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...specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. III Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer... prove defective following their respective holders. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, ...
...specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. III Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer... prove defective following their respective holders. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, ...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Right View 8 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Productivity keys (only for certain models 11 Touchpad ... Acer Empowering Technology 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Hardware Specifications ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Right View 8 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Productivity keys (only for certain models 11 Touchpad ... Acer Empowering Technology 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Hardware Specifications ...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform Intel® Centrino® processor technology, featuring: K Intel® Core™2 Duo ...controls K 88-/89-/93-key keyboard K Touchpad pointing device Audio K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers K High-definition audio support K MS-Sound compatible K Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones* Communication K Acer Video Conference, featuring: jIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam jAcer Video Conference Manager software* jAcer PureZone technology Chapter 1 1
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform Intel® Centrino® processor technology, featuring: K Intel® Core™2 Duo ...controls K 88-/89-/93-key keyboard K Touchpad pointing device Audio K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers K High-definition audio support K MS-Sound compatible K Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones* Communication K Acer Video Conference, featuring: jIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam jAcer Video Conference Manager software* jAcer PureZone technology Chapter 1 1
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...quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) K Modem: 56K ITU V.92 I/O Ports K Acer ezDock II/II+ connector K ExpressCard™/54 slot K PC Card slot (Type II) K TravelMate SmartCard reader K Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* K 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) K 4 USB ...: 20% to 80% jNon-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: "*" "Only for certain models" NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. Wake-on the model purchased. 2 Chapter 1 jOptional Acer Xpress VoIP phone K WLAN: jIntel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* K WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced...
...quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) K Modem: 56K ITU V.92 I/O Ports K Acer ezDock II/II+ connector K ExpressCard™/54 slot K PC Card slot (Type II) K TravelMate SmartCard reader K Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* K 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) K 4 USB ...: 20% to 80% jNon-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: "*" "Only for certain models" NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. Wake-on the model purchased. 2 Chapter 1 jOptional Acer Xpress VoIP phone K WLAN: jIntel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* K WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced...
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... programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Chapter 1 15
... programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. Chapter 1 15
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... the hide button on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu. 18 Chapter 1 Press the...
... the hide button on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu. 18 Chapter 1 Press the...
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Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. K Prints and saves hardware specifications. K Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. Acer eSettings Management also: K Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. 24 Chapter 1
Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. K Prints and saves hardware specifications. K Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. Acer eSettings Management also: K Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. 24 Chapter 1
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... volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. in the Start menu. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks... Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
... volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. in the Start menu. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks... Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
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...40 Throttling 50%: On= 99 ° C; H/W shot down at 110 ° .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix 1.04c Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed... Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 2 Synchronous ...
...40 Throttling 50%: On= 99 ° C; H/W shot down at 110 ° .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix 1.04c Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed... Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 2 Synchronous ...
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You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface 30 Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. USB 1.1 Chapter 1 Memory ...the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM5764/Broadcom BCM5765 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various ...
You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface 30 Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. USB 1.1 Chapter 1 Memory ...the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM5764/Broadcom BCM5765 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various ...
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... 8MB SATA 850 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Chapter 1 31 Bluetooth Interface Item Connector type Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface USB Specification Specification WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Hard... LF TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LF WD1200BEVS22UST0 ML125 LF Capacity (MB) 120000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 3 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max.
... 8MB SATA 850 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Chapter 1 31 Bluetooth Interface Item Connector type Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface USB Specification Specification WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Hard... LF TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LF WD1200BEVS22UST0 ML125 LF Capacity (MB) 120000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 3 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max.
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...VGA USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Chapter 1 Specification Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or... AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2 (1.5W speakers) Specification VGA CARD NB9P-GS/Intel GMA970 VGA 512M GDDR3/ Specification ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two on the right side/one on the front Enable/Disable ...
...VGA USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Chapter 1 Specification Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or... AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/2 (1.5W speakers) Specification VGA CARD NB9P-GS/Intel GMA970 VGA 512M GDDR3/ Specification ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two on the right side/one on the front Enable/Disable ...
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... & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 Specification AC Adaptor Item Input Output Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ 19V 4.74A 90W/19V 3.42A 65W 34 Chapter 1 Vertical... Stripe Normally White 220 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Panasonic/Sanyo/Sony/Simplo Li-ion 6Cell 4400 MAH/8Cell 4800 MAH 6/8 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series, 2 series in...
... & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 Specification AC Adaptor Item Input Output Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ 19V 4.74A 90W/19V 3.42A 65W 34 Chapter 1 Vertical... Stripe Normally White 220 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Panasonic/Sanyo/Sony/Simplo Li-ion 6Cell 4400 MAH/8Cell 4800 MAH 6/8 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series, 2 series in...
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Follow these instructions: K To choose a menu, use the up and down arrow keys. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press F5 or F6. K To choose an item, use the left and right arrow keys. K In any menu, you are found ...
Follow these instructions: K To choose a menu, use the up and down arrow keys. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press F5 or F6. K To choose an item, use the left and right arrow keys. K In any menu, you are found ...
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... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [08/02/2008] 640 KB 4093 MB 512 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [08/02/2008] 640 KB 4093 MB 512 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
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... HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password is: User Password...
... HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password is: User Password...
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... order: 1: IDE HDD: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) 2: IDE CD: XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-XX 3: PCI LAN: Network Boot 4: USB HDD: 5: USB FDD: 6: USB Key: 7: USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list.
... order: 1: IDE HDD: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) 2: IDE CD: XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-XX 3: PCI LAN: Network Boot 4: USB HDD: 5: USB FDD: 6: USB Key: 7: USB CDROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list.
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Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 47 Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit ...
Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 47 Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit ...
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... USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 164 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool...
... USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 164 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool...