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...2-23 Crisis Utility SOP 2-25 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-25 Using the Crisis Utility Disk 2-26 Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10... Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16 Chapter 2. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Service and Maintenance Introduction 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Getting Started 3-6 Battery ...
...2-23 Crisis Utility SOP 2-25 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-25 Using the Crisis Utility Disk 2-26 Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10... Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16 Chapter 2. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Service and Maintenance Introduction 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Getting Started 3-6 Battery ...
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...guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Acer is a registered trademark of merchantability or fitness for the updates made on the ACER/CSD website. Disclaimer The information in the software. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be...Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to...
...guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Acer is a registered trademark of merchantability or fitness for the updates made on the ACER/CSD website. Disclaimer The information in the software. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be...Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2 Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2 Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features The following is a summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine... DDR3 Dual Channel Support / 2 SO-DIMM slot • Maximum: 8 GB (4 GB + 4GB) Display 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics • 16.7 million colors • External resolution / refresh...264 (AVC) decoding • HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features The following is a summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine... DDR3 Dual Channel Support / 2 SO-DIMM slot • Maximum: 8 GB (4 GB + 4GB) Display 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics • 16.7 million colors • External resolution / refresh...264 (AVC) decoding • HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2
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... • Intel® HD Graphics 3000/4000 with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 V3-571G • NVIDIA® GT640M with 2048 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1, OpenGL® 4.1 or later, PhysX™, ...; Two built-in stereo speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Camera • 1.3 M high-definition Camera Connectivity WLAN • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 1-3 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... • Intel® HD Graphics 3000/4000 with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 V3-571G • NVIDIA® GT640M with 2048 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1, OpenGL® 4.1 or later, PhysX™, ...; Two built-in stereo speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Camera • 1.3 M high-definition Camera Connectivity WLAN • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 1-3 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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...; Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Special Keys and Controls Keyboard • 103/104/107-key Acer Fine Tip keyboard • International language support • Independent standard numeric keypad, pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Touchpad • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger..., rotate, flip Dimensions and Weight Dimension • 381.6 (W) x 253 (D) x 33.2 (D) mm (15 x 9.96 x 1.30 inches) Weight • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-4
...; Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Special Keys and Controls Keyboard • 103/104/107-key Acer Fine Tip keyboard • International language support • Independent standard numeric keypad, pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Touchpad • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger..., rotate, flip Dimensions and Weight Dimension • 381.6 (W) x 253 (D) x 33.2 (D) mm (15 x 9.96 x 1.30 inches) Weight • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-4
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...-operating: 5% to 95% Optional Accessories • 65 W / 90 W AC adapter • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • HDD pack • CD-ROM Module Software • Acer Backup Manager • Acer ePower Management • Acer eRecovery Management • McAfee Antivirus Software 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...-operating: 5% to 95% Optional Accessories • 65 W / 90 W AC adapter • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • HDD pack • CD-ROM Module Software • Acer Backup Manager • Acer ePower Management • Acer eRecovery Management • McAfee Antivirus Software 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... functions like a computer mouse. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) screen, displays computer output. Top View Description Press to enter data into the computer. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-6 Web camera used for sound recording or voice chatting. Notebook Tour Top View 65 4 1 3 2 # Icon Item 1 Power Button 2 Touchpad 3 Keyboard 4 Display Screen 5 Microphone...
... functions like a computer mouse. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) screen, displays computer output. Top View Description Press to enter data into the computer. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-6 Web camera used for sound recording or voice chatting. Notebook Tour Top View 65 4 1 3 2 # Icon Item 1 Power Button 2 Touchpad 3 Keyboard 4 Display Screen 5 Microphone...
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...): S3 state Indicates the computer battery status: Battery Indicator • Amber (flashing): Battery low. • Amber: Battery is charging. 2 • Blue: Battery is active. 1-7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...): S3 state Indicates the computer battery status: Battery Indicator • Amber (flashing): Battery low. • Amber: Battery is charging. 2 • Blue: Battery is active. 1-7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Left View 12 3 4 5 6 78 Figure 1:3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-8 Use for air flow. 3 Air Vents CAUTION: Do not cover the air vents. 4 VGA Port Connects to a headset. Connects to USB 2.0 / 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) ...
Left View 12 3 4 5 6 78 Figure 1:3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-8 Use for air flow. 3 Air Vents CAUTION: Do not cover the air vents. 4 VGA Port Connects to a headset. Connects to USB 2.0 / 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) ...
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NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Right View # Icon Item 1 USB Ports 2 Optical Drive 3 Kensington Lock Slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices. Reads and writes CD and DVD discs. Some keyless models are also available. 1-9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View 1 2 3 Figure 1:4.
NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Right View # Icon Item 1 USB Ports 2 Optical Drive 3 Kensington Lock Slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices. Reads and writes CD and DVD discs. Some keyless models are also available. 1-9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View 1 2 3 Figure 1:4.
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Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery. Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory. Cover Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10
Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery. Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory. Cover Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10
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..., the better the response. Touchpad Operations Touchpad Left Button Tap twice (same speed as clicking the left mouse button. Right Button Click once. 1-11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 1 2 3 Figure 1:6. This button is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad sensitiveness. •...
..., the better the response. Touchpad Operations Touchpad Left Button Tap twice (same speed as clicking the left mouse button. Right Button Click once. 1-11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 1 2 3 Figure 1:6. This button is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad sensitiveness. •...
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.... Use this mode when doing a lot of the current application. Use with other key combinations to open the context menu of numeric data entry. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 This key has the same effect as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Scroll Lock may not work in uppercase. Keyboard...
.... Use this mode when doing a lot of the current application. Use with other key combinations to open the context menu of numeric data entry. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 This key has the same effect as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Scroll Lock may not work in uppercase. Keyboard...
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... the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + + Undo minimize all windows. + Shows the help window. + Opens Windows Explorer. + Searches for Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Locks the computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are not connected to the system tray. Use...
... the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + + Undo minimize all windows. + Shows the help window. + Opens Windows Explorer. + Searches for Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Locks the computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are not connected to the system tray. Use...
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... be used to save power. Sleep + Puts the computer in the combination. Play/Pause + Plays or pauses media file. Enter D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14 Volume Up + Up key Increases audio volume. Function Communication Switch Table 1:3. Hotkey Combinations Key Combination Icon Description + Enables/disables wireless connectivity of...
... be used to save power. Sleep + Puts the computer in the combination. Play/Pause + Plays or pauses media file. Enter D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14 Volume Up + Up key Increases audio volume. Function Communication Switch Table 1:3. Hotkey Combinations Key Combination Icon Description + Enables/disables wireless connectivity of...
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The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-16 Specifications Table Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 381.6 mm 15 in Width 253 mm 9.96 in Height (front to rear) 33.2 mm 1.3 in Weight (equipped with optical ...
The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-16 Specifications Table Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 381.6 mm 15 in Width 253 mm 9.96 in Height (front to rear) 33.2 mm 1.3 in Weight (equipped with optical ...
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System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth Wireless PCMCIA Audio codec Card reader Specification Intel Panther Point PCH Intel HD Graphics 3000/4000 (Built-in at CPU) NVIDIA N13P-GS 2G (GT640M0) NVIDIA N13P-GL 2G/...Chipset (Panther Point) N/A N/A Qualcomm / Broadcomm / Realtek N/A Realtek ALC271X-GR-VB6 Broadcom BCM57785X Card Reader Processor Item CPU CPU package Core logic Chipset Specification Intel Sandy/Ivy Bridge Dual Core Processor Intel Ivy Bridge Quad Core Processor rPGA989 • Four or two execution cores • A 32-KB instruction ...
System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth Wireless PCMCIA Audio codec Card reader Specification Intel Panther Point PCH Intel HD Graphics 3000/4000 (Built-in at CPU) NVIDIA N13P-GS 2G (GT640M0) NVIDIA N13P-GL 2G/...Chipset (Panther Point) N/A N/A Qualcomm / Broadcomm / Realtek N/A Realtek ALC271X-GR-VB6 Broadcom BCM57785X Card Reader Processor Item CPU CPU package Core logic Chipset Specification Intel Sandy/Ivy Bridge Dual Core Processor Intel Ivy Bridge Quad Core Processor rPGA989 • Four or two execution cores • A 32-KB instruction ...
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... RAM x 2 Sockets: Channel A DIMM 0 (TOP) Channel B DIMM 0 (Bottom) 1GB/2GB/4GB Total 8GB SODIMM DDR3 1066/1333 1.5V DDR3 SODIMM 204 Pin Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-18 Processor Specifications Item CPU Speed Cores Bus Speed (FSB/ DMI/QBI) Mfg Tech I7-3720QM 2.6 4 5GT/s 32nm I7-3610QM 2.3 4 5GT/s 32nm I7-3612QM 2.1 4 5GT/s 32nm... size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built-in at 100 °C;
... RAM x 2 Sockets: Channel A DIMM 0 (TOP) Channel B DIMM 0 (Bottom) 1GB/2GB/4GB Total 8GB SODIMM DDR3 1066/1333 1.5V DDR3 SODIMM 204 Pin Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-18 Processor Specifications Item CPU Speed Cores Bus Speed (FSB/ DMI/QBI) Mfg Tech I7-3720QM 2.6 4 5GT/s 32nm I7-3610QM 2.3 4 5GT/s 32nm I7-3612QM 2.1 4 5GT/s 32nm... size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built-in at 100 °C;
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...keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification GF7T_A10B 103-US/104-UK /107-JA Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification. BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB +1MB • Insyde code ...base • Flash ROM 4 MB+ 1MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot •...
...keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification GF7T_A10B 103-US/104-UK /107-JA Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification. BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB +1MB • Insyde code ...base • Flash ROM 4 MB+ 1MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot •...