Aspire 6530 Series
Quick Guide
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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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Icon
Item
Description
Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
Web camera for video communication.
(only for certain models)
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Microphone
Internal microphone for sound recording.
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Icon
Item
Description
Display screen
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
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Power button
Turns the computer on and off.
Status indicators
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.
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Keyboard
Palmrest
For entering data into your computer.
Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
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Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like
center* and right) the left and right mouse buttons. *The
center button serves as Acer Bio-
Protection fingerprint reader supporting
Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
(only for certain models).
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Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
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VOL+/ Volume Up/
VOL- Volume Down
Increase system volume/decrease system
volume.
Acer MediaTouch For use with Acer Arcade and other
keys
media playing programs.
Easy-launch
buttons
Buttons for launching frequently used
programs. Please refer to the Generic
User Guide for more details.
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Empowering key
Speakers
Launch Acer Empowering Technology
Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
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Closed front view
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Icon
Item
Description
5-in-1 card reader
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.
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CIR receiver
Receives signals from a remote
control.
Rear view
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Item
Description
Tuba
The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out
earthshaking movie-house audio.
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Ventilation slots
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
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Left view
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Icon
Item
Description
DC-in jack
Connects to an AC adapter.
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Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
Acer EasyPort IV
connector
Connects to Acer EasyPort IV
(only for certain models).
External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
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HDMI
HDMI port
Supports high definition digital video
connections (only for certain models).
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.
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USB 2.0 port
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
S/PDIF support
Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
Microphone jack
Line-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)
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ExpressCard/54
slot
Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
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Right view
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Icon
Item
Description
USB 2.0 port
Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Optical drive
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs.
Optical disk access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is
active.
Optical drive eject
button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
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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Modem
(RJ-11) port
Connects to a phone line.
RF-in port
Accepts input signals from digital TV-
tuner devices.
(only for certain models)
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Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
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Base view
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Icon Item
Battery bay
Description
Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Battery release latch
Battery lock
Releases the battery for removal.
Locks the battery in position.
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Hard disk bay-Main
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws).
Hard disk bay-
Secondary
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws) (only for certain models).
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Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
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
Genuine Windows Vista®
Operating
system
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Platform
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AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
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AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile
processor*
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AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor*
AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor*
AMD M780G Chipset
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Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
System memory
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Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
TV-tuner
Display
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Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
16:9 aspect ratio
16" Full HD 1920 x 1080*
16" HD 1366 x 768*
Graphics
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ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics*
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470 Hybrid x 2*
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650*
Storage
subsystem
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2.5" hard disk drive
Optical drive options:
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Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer
drive*
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DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
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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
Audio
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S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
digital speakers
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Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo
microphones
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MS-Sound compatible
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Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring:
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Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
Acer PureZone technology*
Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
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WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
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WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready
Dimensions
and weight
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385 (W) x 277.5 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm
(15.71 x 11.49 x 1.61/1.73 inches)
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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
Privacy control
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Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
Power
subsystem
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ACPI 3.0
71 W 4800 mAh*
48.8 W 4400 mAh*
3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
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ENERGY STAR® 4.0*
Special keys
and controls
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105/106-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device
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I/O interface
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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
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USB 2.0 / eSATA port *
Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will
have three USB ports available in the mean
time.
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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*
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Microphone-in jack
Line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
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Temperature:
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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
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Humidity (non-condensing):
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Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
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.
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