Acer Extensa 5230 Series User manual

Extensa 5630Z/5230 Series
Quick Guide

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Extensa 5630Z/5230 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 07/2008
Extensa 5630Z/5230 Series Notebook PC
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Model number: MS2231 Machine type: Extensa 5630Z/5230
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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...helps you get started with setting up your
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. Information
for your safety and comfort.
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.
Please understand that due to its nature, the Quick Guide as well as the
Application Manual 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".
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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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#Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication
(only for certain models).
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays
computer output.
4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology
6 Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one-touch
access to protection and manageability features
for a more secure, smarter and easier way to
work. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for
more details.
7 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for more
details.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
you use the computer.
9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
like a computer mouse.
10 Click buttons (left,
and right)
The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons.
11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
show the status of the computer's functions and
components. Please refer to "Generic User
Guide" for more details.
12 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

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Closed front view
#Icon Item Description
1 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
(MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-
Picture Card.
Note: Only one card can operate at any
given time.
3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)
4Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
5 Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack.
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
6Bluetooth
communication
switch
Enable/disable the Bluetooth function
(only for certain models).
7 Wireless
communication
switch
Enable/disable the wireless function
(only for certain models).

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Left view
#Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock
slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
2 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
3 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
4 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
5 ExpressCard/54
slot
Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
7 PC Card slot eject
button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

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Right view
#Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2 Optical disk access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive eject
button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4 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.

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Rear view
#Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
2Modem
(RJ-11) port
Connects to a phone line.
3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.

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Base view
#Icon Item Description
1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the
battery pack.
4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
with screws)
6 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-
Shock Protection)
Protects the hard disk drive from shocks
and bumps.
7 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 • Windows Vista™
Platform •Intel
®Celeron®processor
• Mobile Intel®GL40 Express Chipset
• Acer InviLink™802.11b/g
System memory • Dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display • 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800
Graphics • Mobile Intel®GL40 Express Chipset
Storage
subsystem
• 2.5" hard disk drive
• Optical drive options:
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive*
• 5-in-1 card reader
Audio • Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
• High-definition audio support
• MS-Sound compatible
• Built-in microphone
Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring:
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
• WLAN: Acer InviLink™802.11b/g
• WPAN: Bluetooth®2.0+EDR
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
• Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy control • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
Dimensions • 360 (W) x 267 (D) x 30.3/43 (H) mm
(14.2 x 10.5 x 1.2/1.7 inches)
• 3.02 kg (6.64 Ibs)*
• 2.88 kg (6.34 Ibs)*
Power
subsystem
• ACPI 3.0
• 71 W 4800 mAh*
• 48.8W 4400 mAh*
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
• Energy Star 4.0
Input devices • 88-/89-key keyboard

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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.
I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot
• PC Card slot (Type II)
• 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
• Microphone-in jack
• Line-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• Modem (RJ-11) 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%