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Aspire 5738/5738Z/5338 Series Quick Guide...
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This booklet has been reviewed for accuracy. Although Acer makes all reasonable attempts for this booklet to be printed in an accurate manner, Acer takes no responsibility for any inadvertent errors or misprints. Acerís liability with respect to this booklet is subject to any limitation of liability set out in the applicable product warranty.
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.
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 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication.
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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 Bio- Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).
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Icon Item Acer PowerSmart Speakers 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed 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.
Left view Icon Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI HDMI port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Description Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network.
Right view Icon Item USB 2.0 port Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ-11) port Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive;...
Base view Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
• • • Intel • Intel • Mobile Intel • Acer InviLink • Acer InviLink System memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR3 800 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* •...
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• Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* ® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* ® Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* ™ ™...
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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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