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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Graphics 1-7 Storage Subsystem 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and networking 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Color... Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Graphics 1-7 Storage Subsystem 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and networking 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Color... Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29...
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... Interface 1-38 Battery 1-38 VRAM 1-38 USB Port 1-39 AC Adapter 1-39 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash...
... Interface 1-38 Battery 1-38 VRAM 1-38 USB Port 1-39 AC Adapter 1-39 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash...
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... 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations...
... 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 Below is a summary of the computer's features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 32-bit (China only) Genuine Windows® 7 Starter ...-brightness (200-nit) LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Aspire One Happy 2 10.1" SD 1024 x 600 pixel (WSVGA) resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 Below is a summary of the computer's features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 32-bit (China only) Genuine Windows® 7 Starter ...-brightness (200-nit) LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Aspire One Happy 2 10.1" SD 1024 x 600 pixel (WSVGA) resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
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Audio Subsystem 0 High-definition audio support Two built-in mono speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in digital microphone 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Audio Subsystem 0 High-definition audio support Two built-in mono speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in digital microphone 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 3.0+HS (for Windows 7 only) LAN: Fast Ethernet Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions: Hardware Specifications and...
... Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 3.0+HS (for Windows 7 only) LAN: Fast Ethernet Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions: Hardware Specifications and...
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...Yogurt, Blueberry Shake Power Adapter and Battery 0 Product Safety Electric Appliance and Materials (PSE) certified for battery pack Power adapter 2-pin 40W Acer MiniGo AC adapter: 93.2 (W) x 32.2 (D) x 42.5 (H) mm (3.66 x 1.26 x 1.67 inches) 180 g ... 2200 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack, Battery life: 4 hours Input and Controls 0 Keyboard 84-/85-/88-key Acer FineTip keyboard, 93% of full-size keyboard, with international language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch... for AC adapter Optional Items 0 In-Box: 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...Yogurt, Blueberry Shake Power Adapter and Battery 0 Product Safety Electric Appliance and Materials (PSE) certified for battery pack Power adapter 2-pin 40W Acer MiniGo AC adapter: 93.2 (W) x 32.2 (D) x 42.5 (H) mm (3.66 x 1.26 x 1.67 inches) 180 g ... 2200 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack, Battery life: 4 hours Input and Controls 0 Keyboard 84-/85-/88-key Acer FineTip keyboard, 93% of full-size keyboard, with international language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch... for AC adapter Optional Items 0 In-Box: 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Protective bag 6-cell Li-ion battery pack Optional: 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 2-pin 40W Acer MiniGo AC adapter External USB HDD External USB optical disc drive Warranty 0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Eco-compliance 0 Energy Star WEE RoHS Mercury free Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 41 F to 95 F (5 C to 35 C) Non-operating: -4 F to -149 F (20 C to 65 C) Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
Protective bag 6-cell Li-ion battery pack Optional: 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 2-pin 40W Acer MiniGo AC adapter External USB HDD External USB optical disc drive Warranty 0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Eco-compliance 0 Energy Star WEE RoHS Mercury free Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 41 F to 95 F (5 C to 35 C) Non-operating: -4 F to -149 F (20 C to 65 C) Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
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Software 0 Productivity Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 Adobe... Korea) WildTangent® (US, Canada only) Communication and ISP Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials 2011 Web links... and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater Customized Internet Explorer® 8 eBay® shortcut 2009 ...
Software 0 Productivity Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 Adobe... Korea) WildTangent® (US, Canada only) Communication and ISP Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials 2011 Web links... and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater Customized Internet Explorer® 8 eBay® shortcut 2009 ...
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Top ViewTop View Table 1-1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Top View # Icon Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication (configuration may vary by model). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-...
Top ViewTop View Table 1-1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Top View # Icon Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication (configuration may vary by model). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-...
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Top View # Icon Item 9 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Note: Color option may depend on the model. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Table 1-1.
Top View # Icon Item 9 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Note: Color option may depend on the model. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Table 1-1.
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Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Battery indicator Communication indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Indicates the status of 3G / Wi-Fi communication Blue light on Orange light Not lit on 3G on / Wi-Fi on 3G off / Wi-Fi 3G off / 3G on / Wi-Fi off on Wi-Fi off Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Figure 1-2.
Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Battery indicator Communication indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Indicates the status of 3G / Wi-Fi communication Blue light on Orange light Not lit on 3G on / Wi-Fi on 3G off / Wi-Fi 3G off / 3G on / Wi-Fi off on Wi-Fi off Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Figure 1-2.
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Rear View Table 1-3. Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Figure 1-3. Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery to the one in the picture. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Rear View Table 1-3. Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Figure 1-3. Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery to the one in the picture. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Left View # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based network. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Left View Table 1-4. Figure 1-4.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Left View # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based network. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Left View Table 1-4. Figure 1-4.
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Right View Table 1-5. Right View # Icon Item Description 1 5-1 Media card Accepts various media card formats reader (MS, MS PRo, SD3.0, MMC, xD) 2 Headphone/speaker/l Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Figure 1-5. Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Kensington lock slot Connects to audio line-out devices ine-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones).
Right View Table 1-5. Right View # Icon Item Description 1 5-1 Media card Accepts various media card formats reader (MS, MS PRo, SD3.0, MMC, xD) 2 Headphone/speaker/l Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Figure 1-5. Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Kensington lock slot Connects to audio line-out devices ine-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 5 Speaker Emits audio from your computer. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Base View Table 1-6. Figure 1-6.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 5 Speaker Emits audio from your computer. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Base View Table 1-6. Figure 1-6.
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... the cursor. The Touchpad is the same as Quickly click double-clicking a mouse button). Tapping too hard will not increase the Touchpad's responsiveness. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations rest your finger across the Touchpad (1) to finger movement; Function Main Touchpad (1) Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Execute Tap twice (at the same speed...
... the cursor. The Touchpad is the same as Quickly click double-clicking a mouse button). Tapping too hard will not increase the Touchpad's responsiveness. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations rest your finger across the Touchpad (1) to finger movement; Function Main Touchpad (1) Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Execute Tap twice (at the same speed...
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... keypad. + only for certain models. When Num Lock is in a normal keypad manner. Figure 1-8. Use this mode when doing a lot of the key caps. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 When Scroll Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or down arrow keys are in...
... keypad. + only for certain models. When Num Lock is in a normal keypad manner. Figure 1-8. Use this mode when doing a lot of the key caps. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 When Scroll Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or down arrow keys are in...