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poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphone Internal microphone for Starters... English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphone Internal microphone for Starters... English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
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...Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. Volume up . Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). ... to return. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume (only for displaying system information. 6 English # Icon Item 14 Speakers Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 1. To activate hotkeys, press and...
...Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output. Volume up . Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). ... to return. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume (only for displaying system information. 6 English # Icon Item 14 Speakers Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 1. To activate hotkeys, press and...
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Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts inputs from external microphones. Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD ..., mp3 player) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Line-in jack Connects to USB 2.0 devices...
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts inputs from external microphones. Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD ..., mp3 player) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Line-in jack Connects to USB 2.0 devices...
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11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Genuine Windows 7... built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc...
11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Genuine Windows 7... built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc...
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... 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support... • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port...
... 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support... • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port...
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... reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Special Key 13 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Security...
... reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Special Key 13 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Security...
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Table of Contents No Display Issue 139 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 140 LCD Failure 141 Built-In Keyboard Failure 141 Touchpad Failure 142 Internal Speaker Failure 142 Internal Microphone ... Password Check 164 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 200...
Table of Contents No Display Issue 139 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 140 LCD Failure 141 Built-In Keyboard Failure 141 Touchpad Failure 142 Internal Speaker Failure 142 Internal Microphone ... Password Check 164 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 200...
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...™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 ... models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics • Display • 16:9 aspect ratio • 14" HD 1366 x 768 • Graphics • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* •...
...™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 ... models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics • Display • 16:9 aspect ratio • 14" HD 1366 x 768 • Graphics • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* •...
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...; 342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65...8226; 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports•HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with two built-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on -LAN...
...; 342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65...8226; 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports•HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with two built-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on -LAN...
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... Power button HDD Num Lock Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (only...
... Power button HDD Num Lock Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (only...
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... an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Accepts inputs from external microphones. Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Connects... to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). Left View No. 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 Icon HDMI Item DC in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player). Connects to a display device (e.g.
... an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Accepts inputs from external microphones. Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Connects... to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). Left View No. 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 Icon HDMI Item DC in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player). Connects to a display device (e.g.
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...Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar ...< > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > +...
...Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar ...< > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > +...
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... click OK to set to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value. 14 Chapter 1 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on...
... click OK to set to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value. 14 Chapter 1 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on...
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...;C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to 50°C -20 to 60°C 20 Chapter 1 L02 Screen Diagonal (mm) 355.6 (14.0") Display Area (mm) 309.399(H) X 173.952(V) Display resolution (pixels) 1366 x 768 Pixel Pitch 0.2265(H) x 0.2265(V) Display Mode Normally white Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) 220 (typ.) Contrast Ratio (typical) 500 Response...
...;C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to 50°C -20 to 60°C 20 Chapter 1 L02 Screen Diagonal (mm) 355.6 (14.0") Display Area (mm) 309.399(H) X 173.952(V) Display resolution (pixels) 1366 x 768 Pixel Pitch 0.2265(H) x 0.2265(V) Display Mode Normally white Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) 220 (typ.) Contrast Ratio (typical) 500 Response...
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..., standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this system. This field shows the model name of the CPU. This field displays the serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 24 Chapter 2 Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information M ...84 2300 MHz WDC WD500BEVT-22ZAT0 WD-WXHZ08604954 MATSHITADB-CMB UJ130AS -(PM) -(PS) V0.06 V011.016.000.021.031105 Aspire 4240/4540 Acer 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 ...
..., standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this system. This field shows the model name of the CPU. This field displays the serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 24 Chapter 2 Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information M ...84 2300 MHz WDC WD500BEVT-22ZAT0 WD-WXHZ08604954 MATSHITADB-CMB UJ130AS -(PM) -(PS) V0.06 V011.016.000.021.031105 Aspire 4240/4540 Acer 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 ...
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Settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Memory size is for your reference only. This field reports the video Memory size. Enables the boot sequence to skip some processes ... in this screen. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to display boot menu message during startup. Memory size is fixed to 633 MB. This field reports the system memory size.
Settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Memory size is for your reference only. This field reports the video Memory size. Enables the boot sequence to skip some processes ... in this screen. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to display boot menu message during startup. Memory size is fixed to 633 MB. This field reports the system memory size.
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...password, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display as following message. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit...the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . Re-enter password. [Continue] 28 Chapter 2 The Set Password box appears. If the verification is complete after the user presses...
...password, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display as following message. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit...the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . Re-enter password. [Continue] 28 Chapter 2 The Set Password box appears. If the verification is complete after the user presses...
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NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays. Chapter 2 33 Plug in the AC power to continue. The flash process begins as shown. 4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.
NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays. Chapter 2 33 Plug in the AC power to continue. The flash process begins as shown. 4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.
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Double-click the WinFlash executable.Click Start. 2. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. 34 Chapter 2 Flash is plugged in and click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Make sure that AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. 5.
Double-click the WinFlash executable.Click Start. 2. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. 34 Chapter 2 Flash is plugged in and click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Make sure that AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. 5.
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... DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending to display the usage screen. 3. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface... (2 to 5) require a system reboot to take effect Example 1: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx 38 Chapter 2
... DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending to display the usage screen. 3. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface... (2 to 5) require a system reboot to take effect Example 1: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx 38 Chapter 2