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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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Integrated microphone Internal microphone 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. ...
Integrated microphone Internal microphone 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 Close Front View 0 Figure 1-2. Close Front View No.
... 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 Close Front View 0 Figure 1-2. Close Front View No.
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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
... 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
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... lock. Right View No. Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Icon Item Description 1 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... lock. Right View No. Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Icon Item Description 1 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Base View Table 1-5. 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. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
Base View Table 1-5. 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. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
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... button of a mouse. Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to move the cursor. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Click once. Table 1-6. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on a mouse. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure...
... button of a mouse. Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to move the cursor. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Click once. Table 1-6. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on a mouse. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure...
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... 0 The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted "T" cursor key, Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling various computer features. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. Off by default. Figure 1-7.
... 0 The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted "T" cursor key, Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling various computer features. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. Off by default. Figure 1-7.
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... is NOT required for computers (if you are on /off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock The key can also be turned on a network) 1-18 Hardware... Specifications and Configurations Figure 1-9. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It ...
... is NOT required for computers (if you are on /off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock The key can also be turned on a network) 1-18 Hardware... Specifications and Configurations Figure 1-9. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; It ...
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... On and Off using a pop-up window. Turns the touchpad On or Off. Turns the speakers On or Off. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 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...
... On and Off using a pop-up window. Turns the touchpad On or Off. Turns the speakers On or Off. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 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...
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Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. 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+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Table 1-10. 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 Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. 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+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file.