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...Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. All rights reserved. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of this publication may be reproduced,...chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. No part of merchantability or fitness for any defect in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change ...
...Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. All rights reserved. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of this publication may be reproduced,...chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. No part of merchantability or fitness for any defect in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change ...
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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Closed front view 6 Rear view 7 Left view 7 Right view 8 Base view 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons...Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 22 Information 23 Main 24 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Closed front view 6 Rear view 7 Left view 7 Right view 8 Base view 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons...Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 22 Information 23 Main 24 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Platform • Intel® Core i7 processor* • Intel® Core i5 processor* • Intel® Core i3 processor* • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Platform • Intel® Core i7 processor* • Intel® Core i5 processor* • Intel® Core i3 processor* • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3 "*" means only for reference only. The specifications listed above are for certain models". 2. • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3 "*" means only for reference only. The specifications listed above are for certain models". 2. • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -...
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... key has the same effect as described. it opens the application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Num Lock off Type the letters in a normal manner. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or...
... key has the same effect as described. it opens the application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Num Lock off Type the letters in a normal manner. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or...
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...Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 3 synchronous DRAM... 1 OFF=93 C OS shut down at 105 C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5740: Intel® Core i5 540M 2.53G 3M Aspire 5740G: Intel® Core i3 330M PGA 2.13G 3M Intel® Core i5 520M...
...Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 3 synchronous DRAM... 1 OFF=93 C OS shut down at 105 C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5740: Intel® Core i5 540M 2.53G 3M Aspire 5740G: Intel® Core i3 330M PGA 2.13G 3M Intel® Core i5 520M...
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...of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Module Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 57780 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to 300Mbps... Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Channel spacing Operation voltage Specification Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB 1.1 USB...
...of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Module Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 57780 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to 300Mbps... Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Channel spacing Operation voltage Specification Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB 1.1 USB...
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...) 5V(DC) +/- 5% 8MB SATA 875 (Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Buffer-host data transfer) 5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT30N LF PANASONIC Super-Multi Drive DL 8X UJ890A LF PLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X... Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HGST HTS545016B9A300 WD WD1600BEVT22ZCTO 160000 512 3/4 Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max.
...) 5V(DC) +/- 5% 8MB SATA 875 (Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Buffer-host data transfer) 5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT30N LF PANASONIC Super-Multi Drive DL 8X UJ890A LF PLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X... Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HGST HTS545016B9A300 WD WD1600BEVT22ZCTO 160000 512 3/4 Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max.
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...) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT21N LF SONY BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X BC-5500H LF PLDS BD COMBO...White Book) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Optical Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD...
...) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT21N LF SONY BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X BC-5500H LF PLDS BD COMBO...White Book) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Optical Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD...
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...) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, CdExtra (CD+), CD-text...5% (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC272 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR...
...) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, CdExtra (CD+), CD-text...5% (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC272 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR...
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...of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification UMA AMD PARK_XT 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package AMD MADISON_PRO 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package 1 GB DDR3 Controller IC PCH HM55 QMNT MM... XB63 QMI Atheros HB93 1X2 BGN HM EM306 Foxconn 802.11BGN BCM 43225 BGN AU6433 Realtek ALC272 Specification NPCE781B 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Panasonic/Sony/Sanyo/Simplo Li-ion 6-cell 4400mAh 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in...
...of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification UMA AMD PARK_XT 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package AMD MADISON_PRO 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package 1 GB DDR3 Controller IC PCH HM55 QMNT MM... XB63 QMI Atheros HB93 1X2 BGN HM EM306 Foxconn 802.11BGN BCM 43225 BGN AU6433 Realtek ALC272 Specification NPCE781B 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Panasonic/Sony/Sanyo/Simplo Li-ion 6-cell 4400mAh 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in...
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... managed in the system are turned off the whole system. 20 Chapter 1 System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to +60 Specification Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ 65W 19V Power Management All devices in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down...
... managed in the system are turned off the whole system. 20 Chapter 1 System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to +60 Specification Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ 65W 19V Power Management All devices in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down...
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... to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this carefully when making...
... to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this carefully when making...
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Appendix A Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 NOTE: All models have following common specifications: aard reader (5-in-1), wireless LAN (3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN), NB chipset (HM55), battery (6CELL2.2), Model AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG436G64Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG334G32Mn AS5740DG334G32Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU LCD VGA Chip EMEA Middle East EMEA...
Appendix A Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 NOTE: All models have following common specifications: aard reader (5-in-1), wireless LAN (3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN), NB chipset (HM55), battery (6CELL2.2), Model AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG436G64Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn AS5740DG334G32Mn AS5740DG334G32Mn AS5740DG434G50Mn RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU LCD VGA Chip EMEA Middle East EMEA...
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11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • System memory • • • Display • • Graphics • • • Audio • • • • ...
11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • System memory • • • Display • • Graphics • • • Audio • • • • ...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 13 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: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 13 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: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.