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... registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. III Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual...
... registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. III Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual...
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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9...Acer ePower Management 19 Acer eAudio Management 21 Acer ePresentation Management 22 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 23 Acer eLock Management 24 Acer eRecovery Management 25 Acer eSettings Management 26 Windows Mobility Center 27 Using the System Utilities 28 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 28 Launch Manager 29 Norton Internet Security 30 Hardware Specifications...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9...Acer ePower Management 19 Acer eAudio Management 21 Acer ePresentation Management 22 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 23 Acer eLock Management 24 Acer eRecovery Management 25 Acer eSettings Management 26 Windows Mobility Center 27 Using the System Utilities 28 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 28 Launch Manager 29 Norton Internet Security 30 Hardware Specifications...
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System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Operating System • Windows® Vista...• 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset • NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / 9600M GT (For Aspire 4390G only) Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi ... supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Operating System • Windows® Vista...• 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset • NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / 9600M GT (For Aspire 4390G only) Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi ... supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), ...
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), ...
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Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. 26 Chapter 1
Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. 26 Chapter 1
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Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks ... Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu. Settings...
Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks ... Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu. Settings...
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... anti-virus utility that can schedule customized virus scans that you do I check for the first time. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. NOTE: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2. You can protect against viruses, keeping your system...
... anti-virus utility that can schedule customized virus scans that you do I check for the first time. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. NOTE: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2. You can protect against viruses, keeping your system...
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... INT 13h Extensions PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4 or later· BIOS Boot Specification (Compal, Phoenix, Intel) Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Boot Block PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification USB Specification 1.1/2.0 USB Boot Up support Support HD audio WfM 2.0 Preboot Execution Environment (PXE...down at 105°C; BIOS password control Set by setup manual Chapter 1 31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor, supporting Intel® 64 architecture Mobile...
... INT 13h Extensions PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4 or later· BIOS Boot Specification (Compal, Phoenix, Intel) Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Boot Block PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification USB Specification 1.1/2.0 USB Boot Up support Support HD audio WfM 2.0 Preboot Execution Environment (PXE...down at 105°C; BIOS password control Set by setup manual Chapter 1 31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor, supporting Intel® 64 architecture Mobile...
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On above specifications. Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB ... Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in CPU Up to 6-MB second-level shared cache (See CPU type) Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with various capacities to form...
On above specifications. Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB ... Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in CPU Up to 6-MB second-level shared cache (See CPU type) Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with various capacities to form...
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...2.5" WD800BEVS22RST0 ML80 SATA Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Specification Realtek RTL8111C-GR 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side PCI-E Giga LAN Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5) No ASF 2.0/iAMT... 2045 & Broadcom 2070 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.0 Mini USB module and built-in antenna Mini USB Specification Intel Shirley Peak and Echo Peak (for Centrino platform) Atheros WLAN XB63 and Broadcom WLAN BCM4312 (for Non-Centrino) 11~54 Mbps, up ...
...2.5" WD800BEVS22RST0 ML80 SATA Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Specification Realtek RTL8111C-GR 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side PCI-E Giga LAN Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5) No ASF 2.0/iAMT... 2045 & Broadcom 2070 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.0 Mini USB module and built-in antenna Mini USB Specification Intel Shirley Peak and Echo Peak (for Centrino platform) Atheros WLAN XB63 and Broadcom WLAN BCM4312 (for Non-Centrino) 11~54 Mbps, up ...
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... 150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Specification PLDS Corp./DS-8A2S, Pioneer/DVR-TD08RS, Hitachi/GSA-T50N, Acer/UJ870ABAA-A, Sony/BC-5500S-AR, Toshiba/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec...
... 150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Specification PLDS Corp./DS-8A2S, Pioneer/DVR-TD08RS, Hitachi/GSA-T50N, Acer/UJ870ABAA-A, Sony/BC-5500S-AR, Toshiba/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec...
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...Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Realtek ALC888S-VC Built-in Stereo True 5.1 Headphone-out/Line-out/SPDIF-out: UAA Supports Dolby Home Theater 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable...Sampling Rate) Mic Array (ForteMedia, Digital Mic type) 2.0 Watt speaker/10cc chamber/speaker size 18 phi, x2 Specification UMA NB9PGE2-256MB-GDDR3/NB9MGS-256MBGDDR2 256 MB Specification ICH9M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two on the left side/one on the right side ...
...Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Realtek ALC888S-VC Built-in Stereo True 5.1 Headphone-out/Line-out/SPDIF-out: UAA Supports Dolby Home Theater 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable...Sampling Rate) Mic Array (ForteMedia, Digital Mic type) 2.0 Watt speaker/10cc chamber/speaker size 18 phi, x2 Specification UMA NB9PGE2-256MB-GDDR3/NB9MGS-256MBGDDR2 256 MB Specification ICH9M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two on the left side/one on the right side ...
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...) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification Sanyo AS07A Sony AS07A Simplo AS07A Panasonic AS07A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 11.1V (Panasonic 10.8V) 12.6V...
...) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification Sanyo AS07A Sony AS07A Simplo AS07A Panasonic AS07A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 11.1V (Panasonic 10.8V) 12.6V...
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... states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) YEC YNV-C01H N/A 9~20(V) Typical 0.33(mA) Typical 650 Vrms MAX. 6.8mA 45~65 (KHz) Specification Specification 100~240Vac/ 50-60Hz 1.5A No damage Meet EPA level-4 requirement Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. All devices in...
... states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) YEC YNV-C01H N/A 9~20(V) Typical 0.33(mA) Typical 650 Vrms MAX. 6.8mA 45~65 (KHz) Specification Specification 100~240Vac/ 50-60Hz 1.5A No damage Meet EPA level-4 requirement Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. All devices in...
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... parameter of the screen. You can change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". Your computer is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of screen). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in square brackets. Follow these...
... parameter of the screen. You can change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". Your computer is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of screen). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in square brackets. Follow these...
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... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power [13:04:04] [04/21/2008] 3017 MB [32MB] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is not allowed to control the settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip...
... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power [13:04:04] [04/21/2008] 3017 MB [32MB] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is not allowed to control the settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip...
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... 1 XPCI Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 [Disabled] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Submenu Items • Numlock • Zip...
... 1 XPCI Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 [Disabled] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Submenu Items • Numlock • Zip...
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... Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on password [32MB] [Enabled] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to change the value...
... Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on password [32MB] [Enabled] Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to change the value...
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... are the default and suggested parameter settings. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. Settings in this screen. Power The Power...
... are the default and suggested parameter settings. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. Settings in this screen. Power The Power...