Acer TravelMate 5530G User manual

TravelMate 5530/5230 Series
Quick Guide

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TravelMate 5530/5230 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 06/2008
TravelMate 5530/5230 Series Notebook PC
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Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:
Product name: Notebook PC
Model number: MS2231
Machine type: TravelMate 5530/5230
SKU number: TravelMate 5530/5230-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)
Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation
Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA
Contact person: Acer Representitive
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
31 May , 2008

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We,
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District,
Shanghai, China
Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Hereby declare that:
Product: Notebook PC
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: MS2231
Machine Type: TravelMate 5530/5230
SKU Number: TravelMate 5530/5230-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z)
Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives,
and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the
same product will continue comply with the requirements.
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:
•EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class B
•EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003
•EN55013:2001 + A1:2003 + A2:2005 (Applied to product with TV function)
•EN55020:2007 (Applied to product with TV function)
•EN61000-3-2:2000 + A2:2005, Class D
•EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard:
•EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004
•EN60065:2002 (Applied to product with TV function)
Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN).
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment.
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the followingharmonized standard:
•Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety
•EN60950-1:2001+ A11:2004
•EN50371:2002
•Article 3.1(b) EMC
•EN301 489-1 V1.4.1
•EN301 489-3 V1.4.1
•EN301 489-17 V1.2.1
•Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages
•EN300 220-3 V1.1.1
•EN300 328 V1.6.1
•EN300 440-2 V1.1.2
•EN301 893 V1.2.3
CE Issued Date: 31 May 2008
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
Easy Lai / Director Date
31 May 2008

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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 printed TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information
applying to all models in the TravelMate 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’s 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 printed 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's 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's Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's 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 Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication
(only for certain models).

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2 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound
recording (only for certain models).
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,
center* and right)
The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons.
*The center button serves as Acer BioProtect
fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-
way control function (manufacturing option).
11 Acer Bio-Protection
fingerprint reader
The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection
fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-
way control function (only for certain models).
12 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
show the status of the computer's functions and
components.
13 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
14 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
15 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
show the status of the computer's functions and
components.
#Item Description

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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.
(manufacturing option).
7 Wireless
communication
switch
Enable/disable the wireless function.
(manufacturing option).

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Left view
#Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock
slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
2 Acer EasyPort IV
connector
Connects to Acer EasyPort IV
(only for certain models).
3 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
4 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
5 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video
connections (only for certain models).
6 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
7 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
8 ExpressCard/54
slot
Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
9 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).
2 USB 2.0/ e SATA
port
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.
3Modem
(RJ-11) port
Connects to a phone line.
4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.

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Base view
#Icon Item Description
1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
with screws)
2 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-
Shock Protection)
Protects the hard disk drive from shocks
and bumps (only for certain models).
3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the
battery pack.
7 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

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Specifications
Operating
system • Windows Vista™
Platform • AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
•AMDTurion
™64 X2 dual-core processo*
•AMDAthlon
™64 X2 dual-core processor*
• Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor*
• AMD M780G Chipset
• Acer InviLink™802.11b/g*
• Acer InviLink™Nplify™802.11b/g/Draft-N*
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 • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200/3470*
Storage
subsystem
• 2.5" hard disk drive
• Optical drive options:
• Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer
drive*
• 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
• One or two built-in microphones*
Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring:
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
• Acer Video Conference Manager software
• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
•WLAN:
•Acer InviLink™802.11b/g*
•Acer InviLink™Nplify™802.11b/g/Draft-N*
• 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

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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.
Dimensions • 360 (W) x 267 (D) x 30.3/43 (H) mm
(14.17 x 10.51 x 1.09/1.69 inches)
• 3.02 kg (6.65 lbs.)*
• 2.88 kg (6.36 lbs.)*
Power
subsystem
• ACPI 3.0
• 71 W 4800 mAh
• 48.8W 4400 mAh
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
• 3-pin 90W AC adapter*
• Energy Star 4.0
Input devices • 88-/89-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot
• PC Card slot (Type II)
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
• 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
• Three USB 2.0 ports
•HDMI
™port with HDCP support*
• USB 2.0/ eSATA port *
Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will
have three USB ports available in the mean
time.
• 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
• Acer EasyPort IV connecto*
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%