Aspire 6530 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 Microphone
Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Internal microphone for sound recording.
# 5 Icon Item Display screen Power button Status indicators Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off. 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. For entering data into your computer. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 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). Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Increase system volume/decrease system volume. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details. Launch Acer Empowering Technology Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (left, center* and right)

VOL+/ VOL-

Touchpad Volume Up/ Volume Down Acer MediaTouch keys Easy-launch buttons Empowering key Speakers

Closed front view

Item 5-in-1 card reader
Description 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.

CIR receiver

Receives signals from a remote control.

Rear view

Item Tuba Ventilation slots
Description The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Left view

Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Acer EasyPort IV connector External display (VGA) port
Description Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). 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. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
HDMI port USB 2.0 / e SATA port
USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Line-in jack
Accepts inputs from external microphones. Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

ExpressCard/54 slot

Right view
Item USB 2.0 port Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole
Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 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. Accepts input signals from digital TVtuner devices. (only for certain models)
Modem (RJ-11) port RF-in port
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.
Hard disk bay-Main Hard disk baySecondary Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for certain models). Houses the computer's main memory. 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* AMD M780G Chipset Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

System memory

Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDRMHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T* 16:9 aspect ratio 16" Full HD 1920 x 1080* 16" HD 1366 x 768* ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics* ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid x 2* ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650* 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 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

TV-tuner Display

Graphics

Storage subsystem

Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Acer PureZone technology* Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

Dimensions and weight

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 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 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.W 4800 mAh* 48.8 W 4400 mAh* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR 4.0* 105/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device

Privacy control

Power subsystem
Special keys and controls

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 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.