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Aspire 5737Z Series
Quick Guide
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Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.
Aspire 5737Z Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 12/2008
This company makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect
to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. Although care has been taken to ensure accuracy, this
company shall not be liable for any errors (including, but not limited to, typos, factual errors,
etc.) contained in this publication.
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. This company makes
no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in
the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label
affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial
number, model number and purchase information.
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any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Aspire 5737Z Series Notebook PC
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies'
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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 eRecovery
Management, 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:
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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
# Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
Web camera for video communication. (only
for certain models)
displays computer output (Configuration may
vary by models).
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# Icon Item Description
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5
5VOL+
6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
9 Click buttons
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12 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Volume up/
/VOL-
Volume down
(left, center*
and right)
1
Power
1
Battery
Programmable
P
key
Mail Email application (user-programmable)
Bluetooth
communication
button/indicator
Wireless
communication
button/indicator
Increases the sound volume/Decreases the
sound volume.
you use the computer.
functions like a computer mouse.
The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons. *The center button
serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader
supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control
function (only for certain models).
Indicates the computer's power status.
Indicates the computer's batttery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the
battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when
in AC mode.
User-programmable
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
Enables/disables the wireless function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
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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), and xD-Picture Card.
Note: Push to remove/install the
card. Only one card can operate at
any given time.
Rear view
# Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
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Left view
# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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2 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
3 External display
(VGA) port
4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video
5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
6 Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with
S/PDIF support
Microphone jack
Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
connections (only for certain models).
mouse, USB camera).
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)
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Right view
# Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
3 Optical disk access
indicator
4 Optical drive eject
button
5 Emergency eject
hole
6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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.
computer security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock
cable around an immovable object such as
a table or handle of a locked drawer.
Insert the lock into the notch and turn the
key to secure the lock. Some keyless models
are also available.
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Base view
# Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
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2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
with screws).
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
System memory • Dual-Channel support
Display • 16:9 aspect ratio
Graphics
Audio
Storage
subsystem
Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring:
Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
• Genuine Windows Vista
®
•Intel
•Intel
•NVIDIA
• Acer InviLink
• Acer InviLink
• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
• 15.6" HD 1366 x 768
•NVIDIA
•Dolby
• True5.1-channel surround sound output
• High-definition audio support
• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
• Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo
• MS-Sound compatible
• 2.5" hard disk drive
• Optical drive option:
• 5-in-1 card reader
•WLAN:
• WPAN: Bluetooth
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
Core™ 2 Duo processor*
®
Pentium® dual-core processor*
®
nForce® MCP79MX
™
Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
™
802.11b/g*
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
®
GeForce® 9400M G
®
-optimized surround sound system with two
built-in stereo speakers
digital speakers
microphones
•Blu-ray Disc
drive*
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
• Acer PureZone technology*
• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
• Acer InviLink
• Acer InviLink
®
™
/DVD-Super Multi double-layer
™
Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
™
802.11b/g*
®
2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
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Dimensions
and weight
• 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm
(14.93 x 9.75x 1.01/1.44 inches)
• 2.92kg (6.45 lbs.) with 6-cell battery
Power
subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
• 48.8 W 4400 mAh
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
®
4.0*
Special keys
and controls
•ENERGY STAR
• 105-/106-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface • 5-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
• DC-in jack for AC adapter
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.
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