Acer Aspire 5738, Aspire 5738DG, Aspire 5738PG, Aspire 5738ZG Notebook Series Start Guide
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.../5738Z/5338 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for any person of this publication may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. All Rights Reserved. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to notify any inadvertent errors or misprints. No part of such...
.../5738Z/5338 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for any person of this publication may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. All Rights Reserved. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to notify any inadvertent errors or misprints. No part of such...
Acer Aspire 5738, Aspire 5738DG, Aspire 5738PG, Aspire 5738ZG Notebook Series Start Guide
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... Reader is available in the Aspire product series. For instructions on your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your computer, clicking on how your notebook. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. It is not installed on how to use your mobile computing needs. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... Reader is available in the Aspire product series. For instructions on your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your computer, clicking on how your notebook. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. It is not installed on how to use your mobile computing needs. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
Acer Aspire 5738, Aspire 5738DG, Aspire 5738PG, Aspire 5738ZG Notebook Series Start Guide
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webcam (only 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 certain models) 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. English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook.
webcam (only 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 certain models) 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. English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook.
Acer Aspire 5738, Aspire 5738DG, Aspire 5738PG, Aspire 5738ZG Notebook Series Start Guide
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... up when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 12 Microphone Internal microphone for three-step data backup. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) 3G 3G WWAN Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN...
... up when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 12 Microphone Internal microphone for three-step data backup. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) 3G 3G WWAN Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN...
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...sound volume (only for certain models). Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up . 6 English # Icon Item Description 14 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into power-saving key mode. 15 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 1. Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness...
...sound volume (only for certain models). Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up . 6 English # Icon Item Description 14 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into power-saving key mode. 15 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 1. Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness...
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HDMI port External display (VGA) port Supports high definition digital video connections. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack with (e.g., speakers, headphones). 8 Left view English # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 HDMI 4 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo...
HDMI port External display (VGA) port Supports high definition digital video connections. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack with (e.g., speakers, headphones). 8 Left view English # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 HDMI 4 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo...
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Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a phone line. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Lights up when the optical drive is active. 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...
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a phone line. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Lights up when the optical drive is active. 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...
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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 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 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 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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... Chipset* NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* 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 MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* 5-in-1 card reader
... Chipset* NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* 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 MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* 5-in-1 card reader
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...; BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches) • 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® 5.0* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port...
...; BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches) • 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® 5.0* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port...
Acer Aspire 5738PG Series OOBE
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... of Disks None. New Product Evaluation Out Of Box Experience OOBE Performed by: Daniel Rose Date: 12/03/2009 Model Name: AS5738PG-6306 Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Items in the user accessible slot(s): 4GB Are there any hidden memory slots are present? No Location of hidden memory slots: N/A Amount of memory in the Box Description Part Number/Model Number Location AC Adapter Power Cord Starter Guide User's Manual Warranty Booklet Touch Screen Guide Cloth Screen...
... of Disks None. New Product Evaluation Out Of Box Experience OOBE Performed by: Daniel Rose Date: 12/03/2009 Model Name: AS5738PG-6306 Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Items in the user accessible slot(s): 4GB Are there any hidden memory slots are present? No Location of hidden memory slots: N/A Amount of memory in the Box Description Part Number/Model Number Location AC Adapter Power Cord Starter Guide User's Manual Warranty Booklet Touch Screen Guide Cloth Screen...
Acer Aspire 5738PG Series OOBE
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... defaults. After completing use, the spaces provided to include every prompt and selection available. 1.) Unit had already been on this unit: Slot 1 2GB Slot 2 2GB Total Ram 4 GB Location Under front corner panel beneath SD slot. In this section, please note the memory configurations shipped on , unable to complete this process Expanding the OS - In the rear of unit Beneath DVD drive. Removable Access Panels...
... defaults. After completing use, the spaces provided to include every prompt and selection available. 1.) Unit had already been on this unit: Slot 1 2GB Slot 2 2GB Total Ram 4 GB Location Under front corner panel beneath SD slot. In this section, please note the memory configurations shipped on , unable to complete this process Expanding the OS - In the rear of unit Beneath DVD drive. Removable Access Panels...
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... Netflix eManager Utilities: List all e-functions; Programs listed in STARTà Programs section Acer Assist Acer Crystal Eye Webcam Acrobat.com Acer GridVista Adobe Reader 9 Acer Touch demo Default Programs Acer ToucPortal Desktop Gadget Gallery AcerSystem EarthLink Catalyst Control Center Internet Explorer (64-bit) EgisTec Internet Explorer aSobi v2 Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer Games 2007 Microsoft Works Task Launcher Intel Matric Storage Manager NetZero Internet Launch Manager Windows Anytime Upgrade Maintenance Windows DVD Maker McAfee Windows Fax...
... Netflix eManager Utilities: List all e-functions; Programs listed in STARTà Programs section Acer Assist Acer Crystal Eye Webcam Acrobat.com Acer GridVista Adobe Reader 9 Acer Touch demo Default Programs Acer ToucPortal Desktop Gadget Gallery AcerSystem EarthLink Catalyst Control Center Internet Explorer (64-bit) EgisTec Internet Explorer aSobi v2 Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer Games 2007 Microsoft Works Task Launcher Intel Matric Storage Manager NetZero Internet Launch Manager Windows Anytime Upgrade Maintenance Windows DVD Maker McAfee Windows Fax...
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... appear) Volume control Network signal Icon Battery Icon McAfee Security Icon Synaptics Pointing Device Icon Action Center Icon MyWinLocker Icon Flicks Applications listed in Add/Remove Programs (XP) or Programs and Features (Vista) Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer Assist Acer Backup Manager Acer Crystal Eye Webcam Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer Games Acer GridVista Acer Registration Acer ScreenSaver Acer TouchPortal Acer Updater Acrobat.com Adobe AIR Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX Adobe Reader 9.1 MUI ATI Catalyst Install Manager Broadcom...
... appear) Volume control Network signal Icon Battery Icon McAfee Security Icon Synaptics Pointing Device Icon Action Center Icon MyWinLocker Icon Flicks Applications listed in Add/Remove Programs (XP) or Programs and Features (Vista) Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer Assist Acer Backup Manager Acer Crystal Eye Webcam Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer Games Acer GridVista Acer Registration Acer ScreenSaver Acer TouchPortal Acer Updater Acrobat.com Adobe AIR Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX Adobe Reader 9.1 MUI ATI Catalyst Install Manager Broadcom...
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... Suit Activation Assistant Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition [ENU] Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 ATL Update kb973923 - Device Driver Name & Version Batteries: Microsoft AC Adapter Version 6.1.7600.16385 Batteries: Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Version 6.1.7600.16385 Method Battery Batteries: Microsoft Composite Battery Version 6.1.7600.16385 x64 8.0.50727.4053 Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Microsoft Works MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430) Norton Online Backup NTI Media Maker 8 Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader Virtual...
... Suit Activation Assistant Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition [ENU] Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 ATL Update kb973923 - Device Driver Name & Version Batteries: Microsoft AC Adapter Version 6.1.7600.16385 Batteries: Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Version 6.1.7600.16385 Method Battery Batteries: Microsoft Composite Battery Version 6.1.7600.16385 x64 8.0.50727.4053 Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Microsoft Works MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430) Norton Online Backup NTI Media Maker 8 Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader Virtual...
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... Controller Imaging Devices: Video WebCam Keyboards: Launch Manager Mice and other pointing devices: Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad Modems: LSI HAD Modem Monitors: Generic PnP Monitor Network Adapters: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters: Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN Processors: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T6600 @ 2.20GHz Processors: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T6600 @ 2.20GHz Sound, video and game controllers: High Definition Audio Device Sound, video and game controllers: Realtek High Definition Audio Universal Serial Bus controllers: Intel ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller...
... Controller Imaging Devices: Video WebCam Keyboards: Launch Manager Mice and other pointing devices: Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad Modems: LSI HAD Modem Monitors: Generic PnP Monitor Network Adapters: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters: Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN Processors: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T6600 @ 2.20GHz Processors: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T6600 @ 2.20GHz Sound, video and game controllers: High Definition Audio Device Sound, video and game controllers: Realtek High Definition Audio Universal Serial Bus controllers: Intel ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller...
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... controllers: USB Root Hub Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Power Management Settings (Also NOTE options grayed out) Balanced Plan (Recommended) Adjust Screen Brightness Power Saver Plan Additional Software Loaded (software not loaded by default on the unit) Title & Version Was it added to Startup? Test using...
... controllers: USB Root Hub Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Power Management Settings (Also NOTE options grayed out) Balanced Plan (Recommended) Adjust Screen Brightness Power Saver Plan Additional Software Loaded (software not loaded by default on the unit) Title & Version Was it added to Startup? Test using...
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...) Smart Card Power Switch (test functionality) Reset Switch Biometrics Pad (fingerprint) Touchpad ExpressCard Reader- POWER: Test all shutdown options: Power Management Settings * All specifications are the supported cards? Lower left side of the unit Sata 5400rpm bootable HDD. under the center panel. RJ-11 Modem port Left rear corner of unit. test connection Wireless LAN USB Port SD Card Slot-What are subject to change List function keys available (including hotkeys, other special keys) Function key label Function FN+F2 Acer eSettings Location Present...
...) Smart Card Power Switch (test functionality) Reset Switch Biometrics Pad (fingerprint) Touchpad ExpressCard Reader- POWER: Test all shutdown options: Power Management Settings * All specifications are the supported cards? Lower left side of the unit Sata 5400rpm bootable HDD. under the center panel. RJ-11 Modem port Left rear corner of unit. test connection Wireless LAN USB Port SD Card Slot-What are subject to change List function keys available (including hotkeys, other special keys) Function key label Function FN+F2 Acer eSettings Location Present...
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... Boot Options screen, If they see "Windows is no driver disk or way for these CD's and make note of anomalies, errors, or differences from the original setup. At this below in the eRecovery utility? FN+F3 FN+F4 FN+F5 FN+F6 FN+F8 FN+ > FN+ < FN+ ^ FN+ v Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down when the F10 key...
... Boot Options screen, If they see "Windows is no driver disk or way for these CD's and make note of anomalies, errors, or differences from the original setup. At this below in the eRecovery utility? FN+F3 FN+F4 FN+F5 FN+F6 FN+F8 FN+ > FN+ < FN+ ^ FN+ v Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down when the F10 key...
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... the "Hard Drive Name", "Partition Label", and "Partition Size". The unit has touch screen software such as the Acer Touch Demo, or Touch Portal which is built into the Windows 7 OS and only functions within the OS. The screen supports multi 4.) The "Acer eRecovery Management" Program will come up so when the LCD screen is open it will rest against the stand to steady the screen while using the touch screen capability. At...
... the "Hard Drive Name", "Partition Label", and "Partition Size". The unit has touch screen software such as the Acer Touch Demo, or Touch Portal which is built into the Windows 7 OS and only functions within the OS. The screen supports multi 4.) The "Acer eRecovery Management" Program will come up so when the LCD screen is open it will rest against the stand to steady the screen while using the touch screen capability. At...