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© 2013 All Rights Reserved. Aspire V7-581P / V7-582P / V5-573P / V5-572P / V5-552P User's Manual This revision: 04/2013 AcerCloud frees you to enjoy your digital life anytime, anywhere! This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to access your files over the Internet and make sure your most important files are always up to date. With your personal cloud, all your connected devices (PC, tablet, phone) can access files on your main Cloud PC. For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase:

Section	Page
Safety and comfort	5
First things first	16
Your guides	16
Basic care and tips for using your computer	16
Turning your computer on and off	16
Taking care of your computer	17
Taking care of your AC adapter	18
Cleaning and servicing	18
Your Acer notebook tour	19
Screen view	20
Keyboard view	22
Left view	23
Right view	24
Rear view	25
Information on USB 3.0	26
Base view	27
Using the keyboard	29
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad	29
Hotkeys	29
Windows keys	31
Touchpad	33
Touchpad basics	33
Touchpad gestures	34
Recovery	35
Creating a recovery backup	35
Creating a drivers and applications backup	39
Recovering your system	42
Reinstalling drivers and applications	43
Returning to an earlier system snapshot	46
Returning your system to its factory condition	47
Recovering from Windows	48
Recovering from a recovery backup	52
Power management	56
Disable Fast startup	56
Battery pack	59
Battery pack characteristics	59
Charging the battery	59
Optimizing battery life	61
Checking the battery level	61
Battery-low warning	61
Traveling with your computer	63
Disconnecting from the desktop	63
Moving around	63
Preparing the computer	64
What to bring to meetings	64
Taking the computer home	65
Preparing the computer	65
What to take with you	65
Special considerations	66
Setting up a home office	66
Traveling with the computer	67
Preparing the computer	67
What to take with you	67
Special considerations	67
Traveling internationally with the computer	67
Preparing the computer	68
What to bring with you	68
Special considerations	68
Securing your computer	70
Using a computer security lock	70
Using passwords	70
Entering passwords	71
Acer Theft Shield	72
Using Acer Theft Shield	74
General	74
Settings	75
Wireless networks	76
Connecting to the Internet	76
Acer Instant Connect	76
Wireless networks	76
Using a Bluetooth connection	78
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth	78
Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8	79
Adding a Bluetooth device	80
Acer Converter Port	85
HDMI	86
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	87
BIOS utility	88
Boot sequence	88
Setting passwords	88
Frequently asked questions	89
Requesting service	91
Tips and hints for using Windows 8	93
Three concepts you might want to keep in mind	93
How do I access the charms?	93
How do I get to Start?	93
How do I jump between apps?	94
How do I turn off my computer?	94
Why is there a new interface?	94
How do I unlock my computer?	94
How do I personalize my computer?	95
I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give me my desktop back!	96
Where are my apps?	96
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?	98
How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?	98
How do I check for Windows updates?	99
Where can I get more information?	99
Troubleshooting	100
Troubleshooting tips	100
Error messages	100