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..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any defect in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential...
..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any defect in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. 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 any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. 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 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Top View 7 Closed Front View 9 Rear view 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Base view 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader... numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Using the system utilities 17 Acer Backup Manager 19 Power management 20 Acer PowerSmart key 20 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Burn backup discs 21 Restore 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 BIOS Setup Utility 27 System Utilities 27 Invoking BIOS Setup 28 ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Top View 7 Closed Front View 9 Rear view 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Base view 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader... numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Using the system utilities 17 Acer Backup Manager 19 Power management 20 Acer PowerSmart key 20 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Burn backup discs 21 Restore 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 BIOS Setup Utility 27 System Utilities 27 Invoking BIOS Setup 28 ...
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...174; mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System memory Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz...® Vista®. For more information on Windows® Vista® and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista. Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display 16:9 aspect ratio ...
...174; mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System memory Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz...® Vista®. For more information on Windows® Vista® and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista. Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display 16:9 aspect ratio ...
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Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment Temperature: z operating: 5°C to 35°C z Non-operating: -20°C to 65°C Humidity (non-condensing): z operating: 20% to 80% z Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: "*" only for reference only. Chapter 1 3 NOTE: The specifications listed above are for certain models. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment Temperature: z operating: 5°C to 35°C z Non-operating: -20°C to 65°C Humidity (non-condensing): z operating: 20% to 80% z Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: "*" only for reference only. Chapter 1 3 NOTE: The specifications listed above are for certain models. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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.... < > + : Search for a file or folder. < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 15 This key has the same effect as described.
.... < > + : Search for a file or folder. < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 15 This key has the same effect as described.
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... the password protection feature of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly restore the system. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics sub-system to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors...the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Actual product specifications may vary. If no activity is for optical disc-related tasks. When you through each process. NOTE: All of the following...
... the password protection feature of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly restore the system. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics sub-system to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors...the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Actual product specifications may vary. If no activity is for optical disc-related tasks. When you through each process. NOTE: All of the following...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Processor packing Support Processor @ Launch On-die L2 Cache FSB TDP (Thermal) Socket type Second Level Cache Item North Bridge South ... memory size Lan Interface Item Controller (AVAP) SPEED Wireless LAN Item Module Interface Antenna Pointing Device Item Glide Specification uFCPGA ULV Centrino, PDC, ICPM Up to 6 MB 1.4 G 10W BGA GS45 Intel ICH9M-SFF Specification Specification DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 667 / 800 / 1066 MHz DDR3 667 / 800 / 1066 MHz 8 GB RTL8111CA-VB-GR 10 / 100...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Processor packing Support Processor @ Launch On-die L2 Cache FSB TDP (Thermal) Socket type Second Level Cache Item North Bridge South ... memory size Lan Interface Item Controller (AVAP) SPEED Wireless LAN Item Module Interface Antenna Pointing Device Item Glide Specification uFCPGA ULV Centrino, PDC, ICPM Up to 6 MB 1.4 G 10W BGA GS45 Intel ICH9M-SFF Specification Specification DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 667 / 800 / 1066 MHz DDR3 667 / 800 / 1066 MHz 8 GB RTL8111CA-VB-GR 10 / 100...
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... Hard Disk Drive Interface Item HDD form factor Media I/F IDE Controller SSD Media size SSD form factor Specification FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W T60H928.11 on board CSR Internal USB 2.0 compliant interface Specification 9.5 mm high/ solid state disks SATA SATA 150 MB/s 320 GB (Option) 2.5" factor Audio... (AVAP) Internal Speakers Internal Microphone Sound Volume Realtek ALC269 2 (1.5 Watt) Array MIC x 1 By Hot Key Specification LCD panel Item Panel size LVDS Brightness Specification 14 WXGA None Glare B140XW02 V3 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 Embedded in Cantigate GM Brightness controlled by hotkey Card Slot ...
... Hard Disk Drive Interface Item HDD form factor Media I/F IDE Controller SSD Media size SSD form factor Specification FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W T60H928.11 on board CSR Internal USB 2.0 compliant interface Specification 9.5 mm high/ solid state disks SATA SATA 150 MB/s 320 GB (Option) 2.5" factor Audio... (AVAP) Internal Speakers Internal Microphone Sound Volume Realtek ALC269 2 (1.5 Watt) Array MIC x 1 By Hot Key Specification LCD panel Item Panel size LVDS Brightness Specification 14 WXGA None Glare B140XW02 V3 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 Embedded in Cantigate GM Brightness controlled by hotkey Card Slot ...
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...Stereo Mic-in SPDIF RJ45 (Shielding) mini card socket Specification 3 1 1 1 Full mini card (3G) x 1 & Half mini card (SP WLAN) x 1 Button Item Power on/off Launch key module(Follow spec) Back up key Power consumption key Volume Control Specification 1 (mechanical, Blue/Orange Flash) None 1 (mechanicale..., Blue) 1 (mechanical, Green) On KB Software Item Operation system BIOS Specification Vista SP1/SP2, XP, Windows 7 (Ready) Insyde Power Management ...
...Stereo Mic-in SPDIF RJ45 (Shielding) mini card socket Specification 3 1 1 1 Full mini card (3G) x 1 & Half mini card (SP WLAN) x 1 Button Item Power on/off Launch key module(Follow spec) Back up key Power consumption key Volume Control Specification 1 (mechanical, Blue/Orange Flash) None 1 (mechanicale..., Blue) 1 (mechanical, Green) On KB Software Item Operation system BIOS Specification Vista SP1/SP2, XP, Windows 7 (Ready) Insyde Power Management ...
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LED Status Indicator Item 1st Battery Status HDD Caps Lock Num Lock 1 (Blue/Orange) 1 (Blue / flash) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) Specification Security Features Item TPM Finger print PBA 1 Optional 1 Specification FAN Item Not Noise Number as low as possible 1 Specification Physical Characteristics Item Dimensions Thickness (maximum) Weight (incl 1st Battery & super multi ODD) Specification 323.6 (W) x 228 (D) mm 23.3 ~ 27.9mm < 1.7 kg 26 Chapter 1
LED Status Indicator Item 1st Battery Status HDD Caps Lock Num Lock 1 (Blue/Orange) 1 (Blue / flash) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) Specification Security Features Item TPM Finger print PBA 1 Optional 1 Specification FAN Item Not Noise Number as low as possible 1 Specification Physical Characteristics Item Dimensions Thickness (maximum) Weight (incl 1st Battery & super multi ODD) Specification 323.6 (W) x 228 (D) mm 23.3 ~ 27.9mm < 1.7 kg 26 Chapter 1
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... the user to configure their system. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Security...
... the user to configure their system. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Security...
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide
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11 English Specifications Operating • system • Platform • • • • • • • System memory • • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • ...™2 Solo processor* Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM...
11 English Specifications Operating • system • Platform • • • • • • • System memory • • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • ...™2 Solo processor* Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 13 Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 13 Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.