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... Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. This booklet has been reviewed for accuracy. Aspire 4540/4240 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 07/2009 Changes may be printed in the applicable product warranty. Acerís liability with respect to any inadvertent errors or misprints. Record the model number, serial number...
... Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. This booklet has been reviewed for accuracy. Aspire 4540/4240 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 07/2009 Changes may be printed in the applicable product warranty. Acerís liability with respect to any inadvertent errors or misprints. Record the model number, serial number...
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... your new computer. Follow the instructions on how to complete the installation. For instructions on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for your notebook. 3 First things first We would like to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... your new computer. Follow the instructions on how to complete the installation. For instructions on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for your notebook. 3 First things first We would like to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
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Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphone Internal microphone for video communication. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphone Internal microphone for video communication. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
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...'s battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models). 10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area...
...'s battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models). 10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area...
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... audio output. 1. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). Volume up Increases the sound volume (only for displaying system information. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function...
... audio output. 1. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). Volume up Increases the sound volume (only for displaying system information. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function...
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Rear view # Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to remove/install the card. English 7 Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Description Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Only one card can operate at any given time. Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Rear view # Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to remove/install the card. English 7 Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Description Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Only one card can operate at any given time. Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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... network. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI 6 7 Item DC-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Line-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
... network. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI 6 7 Item DC-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Line-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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... drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to a phone line. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Lights up when the optical drive is off . Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Internal optical drive; Kensington lock slot Connects...
... drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to a phone line. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Lights up when the optical drive is off . Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Internal optical drive; Kensington lock slot Connects...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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...* Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader
...* Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader
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...-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °...
...-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 13 Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 13 Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.