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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 5 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 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and... View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 DOS Flash Utility...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 5 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 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and... View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 DOS Flash Utility...
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... 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28...
... 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features. Operating System 0 Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Windows...;UMA: Integrated in the Mobile Intel® HM70/HM77 Express Chipset Discrete: NVIDIA N13M-GS 1G Supports dual display Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features. Operating System 0 Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Windows...;UMA: Integrated in the Mobile Intel® HM70/HM77 Express Chipset Discrete: NVIDIA N13M-GS 1G Supports dual display Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
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..., 7.0 mm, 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive 0 Slim-type SATA optical disc drive (ODD) Detailed read/write specifications on page 1-29. Card reader 0 Multi-in-1 card reader slot Supports MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™) and Secure Digital...;Built-in microphone Two 2W, 2 cc chamber built-in speakers Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Realtek 271-VB6 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
..., 7.0 mm, 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive 0 Slim-type SATA optical disc drive (ODD) Detailed read/write specifications on page 1-29. Card reader 0 Multi-in-1 card reader slot Supports MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™) and Secure Digital...;Built-in microphone Two 2W, 2 cc chamber built-in speakers Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Realtek 271-VB6 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... Supports 640×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Realtek RTL8411 EN ...power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 AS7F Chiclet keyboard Inverted "T" cursor keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
... Supports 640×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Realtek RTL8411 EN ...power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 AS7F Chiclet keyboard Inverted "T" cursor keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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... combo port) DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 11.x Adobe® Reader® 10.x AUPEO! (United... Personal 2010 (Japan only, subject to customer request) newsXpresso NOOK for PC (US only) Norton™ Online Backup 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... combo port) DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 11.x Adobe® Reader® 10.x AUPEO! (United... Personal 2010 (Japan only, subject to customer request) newsXpresso NOOK for PC (US only) Norton™ Online Backup 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom only) Netflix shortcut (Canada, Latin America, United States only) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
... only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom only) Netflix shortcut (Canada, Latin America, United States only) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
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...-operating: -20 to 60 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...-operating: -20 to 60 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Open Front View Table 1-1. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED...
... Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Open Front View Table 1-1. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED...
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Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The computer is charging. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Close Front View Table 1-2. Icon Item 1 Multi-in power-saving mode. Close Front View 0 Figure 1-2. Note: Only one card can operate at any ...
Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The computer is charging. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Close Front View Table 1-2. Icon Item 1 Multi-in power-saving mode. Close Front View 0 Figure 1-2. Note: Only one card can operate at any ...
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Left View Table 1-3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to the AC adapter. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, ...
Left View Table 1-3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to the AC adapter. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, ...
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Right View No. Icon Item Description 1 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations accepts CDs or DVDs. (ODD) 2 ODD access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 ODD eject button Ejects the optical disc ...
Right View No. Icon Item Description 1 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations accepts CDs or DVDs. (ODD) 2 ODD access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 ODD eject button Ejects the optical disc ...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5.
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... (2) Quickly click twice. Click once. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. These two buttons are the equivalent of the left and right buttons on the touchpad is the same as clicking...
... (2) Quickly click twice. Click once. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. These two buttons are the equivalent of the left and right buttons on the touchpad is the same as clicking...
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... keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Figure 1-7. Keyboard Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted "T" cursor key, Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling...
... keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Figure 1-7. Keyboard Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted "T" cursor key, Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling...
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... turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Scroll Lock is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of functions. Windows... Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on a network) 1-18 Hardware...
... turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Scroll Lock is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of functions. Windows... Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on a network) 1-18 Hardware...
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...the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Turns the touchpad On or Off. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if...toolbar, to the system tray (use or to move focus to access most computer controls. Turns the speakers On or Off. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off ...
...the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Turns the touchpad On or Off. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if...toolbar, to the system tray (use or to move focus to access most computer controls. Turns the speakers On or Off. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off ...
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Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness.
Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness.