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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:

1 Click on 

 Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem 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.

Summary of Contents for 5542-1462

Page 1: ...Aspire 5542 5242 Series Quick Guide ...

Page 2: ...__________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved Aspire 5542 5242 Series Quick Guide Original Issue 08 2009 Aspire 5542 5242 Series Notebook PC ...

Page 3: ... 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 c...

Page 4: ...s 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 models 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off ...

Page 5: ...functions like a computer mouse 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 Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models 9 Power1 Indicates the computer s power status Battery1 Indicates the computer s battery status 1 Charging The light...

Page 6: ... System property Starts System Property for displaying system information Fn F3 Bluetooth Enables disables the Bluetooth function Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F8 Speaker toggl...

Page 7: ... 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 Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use ...

Page 8: ... 4 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 5 USB 2 0 port 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 Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Connects to audio line out devices e...

Page 9: ... 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 compu...

Page 10: ...ttery 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 ...

Page 11: ...surround sound system with two built in stereo speakers 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 Com...

Page 12: ... 90 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR Special keys and controls 103 104 107 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I O interface Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader Multi in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD USB 2 0 port HDMI port with HDCP support External display VGA port 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...

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