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Aspire 5738/5738Z/5338 Series
Quick Guide
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Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5738/5738Z/5338 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 02/2009 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
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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 Acer's Empowering Technology, using the
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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 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
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English 5 # Icon Item Description 4 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 communication. (only for certain models) 3G 3G WWAN Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. communication Indicates the status of 3G WWAN button/indicator communication. (only for certain models) Backup
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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, volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Ic
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English 7 Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 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. 2 Latch Locks and releases the lid. Rear view # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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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 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 4 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 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 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. English
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English 11 Specifications ® Operating • Genuine Windows Vista system ® ® Platform • Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, featuring: ® ™ •Intel Core 2 Duo processor ® • Mobile Intel PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* ® •Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* ® •Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* ® ® •Intel Pentium mobile processor* ® ® •Intel Celeron mobile processor* ® • Mobile Intel GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* ™ ™ • Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N* ™ • Acer InviLink 802.11b/g* System memory • Du
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12 Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* ® • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* • WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/1900/2100 MHz and quad- band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* • WLAN: ® •Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* ™ ™ • Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N* ™ • Acer InviLink 802.11b/g* ® • WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K I
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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.
