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© 2010 All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5745 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 02/2010 Aspire 5745 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase
© 2010 All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5745 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 02/2010 Aspire 5745 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase
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... can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for certain models". For more productive...
... can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for certain models". For more productive...
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English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 2 3 4 13 5 12 11 6 7 10 8 9 # Icon 1 2 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Internal microphone for recording sound.
English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 2 3 4 13 5 12 11 6 7 10 8 9 # Icon 1 2 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Internal microphone for recording sound.
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...deliver stereo audio output. Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models) 1. 5 English # Icon 3 Item Display screen 4 HDD indicator Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). Caps Lock indicator Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. (only for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the...
...deliver stereo audio output. Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models) 1. 5 English # Icon 3 Item Display screen 4 HDD indicator Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). Caps Lock indicator Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. (only for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the...
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.... Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the speakers on and off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Next Jump to save power. 6 English 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 Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Display off...
.... Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the speakers on and off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Next Jump to save power. 6 English 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 Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Display off...
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... to an AC adapter. accepts CDs or DVDs. Only one card can operate at any given time. Note: Push to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . English 7 Closed front view 1 # Icon 1 Item Description Multi-in jack Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Right view 1 2 34 5 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description USB 2.0 port Connect to remove/install the card.
... to an AC adapter. accepts CDs or DVDs. Only one card can operate at any given time. Note: Push to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . English 7 Closed front view 1 # Icon 1 Item Description Multi-in jack Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Right view 1 2 34 5 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description USB 2.0 port Connect to remove/install the card.
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... from external microphones. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. USB 2.0 port Microphone jack Connect to stay cool, even after prolonged use. S/PDIF support Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Left view English 1 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 56 7 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to audio line-out devices line...
... from external microphones. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. USB 2.0 port Microphone jack Connect to stay cool, even after prolonged use. S/PDIF support Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Left view English 1 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 56 7 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to audio line-out devices line...
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Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery release latch Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Releases the battery for removal. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Locks the battery in position. English 9 Base view 1 2 6 5 3 4 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Battery bay Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery release latch Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Releases the battery for removal. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Locks the battery in position. English 9 Base view 1 2 6 5 3 4 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Battery bay Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 10 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% Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 10 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% Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.