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...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 merchantability or fitness for the updates made to change without notice. Should the programs prove defective following ... guide is subject to this guide is subject to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in the United States and other countries. Disclaimer The information in any language or computer language, in this Aspire S3 MS2346 Service Guide. ii For more information, go to change without...
...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 merchantability or fitness for the updates made to change without notice. Should the programs prove defective following ... guide is subject to this guide is subject to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in the United States and other countries. Disclaimer The information in any language or computer language, in this Aspire S3 MS2346 Service Guide. ii For more information, go to change without...
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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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...;Nook for PC (US only) Windows Live™ Essentials Security 0 Acer Backup Manager McAfee® Internet Security Suite (trial only) Norton™...Acer clear.fi NTI Media Maker™ Gaming 0 Acer Games powered by WildTangent® (except China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea) Communication and ISP 0 Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™ 1-6 Hardware Specifications...
...;Nook for PC (US only) Windows Live™ Essentials Security 0 Acer Backup Manager McAfee® Internet Security Suite (trial only) Norton™...Acer clear.fi NTI Media Maker™ Gaming 0 Acer Games powered by WildTangent® (except China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea) Communication and ISP 0 Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™ 1-6 Hardware Specifications...
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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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... notebook. Open Front View No. 1 2 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen 3 Power button Description Web camera for your hands when you use the computer. 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Turns the computer on and off. 4 Integrated microphone Internal microphone for sound recording and video communication. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer...
... notebook. Open Front View No. 1 2 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen 3 Power button Description Web camera for your hands when you use the computer. 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Turns the computer on and off. 4 Integrated microphone Internal microphone for sound recording and video communication. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer...
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...; Blinking amber: The computer is in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is in power-saving mode. Supports high definition digital video connections. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9 Connects to the AC adapter. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is charging. Rear View No. Rear View 0 Figure 1-2. Rear...
...; Blinking amber: The computer is in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is in power-saving mode. Supports high definition digital video connections. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9 Connects to the AC adapter. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is charging. Rear View No. Rear View 0 Figure 1-2. Rear...
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Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Left View No. 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 0 Figure 1-3. Left View No. 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
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Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Right View No. Right View Table 1-4. Icon Item 1 2-in-1 card reader Description Supports MMC, MMCplus, and SD cards. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11
Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Right View No. Right View Table 1-4. Icon Item 1 2-in-1 card reader Description Supports MMC, MMCplus, and SD cards. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11
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Base View Table 1-5. Base View No. Deliver stereo audio output. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View 0 Figure 1-5. 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 Table 1-5. Base View No. Deliver stereo audio output. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View 0 Figure 1-5. 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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... twice. Click once. Lower Right (3) Click once. Select Tap once. These two parts are the equivalent of the multi-touchpad to move the cursor. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Tapping on the multi-touchpad is the same as clicking the left button of a mouse. Press the lower left (2) and...
... twice. Click once. Lower Right (3) Click once. Select Tap once. These two parts are the equivalent of the multi-touchpad to move the cursor. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Tapping on the multi-touchpad is the same as clicking the left button of a mouse. Press the lower left (2) and...
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..., and hotkeys controlling various computer features. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Figure 1-7. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock Fn+F11 Description When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Off...
..., and hotkeys controlling various computer features. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Figure 1-7. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock Fn+F11 Description When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Off...
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... Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock Fn+F11 The key can also be turned on the Windows Start button; Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on /off via the internal keyboard...Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Scroll Lock is NOT required for computers (if you are on a network) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. It can be used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows...
... Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock Fn+F11 The key can also be turned on the Windows Start button; Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on /off via the internal keyboard...Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Scroll Lock is NOT required for computers (if you are on a network) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. It can be used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows...
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... To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in the combination. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users... between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Turns the touchpad On or Off. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Table 1-9. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) ...
... To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in the combination. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users... between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Turns the touchpad On or Off. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Table 1-9. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) ...
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Fn+ Volume Down Decreases the sound volume. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Hotkeys Hotkey Fn+F8 Icon Function Speaker toggle Description Turns the speakers On or Off. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Table 1-10.
Fn+ Volume Down Decreases the sound volume. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Hotkeys Hotkey Fn+F8 Icon Function Speaker toggle Description Turns the speakers On or Off. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Table 1-10.
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...1-11. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. During POST, press Alt+F10 to Enabled. 5. System Block Diagram 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Press F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. During POST, press F1 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. ...6. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Press to ...
...1-11. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. During POST, press Alt+F10 to Enabled. 5. System Block Diagram 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Press F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. During POST, press F1 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. ...6. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Press to ...