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Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 10/2009 Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase © 2009 All Rights Reserved.
Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 10/2009 Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase © 2009 All Rights Reserved.
Acer Aspire 5740, Aspire 5740G Notebook Series Start Guide
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... the installation. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of the series, but not necessarily in the model you to all models in the text with setting up your computer can help you get started with language such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. If Adobe Reader is available in certain models of your notebook. It covers basic...
... the installation. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of the series, but not necessarily in the model you to all models in the text with setting up your computer can help you get started with language such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. If Adobe Reader is available in certain models of your notebook. It covers basic...
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Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication*. Turns the computer on and off. English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for Starters...
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication*. Turns the computer on and off. English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for Starters...
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... in AC mode. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Launch user-defined programs at a push of 3G WWAN button/indicator communication*. communication Indicates the status of a button. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Volume Up/ Volume Down Programmable key Increase...
... in AC mode. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Launch user-defined programs at a push of 3G WWAN button/indicator communication*. communication Indicates the status of a button. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Volume Up/ Volume Down Programmable key Increase...
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... the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness up . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. Hotkey Icon + + Function System...
... the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness up . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. Hotkey Icon + + Function System...
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Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Latch Locks and releases the lid. 7 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 Item Description Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Rear view # Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.
Note: Push to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Latch Locks and releases the lid. 7 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 Item Description Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Rear view # Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.
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..., stereo walkman, mp3 player). 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 audio line-out devices line-out jack with (e.g., speakers, headphones). S/PDIF support Headphone/speaker/ Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. HDMI port External display (VGA) port Supports high definition digital video connections. USB 2.0 ports Line-in jack Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
..., stereo walkman, mp3 player). 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 audio line-out devices line-out jack with (e.g., speakers, headphones). S/PDIF support Headphone/speaker/ Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. HDMI port External display (VGA) port Supports high definition digital video connections. USB 2.0 ports Line-in jack Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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... is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a phone line. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Lights up when the optical drive is off . Ejects the optical disk from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs. Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive; 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item USB 2.0 ports Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency...
... is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a phone line. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Lights up when the optical drive is off . Ejects the optical disk from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs. Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive; 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item USB 2.0 ports Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency...
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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 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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers Optimized 3rd Generation Dolby Home Theatre® audio enhancement 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* Multi-in-1 card reader
... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers Optimized 3rd Generation Dolby Home Theatre® audio enhancement 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* Multi-in-1 card reader
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... ready 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 Li-ion battery 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR®* 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports HDMI™ port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port...
... ready 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 Li-ion battery 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR®* 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports HDMI™ port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port...
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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. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.