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...Refer to the table below for any warranties of HDMI Licensing, LLC in this Aspire MS2361 Service Guide. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. The software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,... United States and other countries. No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any particular purpose. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (not the manufacturer, distributor, or its dealer...
...Refer to the table below for any warranties of HDMI Licensing, LLC in this Aspire MS2361 Service Guide. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. The software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,... United States and other countries. No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any particular purpose. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (not the manufacturer, distributor, or its dealer...
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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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... 1-1. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and video communication. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse...
... 1-1. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and video communication. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse...
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...-in power-saving mode. Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The computer is charging. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is in -1 card reader 2 Power...
...-in power-saving mode. Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The computer is charging. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is in -1 card reader 2 Power...
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... 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). Left View Table 1-3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View No. Left View 0 Figure 1-3.
... 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). Left View Table 1-3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View No. Left View 0 Figure 1-3.
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... the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 5 Kensington lock slot Connects to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 5 Kensington lock slot Connects to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Base View Table 1-5. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
Base View Table 1-5. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
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... the touchpad to move the cursor. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Click once. Select Tap once. Table 1-6. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and...
... the touchpad to move the cursor. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Click once. Select Tap once. Table 1-6. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and...
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... Num Lock Description When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Figure 1-8. Figure 1-7. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Keyboard Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off. Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an...
... Num Lock Description When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Figure 1-8. Figure 1-7. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Keyboard Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off. Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an...
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...the desktop Ctrl+ +F: Search for all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. it... 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 /off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or...
...the desktop Ctrl+ +F: Search for all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. it... 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 /off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or...
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... Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Hotkeys Table 1-10. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 it opens key the application's context menu. Turns the touchpad On or Off. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to...
... Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Hotkeys Table 1-10. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 it opens key the application's context menu. Turns the touchpad On or Off. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to...
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Table 1-10. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness.
Table 1-10. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness.