acer 6530 Series Notebook PC User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Acer
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acer 6530 Series Notebook PC User Guide
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Aspire 6530 Series Notebook PC
Model number:
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
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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 understand that 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 Acer System 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. (only for |
certain models)
2| | Microphone| Internal microphone for sound recording.
3| | Display screen| Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays
computer output.
4| | Power button| Turns the computer on and off.
5| | Status indicators| Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the
status of the computer’s functions and components. Please refer to the Generic
User Guide for more details.
6| | Keyboard| For entering data into your computer.
7| | Palmrest| Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
computer
8| | Click buttons (left, center and right)| The left and right buttons
function like the left and right mouse buttons. The center button serves as
Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control
function (only for certain models).
9| | Touchpad| Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer
mouse.
10| VOL+/ VOL| Volume Up/ Volume Down| Increase system volume/decrease system
volume
11| | Acer Media Touch keys| For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing
programs.
12| | Easy-launch buttons| Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details.
13| | Empowering key| Launch Acer Empowering Technology
14| | Speakers| Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Closed front view
| # | Icon | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5-in-1 card reader | Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), |
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Note:
Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.
2| | CIR receiver| Receives signals from a remote control.
Rear view
| # | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuba | The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie- |
house audio.
2| 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| | Acer EasyPort IV connector| Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for
certain models).
4| | External display (VGA) port| Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).
5| HDMI| HDMI port| Supports high definition digital video connections (only
for certain models).
6| | USB 2.0 / e SATA port| Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for
certain models). Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB
ports available in the mean time
7| | USB 2.0 port| Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
8| | Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support| Connects to audio
line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
| Microphone jack| Accepts inputs from external microphones.
| Line-in jack| Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo
walkman, mp3 player)
9| ExpressCard/54 slot| Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
Right view
| # | Icon | 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. 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| | RF-in port| Accepts input signals from digital TVtuner devices. (only for
certain models)
8| | 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-Main | Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with |
screws).
5| | Hard disk baySecondary| Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with
screws) (only for certain models).
6| | Memory compartment| Houses the computer’s main memory
7| | 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 Vista®
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Platform|
- AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
- AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor*
- AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor*
- AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor*
- AMD M780G Chipset
- Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
System memory|
- Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
- Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
TV-tuner|
- Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
Display|
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- 16″ Full HD 1920 x 1080*
- 16″ HD 1366 x 768*
Graphics|
- ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics*
- ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470 Hybrid x 2*
- ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650*
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*
- 5-in-1 card reader
Audio|
- Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer* supporting low-frequency effects
- 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
Communication| Acer Video Conference, featuring:
- Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
- Acer PureZone technology*
- Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
- WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
- WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
- LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
- Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready
Dimensions and weight|
- 385 (W) x 277.5 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.71 x 11.49 x 1.61/1.73 inches)
- 3.50 kg (7.71 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack
- 3.40 kg (7.49 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 6-cell battery pack
Privacy control|
- Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
- BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
- Kensington lock slot
Power subsystem|
- ACPI 3.0
- 71 W 4800 mAh*
- 48.8 W 4400 mAh*
- 3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
- 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
- ENERGY STAR® 4.0*
Special keys and controls|
- 105/106-key keyboard
- Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface|
-
Acer EasyPort IV connector*
-
ExpressCard™/54 slot
-
Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
-
5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
-
3 USB 2.0 ports
-
USB 2.0 / eSATA port *
Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in the mean time. -
HDMI™ port with HDCP support*
-
External display (VGA) port
-
Consumer infrared (CIR) port
-
RF-in jack*
-
Headphones/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%
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.
