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... or fitness for the updates made to change without notice. No part of this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose. HDMI, the...Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD website. ii The software described in this Aspire MS2361 Service Guide. All rights reserved. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this manual is sold or licensed ...
... or fitness for the updates made to change without notice. No part of this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose. HDMI, the...Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD website. ii The software described in this Aspire MS2361 Service Guide. All rights reserved. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this manual is sold or licensed ...
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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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.... Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording and video communication. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Open Front View Table 1-1. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for video communication. Display screen Also...
.... Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording and video communication. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Open Front View Table 1-1. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for video communication. Display screen Also...
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... can operate at any given time. Close Front View Table 1-2. Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is charging. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in power-saving mode. Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer...
... can operate at any given time. Close Front View Table 1-2. Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is charging. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in power-saving mode. Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer...
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... camera). 7 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphone). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View Table 1-3.
... camera). 7 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphone). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View Table 1-3.
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... drive; Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 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...
... drive; Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 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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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. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View Table 1-5.
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. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View Table 1-5.
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Tapping on a mouse. Select Tap once. Table 1-6. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Click once. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Touchpad ...
Tapping on a mouse. Select Tap once. Table 1-6. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Click once. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Touchpad ...
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... present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Figure 1-8. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Off by default. Keyboard Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off.
... present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Figure 1-8. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Off by default. Keyboard Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off.
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... Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on a network) 1-18 Hardware... Specifications and Configurations It can be used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open ...
... Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on a network) 1-18 Hardware... Specifications and Configurations It can be used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open ...
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...-up window. Turns the touchpad On or Off. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. 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 you're not...: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use or to move focus to access most computer controls. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 it opens key the application's context menu. Table 1-9.
...-up window. Turns the touchpad On or Off. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. 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 you're not...: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use or to move focus to access most computer controls. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 it opens key the application's context menu. Table 1-9.
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Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Table 1-10. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. 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+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Table 1-10. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. 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.