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...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of... defective following their respective holders. Intel is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Disclaimer The information in this ...
...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in the software. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of... defective following their respective holders. Intel is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Disclaimer The information in this ...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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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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... shortcuts may not function as described. it opens the key application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... shortcuts may not function as described. it opens the key application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system. 26 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system. 26 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu. Chapter 1 27 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 ... the 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. Chapter 1 27 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 ... the 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.
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... to scan your data safe and secure. NOTE: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is complete, review the results of the scan. Select Tasks & Scans. 3. How...
... to scan your data safe and secure. NOTE: For optimal security, run unattended on the Windows desktop. 2. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is complete, review the results of the scan. Select Tasks & Scans. 3. How...
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... Chapter 1 31 OFF=90°C • BIOS OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 96°C Item Specification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS Version 1.00 (MP version) BIOS ROM type Macronix_MX25L8005/ EON_EN25F80 BIOS ROM size 1M bytes BIOS package SPI Flash... Security Control 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) 2.1 ...
... Chapter 1 31 OFF=90°C • BIOS OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 96°C Item Specification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS Version 1.00 (MP version) BIOS ROM type Macronix_MX25L8005/ EON_EN25F80 BIOS ROM size 1M bytes BIOS package SPI Flash... Security Control 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) 2.1 ...
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... Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. ...32 Chapter 1 On above specifications. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities 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 ...
... Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. ...32 Chapter 1 On above specifications. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities 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 ...
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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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.../s) 100 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...
.../s) 100 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. Off (G3) Soft...
... 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. Off (G3) Soft...
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... Setup Utility is subject to parameter values. Press F2 to save any menu, you may need to enter Setup" message is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can...
... Setup Utility is subject to parameter values. Press F2 to save any menu, you may need to enter Setup" message is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can...
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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 for the hour field. Chapter 2 41 The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Shows the video...
... 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 for the hour field. Chapter 2 41 The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Shows the video...
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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. Enter the IDE Configuration menu. Enter the Video Configuration menu. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you...
... 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. Enter the IDE Configuration menu. Enter the Video Configuration menu. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you...
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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 the hard disk password. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change...
... 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 the hard disk password. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change...
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... Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. 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. Settings in this screen.
... Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. 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. Settings in this screen.