computer. Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard design includes ventilation intakes for cooling.
4		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.
5		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.

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 key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey	Icon	Function	Description
+Fn> + <F3>	(12)	Communication	Enables/disables the computer's communication devices.
<Fn> + <F4>	Z²	Sleep	Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5>	□□	Display toggle	Switches display output between 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>	鸣	Speaker toggle	Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <F9>		Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <F10>		Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <△>		Volume up	Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <▽>		Volume down	Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <Pg Up>		Home	Move to the beginning of a file.
<Fn> + <Pg Dn>		End	Move to the end of a file.

Rear view

1 2 3

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		DC-in jack	Connects to an AC adapter.
2	HDMI	HDMI port	Supports high-definition digital video connections.
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).

Note: Small holes on the rear of the computer are part of the antenna assembly. Do not insert any object into the holes.

Information on USB 3.0

• 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).

Left view

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Headset/speaker jack	Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone.

Right view

#	Icon	Item	Description
1	MULTI-MEDRGMD	2-in-1 card reader	Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card or one MultiMediaCard (MMC). Note: To remove the card, simply pull it from the slot.

Base view

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Battery reset pinhole	Insert a papereclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery).
2		Speakers	Deliver stereo audio output.

Environment

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%

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.

Note: Once in Deep Sleep, your PC will consume significantly less power compared with Sleep mode, but it will take a little longer to wake up from Deep Sleep.

Deep Sleep and Sleep mode work together to ensure that your computer saves 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 hours.

Aspire S3

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Additional Regulatory Notice

[Argentina]

Acer notebook is bundled with the approved telecom modules for your networking. Those modules' model number and specific homologation number refers to below:

[Modem]

Modelo: RD02-D330	CNC 54-4512
Modelo: Delphi D40 (AM5)	CNC 54-5681

[Bluetooth]

Modelo: BCM92046	CNC 16-6735
Modelo: BCM92070MD_REF	CNC 16-7165
Modelo: T77H056	CNC 16-7788
Modelo: AR5BBU12	CNC 16-7946

[Bluetooth+802.11bgn]

Modelo: BCM943225HMB

CNC C-7497

[802.11AGN]

Modelo: 512AN_MMW	CNC C-6399
Modelo: 533AN_MMW	CNC C-6385
Modelo: 512AN_HMW	CNC C-7612
Modelo: 533AN_HMW	CNC C-7618
Modelo: 622ANHMW	CNC C-7682
Modelo: 633ANHMW	CNC C-7681

[802.11BGN]

Modelo: AR5B95	CNC C-7152
Modelo: AR5B93	CNC C-7151
Modelo: 112BNHMW	CNC C-7470
Modelo: 112BNMMW	CNC C-7471
Modelo: RTL8192SE	CNC C-7495
Modelo: BCM943225HM	CNC C-7395
Modelo: AR5B97	CNC C-7781
Modelo: BCM94313HMG2L	CNC C-7881

[802.11BG]

Modelo: BCM94312HMG

CNC 16-6180

[3G]

Modelo: UNDP-1	CNC 17-6334
Modelo: Gobi2000	CNC 17-7291

[Brazil] Additional notice of Anatel regulation

Acer notebook is bundled with the approved telecom modules for your networking. Those modules' model number and specific homologation number refers to below:

[Modem]

Modelo: RD02-D330	COFETEL: TTDCORD06-536
Modelo: Delphi_D40 (AM5)	COFETEL: TTDAGDE07-056

[Bluetooth]

Modelo: BCM92046	COFETEL: RCPFOBC08-0472
Modelo: BCM92070MD_REF	COFETEL: RCPBRBC09-0213
Modelo: T77H056	COFETEL: RCPATT709-1049
Modelo: AR5BBU12	COFETEL: RCPATAR10-0064

[Bluetooth+802.11BGN]

Modelo: BCM943225HMB

COFETEL: RCPBRBC09-0574

[802.11AGN]

Modelo: 512AN_HMW	COFETEL:RCPIN5108-0260
Modelo: 512AN_MMW	COFETEL:RCPIN5108-0260-A3
Modelo: 533AN_HMW	COFETEL:RCPIN5108-0260-A2
Modelo: 533AN_MMW	COFETEL:RCPIN5108-0260-A1
Modelo: 622ANHMW	COFETEL:RCPIN6209-1009
Modelo: 633ANHMW	COFETEL:RCPIN6309-1010

[802.11BGN]

Modelo: AR5B95	COFETEL:RCPATAR09-0168
Modelo: AR5B93	COFETEL: RCPATAR09-0167
Modelo: 112BNHMW	COFETEL: RCPIN1109-0613-A1
Modelo: 112BNMMW	COFETEL: RCPIN1109-0613
Modelo: RTL8192SE	COFETEL: RCPERT09-0751
Modelo: BCM943225HM	COFETEL: RCPBRBC09-0464
Modelo: AR5B97	COFETEL: RCPATAR09-1103
Modelo: BCM94313HMG2L	COFETEL: RCPBRBC09-1196

[802.11BG]

Modelo: BCM94312HMG

COFETEL: RCPBRBC08-0015

[3G]

Modelo: UNDP-1	COFETEL:RTIQUUN08-0253
Modelo: Gobi2000	COFETEL:RTIQUGO09-0555
Modelo: EM770W	COFETEL:RTIHUEM10-0096

[WiMax]

Modelo: 622ANXHMW

COFETEL: RCPIN6210-0219

Aspire S3

Quick Guide

Product registration

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Aspire S3 Quick Guide

This edition: 08/2012

Model number:

Serial number:

Thank you for choosing an Acer notebook to meet your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have prepared a set of guides:

This setup guide will help you complete the initial setup of your computer.

The quick guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer.

For more information on how to increase your productivity with your computer, see the Aspire S3 User's Guide. The Aspire S3 User's Guide contains useful information about your new computer. It describes basic topics such as working with the keyboard, sound, etc.

This guide contains detailed information on system utilities, data recovery, expansion options, and troubleshooting. In addition, it contains warranty information, safety instructions, and regulations for using your notebook.

To open it, do the following:

1 On the Start screen, type "User". 2 Click the User's Guide for Acer.

Getting to know your Acer notebook

Now that you have completed the setup as shown in the setup guide, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Screen view

Acer Instant Connect

The Instant Connect function ensures faster connection to any of the networks that your computer has connected to before.

Power Management

This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity, controlling the activity of individual components, such as: keyboard, mouse, optical disk, peripheral devices connected to the computer, and video memory. If during a certain time interval no activity is detected from one or more of these devices, the computer will stop some or all of these devices to save energy.

Acer Green Instant On

Note: Only for certain models.

The "Green" Acer Green Instant On function can wake your computer from Sleep mode faster than opening the lid. After closing the lid or inactivity for a certain period of time, the computer enters Sleep mode. While the computer is in Sleep mode, the power indicator blinks orange.

To wake the computer from Sleep mode, open the lid or press any key.

After some time in Sleep mode, the computer automatically enters "Deep Sleep" mode to extend battery life. When the computer enters "Deep Sleep" mode, the power indicator turns off. In this state, the battery remains ready for use for several weeks.

To wake the computer from "Deep Sleep" mode, press the power button.

Note: In "Deep Sleep" mode, your PC consumes much less energy than in Sleep mode, but it takes a bit longer to exit "Deep Sleep" mode.

Combining "Deep Sleep" and Sleep modes allows the computer to save maximum energy while still being able to quickly activate it.

To further reduce power consumption, the computer will enter "Deep Sleep" mode during periods when it is not usually used, for example, at night. To shorten activation time, the computer will enter Sleep mode during periods when it is used most often, for example, during working hours.

Aspire S3

Quick Guide

Acer Instant Connect

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Acer Instant Connect

Instant Connect ensures fast connection to the network that your computer connects to most often.

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Battery (without external power):

• Operating: from 20% to 80% Storage: from 20% to 80%

Connecting to the Internet

Acer Instant Connect

Instant Connect provides a faster connection to each of the networks that your computer connects to most often.

Power Management

This computer has built-in power management that monitors system activity, such as activity when one or more of the following devices are active: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a specified period of time, the computer stops some or all of these devices to save energy.

Acer Green Instant On

Select the model you have chosen.

Instructions for opening it:

Acer Instant Connect

Acer Instant Connect

Acer Instant Connect

Instant Connect guarantees faster connection to the networks that your computer connects to most often.

Power management

Acer Instant Connect

Instant Connect simplifies connection to all the networks that your computer connects to most often.

Power management

Your computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity, for example activity of the hard disk, monitor, wireless, peripherals connected to the computer, and memory. If no activity is detected for a certain period of time, the computer stops operation of some or all of these devices to save energy.

Acer Green Instant On

Note: Continue.

The Acer Green Instant On function allows your computer to wake from sleep mode in a shorter time than that required to open the lid. When you close the lid or turn off the computer for a short time, your computer enters sleep mode. While your computer is in sleep mode, the power LED indicator blinks with an orange color.

Avoid leaving the computer in sleep mode for a long time.

After a certain period of time in sleep mode, the computer automatically switches to hibernate mode or a deeper sleep state. When the computer is in hibernate mode, the power LED is off. In this state, the battery retains its charge for a longer period.

Press the power button to wake the computer from sleep mode.

Acer Instant Connect

Instant Connect allows your computer to establish faster connections to all the networks it connects to most frequently.

Power management

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Acer Green Instant On

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