Aspire One 531h - Laptop ACER - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Ultra-portable laptop
Brand	Acer
Model	Aspire One 531h
Processor	Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz)
Memory (RAM)	1 GB DDR2
Storage	160 GB Hard Drive
Screen	10.1 inches, resolution 1024x600
Battery	Lithium-ion 3-cell (approximately 3 hours of battery life)
Weight	Approximately 1.0 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)	26.0 x 18.0 x 2.5 cm
Wireless connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth (depending on model)
Ports	2x USB 2.0, 1x VGA, 1x Ethernet RJ-45, 1x headphone jack, 1x microphone jack, SD/MMC card reader
Webcam	Acer Crystal Eye, VGA resolution
Microphone	Built-in microphone
Operating system	Windows XP or Windows 7 Starter (depending on version)
Power supply	AC adapter 19 V, 3.42 A
Operating temperature	5°C to 35°C
Operating humidity	20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive products.
Security	Kensington lock slot, BIOS password
Spare parts and repairability	Removable battery, accessible hard drive, accessible RAM (soldered on some models)

Frequently Asked Questions - Aspire One 531h ACER

How to enable Wi-Fi on my Acer Aspire One 531h?

Press Fn + F3 (or the key with the antenna icon) to enable/disable wireless communications. A blue LED lights up when Wi-Fi is enabled.

How to switch display to an external monitor?

Use the combination Fn + F5 to switch between the internal screen, external monitor (VGA), and both simultaneously.

How to save battery?

Reduce screen brightness with Fn + Down arrow, disable Wi-Fi if not needed, and put the computer to sleep with Fn + F4.

What to do if the computer does not turn on?

Check that the battery is charged or plug in the AC adapter. Make sure the power LED is on. If nothing happens, remove the battery and adapter, wait 30 seconds, then try again.

How to clean the LCD screen?

Use a slightly damp microfiber cloth (clean water) without chemicals. Wipe gently without pressing to avoid damaging the screen.

Can I upgrade the RAM?

Yes, the Aspire One 531h has an accessible DDR2 memory slot. The memory is soldered on the motherboard, but an additional slot allows adding a module (maximum 2 GB total). Check the manual for the location.

How to use the built-in numeric keypad?

Press Fn + F11 (Num Lock) to activate the built-in numeric keypad. The blue keys then become numbers. Press again to disable.

What does the orange LED on the power button mean?

The orange LED indicates that the battery is charging. When it turns blue, the battery is fully charged. If it is off, the computer is running on battery or is off.

How to reset the computer to factory settings?

At startup, press Alt + F10 (or a key specified in the manual) to launch the restoration. Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall the operating system.

Where to find the serial number of my Aspire One?

The serial number (SNID) is on a label under the computer, near the battery. It is also accessible in the BIOS or via the Acer utility.

USER MANUAL Aspire One 531h ACER

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Aspire One Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 11/2010

Aspire One 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 setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The Aspire One Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire One product range. It covers basic topics such as Acer's eRecovery Management, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models, but not necessarily in the model you have 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, which 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 setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Top view

# Icon Item Description

1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

#	Icon	Item	Description
4	Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
5	Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
6		Status indicators1	Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components.
7	Click buttons (left and right)		The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
8	Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
9	Acer Crystal Eye webcam		Web camera for video communication (configuration may vary by model).

1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

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
	+	Cn	Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.)
	+		Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
	+		Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
	+		Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
	+	Towhead	Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
	+		Turns the speakers on and off.
	+	Num Lock	When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.+only for certain models.
	+	Scroll Lock	When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
	+	Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
	+ <	Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness.
	+ <	Volume up Increases the sound volume (only for certain models).
	+ <	Volume down Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models).

Using the communication key*

Here you can enable and disable the various wireless connectivity devices on your computer.

Press + to bring up the Launch Manager window panel.

A red toggle indicates the device is off. Click On to enable wireless/Bluetooth connection. Click Off to disable connection.

* Communication devices may vary by model.

Closed front view

# Icon Item Description

1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator 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.

HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication indicator Indicates the status of 3G/Wireless LAN communication

Blue light on Orange light on Not It
3G on / Wi-Fi on 3G on / Wi-Fi off	3G off / Wi-Fi on	3G off / Wi-Fi off

Rear view

# Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery to the one in the picture.

Left view

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in-jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 External display

(VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

3 USB ports Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Right view

# Icon Item Description

1

2-in-1 card reader

Accepts Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC).

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

2 Headphone/speaker/

line-out jack

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

USB port

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

Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

5

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based network.

Base view

Icon Item Description

1 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.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 3G SIM card slot Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity (only for certain models).
4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Speaker Emits audio from your computer.

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%

Aspire One Series

Quick Guide

# Item Description

# Item Description

1 Battery Bay Houses the computer's battery.

# Icon Item Description

1 Power Indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicator Indicates 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.

# Item Description

1 Battery Bay Houses the computer's batteries.

# Icon Item Description

# Icon Item Description

1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.

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

Hard disk indicator Indicates that the hard disk is active.

Communication indicator Indicates the status of the wireless LAN/3G communication.

# Item Description

1 Battery compartment Contains the computer's battery.

*Communication devices may vary between models.

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Battery position

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1

Nosilec za baterijo

Hrani baterijo računalnika.

Icon Item Description

* Communication devices vary by model.

# Icon Item Description

1

# Item Description

Icon Item Description

1 Utori za provjetravanje i ventilator za hlađenje		Omogućavaju rashlađivanje računala i prilikom dugotrajne uporabe.Napomena: Nemojte prekriti ili prepriječiti otvor ventilatora.
2 Br	za oslobađanje baterije	Oslobađa bateriju radi uklanjanja.
3	Utor za karticu 3G SIM	Prihvaća 3G SIM karticu za 3G povezivanje (samo za određene modele).
4 Prostor za bateriju Sadrži baterijski komplet računala.
5 Br	baterije Zaključava bateriju u njen položaj.
6	Zvučnik	Zvuk se emitira s vašeg računala.

Environment

- Temperature:

• Operating: 5°C to 35°C • Storage: -20°C to 65°C

• Humidity (non-condensing):

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

Aspire One Series

Quick Guide

Item Description

# Item Description

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1 Battery compartment

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* Communication devices may vary by model.

Front view with the cover closed

# Icon Item Description

1

Power indicator Shows the computer's power status.

Battery indicator Shows the computer's battery status.

# Item Description

1 Battery bay Used to install the computer's battery pack.

* Communication devices may vary by model.

Front view

# Icon Item Description

1

Power indicator Shows the power status of the computer.

# Item Description

1 Battery bay Installs the battery pack.

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Icon Item Description

# Icon Item Description

1 Power indicator Shows the power status of the computer.

Battery indicator Shows the battery status of the computer.

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

HDD indicator Shows when the hard disk drive is active.

# Item Description

1 Battery bay Holds the computer's battery pack.

# List Description

1 Battery filler