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... Updates Service guide files and updates are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this service guide.... For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. ii All rights reserved. There are available on the ACER/CSD Website. Revision History Refer to the table below for any particular ...
... Updates Service guide files and updates are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this service guide.... For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. ii All rights reserved. There are available on the ACER/CSD Website. Revision History Refer to the table below for any particular ...
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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 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension ...11 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23 System Board Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-25 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension ...11 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23 System Board Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-25 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS...
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... (not available in this model 1-39 USB Port 1-40 HDMI Port 1-40 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-41 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-42 System Interrupt Specification 1-43 System I/O Address Map 1-47 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 vi
... (not available in this model 1-39 USB Port 1-40 HDMI Port 1-40 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-41 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-42 System Interrupt Specification 1-43 System I/O Address Map 1-47 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 vi
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... Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23 System Board Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-25 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-26 Keyboard...
... Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23 System Board Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-24 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-25 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-26 Keyboard...
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... (not available in this model 1-39 USB Port 1-40 HDMI Port 1-40 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-41 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-42 System Interrupt Specification 1-43 System I/O Address Map 1-47 1-3
... (not available in this model 1-39 USB Port 1-40 HDMI Port 1-40 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-41 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-42 System Interrupt Specification 1-43 System I/O Address Map 1-47 1-3
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...Specifications and Configurations Features 0 Below is a summary of the computer's features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit2 Service Pack 1 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit2 Service Pack 1 Platform 0 AMD Brazos 2.0 APU E-Series processor E1...using two soDIMM modules Display 0 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel (WXGA) resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Audio 0 ...
...Specifications and Configurations Features 0 Below is a summary of the computer's features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit2 Service Pack 1 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit2 Service Pack 1 Platform 0 AMD Brazos 2.0 APU E-Series processor E1...using two soDIMM modules Display 0 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel (WXGA) resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Audio 0 ...
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...: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution 720p HD audio/video recording 1-6 Hardware...
...: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution 720p HD audio/video recording 1-6 Hardware...
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...™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, ... cable Battery 48 Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 4.5 hours ENERGY STAR® Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
...™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, ... cable Battery 48 Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 4.5 hours ENERGY STAR® Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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...174; Office Personal 2010 (Japan only, subject to customer request) 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations no PowerPoint or Outlook. Input and Control 0 Keyboard 86-/87-/91-key Acer FineTip keyboard with International Language support Support Application keys for Windows ... (RJ-45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Software 0 Productivity Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 10.x/11.x Adobe® ...
...174; Office Personal 2010 (Japan only, subject to customer request) 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations no PowerPoint or Outlook. Input and Control 0 Keyboard 86-/87-/91-key Acer FineTip keyboard with International Language support Support Application keys for Windows ... (RJ-45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Software 0 Productivity Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 10.x/11.x Adobe® ...
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... Store (France, Spain, Germany, UK, Italy, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and Poland) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, US, CA, UK, FR, ES, IT, DE, MX only) ...-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter External USB 56K modem Warranty 0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
... Store (France, Spain, Germany, UK, Italy, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and Poland) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, US, CA, UK, FR, ES, IT, DE, MX only) ...-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter External USB 56K modem Warranty 0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
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Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... a computer mouse. 6 Click button The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. 7 Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Opened Front View Table 1-1.
... a computer mouse. 6 Click button The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. 7 Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Opened Front View Table 1-1.
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..., xD). Indicates the hard driver or card reader's activity of read/write operations Indicates the computer's wireless (3G/Wi-Fi) connectivity device status. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Closed Front View # Icon Item 1 5-in AC mode. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging...
..., xD). Indicates the hard driver or card reader's activity of read/write operations Indicates the computer's wireless (3G/Wi-Fi) connectivity device status. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Closed Front View # Icon Item 1 5-in AC mode. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Figure 1-3. Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery than the one in the picture. Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Rear View Table 1-3.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Figure 1-3. Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery than the one in the picture. Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Rear View Table 1-3.
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... 3.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 6 Headphone/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speaker jack speakers, headphones). 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... 3.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 6 Headphone/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speaker jack speakers, headphones). 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... drive Internal optical drive; Figure 1-5. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable 6 around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Right View # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to secure the lock. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned...
... drive Internal optical drive; Figure 1-5. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable 6 around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Right View # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to secure the lock. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned...
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... compartment Houses the computer's main memory 4 Speakers Emits audio from your computer. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View Table 1-6. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 5 Ventilation slot and cooling fan prolonged use. Figure 1-6. Base View # Icon Item...
... compartment Houses the computer's main memory 4 Speakers Emits audio from your computer. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View Table 1-6. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 5 Ventilation slot and cooling fan prolonged use. Figure 1-6. Base View # Icon Item...
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... same speed as Quickly click double-clicking a mouse button). Drag Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); dry and clean. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Touchpad Move your finger on the Touchpad on the Touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. hence, the lighter the...
... same speed as Quickly click double-clicking a mouse button). Drag Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); dry and clean. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Touchpad Move your finger on the Touchpad on the Touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. hence, the lighter the...
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.... It is on embedded keypad. Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on and off. normal manner. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. Figure 1-8. A better solution would be toggled on embedded Type numbers in...
.... It is on embedded keypad. Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on and off. normal manner. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. Figure 1-8. A better solution would be toggled on embedded Type numbers in...