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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Right View 10 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys ...and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Right View 10 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys ...and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security...
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Display and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 • VGA Controller For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG Series: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* For Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series, Aspire 5542G and Aspire... Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series ...
Display and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 • VGA Controller For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG Series: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* For Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series, Aspire 5542G and Aspire... Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series ...
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Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support... ITU V.92; • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and Aspire 5738DG only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* •...
Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support... ITU V.92; • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and Aspire 5738DG only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* •...
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Indicates the status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Chapter 1 7 webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 3G Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button...
Indicates the status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Chapter 1 7 webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 3G Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button...
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.../line-out jack headphones). Headphones/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an AC adapter. Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Microphone-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. with S/PDIF support... to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Supports high definition digital video connections. Left View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon HDMI Item DC-in jack Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
.../line-out jack headphones). Headphones/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an AC adapter. Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Microphone-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. with S/PDIF support... to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Supports high definition digital video connections. Left View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon HDMI Item DC-in jack Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
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... Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + ...Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3D < > + : Bring all...
... Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + ...Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3D < > + : Bring all...
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Enables/disables Bluetooth function. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like ... + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Acer eSettings Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. To...
Enables/disables Bluetooth function. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like ... + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Acer eSettings Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. To...
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... the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. Using the System Utilities Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Acer GridVista (dEuxateln-ddimspy lwaiyndcoowms dpeaskttiobpleo)nto this monitor. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK NOTE...
... the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. Using the System Utilities Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Acer GridVista (dEuxateln-ddimspy lwaiyndcoowms dpeaskttiobpleo)nto this monitor. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK NOTE...
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... 19V Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. LCD 15.6" inches Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (NIT) also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk...
... 19V Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. LCD 15.6" inches Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (NIT) also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk...
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... 2.00GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5738 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit AMD CPU: Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select ...XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5536 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu ...
... 2.00GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5738 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit AMD CPU: Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select ...XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5536 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu ...
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...). 30 Chapter 2 Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of this unit. This field displays the manufacturer of the system. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. ...This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field displays the asset tag number of this system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field ...
...). 30 Chapter 2 Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of this unit. This field displays the manufacturer of the system. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. ...This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field displays the asset tag number of this system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field ...
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...sub-items under each device will be shown if the device control is fixed to factory defaults. Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or not; Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of ...memory in which the SATA controller should operate. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Memory size is set to control the settings in these cases. 32 Chapter 2 Parameter System Time System Date System...
...sub-items under each device will be shown if the device control is fixed to factory defaults. Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or not; Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of ...memory in which the SATA controller should operate. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Memory size is set to control the settings in these cases. 32 Chapter 2 Parameter System Time System Date System...
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... New Password field. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Changing a Password 1. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 35 When you can enable the...
... New Password field. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Changing a Password 1. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 35 When you can enable the...
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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following message. 36 Chapter 2 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following message. 36 Chapter 2 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
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...verified symptom to determine which page to go to. POST detects an error and displayed messages on .) POST does not complete. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system ...responses. 1. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. LCD display problems or others). Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail...
...verified symptom to determine which page to go to. POST detects an error and displayed messages on .) POST does not complete. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system ...responses. 1. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. LCD display problems or others). Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail...
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... battery. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following : From Software: 1. Replace the system board. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace...the error symptoms classified by function. Check out the Power Management in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists ...
... battery. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following : From Software: 1. Replace the system board. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace...the error symptoms classified by function. Check out the Power Management in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists ...
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...Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST... APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware ...
...Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST... APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware ...
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...F3h F4h Chapter 4 Beeps Beeps 1 POST Routine Description Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM...) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional)...
...F3h F4h Chapter 4 Beeps Beeps 1 POST Routine Description Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM...) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional)...
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... "Power System Check" on page 97. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines...
... "Power System Check" on page 97. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines...
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...90%. Touchpad board System board Chapter 4 109 Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. System hangs intermittently. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on... touchpad cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Device driver Device...
...90%. Touchpad board System board Chapter 4 109 Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. System hangs intermittently. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on... touchpad cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Device driver Device...