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.... The software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. For more information, go to change without the prior written permission of this guide is subject... or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for the updates made to change without notice. No part of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,...
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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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... (except US, Canada, China, Hong Kong, 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 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only) Netflix shortcut (US only) 1-10 Hardware Specifications and...
... (except US, Canada, China, Hong Kong, 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 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only) Netflix shortcut (US only) 1-10 Hardware Specifications and...
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Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Top View # Icon Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication (configuration may vary by model). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-...
Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Top View # Icon Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication (configuration may vary by model). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-...
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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 Top View # Icon Item 9 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 1. Table 1-1.
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 Top View # Icon Item 9 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 1. Table 1-1.
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Figure 1-2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Battery indicator Communication indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 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 Closed Front View Table 1-2.
Figure 1-2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Battery indicator Communication indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 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 Closed Front View Table 1-2.
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Figure 1-3. Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery to the one in the picture. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Rear View Table 1-3. Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Figure 1-3. Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery to the one in the picture. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Rear View Table 1-3. Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Figure 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). Left View Table 1-4.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Figure 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). Left View Table 1-4.
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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. 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.
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Figure 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 Base View Table 1-6.
Figure 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 Base View Table 1-6.
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.... Click and hold, then use finger on the second tap and drag the cursor. Tapping too hard will not increase the Touchpad's responsiveness. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Access context menu Click once. dry and clean. Touchpad Move your finger on the Touchpad on the Touchpad to move the cursor. NOTE...
.... Click and hold, then use finger on the second tap and drag the cursor. Tapping too hard will not increase the Touchpad's responsiveness. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Access context menu Click once. dry and clean. Touchpad Move your finger on the Touchpad on the Touchpad to move the cursor. NOTE...
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... characters typed are in uppercase. When Scroll Lock is in a normal keypad manner. Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Table 1-7. When Num Lock is on the upper right corner...
... characters typed are in uppercase. When Scroll Lock is in a normal keypad manner. Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Table 1-7. When Num Lock is on the upper right corner...