User manual ACER ASPIRE 5742G

[. . . ] Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. [. . . ] Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. 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 Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked 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. Increases the sound volume/Decreases the sound volume. English 8 9 10 11 12 Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest Speakers Microphone Easy-launch buttons VOL+/ VOLVolume up/ Volume down 13 6 English Closed front view # 1 Item Latch Description Locks and releases the lid. Rear view # 1 Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 7 Left view English # 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB 2. 0 port Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack 5-in-1 card reader Description Connects to a display device (e. g. , external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to USB 2. 0 devices (e. g. , USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e. g. , speakers, headphones). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 6 7 ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Note: Push to remove/install the card. 8 English Right view # 1 2 3 4 Icon Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is active. [. . . ] Lights up when the optical drive is active. 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. [. . . ]