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...step data backup. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 4 ...Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer...
...step data backup. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 4 ...Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer...
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...certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key...blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . 6 English # Icon Item Description 12 P Programmable key User-programmable. 13 Speakers Left and right ...
...certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key...blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . 6 English # Icon Item Description 12 P Programmable key User-programmable. 13 Speakers Left and right ...
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... with S/PDIF support Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high definition digital video connections. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8... 1 Item DC-in jack 4 5 6 Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones.
... with S/PDIF support Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high definition digital video connections. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8... 1 Item DC-in jack 4 5 6 Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones.
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11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Communication • • • •... II dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB ...
11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Communication • • • •... II dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB ...
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... pointing device • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port •...
... pointing device • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port •...
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using...14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using...14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information...
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...® Pentium® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 7540 Series • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual... soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G210M* For Aspire 7540 Series •...
...® Pentium® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 7540 Series • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual... soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G210M* For Aspire 7540 Series •...
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...11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™...; port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with two built-in stereo ...
...11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™...; port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with two built-in stereo ...
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Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1
Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1
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... 10/100/1000-based network. Left View 12 3 4 5 6 # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to...
... 10/100/1000-based network. Left View 12 3 4 5 6 # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to...
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It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock ... < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3D < > + : Bring all gadgets...
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock ... < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3D < > + : Bring all gadgets...
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...then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: This function varies according to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. ... Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. The Euro symbol 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. Open a text editor or word...
...then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: This function varies according to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. ... Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. The Euro symbol 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. Open a text editor or word...
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... 1 q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. q Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as... Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external...
... 1 q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. q Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as... Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external...
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... second monitor is only available on certain models. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Settings. NOTE: Please ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the...screSetna.rTto aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please go to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is simple to set to ...
... second monitor is only available on certain models. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Settings. NOTE: Please ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the...screSetna.rTto aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please go to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is simple to set to ...
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.../PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (NIT) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Viewing Angle (degree...
.../PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (NIT) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Viewing Angle (degree...
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Chapter 2 29 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial ...XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 7540 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and...
Chapter 2 29 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial ...XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 7540 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and...
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... field shows product name of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 30 Chapter 2 This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the system.... This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the speed of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This...
... field shows product name of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 30 Chapter 2 This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the system.... This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the speed of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This...
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... Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. shows Summary Screen is enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Format/Option Format: HH:...device will be shown if the device control is disabled. Sets the system date. Memory size is not allowed to disable or auto. For Aspire 8530 Series only. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote...
... Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. shows Summary Screen is enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Format/Option Format: HH:...device will be shown if the device control is disabled. Sets the system date. Memory size is not allowed to disable or auto. For Aspire 8530 Series only. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote...
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.... 4. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Press Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot...
.... 4. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Press Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot...
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If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. 36 Chapter 2
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. 36 Chapter 2