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Aspire 5942 Series
Quick Guide
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© 2009. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5942 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 11/2009 Aspire 5942 Series Notebook PC Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
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3 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
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4 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 1 2 15 14 3 13 4 12 567 8 9 10 11 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam (configuration may vary by model). 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. Engl
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English 5 # Icon Item Description 4 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN button/indicator communication. Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth * button/indicator communication . Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. 1 5 Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. HDD 1 Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Num Lock 1 Lights up
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6 # Icon Item Description 13 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into power-saving mode key (only for certain models). 14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 15 Acer CineBoost Turns Acer CineBoost Color Engine on and Color Engine key off. Screen blank key Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key com
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English 7 Hotkey Icon Function Description + < > Brightness Decreases the screen brightness. down + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + < > Closed front view 1 # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view 1 # Item Description 1 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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8 Left view 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network. 4 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 5 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 6 eSATA eSATA port Connects to external storage devices. 7 USB 2.0 ports
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English 9 Right view 12 3 456 78 # Icon Item Description 1 Multi-in-1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), reader 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. 2 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (only for certain models). 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is indicato
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10 Base view 1 2 5 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. English
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English 11 Specifications ® Operating • Genuine Windows 7 system ® * CPU/chipset • Intel Core i7 ® * • Intel Core i5 ® * • Intel Core i3 ® • Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset System memory • Dual-channel SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable * to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Acer CineBoost Color Engine ™ * Graphics • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 ™ * • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 ™ * • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5165 ®
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12 * Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • WLAN: ® * • Intel Wireless-WiFi Link 5100/5300 a/b/g/n ® • Wi-Fi /WiMAX ® * • Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 ® * • WPAN: Bluetooth 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions • 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm and weight (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches) • 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power • ACPI 3.0
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English 13 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.
