Acer ASPIRE 8735Z, ASPIRE 8735, ASPIRE 8735ZG, ASPIRE 8735G Quick Guide

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Aspire 8735/8735Z Series

Quick Guide

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Aspire 8735/8735Z Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 07/2009

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Aspire 8735/8735Z Series Notebook PC

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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:

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.

Web camera for video communication.

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# Icon Item Description

3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),

displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).

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

communication button/indicator

Bluetooth communication button/indicator

Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for

Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands

9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

10 Click buttons (left,

center* and right)

11 VOL+/

VOL-

12 Acer MediaTouch

13 P P key Programmable key

14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

Volume Up/ Volume Down

keys

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)

three-step data backup.

when 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).

Increase system volume/decrease system volume.

For use with Acer Arcade Deluxe and other media playing programs.

output.

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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

Help Launch Windows Help.

System property

Power management

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Starts System Property for displaying system information.

Launch Windows power management.

Display toggle Switches display output between the

display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off

to save power. Press any key to return.

Touchpad toggle

Speaker toggle

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Turns the speakers on and off.

Decreases the screen brightness.

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Closed front view

# Icon Item Description

1 6-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

2 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote

MultiMediaCard (MMC),MultiMediaCard

(MMC Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD).

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

control.

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plus

), Memory Stick (MS),

plus

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.

2 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video

3 External display

(VGA) port

4 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio

Microphone jack

Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

connections.

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.

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 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

indicator

4 Optical drive eject

button

5 Emergency eject

hole

6Modem

(RJ-11) port

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.

7 RF-in port Accepts input signals from digital TV-

tuner devices. (only for certain models)

8 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

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Base view

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

4 Hard disk bay-

Secondary

5 Subwoofer Emits low frequency sound output.

6 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk

7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

8 Ventilation slots and

cooling fan

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for certain models).

(secured 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 SDRAM support

Display • 16:9 aspect ratio

TV-tuner • Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T* Graphics

Audio

Storage subsystem

• Genuine Windows 7

•Intel

• Mobile Intel

•Intel

• Acer InviLink

• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable

• Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable

• 18.4" Full HD 1920 x 1080*

• 18.4" HD+ 1680 x 945*

• Mobile Intel

•NVIDIA

•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:

• 6-in-1 card reader

Core™2 Duo processor

Pentium® mobile processor*

Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*

to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules*

GeForce® GT 240M*

GeForce® G210M*

-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer* supporting low-frequency effects

digital speakers

•Blu-ray Disc

drive*

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*

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Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

™

802.11b/g*

GM45 Express Chipset*

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/DVD-Super Multi double-layer

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Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam

• WLAN:

•Intel

• Acer InviLink

• WPAN: Bluetooth

• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready

Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and weight

• 440.5 (W) x 298.5 (D) x 40.2/44.2 (H) mm (17.3 x 11.7 x 1.6/1.7 inches)

• 4.1 kg (9.04 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 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*

•ENERGY STAR

Special keys and controls

• 105/106-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*

• 6-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MMC

• USB 2.0 port

• HDMI

• External display (VGA) port

• Consumer infrared (CIR) port

• RF-in jack*

• 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%

Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

™

Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

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802.11b/g*

2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

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plus

/MS/MS PRO/xD)

™

port with HDCP support

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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.