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... prove defective following their respective holders. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of this guide is ". Copyright Copyright © 2010 by any...
... prove defective following their respective holders. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of this guide is ". Copyright Copyright © 2010 by any...
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... in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that should be recycled according to the local regulations. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in the Service Guide designates a component... on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
... in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that should be recycled according to the local regulations. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in the Service Guide designates a component... on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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...Discrete (ATI 8 Your Acer Notebook tour 9 Top View 9 Rear view 10 Left View 11 Right View 12 Base view 13 Indicators 14 Touch Pad Basics 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows Keys 17 Hot Keys 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System ...Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38...
...Discrete (ATI 8 Your Acer Notebook tour 9 Top View 9 Rear view 10 Left View 11 Right View 12 Base view 13 Indicators 14 Touch Pad Basics 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows Keys 17 Hot Keys 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System ...Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38...
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... Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit2 CPU and chipset • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset 5742, 5742G • Intel® Core™ i5-450M/i5-460M/i5-540M/i5-560M/i5-580M processor...2.40/2.53/ 2.53/2.67/2.67 GHz with an (*) are only available for selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items denoted ...• • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Audio Built-in mono speaker High-definition audio support MS-Sound ...
... Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit2 CPU and chipset • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset 5742, 5742G • Intel® Core™ i5-450M/i5-460M/i5-540M/i5-560M/i5-580M processor...2.40/2.53/ 2.53/2.67/2.67 GHz with an (*) are only available for selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items denoted ...• • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Audio Built-in mono speaker High-definition audio support MS-Sound ...
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it opens the key application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or ...
it opens the key application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or ...
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... Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package Core Logic Chipset Specification Intel® Core (i3,i5) Processor rPGA988A Two execution cores • A 32-KB instruction and 32-KB data first-level cache (L1) for each core ... each core • Up to 4-MB shared instruction/data third-level cache (L3), shared among all cores • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset Processor Specifications Item P6100 CPU Speed 2 GHz Cores 2 Cores/ P6200 2.13 GHz 2 Cores/ i3-350M i3-370M i3-380M i5-460M i5-560M i5-580M 2.26 GHz...
... Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package Core Logic Chipset Specification Intel® Core (i3,i5) Processor rPGA988A Two execution cores • A 32-KB instruction and 32-KB data first-level cache (L1) for each core ... each core • Up to 4-MB shared instruction/data third-level cache (L3), shared among all cores • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset Processor Specifications Item P6100 CPU Speed 2 GHz Cores 2 Cores/ P6200 2.13 GHz 2 Cores/ i3-350M i3-370M i3-380M i5-460M i5-560M i5-580M 2.26 GHz...
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...1 and slot 2 could be reversed. BIOS Item BIOS vendor Insyde Specification BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Support protocol v1.01 SPI Flash (MX25L3205A, MX25L3206A, W25X32A, W25Q32BV, EN25F32, Atmel26DF321) 4MB Support ISIPP Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to form other combinations. Memory Combinations Slot... in AC mode System information LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Support LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification BCM57780 IEEE 802.3,802.3u,802.3ab,802.1p RJ45 One at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 speed Chapter 1 21
...1 and slot 2 could be reversed. BIOS Item BIOS vendor Insyde Specification BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Support protocol v1.01 SPI Flash (MX25L3205A, MX25L3206A, W25X32A, W25Q32BV, EN25F32, Atmel26DF321) 4MB Support ISIPP Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to form other combinations. Memory Combinations Slot... in AC mode System information LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Support LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification BCM57780 IEEE 802.3,802.3u,802.3ab,802.1p RJ45 One at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 speed Chapter 1 21
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...Data heads 1, 2, 1, 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer rate Media data transfer rate 106Mbytes/s, 845Mbits/s, 1175Mbits/s, 1273.3Mbits/s DC Power... Requirements Voltage tolerance Specification Western Digital WD2500BEVT22A23T0, Hitachi HTS545025B9A 300, Toshiba MK2565GSX, Seagate ST9250315AS Western Digital WD3200BEVT22A23T0, Hitachi HTS545032B9A3 00, Toshiba MK3265GSX,...
...Data heads 1, 2, 1, 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer rate Media data transfer rate 106Mbytes/s, 845Mbits/s, 1175Mbits/s, 1273.3Mbits/s DC Power... Requirements Voltage tolerance Specification Western Digital WD2500BEVT22A23T0, Hitachi HTS545025B9A 300, Toshiba MK2565GSX, Seagate ST9250315AS Western Digital WD3200BEVT22A23T0, Hitachi HTS545032B9A3 00, Toshiba MK3265GSX,...
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...Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification Realtek ALC272X-GR Built-in Mono Support 16/24bit PCM HD audio Interface Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR ... (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Specification AUO / B156XW02 V2 (HW:4A) LG / LP156WH2-TLEA CMO / M156B3-L0B BOE / HT156WXB-500 CPT / CLAA156WB11A SAMSUNG / LTN156AT02-A04 394.91(15.6")...
...Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification Realtek ALC272X-GR Built-in Mono Support 16/24bit PCM HD audio Interface Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR ... (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Specification AUO / B156XW02 V2 (HW:4A) LG / LP156WH2-TLEA CMO / M156B3-L0B BOE / HT156WXB-500 CPT / CLAA156WB11A SAMSUNG / LTN156AT02-A04 394.91(15.6")...
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...name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz) Specification LCD Display Supported Resolution Resolution 16 bits 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 Yes... Yes Camera Item Vendor and model Type Interface Focusing range Dimensions (L x W x H mm) Sensor type Pixel resolution Pixel size Image size Specification Chicony CNF9157, Lite-on 09P2SF119, Suyin HF1315-S32B-OV01 1.3M USB >26.6cm 65.3x8.1x3.8mm SOC 1280x1024 2µmx2µm 2608...
...name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz) Specification LCD Display Supported Resolution Resolution 16 bits 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 Yes... Yes Camera Item Vendor and model Type Interface Focusing range Dimensions (L x W x H mm) Sensor type Pixel resolution Pixel size Image size Specification Chicony CNF9157, Lite-on 09P2SF119, Suyin HF1315-S32B-OV01 1.3M USB >26.6cm 65.3x8.1x3.8mm SOC 1280x1024 2µmx2µm 2608...
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Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC272X-GR Features • Two stereo DAC support 16/20/24-bit PCM for two independent...off • Supports 1.5V~3.3V scalable I/O for HD Audio link • 48-pin LQFP 'Green' package Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Specification Chipset Atheros HB93/ HB97, Broadcom BCM943225/ BCM43225, Realtek RTL8192, Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N Protocol 802.... configuration Sanyo AS10D, Simplo AS10D, Sony AS10D, Samsung AS10D, Panasonic AS10D Li-ion 2200 mAh 6 3S2P Specification Chapter 1 25
Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC272X-GR Features • Two stereo DAC support 16/20/24-bit PCM for two independent...off • Supports 1.5V~3.3V scalable I/O for HD Audio link • 48-pin LQFP 'Green' package Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Specification Chipset Atheros HB93/ HB97, Broadcom BCM943225/ BCM43225, Realtek RTL8192, Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N Protocol 802.... configuration Sanyo AS10D, Simplo AS10D, Sony AS10D, Samsung AS10D, Panasonic AS10D Li-ion 2200 mAh 6 3S2P Specification Chapter 1 25
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.../ HB97, Broadcom BCM943225/ BCM43225, Realtek RTL8192 PCMCIA N/A Audio codec Realtek ALC272X-GR Card reader Realtek RTS5137-GR(UMA) Realtek RTS5160-GR(DIS) I/O Ports Item I/O support Specification • 1 x 2 in1 card reader (SD/MMC) • 3 x USB 2.0 port • 1 x HDMI™ port supporting HDCP • 1 x external CRT • 1 ...Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 65w 65w:1.7A at 100V 12t at 264V Refer to EPA 2.0 Specification AC Adapter (nVidia) Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 90w 90w:1.5A at 100V 12t at ...
.../ HB97, Broadcom BCM943225/ BCM43225, Realtek RTL8192 PCMCIA N/A Audio codec Realtek ALC272X-GR Card reader Realtek RTS5137-GR(UMA) Realtek RTS5160-GR(DIS) I/O Ports Item I/O support Specification • 1 x 2 in1 card reader (SD/MMC) • 3 x USB 2.0 port • 1 x HDMI™ port supporting HDCP • 1 x external CRT • 1 ...Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 65w 65w:1.7A at 100V 12t at 264V Refer to EPA 2.0 Specification AC Adapter (nVidia) Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 90w 90w:1.5A at 100V 12t at ...
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... prior to power off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off the whole system. Card Reader (UMA & Discrete) Item Specification Chipset Realtek RTS5137-GR Package 48 Pin LQFP (UMA 24 Pin LQFP) Features 2 in this state. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) On Working...Adapter (ATI) Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 65w 65w:1.7A at 100V 12t at 264V Refer to Disk (S4) Specification Al devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in 1 card...
... prior to power off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off the whole system. Card Reader (UMA & Discrete) Item Specification Chipset Realtek RTS5137-GR Package 48 Pin LQFP (UMA 24 Pin LQFP) Features 2 in this state. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) On Working...Adapter (ATI) Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 65w 65w:1.7A at 100V 12t at 264V Refer to Disk (S4) Specification Al devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in 1 card...
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... low power state Discharging • Amber and blinking - System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification N/A • Blue color solid on: system on • Blue color and amber color off: system off • Amber color blinking: S3 state Reflects the activities...
... low power state Discharging • Amber and blinking - System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification N/A • Blue color solid on: system on • Blue color and amber color off: system off • Amber color blinking: S3 state Reflects the activities...
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... changes to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Chapter 2 31 However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit. Press...
... changes to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Chapter 2 31 However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit. Press...
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... Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [21:18:25] [06/22/2010] 2048 MB [128MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help This is for your reference only. The hours are displayed with a more visually pleasing and comfortable display (OEM Logo screen). The function allows the...
... Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [21:18:25] [06/22/2010] 2048 MB [128MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help This is for your reference only. The hours are displayed with a more visually pleasing and comfortable display (OEM Logo screen). The function allows the...
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... Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD Password Is : Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Clear Clear Clear Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of the user password. Shows the setting of parameters. The user can enter Setup menu only...
... Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD Password Is : Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Clear Clear Clear Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of the user password. Shows the setting of parameters. The user can enter Setup menu only...
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...HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT32N Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to move it down the list, or to support boot. USB HDD : 5. Press to load the operating system. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main ...Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. USB FDD : 3. IDE0: WDC WD 3200BEVT-22A23TO 2. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and ...
...HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT32N Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to move it down the list, or to support boot. USB HDD : 5. Press to load the operating system. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main ...Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. USB FDD : 3. IDE0: WDC WD 3200BEVT-22A23TO 2. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and ...
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Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System ...
Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System ...
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... Chapter 2 IDE0: WDC WD 3200BEVT-22A23TO 2. Press to enter the Setup Menu. 2. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help 1. USB FDD : 3. USB CDROM : 6. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT32N Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to position 1. Network Boot: LEGACY PCI DEVICE 4. Select...
... Chapter 2 IDE0: WDC WD 3200BEVT-22A23TO 2. Press to enter the Setup Menu. 2. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help 1. USB FDD : 3. USB CDROM : 6. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT32N Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to position 1. Network Boot: LEGACY PCI DEVICE 4. Select...