Acer Aspire 5740d 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 
       on the model purchased. 
						

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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 function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN 
communication.
Bluetooth 
communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth 
communication
*.
Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. 
						

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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 status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.
10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
12 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
13 VOL +/- Volume Up/Volume 
DownIncrease/decrease system volume.
14 P Programmable key Launch user-defined programs at a push of a button.
15 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
#IconItemDescription
1 Multi-in-1 card 
readerAccepts 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.
2 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
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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).
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo 
walkman, mp3 player).
Microphone-in jackAccepts inputs from external microphones.
Headphone/speaker/line-out jack 
with 
S/PDIF supportConnects to audio line-out devices 
(e.g., speakers, headphones). 
						

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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 computer is off.
6 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 
						

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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 programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can access the 
Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.
•Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
•Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution 
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the 
touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
IconFunctionDescription
Power Indicates the computers power status.
Battery Indicates the computers battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.
IconFunctionDescription
Wireless LAN 
communication button/
indicatorEnables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the 
status of wireless LAN communication.
Bluetooth communication 
button/indicatorEnables/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.
VOL+ Volume up Increases the sound volume.
VOL- Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
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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 Panel.
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function 
and special keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the upper right corner of the key caps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the keys.
FunctionLeft button (2)Right button (3)Main touchpad (1)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking 
a mouse button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use 
finger on the touchpad 
to drag the cursor.Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking 
a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad 
on the second tap and drag the cursor.
Access 
context menuClick once.
Lock keyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are 
in uppercase.
Num Lock 
 + When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys 
function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). 
Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution 
would be to connect an external keypad.
NOTE:  +  works only for certain models.
Scroll Lock  + 
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press 
the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some 
applications.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
Number keys on 
embedded keypadType numbers in a normal manner.
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypadHold  while using cursor-
control keys.Hold  while using cursor-
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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
< > + : Search for a file or folder
< > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
< > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or 
switch users (if youre not connected to a network domain)
< > + : Minimizes all windows
< > + : Open the Run dialog box
< > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< > + : Open Ease of Access Center
< > + : Open Windows Mobility Center
< > + : Display the System Properties dialog box
< > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop
< > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-
D
< > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows 
Sidebar
 + < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network)
 + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the 
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not 
function as described.
Application 
key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the 
applications context menu.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off