Acer Aspire 5332 Notebook Quick Start Guide
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Acer Aspire 5332: With its powerful processor, ample memory, and dedicated graphics, this laptop is perfect for everyday tasks like browsing the web, checking email, and creating documents. It also has a large hard drive for storing your files, photos, and music. Plus, with its long battery life, you can stay unplugged all day long.
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Aspire 5732Z/5332 Series
Quick Guide
Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.
Aspire 5732Z/5332 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 06/2009
Aspire 5732Z/5332 Series Notebook PC
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
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 Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and 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.
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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
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new acer notebook.
Top view
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Acer Crystal Eye webcam
Display screen
Description
Web camera for video communication.
(only for certain models)
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
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Icon Item Description
Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Power button Turns the computer on and off.
Wireless LAN communication button/indicator
Speakers
Keyboard
Touchpad
Click buttons
(left and right)
Palmrest
HDD
Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
For entering data into your computer.
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey
<Fn> + <F2>
Icon
<Fn> + <F3>
<Fn> + <F4>
Function
System property
Bluetooth
Sleep
Description
Starts System Property for displaying system information.
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models)
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5>
<Fn> + <F6>
Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
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Hotkey
<Fn> + <F8>
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<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
Function
Speaker toggle
Description
Turns the speakers on and off.
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness down
Volume up
Decreases the screen brightness.
Increases the sound volume.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Closed front view
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Power 1
Description
Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery 1
Multi-in-1 card reader
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.
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.
1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
Rear view
# Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Left view
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DC-in jack
Description
Connects to an AC adapter.
Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
External display (VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
USB 2.0 port
Microphone-in jack
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Right view
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Item
Optical drive
Optical disk access indicator
Optical drive eject button
Description
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
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.
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.
Base view
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1 Battery bay
Battery release latch
Battery lock
Description
Houses the computer's battery pack.
Releases the battery for removal.
Locks the battery in position.
Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
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.
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Specifications
Operating system
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Dimensions
Privacy control
Power subsystem
Special keys and controls
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Genuine Windows Vista
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Genuine Windows 7 ®*
Intel ® Pentium ® mobile processor*
Intel
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Celeron
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mobile processor*
Mobile Intel
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GL40 Express Chipset
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
Dual-channel support
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
15.6" HD 1366 x 768
16:9 aspect ratio
Mobile Intel
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GL40 Express Chipset
2.5" hard disk drive
DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
Multi-in-1 card reader
Two built-in stereo speakers
High-definition audio support
MS-Sound compatible
Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
WLAN:
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
• Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N
LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
372.3 (W) x 246.5 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm
(14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches)
2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
ACPI 3.0
48.8 W 4400 mAh
3-pin 65 W AC adapter
ENERGY STAR
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99-/100-/103-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
Environment
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Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
USB 2.0 port
External display (VGA) port
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
Microphone-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
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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.
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Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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Key Features
- Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400 2.2 GHz
- 39.6 cm (15.6") 1366 x 768 pixels 16:9
- 3 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
- 320 GB
- AMD Radeon HD 4570
- 2.5 h
- Windows 7 Home Premium