Aspire 5737Z Series

Quick Guide
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Aspire 5737Z Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 12/2008

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Aspire 5737Z Series Notebook PC

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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 eRecovery
Management, 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.
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Your Acer notebook tour

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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 Web camera for video communication. (only
webcam for certain models)
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),

displays computer output (Configuration may
vary by models).
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# Icon Item Description

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4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5 VOL+ Volume up/ Increases the sound volume/Decreases the

/VOL- Volume down sound volume.
6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
you use the computer.
8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
9 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left
(left, center* and right mouse buttons. *The center button
and right) serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader
supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control
function (only for certain models).
10 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery1 Indicates the computer's batttery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the
battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when
in AC mode.
11 P Programmable User-programmable
key
Mail Email application (user-programmable)

Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth
button/indicator communication.
Wireless Enables/disables the wireless function.
communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN
button/indicator communication.
12 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.

13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

output.

1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
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Closed front view

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# 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.

Rear view

# Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
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Left view

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# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-

port based network.

3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g.,

(VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector).

4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video

connections (only for certain models).
5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
6 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices
speaker/line-out (e.g., speakers, headphones).
jack with
S/PDIF support

Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external

microphones.

Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio

CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)
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Right view
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# 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 Lights up when the optical drive is
indicator active.
4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
button
5 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the
hole 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 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock
cable around an immovable object such as
a table or handle of a locked drawer.
Insert the lock into the notch and turn the
key to secure the lock. Some keyless models
are also available.
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Base view

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# Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured

with screws).
3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even

cooling fan after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the
opening of the fan.
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Specifications
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Operating • Genuine Windows Vista®

system
Platform • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor*
• Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor*
• NVIDIA® nForce® MCP79MX
• Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
System memory • Dual-Channel support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display • 16:9 aspect ratio
• 15.6" HD 1366 x 768
Graphics • NVIDIA® GeForce® 9400M G
Audio • Dolby®-optimized 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
• Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo
microphones
• MS-Sound compatible
Storage • 2.5" hard disk drive
subsystem • Optical drive option:
• Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer
drive*
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• 5-in-1 card reader
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*
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
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Dimensions • 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm

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and weight (14.93 x 9.75x 1.01/1.44 inches)
• 2.92kg (6.45 lbs.) with 6-cell battery
Power • ACPI 3.0
subsystem • 48.8 W 4400 mAh
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
• ENERGY STAR® 4.0*
Special keys • 105-/106-key keyboard
and controls • Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface • 5-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
• 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.