Aspire 7740 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
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Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
Web camera for video communication.
(only for certain models)
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Icon
Item
Description
Display screen
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output (configuration
may vary by model).
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Power button
Turns the computer 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.
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.
For entering data into your computer.
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Keyboard
Touchpad
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
Microphone
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Internal microphone for recording sound.
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Icon
Item
Description
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Programmable
key
User-programmable.
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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 <Fn> key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey
Icon
Function
Description
<Fn> + <F2>
System
Starts System Properties for
Properties
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> + <
<Fn> + <
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>
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness
down
Decreases the screen brightness.
Increases the sound volume.
Volume up
<Fn> + <
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Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
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Closed front view
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Icon
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.
Rear view
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Ventilation slots
Description
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
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Left view
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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).
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HDMI
HDMI port
USB 2.0 port
Line-in jack
Supports high definition digital video
connections.
Connect to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
S/PDIF support
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Right view
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Item
Description
Optical drive
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs.
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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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Modem
Connects to a phone line.
(RJ-11) port
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USB 2.0 port
Connect to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
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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.
Battery release latch
Releases the battery for removal.
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Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
Hard disk bay
Houses the computer's hard disk
(secured with screws).
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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.
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Specifications
Genuine Windows 7®
Operating
system
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CPU/chipset
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Intel® Core™ i7*
Intel® Core™ i5*
Intel® Core™ i3*
Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
System memory
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Dual-channel support
Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display
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16:9 aspect ratio
17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650*
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470*
Integrated Intel® GMA HD graphics
Graphics
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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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MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphone
Storage
subsystem
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2.5" hard disk drive
Optical drive options:
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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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Multi-in-1 card reader
Communication
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Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
WLAN:
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Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n*
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n*
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n*
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
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WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready
Privacy control
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BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
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Dimensions
and weight
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411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm
(16.18 x 10.78 x 1.58/1.77 inches)
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3.2 kg (7.05 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack*
3.26 kg (7.19 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack*
Power
subsystem
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ACPI 3.0
71 W 4800 mAh*
48.8 W 4400 mAh*
3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
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ENERGY STAR®*
Special keys
and controls
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103-/104-/107-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
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Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
USB 2.0 port
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HDMI™ port with HDCP support
External display (VGA) 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
Environment
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Temperature:
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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
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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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