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...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 Aspire S3 MS2346 Service Guide. The software described in the software. ii... retrieval system, or translated into any form or by Acer Incorporated. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are trademarks or registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this guide is subject to...
...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 Aspire S3 MS2346 Service Guide. The software described in the software. ii... retrieval system, or translated into any form or by Acer Incorporated. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are trademarks or registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this guide is subject to...
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Aspire S3 MS2346 CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-3 Operating System 1-3 Platform 1-3 System Memory 1-3 Display 1-3 Graphics 1-3 Storage Subsystem 1-4 Audio Subsystem 1-4 Communication 1-4 Privacy Control 1-4 Power Adapter and Battery 1-5 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-5 I/O Ports 1-5 ... View 1-8 Rear View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-11 Base View 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-13 Keyboard 1-14 D2D Recovery 1-18 System Block Diagram 1-18 Specification Tables 1-19 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 v
Aspire S3 MS2346 CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-3 Operating System 1-3 Platform 1-3 System Memory 1-3 Display 1-3 Graphics 1-3 Storage Subsystem 1-4 Audio Subsystem 1-4 Communication 1-4 Privacy Control 1-4 Power Adapter and Battery 1-5 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-5 I/O Ports 1-5 ... View 1-8 Rear View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-11 Base View 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-13 Keyboard 1-14 D2D Recovery 1-18 System Block Diagram 1-18 Specification Tables 1-19 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 v
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-7 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-9 Dimensions and Weight 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Open Front View 1-10 Rear View 1-11 Left View 1-12 Right View 1-13 Base View 1-14 Touchpad Basics 1-15 Keyboard 1-16 D2D Recovery 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-20 Specification Tables 1-21 1-2
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-7 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-9 Dimensions and Weight 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Open Front View 1-10 Rear View 1-11 Left View 1-12 Right View 1-13 Base View 1-14 Touchpad Basics 1-15 Keyboard 1-16 D2D Recovery 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-20 Specification Tables 1-21 1-2
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 Dual independent display support ...;768, 60 Hz 1360×768, 60 Hz 1366×768, 60 Hz Maximum Resolution HDMI: 1920x1080: 60Hz Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-3 Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit Platform 0 ...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 Dual independent display support ...;768, 60 Hz 1360×768, 60 Hz 1366×768, 60 Hz Maximum Resolution HDMI: 1920x1080: 60Hz Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-3 Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit Platform 0 ...
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...;Acer Video Conference software, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280×1024 resolution Acer Video ...Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology Supports 720p HD audio/video recording Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer... InviLin™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supports Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology...
...;Acer Video Conference software, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280×1024 resolution Acer Video ...Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology Supports 720p HD audio/video recording Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer... InviLin™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supports Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology...
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...) ACPI 3.0-compliant power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 84-/85-/88-key full-size Acer FineTip keyboard with international language support Overlay numeric keys Inverted "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media... support Headphone and microphone combo jack Internal microphone DC-in jack for AC adapter Strap slot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
...) ACPI 3.0-compliant power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 84-/85-/88-key full-size Acer FineTip keyboard with international language support Overlay numeric keys Inverted "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media... support Headphone and microphone combo jack Internal microphone DC-in jack for AC adapter Strap slot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
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...® (except China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea) Communication and ISP 0 Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™ 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer ePower Management Deep Sleep Settings Adobe® Flash...
...® (except China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea) Communication and ISP 0 Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™ 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer ePower Management Deep Sleep Settings Adobe® Flash...
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... Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, US, ...;Non-operating: -20 to 60 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
... Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, US, ...;Non-operating: -20 to 60 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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... and off. 4 Integrated microphone Internal microphone for sound recording and video communication. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1.
... and off. 4 Integrated microphone Internal microphone for sound recording and video communication. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1.
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... in jack 2 HDMI port 3 USB 2.0 ports 4 Battery indicator 5 Power indicator Description Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to the AC adapter. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9 Rear View 0 Figure 1-2. Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The computer is charging. Rear...
... in jack 2 HDMI port 3 USB 2.0 ports 4 Battery indicator 5 Power indicator Description Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to the AC adapter. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9 Rear View 0 Figure 1-2. Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The computer is charging. Rear...
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Left View Table 1-3. Icon Item 1 Headphone/Mic in combo jack Description Connects to combo Headphone/Mic in devices 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Left View No. Left View 0 Figure 1-3.
Left View Table 1-3. Icon Item 1 Headphone/Mic in combo jack Description Connects to combo Headphone/Mic in devices 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Left View No. Left View 0 Figure 1-3.
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Icon Item 1 2-in-1 card reader Description Supports MMC, MMCplus, and SD cards. Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Right View No. Right View Table 1-4. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.
Icon Item 1 2-in-1 card reader Description Supports MMC, MMCplus, and SD cards. Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Right View No. Right View Table 1-4. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.
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Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5. Deliver stereo audio output. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View No. Icon Item 1 Battery reset pinhole 2 Strap Slot 3 Speakers Description Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery) For optional strap accessory.
Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5. Deliver stereo audio output. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View No. Icon Item 1 Battery reset pinhole 2 Strap Slot 3 Speakers Description Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery) For optional strap accessory.
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... of a mouse. Press the lower left (2) and lower right (3) part of the multi-touchpad to move the cursor. Table 1-6. Select Tap once. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Access context menu Lower Left (2) Quickly click twice. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6.
... of a mouse. Press the lower left (2) and lower right (3) part of the multi-touchpad to move the cursor. Table 1-6. Select Tap once. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Access context menu Lower Left (2) Quickly click twice. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6.
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... user can toggle on and off. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock Fn+F11 Description When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase.
... user can toggle on and off. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock Fn+F11 Description When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase.
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... +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on a network) Hardware... Specifications and Configurations 1-15 It can be used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows Explorer +F:...
... +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on a network) Hardware... Specifications and Configurations 1-15 It can be used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows Explorer +F:...
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... display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Turns the touchpad On or Off. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations it opens key the application's context menu. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch...
... display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Turns the touchpad On or Off. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations it opens key the application's context menu. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch...
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Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+ Volume Down Decreases the sound volume. Hotkeys Hotkey Fn+F8 Icon Function Speaker toggle Description Turns the speakers On or Off. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17
Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+ Volume Down Decreases the sound volume. Hotkeys Hotkey Fn+F8 Icon Function Speaker toggle Description Turns the speakers On or Off. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17
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...; to factory condition. KB 69 Thermal ENE P2800 2528 Fan 28 Figure 1-11. System Block Diagram 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to select...
...; to factory condition. KB 69 Thermal ENE P2800 2528 Fan 28 Figure 1-11. System Block Diagram 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to select...