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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... on AcerSystem User Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your...
... on AcerSystem User Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your...
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webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphone Internal microphone for video communication. 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. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphone Internal microphone for video communication. 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. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
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...active. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only 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 +/- 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Backup key Launches Acer...
...active. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only 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 +/- 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Backup key Launches Acer...
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... and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon + + Function System properties Bluetooth + Sleep Description Starts System Properties to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to display system information. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function (only for certain...
... and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon + + Function System properties Bluetooth + Sleep Description Starts System Properties to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to display system information. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function (only for certain...
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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. English 7 Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Power1 Battery1 Rear view Description Indicates the computer's power status. 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. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1.
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. English 7 Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Power1 Battery1 Rear view Description Indicates the computer's power status. 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. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1.
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... to remove/install the card. Note: Push 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 audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Only one card can operate at any given time. Connects to an AC adapter. Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio...
... to remove/install the card. Note: Push 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 audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Only one card can operate at any given time. Connects to an AC adapter. Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio...
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Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). accepts CDs or DVDs. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item USB 2.0 port Optical 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. Kensington lock slot Connects to eject...
Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). accepts CDs or DVDs. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item USB 2.0 port Optical 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. Kensington lock slot Connects to eject...
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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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... 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...
