Aspire 5739 Series
Quick Guide
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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
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Icon
Item
Description
Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
Web camera for video communication.
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Microphone
Internal microphone for sound recording.
Display screen
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output (Configuration
may vary by models).
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Icon
Item
Description
Power button
Turns the computer on and off.
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HDD
Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
Num Lock
Caps Lock
Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
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Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade,
volume (up/down) and media (play/pause,
stop, previous, next); with mute and hold
keys.
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Keyboard
Touchpad
For entering data into your computer.
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
Power1
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Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery1
Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when
the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue
when in AC mode.
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Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like
center* and right) 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).
Palmrest
Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
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Touchpad toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
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
communication. (only for certain models)
Backup key
Launches Acer Backup Management for
three-step data backup.
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Icon
Item
Description
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Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into power-saving
key
mode.
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Speakers
Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed
up.
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 <Fn> key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey
Icon
Function
Description
<Fn> + <F2>
System
property
Starts System Property for displaying
system information.
<Fn> + <F3>
<Fn> + <F4>
<Fn> + <F5>
Bluetooth
Sleep
Enables/disables the Bluetooth
function. (only for certain models)
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Display toggle Switches display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F6>
<Fn> + <F8>
Screen blank
Turns the display screen backlight off
to save power. Press any key to return.
Speaker
toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <
<Fn> + <
>
>
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness
down
Decreases the screen brightness.
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Closed front view
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Icon
Item
Description
CIR receiver
Receives signals from a remote
control.
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5-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
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Item
Description
Tuba
The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out
earthshaking movie-house audio.
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Ventilation slots
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
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Left view
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Icon
Item
Description
DC-in jack
Connects to an AC adapter.
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Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
HDMI
HDMI port
Supports high definition digital video
connections.
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eSATA
eSATA port
USB 2.0 port
Connects to eSATA devices.
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
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Line-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)
Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
Microphone jack
Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with S/PDIF
support
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Right view
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Icon
Item
Description
USB 2.0 port
Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Optical drive
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs.
Optical disk access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is
active.
Optical drive eject
button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
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.
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RF-in port
Accepts input signals from digital TV-
tuner devices.
(only for certain models)
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Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security
lock cable around an immovable
object such as a table or handle of a
locked drawer. Insert the lock into the
notch and turn the key to secure the
lock. Some keyless models are also
available.
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Base view
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Icon Item
Battery bay
Description
Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Battery lock
Locks the battery in position.
Hard disk bay
Houses the computer's hard disk
(secured with screws).
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Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
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Specifications
Genuine Windows Vista®
Operating
system
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Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
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Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
System memory
Display
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Dual-Channel SDRAM support
Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
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16:9 aspect ratio
15.6" HD 1366 x 768
TV-tuner
Graphics
Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
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Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*
ATI Mobility™ Radeon HD 4570*
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 130M*
Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two
built-in stereo speakers
Audio
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True5.1-channel surround sound output
High-definition audio support
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
digital speakers
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Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo
microphones
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MS-Sound compatible
2.5" hard disk drive
Optical drive options:
Storage
subsystem
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Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer
drive*
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DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
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5-in-1 card reader
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Communication
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Acer Video Conference, featuring:
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Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
Acer PureZone technology*
WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
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WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
Privacy control
Dimensions
and weight
372 (W) x 262 (D) x 26/38.8 (H) mm
(16.14 x 11.25 x 1.37/1.63 inches)
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2.8 kg (6.2 lbs.) with one HDD and 8-cell battery pack
ACPI 3.0
Power
subsystem
71 W 4800 mAh*
48.8 W 4400 mAh*
3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
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ENERGY STAR®
Special keys
and controls
103-/104-/107-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device
Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
USB 2.0 port
I/O interface
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HDMI™ port with HDCP support
External display (VGA) port
Consumer infrared (CIR) port
RF-in jack*
eSATA port
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF
support
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Microphone-in jack
Line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
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Environment
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Temperature:
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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
Humidity (non-condensing):
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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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What you need to enjoy TV
(only for certain models)
Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product
specifications may vary.
If your computer has a TV-tuner, it includes a complete set of cables, NTSC
converter, optional DVB-T antenna (only for certain models), and a remote
control for use with the Windows Media Center.
These include:
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Antenna connector and cable
converter
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Optional DVB-T (digital TV) antenna, VHF and UHF compatible (only for
certain models)
Remote control
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Copy-protected media files
To prevent illegal distribution, some digital media files are secured with a
license. This license specifies how you may use the file and the duration of the
license. For example, a license can specify whether you can copy the file to a
portable device or play it on another computer.
The terms of the license are specified by the person or company that provided
the file, or the TV broadcaster that provided the content. Windows Media
Center cannot play protected files unless you acquire a license for that content.
There are many different ways you may acquire licensed files; the most common
is to download them from content providers (such as a record company). The
content provider may issue a license when you download the file. Otherwise,
when you play a file for which you have no license, Windows Media Center
attempts to acquire one automatically or prompts you to acquire one.
Additionally, some TV content might be marked as protected by the TV content
owner, broadcaster, or originator. The terms of the content protection are
specified by the content provider and transmitted with the TV show. If the show
is recorded, the content protection terms are stored with the recorded TV file
and enforced upon playback. Some shows or portions of a recorded show might
be restricted to play on the PC that it was recorded on. If you attempt to play
the recorded TV file on another computer, you are notified that it is restricted
content and you cannot play it.
In addition, some protected media files or portions of files might have a license
that expires after a specified amount of time. If you try to access the media file
after the license expires, you are notified that the media file is no longer
available.
Note: Not all display adapters and associated drivers support restricted
content. If support for restricted content is added, you may need to update
the driver for your video adapter. For more information, contact your
hardware manufacturer.
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Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center
Computers that include Windows Media Center Edition or InstantOn Arcade
may be used to watch TV and to access video content (via an audio/video
connection to an external device, such as a video camera).
Choose your input type
The avdio/video connection may be either a DVB-T digital antenna (only for
certain models) or a PAL/SECAM or NTSC connector. Please refer to the
appropriate section:
Watching TV using the optional DVB-T
(digital TV) antenna (only for certain models)
DVB-T digital TV is an international standard that is used to transmit terrestrial
television services in digital format. It is gradually replacing analog broadcasts
in many countries. The DVB-T digital antenna can be used with Windows Media
Center to watch local DVB-T digital TV broadcasts on your notebook PC.
To connect the digital antenna
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Plug the antenna cable into the RF jack of your computer.
Notebook
RF
Note: Do not twist or loop the antenna cable. Extending the antenna cable
up to 20 cm to improve signal quality.
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Watching TV with an external antenna or
cable socket
You may use conventional TV cables (connected to an external antenna or cable
socket) to watch TV on your computer.
Connecting antenna cables
To connect your cables:
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Plug the antenna connector into the RF jack of your computer.
Connect the other end to your TV cable, using the cable converter if
necessary.
Important! Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your
region before attempting to connect the antenna cable.
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Running the Windows Media Center Setup wizard
To watch TV on your computer, you need to run the Windows Media Center TV
Setup Wizard. Follow these steps to complete the TV function setup:
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Open Windows Media Center from the Start, All Programs menu. This will
open the Windows Media Center welcome screen.
Click Tasks, settings, TV, followed by Set Up TV Signal to begin the TV
setup process.
If you have already configured some settings, Windows Media Center will
warn you that changing your settings may affect any current/scheduled
recordings. Click Yes, followed by Next to begin the setup.
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Windows Media Center will automatically detect your region. If the
default choice is correct, select Yes, followed by Next. If incorrect, first
select No, followed by Next, before choosing your correct region. Select
Next to continue.
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Next, you will be presented with a choice of TV signals. Select Antenna,
then select DVB-T.
You will then be asked if you have a set-top box. Select No, then press OK
to continue.
Windows Media Center will then scan for available TV services. Click Start
Scan to continue.
Next, select whether you want to use the TV guide service. Choose Yes or
No, before clicking Next to continue. If you select Yes, you will be directed
to the TV guide agreement and enter-postcode pages.
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When complete, you will be prompted to save the scan results. Click Finish
to save the results and exit.
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Note: For more details on how to set up TV channels, please refer to the
Windows Media Center help file.
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Begin watching TV
To begin watching TV, you need to open Windows Media Center:
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Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Media Center. This will open the
Windows Media Center main page.
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Select TV from the main page
Click on Live TV to begin watching.
If you have not started your computer, you may use InstantOn Arcade (only for
certain models):
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Push the InstantOn button on your computer.
Push the Live TV button on your remote.
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Remote control
If your computer is bundled with a remote control for use with Windows Media
Center, the table below explains the functions.
When using Windows, pushing the POWER button will put your computer
into Standby mode; push it again to resume. When using InstantOn Arcade,
push the POWER button to shut down your computer.
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Remote functions
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Item
Description
Play
Play selection
Record
Rewind
Record TV
Reverse playback or go to previous picture
Skip Backward Skip a section backward
Pause
Pause playback
Recorded TV
Guide
Display Recorded TV page
Display the Guide
Navigation/
OK buttons
Navigate and confirm selection
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Mute
Toggle audio on/off
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Back
Return to an earlier screen
Volume + / -
Start
Increase or decrease the audio playback level
Open or close Windows Media Center
Color buttons Teletext shortcut functions*
TeleText*
Enter
Turn teletext on or off
Activate the current selection
Enter or wake from Standby mode
Display DVD menu
Power
DVD Menu
Stop
Stop current playing or recording operation
Speed up playback or go to next picture
Fast Forward
Skip Forward Skip a section forward
Live TV
Show live TV
Information
Channel + / -
0-9 buttons
Clear
Provide information about the current selection
Change the channel
Enter TV channel or other input
Clear current input
*TeleText regions only.
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