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- Page 1 Aspire 5940 Series Quick Guide...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2009. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5940 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2009 Aspire 5940 Series Notebook PC Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________...
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Page 3: First Things First
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. -
Page 4: Your Acer Notebook Tour
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 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Description Web camera for video communication. - Page 5 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. The left and right buttons function like 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).
- Page 6 <Fn> + < > Brightness up <Fn> + < > Brightness down Description Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade, volume (up/down) and media (play/pause, stop, previous, next); with mute and hold keys. Puts your computer into power-saving mode. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
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Page 7: Closed Front View
Closed front view Icon Item CIR receiver Rear view Item Description Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Description Receives signals from a remote control. -
Page 8: Left View
Left view Icon Item Kensington lock slot DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI HDMI port eSATA eSATA port USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. -
Page 9: Right View
Right view Icon Item Multi-in-1 card reader 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole USB 2.0 port RF-in port Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Plus MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick... -
Page 10: Base View
Base view Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. -
Page 11: Specifications
• True5.1-channel surround sound output • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones • MS-Sound compatible Storage • 2.5" hard disk drive subsystem •... - Page 12 Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* ® Wireless WiFi Link 5150* ® Wireless WiFi Link 5100* ® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* ®...
- Page 13 Environment • 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.
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Page 14: What You Need To Enjoy Tv (Only For Certain Models)
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. -
Page 15: Copy-Protected Media Files
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. -
Page 16: Enjoying Tv With Windows Media Center
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. -
Page 17: Watching Tv With An External Antenna Or Cable Socket
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: 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. - Page 18 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: Open Windows Media Center from the Start, All Programs menu. This will open the Windows Media Center welcome screen.
- Page 19 Begin watching TV To begin watching TV, you need to open Windows Media Center: Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Media Center. This will open the Windows Media Center main page. 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): Push the InstantOn button on your computer.
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Page 20: Remote Control
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. -
Page 21: Remote Functions
Remote functions Item Description Play Play selection Record Record TV Rewind Reverse playback or go to previous picture Skip Backward Skip a section backward Pause Pause playback Recorded TV Display Recorded TV page Guide Display the Guide Navigation/ Navigate and confirm selection OK buttons Mute Toggle audio on/off...