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All rights reserved. The software described in this service guide. There are available on the ACER/CSD Website. ii For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated ...guide is subject to this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are no representations or warranties, either expressed or ...
All rights reserved. The software described in this service guide. There are available on the ACER/CSD Website. ii For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated ...guide is subject to this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are no representations or warranties, either expressed or ...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Graphics 1-7 Storage Subsystem 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and networking 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Color... Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Graphics 1-7 Storage Subsystem 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and networking 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Color... Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29...
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... Interface 1-38 Battery 1-38 VRAM 1-38 USB Port 1-39 AC Adapter 1-39 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash...
... Interface 1-38 Battery 1-38 VRAM 1-38 USB Port 1-39 AC Adapter 1-39 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash...
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... 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations...
... 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 Below is a summary of the computer's features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 32-bit (China only) Genuine Windows® 7 Starter ...-brightness (200-nit) LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Aspire One Happy 2 10.1" SD 1024 x 600 pixel (WSVGA) resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 Below is a summary of the computer's features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 32-bit (China only) Genuine Windows® 7 Starter ...-brightness (200-nit) LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Aspire One Happy 2 10.1" SD 1024 x 600 pixel (WSVGA) resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
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Audio Subsystem 0 High-definition audio support Two built-in mono speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in digital microphone 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Audio Subsystem 0 High-definition audio support Two built-in mono speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in digital microphone 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 3.0+HS (for Windows 7 only) LAN: Fast Ethernet Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions: Hardware Specifications and...
... Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 3.0+HS (for Windows 7 only) LAN: Fast Ethernet Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions: Hardware Specifications and...
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...Yogurt, Blueberry Shake Power Adapter and Battery 0 Product Safety Electric Appliance and Materials (PSE) certified for battery pack Power adapter 2-pin 40W Acer MiniGo AC adapter: 93.2 (W) x 32.2 (D) x 42.5 (H) mm (3.66 x 1.26 x 1.67 inches) 180 g ... 2200 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack, Battery life: 4 hours Input and Controls 0 Keyboard 84-/85-/88-key Acer FineTip keyboard, 93% of full-size keyboard, with international language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch... for AC adapter Optional Items 0 In-Box: 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...Yogurt, Blueberry Shake Power Adapter and Battery 0 Product Safety Electric Appliance and Materials (PSE) certified for battery pack Power adapter 2-pin 40W Acer MiniGo AC adapter: 93.2 (W) x 32.2 (D) x 42.5 (H) mm (3.66 x 1.26 x 1.67 inches) 180 g ... 2200 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack, Battery life: 4 hours Input and Controls 0 Keyboard 84-/85-/88-key Acer FineTip keyboard, 93% of full-size keyboard, with international language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch... for AC adapter Optional Items 0 In-Box: 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Protective bag 6-cell Li-ion battery pack Optional: 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 2-pin 40W Acer MiniGo AC adapter External USB HDD External USB optical disc drive Warranty 0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Eco-compliance 0 Energy Star WEE RoHS Mercury free Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 41 F to 95 F (5 C to 35 C) Non-operating: -4 F to -149 F (20 C to 65 C) Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
Protective bag 6-cell Li-ion battery pack Optional: 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 2-pin 40W Acer MiniGo AC adapter External USB HDD External USB optical disc drive Warranty 0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Eco-compliance 0 Energy Star WEE RoHS Mercury free Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 41 F to 95 F (5 C to 35 C) Non-operating: -4 F to -149 F (20 C to 65 C) Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
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Software 0 Productivity Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 Adobe... Korea) WildTangent® (US, Canada only) Communication and ISP Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials 2011 Web links... and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater Customized Internet Explorer® 8 eBay® shortcut 2009 ...
Software 0 Productivity Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 Adobe... Korea) WildTangent® (US, Canada only) Communication and ISP Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials 2011 Web links... and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater Customized Internet Explorer® 8 eBay® shortcut 2009 ...
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... function like the left right) and right mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Top ViewTop View Table 1-1.
... function like the left right) and right mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Top ViewTop View Table 1-1.
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Table 1-1. Top View # Icon Item 9 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Note: Color option may depend on the model. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Table 1-1. Top View # Icon Item 9 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Note: Color option may depend on the model. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Battery indicator Communication indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Figure 1-2. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the status of 3G / Wi-Fi communication Blue light on Orange light Not lit on 3G on / Wi-Fi on 3G off / Wi-Fi 3G off / 3G on / Wi-Fi off on Wi-Fi off Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2.
Battery indicator Communication indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Figure 1-2. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the status of 3G / Wi-Fi communication Blue light on Orange light Not lit on 3G on / Wi-Fi on 3G off / Wi-Fi 3G off / 3G on / Wi-Fi off on Wi-Fi off Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2.
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Figure 1-3. Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Rear View Table 1-3. Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery to the one in the picture. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Figure 1-3. Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Rear View Table 1-3. Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery to the one in the picture. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Figure 1-4. Left View Table 1-4. Left View # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based network. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
Figure 1-4. Left View Table 1-4. Left View # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based network. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
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Right View # Icon Item Description 1 5-1 Media card Accepts various media card formats reader (MS, MS PRo, SD3.0, MMC, xD) 2 Headphone/speaker/l Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View Table 1-5. Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Kensington lock slot Connects to audio line-out devices ine-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). Figure 1-5.
Right View # Icon Item Description 1 5-1 Media card Accepts various media card formats reader (MS, MS PRo, SD3.0, MMC, xD) 2 Headphone/speaker/l Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View Table 1-5. Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Kensington lock slot Connects to audio line-out devices ine-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). Figure 1-5.
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Base View Table 1-6. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 5 Speaker Emits audio from your computer. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Figure 1-6.
Base View Table 1-6. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 5 Speaker Emits audio from your computer. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Figure 1-6.
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... Click once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. twice. and fingers - Tapping too hard will not increase the Touchpad's responsiveness. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Select Tap once. Click and hold, then use finger on the Touchpad is sensitive to drag the cursor. Click once. Drag Tap twice...
... Click once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. twice. and fingers - Tapping too hard will not increase the Touchpad's responsiveness. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Select Tap once. Click and hold, then use finger on the Touchpad is sensitive to drag the cursor. Click once. Drag Tap twice...
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... on embedded Type numbers in a normal keypad manner. It is in uppercase. Table 1-7. Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Cursor-control keys on the keys. Figure 1-8. Use this mode when doing a lot...
... on embedded Type numbers in a normal keypad manner. It is in uppercase. Table 1-7. Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Cursor-control keys on the keys. Figure 1-8. Use this mode when doing a lot...