Aspire 7738 Series Quick Guide
Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 7738 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 03/2009 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below.
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 using the keyboard and audio, etc.
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 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).
Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 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.
English 6 # Icon Item Description 14 Acer PowerSmart key Puts your computer into power-saving mode. 15 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 key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
# Icon English Closed front view Item Description 1 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control. 2 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 # Item Description 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio.
English 8 Left view # Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g.
# Icon English Right view Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
English 10 Base view # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk baySecondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for certain models). 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
Operating system • Genuine Windows Vista® Platform • Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring: • • • • Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor* Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 System memory • • Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • • • 16:9 aspect ratio 17.
English 12 Privacy control Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 410 (W) x 286 (D) x 35/41.5 (H) mm (16.14 x 11.25 x 1.37/1.63 inches) 3.36 kg (7.4 lbs.) with one HDD and 8-cell battery pack 3.25 kg (7.1 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack ACPI 3.0 71 W 4800 mAh* 48.
