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..., and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Disclaimer The information in any particular purpose. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Intel.... No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or ...
..., and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Disclaimer The information in any particular purpose. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Intel.... No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or ...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear View 7 Bottom View 8...Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 26 Launch Manager 27 Norton Internet Security 27 Hardware Specifications...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear View 7 Bottom View 8...Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 26 Launch Manager 27 Norton Internet Security 27 Hardware Specifications...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform For Aspire 2920 K Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: K Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T7300/T7500/T7700/T7800 (4 MB L2 cache,...174; GM965 Express Chipset K Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or K Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi ...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform For Aspire 2920 K Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: K Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T7300/T7500/T7700/T7800 (4 MB L2 cache,...174; GM965 Express Chipset K Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or K Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi ...
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... programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Chapter 1 13 It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close...
... programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Chapter 1 13 It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close...
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...), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup image to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: K Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. K Prints and saves hardware...
...), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup image to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: K Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. K Prints and saves hardware...
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... so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Chapter 1 25 Settings include display brightness...on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. K Lets you set an asset tag for your Acer system to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your system. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key ...
... so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Chapter 1 25 Settings include display brightness...on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. K Lets you set an asset tag for your Acer system to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your system. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key ...
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Select Run Scan to scan your computer for the first time. When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. You can schedule customized virus scans that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that run a Full System Scan when scanning your system. 4. 3. NOTE: For optimal security, run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. For more information refer to stop working. If you do not have to the Norton Internet Security help files. 28 Chapter 1
Select Run Scan to scan your computer for the first time. When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. You can schedule customized virus scans that you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that run a Full System Scan when scanning your system. 4. 3. NOTE: For optimal security, run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. For more information refer to stop working. If you do not have to the Norton Internet Security help files. 28 Chapter 1
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...at 110 ° .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix 1.02 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte FLASH ROM SST 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm) ACPI..., PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device...
...at 110 ° .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix 1.02 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte FLASH ROM SST 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm) ACPI..., PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device...
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...1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. Item LAN Chipset Broadcom 5787M Specification 30 Chapter 1 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size ...Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS(with various capacities to form other combinations. ...
...1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. Item LAN Chipset Broadcom 5787M Specification 30 Chapter 1 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size ...Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS(with various capacities to form other combinations. ...
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...® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quadmode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn TT60H928.11 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to 270 Mbps for ... wireless technology Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 11~54 Mbps, up to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified).
...® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quadmode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn TT60H928.11 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to 270 Mbps for ... wireless technology Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 11~54 Mbps, up to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified).
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... SATA 540 150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A, TOSHIBA COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X #AC01 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette...
... SATA 540 150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A, TOSHIBA COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X #AC01 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette...
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... Book Mode1 & 2) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - Combo Drive module Item Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release Chapter 1 33 MPEG1 Video CD-R (...+/- 5 % (Operating) Super-Multi Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive GSA-T20N, SONY Super-Multi AD-7560A With CD Diskette ...
... Book Mode1 & 2) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - Combo Drive module Item Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release Chapter 1 33 MPEG1 Video CD-R (...+/- 5 % (Operating) Super-Multi Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Specification HLDS Super-Multi Drive GSA-T20N, SONY Super-Multi AD-7560A With CD Diskette ...
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... Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus UMA 8 MB Specification Specification ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 Two on the left side/one on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS ...Setup ENE CB714/1410 Type-II One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification 34 Chapter 1 Super-Multi Drive module Item Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate ...
... Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus UMA 8 MB Specification Specification ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 Two on the left side/one on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS ...Setup ENE CB714/1410 Type-II One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification 34 Chapter 1 Super-Multi Drive module Item Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate ...
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.../1410 Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS PC97541V 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & model... name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification SANYO (6cell) 2.0 SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 Sanyo (6cell) 2.4 SONY (6cell) 2.4 Li-ion 2.0 AH SANYO (6cell) 2.0 2.0 AH SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 2.4 AH Sanyo (6cell) ...
.../1410 Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS PC97541V 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & model... name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification SANYO (6cell) 2.0 SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 Sanyo (6cell) 2.4 SONY (6cell) 2.4 Li-ion 2.0 AH SANYO (6cell) 2.0 2.0 AH SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 2.4 AH Sanyo (6cell) ...
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...Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification YEC/YNV-W05 N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adaptor Item Input rating Maximum input... AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to +60 Specification 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. typical, 290 max. 275.82 x 178 x 5.5 max. 1 channel LVDS 262,...
...Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification YEC/YNV-W05 N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adaptor Item Input rating Maximum input... AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to +60 Specification 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. typical, 290 max. 275.82 x 178 x 5.5 max. 1 channel LVDS 262,...
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... it is subject to different models. 40 Chapter 2 You can load default settings by pressing F9. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. K In any menu, you are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. K To choose an item, use...
... it is subject to different models. 40 Chapter 2 You can load default settings by pressing F9. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. K In any menu, you are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. K To choose an item, use...
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... Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [10/26/2007] 640 KB 1014 MB 8 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
... Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [10/26/2007] 640 KB 1014 MB 8 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
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... HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized...
... HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized...
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...: 1: IDE0: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) 2: CD/DVD: XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-XX 3: PCI LAN: Network Boot 4: USB HDD: 5: USB FDD: 6: USB Key: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to escape the menu. Boot This menu allows the user...
...: 1: IDE0: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) 2: CD/DVD: XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-XX 3: PCI LAN: Network Boot 4: USB HDD: 5: USB FDD: 6: USB Key: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to escape the menu. Boot This menu allows the user...