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Aspire 4740 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 11/2009 Aspire 4740 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
Aspire 4740 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 11/2009 Aspire 4740 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
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... certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow the instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. poster helps you get started with...
... certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow the instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. poster helps you get started with...
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poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication. English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for Starters... webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).
poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication. English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for Starters... webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).
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... key User-programmable. 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 for certain models) Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 12 +/- Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Num Lock...
... key User-programmable. 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 for certain models) Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 12 +/- Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Num Lock...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output. Volume up . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function (only for certain models). The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Press any key to save power. Brightness up Increases the screen...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output. Volume up . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function (only for certain models). The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Press any key to save power. Brightness up Increases the screen...
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Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. # Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. English 7 Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Power1 Battery1 Rear view Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2.
Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. # Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. English 7 Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Power1 Battery1 Rear view Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2.
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...card can operate at any given time. Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Push to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Accepts audio line-in jack Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port Line-in jack Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Multi-in-1 card reader Connects to remove/install the card. Connects to an AC adapter...
...card can operate at any given time. Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Push to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Accepts audio line-in jack Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port Line-in jack Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Multi-in-1 card reader Connects to remove/install the card. Connects to an AC adapter...
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Lights up when the optical drive is off . Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Kensington lock slot Connects to a phone line. 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item USB 2.0 port Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical...
Lights up when the optical drive is off . Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Kensington lock slot Connects to a phone line. 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item USB 2.0 port Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical...
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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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... 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 Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer...
... 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 Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer...
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... Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O ports Environment • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh battery • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Multi-in-1 card reader...
... Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O ports Environment • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh battery • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Multi-in-1 card reader...
