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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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...;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.
...;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.
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...;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 Internal resolutions and refresh rate supported (applies to both UMA and Discrete models): 800×600, 60 Hz ..., 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.
...;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 Internal resolutions and refresh rate supported (applies to both UMA and Discrete models): 800×600, 60 Hz ..., 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.
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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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... on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for 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
... on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for 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
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.... Close Front View No. 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.
.... Close Front View No. 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.
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... devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphone). Left View Table 1-3. Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13
... devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphone). Left View Table 1-3. Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13
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Right View No. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: ...
Right View No. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: ...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 0 Base View 0 Figure 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. Base View Table 1-5. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 0 Base View 0 Figure 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. Base View Table 1-5. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds.
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... finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Table 1-6. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Tapping on a mouse.
... finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Table 1-6. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Tapping on a mouse.
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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 Keyboard Lock Keys Table 1-8. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. 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 Keyboard Lock Keys Table 1-8. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Off...
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... of the Num Lock is not applicable for computers (if you are on a network) 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can be used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window... Ctrl+ +F: Search for all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on /off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) ...
... of the Num Lock is not applicable for computers (if you are on a network) 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can be used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window... Ctrl+ +F: Search for all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on /off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) ...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) +Tab: Cycle ... the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Puts the computer in the combination. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Turns the speakers 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 you're not...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) +Tab: Cycle ... the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Puts the computer in the combination. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Turns the speakers 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 you're not...
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Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Table 1-10.
Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Table 1-10.