Acer Aspire 5740 Service Guide

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•DC-in jack for AC adapter
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%
Dimension and weight
• Dimensions: 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches)
• Weight: 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
NOTES: 1.  * means only for certain models.
    2. The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends...

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System Block Diagram     

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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
#IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye 
webcamWeb camera for video communication
*.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration 
may vary by model).
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Wireless LAN 
communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless LAN...

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Closed front view
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.
6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
8 Click buttons (left 
and right)The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
9
Power
1Indicates the computers power status.
Battery
1Indicates the computers battery...

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Rear view
Left view
#ItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
#IconItemDescription
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
3 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
4 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD 
projector).
5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera)....

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Right view
#IconItemDescription
1 USB 2.0 ports Connect 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.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject 
the optical drive tray when the...

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Base view
#IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk  (secured with screws).
5 Memory compartment Houses the computers main memory.
6 Ventilation slots and cooling 
fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the 
computer cover is closed.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located above the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To 
set the Web browser, mail and...

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NOTE: Illustrations are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model 
purchased.
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to 
finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase 
the touchpads responsiveness.
NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under 
Mouse settings in Windows Control...

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Main keyboard keys Hold  while typing letters on 
embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal 
manner.
KeyDescription
Windows 
keyPressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start 
button; it launches the Start menu. 
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
< >: Open or close the Start menu
< > + : Display the desktop
< > + : Open Windows Explore
< > + :...