acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 Laptop User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Acer
Table of Contents
acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 Laptop
Product Information:
| Model Number: | ____ |
|---|---|
| Serial Number: | _____ |
| Date of Purchase: | _____ |
| Place of Purchase: | _____ |
Product Usage Instructions
First Time Setup:
- When turning on your computer for the first time, it will automatically install software and set up for use. Please do not turn off your computer during this process.
- Wait until the installation has finished.
Creating Recovery Backups:
To ensure data backup and easy recovery, it is recommended to create recovery backups as soon as possible. Follow these steps:
- Open the Acer Recovery Management program.
- Create recovery backups using the provided options.
- You can later use these backups to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Acer.
Troubleshooting:
If you encounter any issues with your Acer notebook, follow these steps:
- Make sure to write down your computer’s serial number, date and place of purchase, and model name.
- Keep your proof of purchase safe.
- If possible, have the computer in front of you and switched on while contacting Acer support.
- Provide any error messages that accompany the problem to ensure better and quicker service.
Additional Support:
For up-to-date information, help, drivers, and downloads, visit the Acer
website at www.acer.com
and refer to the support section.
Warranty and Contact Information:
Find information about the warranty for your computer and how to contact
technical support in your computer’s warranty documentation.
Acer Notebook Tour:
Screen View:
| Icon | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microphones | Internal digital microphones for sound recording. |
| 2 | Camera | Camera for video communication or taking photos. A light next |
to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active.
3| Touchscreen| Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input.
Keyboard View:
| Icon | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keyboard | For entering data into your computer. See Using the keyboard on |
page 8.
2| Fingerprint reader| Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello and security.
Function
varies depending on configuration.
3| Touchpad| 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.
4| Power button| Turns the computer on and off.
5| Rechargeable active stylus| Remove the pen from the slot and perform touch
actions on the
screen.
Left View:
| Icon | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DC-in jack | Connects to an AC adapter. |
| 2 | USB Type-C / ThunderboltTM 4 port | Connects to the provided USB Type-C |
power adapter and to USB
devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports ThunderboltTM 4 and
displays.
3| HDMI port| Supports high-definition digital video connections.
4| USB port with poweroff charging| [Description not provided in the user
manual]
This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Some features described in this manual may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual.
First things first
We would like to thank you for making this 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 Guide 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 Aspire 5 Spin 14 User’s Manual. The Aspire 5 Spin 14
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. The User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Acer support website by
going to: http://go.acer.com/support
Software installation
The first time you turn on your computer, it will automatically install
software and set up for use. This may take some time, please do not turn off
your computer; wait until the installation has finished.
Recovery
You should create recovery backups as soon as you can. The Acer Recovery
Management program allows you to create recovery backups and then to restore
or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Acer.
Having trouble?
Acer provides several options to support your purchase.
Acer support
Make sure you write down your computer serial number, date and place of
purchase and model name on the area provided in this guide; save your proof of
purchase. Before you call us, please write down any error message that
accompanies the problem, and have the computer in front of you and switched on
if possible. Having these items to hand when contacting us will ensure better
and quicker service.
Acer website Remember to visit www.acer.com and refer to the support section for up-to-date information, help, drivers and downloads.
Warranty and contact information You can find information about the warranty for your computer and how to contact technical support in your computer’s Warranty.
Your Acer notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show
you around your new Acer computer.
Screen view
Keyboard view
Left view
USB Type-C information
- Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output.
- Compatible with Thunderbolt™ 4.
- Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging.
- DC-in: requires power adapter or power source providing 65 W at 19 V.
For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue.
- Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices.
- For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices.
- Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
Right view
Rear view
Base view
Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock,
Windows,special keys and hotkeys.
Special keys
Your computer’s keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. The
function of each key is clearly marked with an icon.
Hotkeys
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
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Aspire 5 Spin 14
Covers: A5SP14-51MTN
This revision: December 2022
Model number:
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase
ENVIRONMENT
Temperature:
- Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
- Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C
Humidity (non-condensing):
- Operating: 20% to 80%
- Storage: 20% to 60%
References
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