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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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UMA models refer to Aspire 4560, Discrete models to Aspire 4560G. Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 32-bit/64-bit Platform 0 ...*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 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features.
UMA models refer to Aspire 4560, Discrete models to Aspire 4560G. Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 32-bit/64-bit Platform 0 ...*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 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features.
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... drive (HDD) HDD models and capacities are listed on the FRU list on page 6-7. Detailed read/write specifications on page 6-7. Card reader 0 Multi-in-1 card reader slot Supports MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus ...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...
... drive (HDD) HDD models and capacities are listed on the FRU list on page 6-7. Detailed read/write specifications on page 6-7. Card reader 0 Multi-in-1 card reader slot Supports MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus ...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...
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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
...-operating: -20 to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... models). 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
... models). 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
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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 Table 1-1.
... 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 Table 1-1.
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... in -1 card reader 2 HDD indicator Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status...
... in -1 card reader 2 HDD indicator Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status...
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Left View Table 1-3. Supports high definition digital video connections. Left View No. Connects to an 10/100/1000-based Ethernet network. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 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 USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Connects to the AC adapter. Left View 0 12 Figure 1-3.
Left View Table 1-3. Supports high definition digital video connections. Left View No. Connects to an 10/100/1000-based Ethernet network. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 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 USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Connects to the AC adapter. Left View 0 12 Figure 1-3.
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...the computer is off . 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; Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is eject hole turned off . 7 Kensington lock... computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or the handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Right View 0 12 3 456 7 Figure 1-4.
...the computer is off . 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; Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is eject hole turned off . 7 Kensington lock... computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or the handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Right View 0 12 3 456 7 Figure 1-4.
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Base View No. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5. 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 Icon Item 1 Battery pack 2 Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged.
Base View No. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5. 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 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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.... Solid amber: Battery charging. Blinking amber: Battery is in power-saving mode. Indicator off: The computer is turned off : Discharging state. 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...
.... Solid amber: Battery charging. Blinking amber: Battery is in power-saving mode. Indicator off: The computer is turned off : Discharging state. 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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... controlling various computer features. 1-18 Figure 1-8. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Select Tap once. Keyboard Hardware Specifications and Configurations Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-7. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Click once. Table 1-7.
... controlling various computer features. 1-18 Figure 1-8. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Select Tap once. Keyboard Hardware Specifications and Configurations Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-7. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Click once. Table 1-7.
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... Keys Table 1-8. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is NOT required for all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Figure 1-9. If an external keyboard or keypad is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad. Num...
... Keys Table 1-8. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is NOT required for all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Figure 1-9. If an external keyboard or keypad is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad. Num...
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it opens the application's context menu. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Figure 1-10. It can also be used with other keys to items on the Quick ...provide a variety of Access Center window This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse... box +U: Open the Ease of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9.
it opens the application's context menu. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Figure 1-10. It can also be used with other keys to items on the Quick ...provide a variety of Access Center window This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse... box +U: Open the Ease of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9.