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... Base Door Installation 3-13 ODD Module Removal 3-15 ODD Module Installation 3-18 DIMM Module Removal 3-21 DIMM Module Installation 3-22 i Table of Contents Chapter 1. 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...
... Base Door Installation 3-13 ODD Module Removal 3-15 ODD Module Installation 3-18 DIMM Module Removal 3-21 DIMM Module Installation 3-22 i Table of Contents Chapter 1. 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...
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...stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in this guide is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Revision History Please refer to the table below for any particular purpose. Should the programs prove defective following their ... information, go to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. iv Any Acer Incorporated software described in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and...
...stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in this guide is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Revision History Please refer to the table below for any particular purpose. Should the programs prove defective following their ... information, go to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. iv Any Acer Incorporated software described in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and...
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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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Notebook Tour Top View 65 4 1 3 2 # Icon Item 1 Power Button 2 Touchpad 3 Keyboard 4 Display Screen 5 Microphone 6 Webcam Figure 1:1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-6 Use to turn the computer on . Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) screen, displays computer output. Web camera used for sound recording or ...
Notebook Tour Top View 65 4 1 3 2 # Icon Item 1 Power Button 2 Touchpad 3 Keyboard 4 Display Screen 5 Microphone 6 Webcam Figure 1:1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-6 Use to turn the computer on . Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) screen, displays computer output. Web camera used for sound recording or ...
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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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... a VGA cable for air flow. 3 Air Vents CAUTION: Do not cover the air vents. 4 VGA Port Connects to a headset. Left View 12 3 4 5 6 78 Figure 1:3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-8 Use for external video output. 5 HDMI Port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 DC-In Jack Connects to...
... a VGA cable for air flow. 3 Air Vents CAUTION: Do not cover the air vents. 4 VGA Port Connects to a headset. Left View 12 3 4 5 6 78 Figure 1:3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-8 Use for external video output. 5 HDMI Port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 DC-In Jack Connects to...
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Right View 1 2 3 Figure 1:4. Reads and writes CD and DVD discs. Connects to secure the lock. NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. 1-9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 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.
Right View 1 2 3 Figure 1:4. Reads and writes CD and DVD discs. Connects to secure the lock. NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. 1-9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 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.
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HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory. Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. 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.
HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory. Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. 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.
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.... Tapping on a mouse. Click once. Tap once. This button is equivalent to the left button to move the cursor. Right Button Click once. 1-11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Below is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Touchpad # Item 1 Touchpad 2 Left Button 3 Right Button Description Move your finger on the touchpad...
.... Tapping on a mouse. Click once. Tap once. This button is equivalent to the left button to move the cursor. Right Button Click once. 1-11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Below is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Touchpad # Item 1 Touchpad 2 Left Button 3 Right Button Description Move your finger on the touchpad...
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... right mouse button. • Press to launch the Start menu. • When used with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). See Windows Key on page 1-14. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 This key has the same effect as a calculator (complete with other key combinations to open the context menu of numeric data entry...
... right mouse button. • Press to launch the Start menu. • When used with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). See Windows Key on page 1-14. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 This key has the same effect as a calculator (complete with other key combinations to open the context menu of numeric data entry...
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Searches for Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Moves focus from the Start menu to the Quick Launch toolbar and to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray. ...
Searches for Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Moves focus from the Start menu to the Quick Launch toolbar and to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray. ...
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.... Volume Down + Down key Decreases audio volume. Function Communication Switch Table 1:3. Plays the next media file in the combination. Enter D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14 Hotkey Combinations Key Combination Icon Description + Enables/disables wireless connectivity of your computer. Play/Pause + Plays or pauses media file.
.... Volume Down + Down key Decreases audio volume. Function Communication Switch Table 1:3. Plays the next media file in the combination. Enter D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14 Hotkey Combinations Key Combination Icon Description + Enables/disables wireless connectivity of your computer. Play/Pause + Plays or pauses media file.
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The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. 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 ... g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-16
The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. 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 ... g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-16
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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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...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; H/W shut down at CPU 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 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...
...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; H/W shut down at CPU 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 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...
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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 • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various ...Support reverse T cursor keys • Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-20 LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM57785 RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Keyboard Item Type...
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 • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various ...Support reverse T cursor keys • Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-20 LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM57785 RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Keyboard Item Type...