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...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of... a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Copyright Copyright © 2009 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, ...
...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of... a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Copyright Copyright © 2009 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, ...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant 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 accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant 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.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Top View 5 Hotkeys 6 Closed Front View 7 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Base View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touchpad Basics 9 Using...keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 Special Key (only for certain models 11 Windows Mobility Center 12 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 24 Information 25 Main 26 Security 28...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Top View 5 Hotkeys 6 Closed Front View 7 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Base View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touchpad Basics 9 Using...keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 Special Key (only for certain models 11 Windows Mobility Center 12 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 24 Information 25 Main 26 Security 28...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Platform • Intel® Core i7 processor* • Intel® Core i5 processor* • Intel® Core i3 processor* • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Platform • Intel® Core i7 processor* • Intel® Core i5 processor* • Intel® Core i3 processor* • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3 The specifications listed above are for certain models". 2. "*" means only for reference only. Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C ...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3 The specifications listed above are for certain models". 2. "*" means only for reference only. Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C ...
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...; it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. The US dollar sign 1. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Please refer to cycle...
...; it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. The US dollar sign 1. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Please refer to cycle...
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... Control panel. To launch Windows Mobility Center: q Use the shortcut key < > + . 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 the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold.... Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the language settings.
... Control panel. To launch Windows Mobility Center: q Use the shortcut key < > + . 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 the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold.... Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the language settings.
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OFF=93 C OS shut down at 105 C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package Specification Aspire 7740: Intel® Core i5 540M 2.53G 3M Aspire 7740G: Intel® Core i3 330M PGA 2.13G 3M Intel® Core i7 620M 2.66G 4M Intel® Core... DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 3 synchronous DRAM ...
OFF=93 C OS shut down at 105 C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package Specification Aspire 7740: Intel® Core i5 540M 2.53G 3M Aspire 7740G: Intel® Core i3 330M PGA 2.13G 3M Intel® Core i7 620M 2.66G 4M Intel® Core... DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 3 synchronous DRAM ...
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... 1024MB 2048MB Total Memory 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306 11~54 Mbps, up to form other combinations. You may combine DIMMs... 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/ w:861 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB 1.1 USB Specification LAN Intel WLAN INT1000HBG; System Memory Item Memory module combinations Specification You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot...
... 1024MB 2048MB Total Memory 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306 11~54 Mbps, up to form other combinations. You may combine DIMMs... 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/ w:861 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB 1.1 USB Specification LAN Intel WLAN INT1000HBG; System Memory Item Memory module combinations Specification You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot...
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...NA 7200 RPM 16MB SATA Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Buffer-host data transfer 5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification W/O BEZEL SATA FOR HF+WINDOWS7 1. TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS-L633C LF With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max... 2.5" ST9160310AS Toshiba 2.5" Mk1655GSX WD 2.5" WD1600BEVT22ZCTO Capacity (MB) 160000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 3/4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max.
...NA 7200 RPM 16MB SATA Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Buffer-host data transfer 5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification W/O BEZEL SATA FOR HF+WINDOWS7 1. TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS-L633C LF With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max... 2.5" ST9160310AS Toshiba 2.5" Mk1655GSX WD 2.5" WD1600BEVT22ZCTO Capacity (MB) 160000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 3/4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max.
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... 12.7MM TRAY DL 4X SATA BDC-TD01RS LF 2. Optical Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD... Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification W/O BEZEL FOR WINDOWS7 1. Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - MPEG1 Video CD-R (Orange Book Part...
... 12.7MM TRAY DL 4X SATA BDC-TD01RS LF 2. Optical Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD... Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification W/O BEZEL FOR WINDOWS7 1. Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - MPEG1 Video CD-R (Orange Book Part...
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... 5% (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC669X Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; MPEG1 Video CD-R (Orange Book Part) CD-RW & HSRW (...Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2.1 (2W speakers) Chapter 1 19 Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+),...
... 5% (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC669X Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; MPEG1 Video CD-R (Orange Book Part) CD-RW & HSRW (...Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2.1 (2W speakers) Chapter 1 19 Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+),...
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... 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in series, 2 series in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads ....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 20 Specification UMA AMD PARK_XT 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package AMD MADISON_PRO 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package 1 GB DDR3 Controller IC PCH HM55 QMNT MM#904529 B3...
... 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in series, 2 series in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads ....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 20 Specification UMA AMD PARK_XT 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package AMD MADISON_PRO 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package 1 GB DDR3 Controller IC PCH HM55 QMNT MM#904529 B3...
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... be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to +60 Specification Specification DELTA, LITEON, HIPRO 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ 19V, 65W/90W, 2-pin Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. Chapter 1 21...
... be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to +60 Specification Specification DELTA, LITEON, HIPRO 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ 19V, 65W/90W, 2-pin Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. Chapter 1 21...
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Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any menu, you are five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, ...
Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any menu, you are five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, ...
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Appendix A Aspire 7740/7740G Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: LCD (NLED17.3WXGA+G), card reader (5-in-1), NB chipset (HM55), Webcam (0.3M DV) Model AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G438G64Mn AS7740G336G50Mn ...
Appendix A Aspire 7740/7740G Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: LCD (NLED17.3WXGA+G), card reader (5-in-1), NB chipset (HM55), Webcam (0.3M DV) Model AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G438G64Mn AS7740G336G50Mn ...
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Wake-on -LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92; 11 English Specifications Operating • system CPU/chipset • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • • Audio • •...• Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready BIOS user, ...
Wake-on -LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92; 11 English Specifications Operating • system CPU/chipset • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • • Audio • •...• Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready BIOS user, ...
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...;C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
...;C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.