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...registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Corporation. Intel ...are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Intel...product names are trademarks of merchantability or fitness for any form or by Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,...
...registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Corporation. Intel ...are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Intel...product names are trademarks of merchantability or fitness for any form or by Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV
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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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... 1 15 it opens the application's context menu. This key has the same effect as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu...
... 1 15 it opens the application's context menu. This key has the same effect as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu...
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... the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2. To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications: 1. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Actual product specifications may also run the application by double-clicking the icon if you have created...
... the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2. To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications: 1. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Actual product specifications may also run the application by double-clicking the icon if you have created...
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Acer eSettings Management also: K Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. 24 Chapter 1 K Prints and saves hardware specifications. K Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also: K Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. 24 Chapter 1 K Prints and saves hardware specifications. K Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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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. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in...
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. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in...
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... 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 ... in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Chapter 1 29 OFF=93 ° C OS shut down at 105 ° C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor P8400 (2.26G...
... 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 ... in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Chapter 1 29 OFF=93 ° C OS shut down at 105 ° C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor P8400 (2.26G...
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... rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. 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 capacities to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB ...
... rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. 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 capacities to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB ...
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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... 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. media 540 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% WD1600BEVT22ZCT0 HITACHI...
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... 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. media 540 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% WD1600BEVT22ZCT0 HITACHI...
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...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.../UMA Intel ICH8M N/A ALC 883 FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 JMicron Cardreader JMB385 Audio Azalia(ALC888S) NS PC97541V Specification 33 Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / ...
...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.../UMA Intel ICH8M N/A ALC 883 FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 JMicron Cardreader JMB385 Audio Azalia(ALC888S) NS PC97541V Specification 33 Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / ...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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... to go to save any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the screen. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. K In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main...
... to go to save any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the screen. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. K In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main...
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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 escape the menu. Boot This menu allows the user...
... 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 escape the menu. Boot This menu allows the user...
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... screen. 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. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description...
... screen. 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. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description...
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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...