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...software. No part of Acer Incorporated. There are available on the ACER/CSD website. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this guide is subject to this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of... all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose. Disclaimer The information in this Aspire 4560...
...software. No part of Acer Incorporated. There are available on the ACER/CSD website. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this guide is subject to this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of... all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose. Disclaimer The information in this Aspire 4560...
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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 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports ...Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Keyboard 1-18 Hotkeys 1-21 Special Keys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-11 v
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports ...Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Keyboard 1-18 Hotkeys 1-21 Special Keys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-11 v
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... Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Keyboard 1-18 Hotkeys 1-21 Special Keys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer Specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-27 System Memory 1-27 Graphics Controller 1-28 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-28 System BIOS 1-29 Keyboard 1-29 Hard Disk Drive 1-30 Super...
... Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Keyboard 1-18 Hotkeys 1-21 Special Keys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer Specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-27 System Memory 1-27 Graphics Controller 1-28 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-28 System BIOS 1-29 Keyboard 1-29 Hard Disk Drive 1-30 Super...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features. Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit Genuine ...*16 or 128*16) , 25W - 2G/1G, 15W - 1G/512MB "MUXless, PX4.0, Duel Graphic (reserve DIS co-design) Dual display support Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 UMA models refer to Aspire 4560, Discrete models to...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features. Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit Genuine ...*16 or 128*16) , 25W - 2G/1G, 15W - 1G/512MB "MUXless, PX4.0, Duel Graphic (reserve DIS co-design) Dual display support Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 UMA models refer to Aspire 4560, Discrete models to...
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... speakers Headphone and microphone in jacks Realtek ALC271X audio codec S/PDIF support for digital speakers, MS-Sound compatible 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Optical disc drive 0 Slim-type SATA optical disc drive (ODD) Odd models and capacities are listed on the FRU... rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) HDD models and capacities are listed on the FRU list on page 6-7. Detailed read/write specifications on page 6-7.
... speakers Headphone and microphone in jacks Realtek ALC271X audio codec S/PDIF support for digital speakers, MS-Sound compatible 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Optical disc drive 0 Slim-type SATA optical disc drive (ODD) Odd models and capacities are listed on the FRU... rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) HDD models and capacities are listed on the FRU list on page 6-7. Detailed read/write specifications on page 6-7.
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...) technology Supports 640×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 3.0 + HS LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Broadcom ...for 0-99% capacity 3.5 to 4 hours for 0-100% (charge-in-use) ACPI 3.0-compliant power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
...) technology Supports 640×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 3.0 + HS LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Broadcom ...for 0-99% capacity 3.5 to 4 hours for 0-100% (charge-in-use) ACPI 3.0-compliant power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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...Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer Updater Adobe® ...Flash® Player Adobe® Reader® Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded (purchase a product key to activate) Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 New York Times Reader (US only) 1-8 Hardware Specifications...
...Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer Updater Adobe® ...Flash® Player Adobe® Reader® Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded (purchase a product key to activate) Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 New York Times Reader (US only) 1-8 Hardware Specifications...
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... WildTangent® (US, Canada only) Communication and ISP 0 Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Adobe® AIR® eSobi v2 ...Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay shortcut (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only) Netflix shortcut (US only) Bing Bar Hardware Specifications...
... WildTangent® (US, Canada only) Communication and ISP 0 Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Adobe® AIR® eSobi v2 ...Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay shortcut (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only) Netflix shortcut (US only) Bing Bar Hardware Specifications...
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...-operating: -20 to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Optional Items 0 soDIMM module Bluetooth module Wireless LAN module 8-cell Li-ion battery pack ...
...-operating: -20 to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Optional Items 0 soDIMM module Bluetooth module Wireless LAN module 8-cell Li-ion battery pack ...
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Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Open Front View Table 1-1. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication (...
Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Open Front View Table 1-1. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication (...
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... buttons (left The left and right buttons function like the left and right and right) mouse buttons. 8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Icon Item 6 HDD indicator Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2.
... buttons (left The left and right buttons function like the left and right and right) mouse buttons. 8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Icon Item 6 HDD indicator Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2.
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Close Front View 0 1 2 Figure 1-2. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the computer's power status. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Communication indicator Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Only one card can operate at any given time. Charging: The ...
Close Front View 0 1 2 Figure 1-2. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the computer's power status. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Communication indicator Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Only one card can operate at any given time. Charging: The ...
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Left View 0 12 Figure 1-3. Left View No. Connects to the AC adapter. Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 External display (VGA) port 4 HDMI port 5 USB 2.0 ports 34 5 Description Connects to an 10/100/1000-based Ethernet network. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Left View Table 1-3. Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Left View 0 12 Figure 1-3. Left View No. Connects to the AC adapter. Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 3 External display (VGA) port 4 HDMI port 5 USB 2.0 ports 34 5 Description Connects to an 10/100/1000-based Ethernet network. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Left View Table 1-3. Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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...456 7 Figure 1-4. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphone). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Devices without USB 3.0 certification may not be distinguished by its blue connector (for certain models only). * Supports the ...USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification; Right View No. 1 Icon Item Headphones/speaker /line-out jack Microphone jack Description Connects to secure the lock. Right ...
...456 7 Figure 1-4. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphone). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Devices without USB 3.0 certification may not be distinguished by its blue connector (for certain models only). * Supports the ...USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification; Right View No. 1 Icon Item Headphones/speaker /line-out jack Microphone jack Description Connects to secure the lock. Right ...
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Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View No. Releases the battery for removal. 3 HDD/memory/WLAN Houses the computer's hard disk, memory, and module compartment WLAN (optional) modules. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View Table 1-5. Icon Item 1 Battery pack 2 Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged.
Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View No. Releases the battery for removal. 3 HDD/memory/WLAN Houses the computer's hard disk, memory, and module compartment WLAN (optional) modules. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View Table 1-5. Icon Item 1 Battery pack 2 Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged.
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Indicators Table 1-6. Flashes blue when there is turned off. Indicators 0 The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Indicators Icon Item 1 Power indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 HDD indicator 4 Communication indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. Solid blue: The computer ...
Indicators Table 1-6. Flashes blue when there is turned off. Indicators 0 The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Indicators Icon Item 1 Power indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 HDD indicator 4 Communication indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. Solid blue: The computer ...
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... touchpad is the same as clicking the left button of the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to move the cursor. Keyboard Hardware Specifications and Configurations Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Click once. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution...
... touchpad is the same as clicking the left button of the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to move the cursor. Keyboard Hardware Specifications and Configurations Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Click once. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution...
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... is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 If an external keyboard or keypad is NOT required for all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Keyboard Lock Keys Table 1-8. Lock...
... is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 If an external keyboard or keypad is NOT required for all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Keyboard Lock Keys Table 1-8. Lock...
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... Table 1-9. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Functions supported by Windows XP: +Break: Display the System Properties dialog box +U: Open the Ease of functions. It can also be ... to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) +Tab: Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; Figure 1-10. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the...
... Table 1-9. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Functions supported by Windows XP: +Break: Display the System Properties dialog box +U: Open the Ease of functions. It can also be ... to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) +Tab: Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; Figure 1-10. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the...