Aspire 5738/5738Z/5338 Series

Quick Guide

Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5738/5738Z/5338 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2009

Aspire 5738/5738Z/5338 Series Notebook PC

Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________

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 keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models". The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

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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

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Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen

Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off.

Power button

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# 4 Icon Item Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G 3G WWAN communication button/indicator Backup key 5 HDD Num Lock Caps Lock 6 7 8 Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, center* and right) Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Indicates the status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Internal microphone for sound recording. Increase system volume/decrease system volume.

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Power1 Battery1

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Palmrest Touchpad toggle Microphone Volume Up/ Volume Down

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# 14 Icon Item Acer PowerSmart key Description Puts your computer into power-saving mode. (only for certain models) User-programmable. (only for certain models) Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

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Programmable key Speakers

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 <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey
<Fn> + <F2> <Fn> + <F3> <Fn> + <F4> <Fn> + <F5>

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Function
System property Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle

Description
Starts System Property for displaying system information. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <F6> <Fn> + <F8> <Fn> + < >

Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up

<Fn> + <

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Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <

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Volume up

Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <

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Volume down

Decreases the sound volume.

Closed front view

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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). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

Latch

Locks and releases the lid.

Rear view

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Item Ventilation slots

Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

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Left view

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Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Description Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones.

HDMI

HDMI port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Microphone-in jack

Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). line-out jack with S/PDIF support

Right view

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Item USB 2.0 port Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole

Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Connects to a phone line.

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Modem (RJ-11) port

Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

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Base view

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Icon Item Battery bay

Description Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery release latch

Releases the battery for removal.

Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.

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Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

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Specifications
Operating system Platform

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Genuine Windows Vista* Genuine Windows 7* Intel Core2 Duo processor* Intel Pentium mobile processor* Intel Celeron mobile processor* Mobile Intel PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150* Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 16:9 aspect ratio 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset* Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset* ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570* 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

System memory

Display Graphics

Audio

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Storage subsystem

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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 Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* WLAN: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100* Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink 802.11b/g*

Communication

Privacy control

WPAN: Bluetooth 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* 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* 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device

Dimensions and weight Power subsystem

Special keys and controls

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I/O interface

Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) USB 2.0 port HDMI port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter 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%

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Environment

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.