Aspire 5535/5235 Series

Quick Guide

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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.

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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

Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam
Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models).
# 6 7/14 Icon Item Display screen Power button Empowering key Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 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. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Internal microphone for sound recording. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details. Increases the sound volume/Decreases the sound volume.
Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest Speakers Microphone Easy-launch buttons VOL+/ VOLVolume up/ Volume down

Closed front view

Item Latch
Description Locks and releases the lid.

Rear view

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

Left view

Item External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB 2.0 port Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack 5-in-1 card reader
Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 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.

ExpressCard/54 slot

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Note: Push to remove/install the card.

Right view

Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 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. Connects to a phone line. Connects to an AC adapter.
Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Base view

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

Battery release latch

Releases the battery for removal.

Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.
Memory compartment Hard disk bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan
Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Specifications

Operating system Platform
Genuine Windows Vista 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* Mobile AMD Sempron processor* AMD M780G Chipset Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink 802.11b/g*

System memory

Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDRMHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink 802.11b/g*
Display Graphics Storage subsystem

Communication

Dimensions Privacy control Power subsystem
WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 15/37 (H) mm 15.08 (W) x 9.84 (D) x 0.59/1.46 (H) inch BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR 4.0*
Special keys and controls I/O interface

105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ExpressCard/54 slot 5-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 Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter 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%

Environment

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.