[. . . ] Aspire 8530 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 10/2008 This company makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Although care has been taken to ensure accuracy, this company shall not be liable for any errors (including, but not limited to, typos, factual errors, etc. ) contained in this publication. [. . . ] 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. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. 4 English 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 # 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Description Web camera for video communication. 5 # 2 3 Icon Item Microphone Display screen Description Internal microphone for sound recording. [. . . ] (only for certain models) 6 7 Modem (RJ-11) port RF-in port 8 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 9 Base view English # 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 5 6 7 8 Hard disk baySecondary Subwoofer Hard disk bay-Main Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for certain models). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 10 English Specifications Operating system Platform · · Genuine Windows Vista® AMD Better By Design program, featuring: · · · · · · AMD TurionTM X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor* AMD TurionTM X2 dual-core mobile processor* AMD AthlonTM X2 dual-core mobile processor* AMD M780G Chipset* Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802. 11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLinkTM 802. 11b/g* System memory · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 16:9 aspect ratio 18. 4" Full HD 1920 x 1080* 18. 4" HD+ 1680 x 945* Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T* ATI RadeonTM HD 3200 Graphics* ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 3470 Hybrid x 2* ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 3650* Dolby®-optimized 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 MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2. 5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: Blu-ray DiscTM/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* · DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* 6-in-1 card reader · Display TV-tuner Graphics Audio Storage subsystem · · · 11 Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: · Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* · Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* WLAN: · · Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802. 11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLinkTM 802. 11b/g* English · Privacy control Dimensions and weight 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 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 440. 5 (W) x 298. 5 (D) x 40. 2/44. 2 (H) mm (17. 3 x 11. 7 x 1. 6/1. 7 inches) 4. 1 kg (9. 04 lbs. ) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack ACPI 3. 0 71 W 4800 mAh 3-pin 90 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR® 4. 0* 105/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ExpressCardTM/54 slot Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* 6-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MMCplusTM/MS/MS PRO/xD) USB 2. 0 port HDMITM 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 Special keys and controls I/O interface 12 Environment English · 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 Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. 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