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... 3-13 ODD Module Removal 3-15 ODD Module Installation 3-18 DIMM Module Removal 3-21 DIMM Module Installation 3-22 i 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. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-2 Navigating the Bios Setup Utility 2-2 BIOS 2-3 Information 2-3...
... 3-13 ODD Module Removal 3-15 ODD Module Installation 3-18 DIMM Module Removal 3-21 DIMM Module Installation 3-22 i 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. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-2 Navigating the Bios Setup Utility 2-2 BIOS 2-3 Information 2-3...
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...respective holders. Other brand and product names are available on this guide is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. No part of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair,...the updates made on the ACER/CSD website. Disclaimer The information in the software. iv Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer is subject to the table...
...respective holders. Other brand and product names are available on this guide is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. No part of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair,...the updates made on the ACER/CSD website. Disclaimer The information in the software. iv Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer is subject to the table...
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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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...8226; 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... 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 Privacy Control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Hard Drive • 2.5" Hard Disk Drive SATA interface...
...8226; 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... 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 Privacy Control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Hard Drive • 2.5" Hard Disk Drive SATA interface...
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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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... the power is on or off. Touch-sensitive pointing device that functions like a computer mouse. Web camera used for sound recording or voice chatting. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-6 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. Top View Description Press to enter data...
... the power is on or off. Touch-sensitive pointing device that functions like a computer mouse. Web camera used for sound recording or voice chatting. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-6 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. Top View Description Press to enter data...
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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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... View # Icon Item Description 1 DC-In Jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Port Connects to a headset. Left View 12 3 4 5 6 78 Figure 1:3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-8 Connects to USB 2.0 / 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) devices. 6 USB 3.0 Port NOTE: Devices without USB 3.0 certification may not be compatible. 7 Microphone Jack Connects to a microphone. 8 Headset...
... View # Icon Item Description 1 DC-In Jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Port Connects to a headset. Left View 12 3 4 5 6 78 Figure 1:3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-8 Connects to USB 2.0 / 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) devices. 6 USB 3.0 Port NOTE: Devices without USB 3.0 certification may not be compatible. 7 Microphone Jack Connects to a microphone. 8 Headset...
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Some keyless models are also available. 1-9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View # Icon Item 1 USB Ports 2 Optical Drive 3 Kensington Lock Slot Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Reads and writes CD and DVD discs. Connects to USB 2.0 devices. 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. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
Some keyless models are also available. 1-9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View # Icon Item 1 USB Ports 2 Optical Drive 3 Kensington Lock Slot Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Reads and writes CD and DVD discs. Connects to USB 2.0 devices. 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. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
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HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory. Cover Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10 Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. 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. Cover Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10 Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. 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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... button to perform selection and execution functions. Click once. This button is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Right Button Click once. 1-11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 1 2 3 Figure 1:6. Press the right button to move the cursor. Touchpad Operations Touchpad Left Button Tap twice (same speed as clicking the...
... button to perform selection and execution functions. Click once. This button is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Right Button Click once. 1-11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 1 2 3 Figure 1:6. Press the right button to move the cursor. Touchpad Operations Touchpad Left Button Tap twice (same speed as clicking the...
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...; Press to open the context menu of numeric data entry. Press to launch the Start menu. • When used with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 See Hotkeys on page 1-13. See Windows Key on page 1-14. When Scroll Lock is on , all alphabetic characters are pressed respectively.
...; Press to open the context menu of numeric data entry. Press to launch the Start menu. • When used with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 See Hotkeys on page 1-13. See Windows Key on page 1-14. When Scroll Lock is on , all alphabetic characters are pressed respectively.
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... to move focus to items on the toolbar. + Displays the system properties dialog box. + Opens Ease of Access Center (for Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Searches for a file or folder. + + + + + + + Shows the desktop. Moves focus from the Start menu to the Quick Launch toolbar and to a network domain...
... to move focus to items on the toolbar. + Displays the system properties dialog box. + Opens Ease of Access Center (for Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Searches for a file or folder. + + + + + + + Shows the desktop. Moves focus from the Start menu to the Quick Launch toolbar and to a network domain...
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... brightness, volume, and multimedia playback controls. Hotkey Combinations Key Combination Icon Description + Enables/disables wireless connectivity of your computer. Enter D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14 Sleep + Puts the computer in the combination. Touchpad Toggle + Turns the touchpad on the keyboard. Plays the next media file in the...
... brightness, volume, and multimedia playback controls. Hotkey Combinations Key Combination Icon Description + Enables/disables wireless connectivity of your computer. Enter D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14 Sleep + Puts the computer in the combination. Touchpad Toggle + Turns the touchpad on the keyboard. Plays the next media file in the...
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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 ...
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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... 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 hot...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 hot...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...