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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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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 using the keyboard and audio, etc. Pleas
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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 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 8 7 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. webcam (only for certain models) English
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English 5 # 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 Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth button/indicator communication (only for certain model
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6 # Icon Item Description 12 Programmable User-programmable. P key 13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo 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 key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function Description + System Starts System Properties for Properties displaying system info
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English 7 Closed front view 1 # 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 1 # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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8 Left view 12 3 4 5 6 # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- port based network. 3 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3
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English 9 Right view 1234 56 7 # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole 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. 5Modem Connects to a phone line. (R
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10 Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # 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 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 Enable the computer to stay cool, cooling fan even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. English
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English 11 Specifications ® Operating • Genuine Windows 7 system ® ™ CPU/chipset •Intel Core i7* ® ™ •Intel Core i5* ® ™ •Intel Core i3* ® •Intel HM55 Express Chipset System memory • Dual-channel support • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • 16:9 aspect ratio • 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 ™ Graphics • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650* ™ • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470* ® • Integrated Intel GMA HD graphics ® Audio •Dolby -optimized surround sound system
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12 Dimensions • 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm and weight (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 •ACPI 3.0 subsystem • 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 • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard and controls • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port ™ • HDMI port wit
