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Aspire 7738 Series
Quick Guide
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Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 7738 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 03/2009 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial numb
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3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Pleas
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4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. 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). English
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English 5 # Icon Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth button/indicator communica
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6 # 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. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey
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English 7 Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control. 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. Rear view # Item Description 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to sta
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8 Left view # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accep
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English 9 Right view # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is indicator active. 4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 5 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tr
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10 Base view # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay 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 Secondary with screws) (only for certain models). 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 7 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even c
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English 11 Specifications ® Operating • Genuine Windows Vista system ® ® Platform • Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, featuring: ® ™ • Intel Core 2 Extreme processor* ® ™ • Intel Core 2 Duo processor* ® • Mobile Intel PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* ® • Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 System memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • 16:9 aspect ratio • 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 TV-tuner • Digital TV-tuner supp
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12 Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions • 410 (W) x 286 (D) x 35/41.5 (H) mm and weight (16.14 x 11.25 x 1.37/1.63 inches) • 3.36 kg (7.4 lbs.) with one HDD and 8-cell battery pack • 3.25 kg (7.1 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack Power • ACPI 3.0 subsystem • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 120 W AC adapter* ® • ENERGY STAR * Special
