acer 5740 Aspire Laptop User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Acer
Table of Contents
acer 5740 Aspire Laptop User Guide
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 understandthat
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. In addition it contains warranty information and
the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available
in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow
these steps to access it:
- Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem.
- Click on Acer System User Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.
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*. | |
| 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/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.
3G| WWAN communication button/indicator| Enables/disables the 3G WWAN
function. Indicates the status of 3G WWAN communication.
| Backup key| Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup.
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| | Power1| Indicates the computer’s power status.
| | Battery1| Indicates the computer’s 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| +/-| Volume Up/ Volume Down| Increase/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.
- 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, volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
| Hotkey | Icon | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Properties | Starts System Properties for displaying |
system information.
Fn>+<F3| | Bluetooth| Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Fn>+<F4| | Sleep| Puts the computer in Sleep mode
Closed front view
| # | Icon | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multi-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.
2| | Latch| Locks and releases the lid.
Rear view
| # | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ventilation slots | Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged |
use.
Left view
| # | Icon | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 jack| Accepts inputs from external microphones.
| Headphone/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support| Connects to audio
line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
Right view
| # | Icon | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 bay | Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws). | |
| 5 | Memory compartment | Houses the computer’s main memory. | |
| 6 | Ventilation slots and cooling fan | Enable the computer to stay cool, even |
after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Specifications
Operating system|
- Genuine Windows® 7
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Platform|
- Intel® Core i7 processor*
- Intel® Core i5 processor*
- Intel® Core i3 processor*
- Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
System memory|
- Dual-Channel SDRAM support
- Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules*
- Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display|
- 15.6″ HD 1366 x 768
- 16:9 aspect ratio
Graphics|
- ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650*
- ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470*
- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Audio|
- Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
- Optimized 3rd Generation Dolby Home Theatre® audio enhancement • True5.1-channel surround sound output
- High-definition audio support
- S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible
- Built-in microphone
Storage subsystem|
- 2.5″ hard disk drive
- Optical drive options:
- Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
- DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
- Multi-in-1 card reader
Communication|
- Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
- WLAN:
- Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 a/g/n*
- Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 b/g/n*
- Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n*
- Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
- WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
- WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*
- LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
- Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready
Privacy control|
- BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
- Kensington lock slot
Dimensions and weight|
- 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches)
- 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Power subsystem|
- ACPI 3.0
- 48.8 W 4400 mAh Li-ion battery
- 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
- 3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
- ENERGY STAR®*
Special keys and controls|
- 103-/104-/107-key keyboard
- Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device
I/O interface|
- Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
- Four USB 2.0 ports
- HDMI™ port with HDCP support
- External display (VGA) port
- Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
- Microphone-in jack
- Line-in jack
- Ethernet (RJ-45) port
- Modem (RJ-11) port
- 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%
