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Aspire 5942 Series

Quick Guide

Summary of Contents for Aspire 5942 Series

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Page 2: ...l number ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ 2009 All Rights Reserved Aspire 5942 Series Quick Guide Original Issue 11 2009 Aspire 5942 Series Notebook PC ...

Page 3: ... 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 c...

Page 4: ...ur new Acer notebook Top view Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication 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 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 ...

Page 5: ...ght shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 7 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 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 Bio Protection fingerprint r...

Page 6: ...ost Color Engine on and off Screen blank key Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn F2 System Properties Starts System Properties for displaying system information Fn F3 Bluetooth Enables disables the Bluetooth function Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the displ...

Page 7: ... up Increases the sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases the sound volume Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Item Description 1 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Hotkey Icon Function Description 1 1 ...

Page 8: ...HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 6 eSATA eSATA port Connects to external storage devices 7 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 8 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman mp3 player Microphone in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphone speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Connects to ...

Page 9: ...ernal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 4 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 5 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 6 Emergency eject hole 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 7 USB 2 0 port Connect...

Page 10: ...s the computer s main memory 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 3 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 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 11: ...obility Radeon HD 5650 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5165 Audio Dolby optimized surround sound system with two built in stereo speakers Optimized 3rd Generation Dolby Home Theatre audio enhancement True5 1 channel surround sound output High definition audio support S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Storag...

Page 12: ...th 6 cell battery pack Power subsystem ACPI 3 0 48 8 W 4400 mAh battery 71 W 4800 mAh battery 3 pin 90 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR Special keys and controls 86 87 91 key keyboard Multi gesture touchpad pointing device Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader Acer CineDash 2 0 I O interface ExpressCard 54 slot Multi in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD Three USB 2 0 ports eSATA port HDMI port with HDCP ...

Page 13: ...ecifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 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 ...

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