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Aspire 7740 Series
Quick Guide
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Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.
Aspire 7740 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 10/2009
Aspire 7740 Series Notebook PC
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
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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 using the
keyboard and 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
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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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# Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
Web camera for video communication.
(only for certain models)
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# Icon Item Description
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output (configuration
may vary by model).
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Wireless LAN
communication
button/indicator
Bluetooth
communication
button/indicator
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).
Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for
three-step data backup.
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.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
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Power
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Indicates the computer's power status.
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Battery
1
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.
8 Click buttons (left,
center* and right)
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).
9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
11 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound.
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# Icon Item Description
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13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
Programmable
key
User-programmable.
audio output.
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 <Fn> key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F2> System
Properties
<Fn> + <F3> Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Starts System Properties for
displaying system information.
function (only for certain models).
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
toggle
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness
down
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.
to save power. Press any key to
return.
Turns the speakers on and off.
Decreases the screen brightness.
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Closed front view
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# Icon Item Description
1 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.
Rear view
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# Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
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Left view
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# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
3 External display
(VGA) port
4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
Microphone jack
Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with
S/PDIF support
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.
Connects to a display device
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
connections.
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)
Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Right view
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# Icon Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs.
2 Optical disk access
indicator
3 Optical drive eject
button
4 Emergency eject
hole
5Modem
(RJ-11) port
6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices
7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
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.
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
computer security lock.
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Base view
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# Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
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3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk
(secured with screws).
6 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
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
CPU/chipset
System memory • Dual-channel support
Display • 16:9 aspect ratio
Graphics
Audio
Storage
subsystem
Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Genuine Windows 7
®
•Intel
•Intel
•Intel
•Intel
• Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
• 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900
• ATI Mobility Radeon
• ATI Mobility Radeon
• Integrated Intel
•Dolby
• True5.1-channel surround sound output
• High-definition audio support
• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
• MS-Sound compatible
• Built-in microphone
• 2.5" hard disk drive
• Optical drive options:
• Multi-in-1 card reader
• WLAN:
• WPAN: Bluetooth
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
• Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready
• Kensington lock slot
Core™ i7*
®
Core™ i5*
®
Core™ i3*
®
HM55 Express Chipset
to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules
®
-optimized surround sound system with two
built-in stereo speakers
digital speakers
•Blu-ray Disc
drive*
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
•Intel
•Intel
• Acer InviLink
• Acer InviLink
®
Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n*
®
Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n*
®
™
HD 5650*
™
HD 5470*
®
GMA HD graphics
™
/DVD-Super Multi double-layer
™
Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n*
™
802.11b/g*
®
2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
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Dimensions
and weight
• 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm
(16.18 x 10.78 x 1.58/1.77 inches)
• 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack*
• 3.26 kg (7.19 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack*
Power
subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
• 71 W 4800 mAh*
• 48.8 W 4400 mAh*
• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
®
*
Special keys
and controls
•ENERGY STAR
• 103-/104-/107-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface • 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
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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