Aspire 5942 Series Quick Guide
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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.
English 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 3 14 13 4 12 5 # Icon 67 8 9 10 11 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).
Item Description Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. HDD1 Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock1 Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock1 Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
English 6 # Icon Item Description 13 Acer PowerSmart key Puts your computer into power-saving mode (only for certain models). 14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 15 Acer CineBoost Color Engine key Turns Acer CineBoost Color Engine on and 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.
Function Description + < > Icon Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > 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.
English 8 Left view 1 # Icon 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 10/100/1000based network. 4 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 5 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
1 # 1 Icon English Right view 2 3 456 7 8 Item Description 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. 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.
English 10 Base view 1 2 5 3 # 1 4 Icon Item Description 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 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.
Operating system • Genuine Windows® 7 CPU/chipset • Intel® Core i7* • Intel® Core i5* • Intel® Core i3* • • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable System memory Dual-channel SDRAM support to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display Graphics Audio Storage subsystem • 15.
English 12 Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • • Wi-Fi®/WiMAX • Privacy control Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Intel® Wireless-WiFi Link 5100/5300 a/b/g/n* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • • Kensington lock slot • • 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • 48.
• 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.
