TravelMate 8571 - Laptop ACER - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Laptop
Brand	Acer
Model	TravelMate 8571
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo (up to 2.53 GHz)
RAM	4 GB DDR2 (expandable)
Hard drive	320 GB SATA (5400 rpm)
Screen	15.6-inch HD (1366 x 768 pixels)
Weight	2.8 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)	380 x 260 x 30 mm
Power supply	65 W AC adapter
Battery	6-cell lithium-ion (48 Wh)
Operating system	Windows 7 Professional
Connectivity	Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ-45, microphone/headphone jack
Webcam	Acer Crystal Eye (0.3 Megapixels)
Optical drive	DVD±RW
Main functions	Office work, Internet browsing, multimedia
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid any liquid.
Security	Kensington lock slot, Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (on some models)
Spare parts and repairability	Battery, adapter, hard drive, RAM, optical drive
General information	User guide in PDF format preloaded on the computer

Frequently Asked Questions - TravelMate 8571 ACER

How to turn on the computer?

Press the power button located at the top left of the keyboard. A light indicator confirms the power-on.

How to connect an external monitor?

Plug the monitor cable into the VGA port on the left side. Use the Fn + F5 key combination to switch the display between the internal screen, external screen, or both.

How to use the touchpad?

The touchpad is a tactile area below the keyboard. Slide a finger to move the cursor. The left and right buttons work like a mouse. You can disable the touchpad with the dedicated key (touchpad icon) above the keyboard.

How to eject a CD if the computer is off?

Insert a straightened paperclip into the emergency ejection hole on the right side of the optical drive to force the tray open.

How to activate Bluetooth?

Use the Fn + F3 key combination (Bluetooth key) to enable or disable Bluetooth. Ensure the Bluetooth device is in pairing mode.

What to do if the screen stays black?

First check that the computer is on. If the screen is black but the fan is running, press a key or move the mouse to reactivate the screen. If nothing happens, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to force shutdown, then restart.

How to increase screen brightness?

Press the Fn + Right Arrow combination to increase brightness, or Fn + Left Arrow to decrease it.

How to back up data with Acer Backup Management?

Press the backup key (disk icon) above the keyboard to launch the Acer Backup Management utility. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform a three-step backup.

How to replace the battery?

Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter. Turn the computer over, slide the release latch to unlock the battery, then lift it out. Insert the new battery until it clicks into place.

Where to find the complete user manual?

The complete AcerSystem User Guide is preloaded on the computer. Access it by clicking Start > All Programs > AcerSystem > AcerSystem User Guide. You can also download the manual in PDF format from notice-facile.com.

USER MANUAL TravelMate 8571 ACER

TravelMate 8571/8531 Series

Quick Guide

© 2010 All Rights Reserved.

TravelMate 8571/8531 Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 03/2010

TravelMate 8571/8531 Series Notebook PC

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 Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the TravelMate product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User 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. For more 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.

Your Acer notebook tour

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

Top view

Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam

Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models)

#	Icon	Item	Description
2	Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3	Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).
4	Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
5	Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6	Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
7	Click buttons (left, center* and right)	The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).
8	Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
9	Touch1 Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
10	Eject button Presses to eject the optical disk from the drive.
		Optical disk access indicator	Lights up when the optical drive is active.
11	HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
		Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
		Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
		Communication key	Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G functions.
		Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup.
		Acer PowerSmart key	Puts your computer into power-saving mode.
12	Power button / indicator		Turns the computer on and off. / Indicates the computer's power status.

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
	+ <F2> Syst	property	Starts System Property for displaying system information.
	+ <F3> Bluetooth	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models)
	+ <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
	+ <F5> Display	toggle	Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
	+ <F6> Screen	blank	Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.Press any key to return.
	+ <F8> Speaker	toggle	Turns the speakers on and off.
	+ <▶	Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness.
	+ <▶	Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness.
	+ <▶	Volume up	Increases the sound volume.
	+ <▶	Volume down	Decreases the sound volume.

Closed front view

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery 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.

2 Multi-in-1

card reader

Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

Rear view

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery

pack.

Left view

Icon Item Description

1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
3 Acer Easy Port IV connector		Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.
4 Ext display (VGA) port		Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
6	Microphone-in jack	Accepts inputs from external microphones.
	Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack	Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

Right view

# Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

5 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

Note: 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. Some keyless models are also available.

Base view

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk

(secured with screws).

5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

7 Acer MediaBay release

Lock or unlock Acer MediaBay device (only for certain models).

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%

TravelMate 8571/8531 Series

Quick Guide

Bottom View

Supports Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

Base view

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

Base view

Bottom

# Icon Element Description

1 Battery indicator Shows the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: The light glows yellow when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light glows blue in AC mode.

2 Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card (xD).

# Icon Element Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's batteries.

Left view

Icon Element Description

Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock for the computer.

Note: Connect a security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or the handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the slot and turn the key to lock. Some keyless models are also available.

Bottom view

# Icon Element Description

1 Battery compartment Houses the computer's batteries.

# Icon Subject Description

1 Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charger: The lamp lights yellow when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The lamp lights blue in AC mode.

2 Multi-i-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card (xD).

# Icon Subject Description

1 Battery bay Contains the computer's battery.

Left side view

Icon Subject Description

Bottom view

# Icon Element Description

1 Battery Indicates the battery status of the computer.

# Icon Element Description

1

Battery bay

# Icon Element Description

# Icon Element Description

Bottom view

# Icon Element Description

Icon Item Description

Icon Item Description

Icon Item Description

1		Batéria	Signalizuje stav batérie počítača.1. Nabíjanie: Pri nabíjaní batérie svieti žltá kontrolka.2. Nabité doplna: V režime AC svieti modrá kontrolka.
2		Čítačka kariet Multi-in-1	Podporuje karty Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) a xD-Picture Card (xD).Poznámka: Stlačením kartu vytiahnete/ vsuniete. Súčasne môže fungovat’ iba jedna karta.

Rear view

Icon Item Description

Icon Object Description

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Holds the computer's battery.

Left view

Icon Item Description

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card (xD) cards.

Note: Push to remove/install the card. The drive can use only one card at a time.

Back view

#

Icon

Item

Description

Bottom view

# Item Description

Accepts (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card (xD).

# Item Description

Battery compartment

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery Shows the battery status of the computer.

1. Charging: The light will be yellow when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light is blue when in AC mode.

2 Card reader

Multi-in-1

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

# Icon Item Description