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...manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in this Aspire MS2361 Service Guide. Copyright © 2012 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical... trademarks of Acer Incorporated. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. There are available on the ACER/CSD website....
...manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in this Aspire MS2361 Service Guide. Copyright © 2012 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical... trademarks of Acer Incorporated. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. There are available on the ACER/CSD website....
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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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... Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Open Front View Table 1-1. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and...
... Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Open Front View Table 1-1. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and...
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..., MMCplus and SD cards. 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 0 Figure 1-2. Close Front View Table 1-2. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.
..., MMCplus and SD cards. 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 0 Figure 1-2. Close Front View Table 1-2. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.
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Left View No. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to the AC adapter. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged ...
Left View No. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to the AC adapter. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged ...
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... notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Right View Table 1-4. Right View No. 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...
... notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Right View Table 1-4. Right View No. 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 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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... move the cursor. Select Tap once. Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Tapping on a mouse. Click once. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Table 1-6. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly...
... move the cursor. Select Tap once. Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Tapping on a mouse. Click once. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Table 1-6. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly...
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..., Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling various computer features. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 If an external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots...
..., Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling various computer features. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 If an external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots...
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...not applicable for all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Table 1-8. 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... Lock is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Figure 1-9. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock The key can also be turned on the Windows Start button;...
...not applicable for all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Table 1-8. 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... Lock is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Figure 1-9. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock The key can also be turned on the Windows Start button;...
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...off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off using a pop-up window. 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) ...activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. Figure 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 ...
...off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off using a pop-up window. 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) ...activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. Figure 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 ...
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Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Table 1-10. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. 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+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Table 1-10. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file.