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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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..., 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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... 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 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording and video communication. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for your computer.
... 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 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording and video communication. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for your computer.
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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. Note: Only one card can operate at any given ...
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. Note: Only one card can operate at any given ...
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Left View No. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Left View Table 1-3. Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to the AC adapter. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer ...
Left View No. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Left View Table 1-3. Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to the AC adapter. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer ...
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... handle of a locked drawer. Icon Item Description 1 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; Right View No. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4.
... handle of a locked drawer. Icon Item Description 1 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; Right View No. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 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. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 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. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
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... cursor. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Click once. Table 1-6. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Select Tap once. Tapping on a mouse. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions.
... cursor. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Click once. Table 1-6. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Select Tap once. Tapping on a mouse. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions.
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... overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Keyboard Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Off by default. Figure 1-8. If an external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When...
... overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Keyboard Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Off by default. Figure 1-8. If an external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When...
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... by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad. Functions supported by the numeric keys. The state of functions. 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 Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is NOT required for the cursor movement by Windows XP, Windows...
... by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad. Functions supported by the numeric keys. The state of functions. 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 Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is NOT required for the cursor movement by Windows XP, Windows...
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... +U: Open the Ease of Access Center window Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Hotkeys Table 1-10. it opens key the application's context menu. Figure 1-10. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3...Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch ...
... +U: Open the Ease of Access Center window Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Hotkeys Table 1-10. it opens key the application's context menu. Figure 1-10. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3...Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch ...
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Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Table 1-10. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Table 1-10. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations