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... stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in this service guide. ii There are available on the ACER/CSD Website. Copyright Copyright © 2011 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. ... table below for the updates made to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. The software described in the software. Should the programs prove...
... stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in this service guide. ii There are available on the ACER/CSD Website. Copyright Copyright © 2011 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. ... table below for the updates made to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. The software described in the software. Should the programs prove...
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... Warranty 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Top View 1-12 Acer MediaRemote 1-14 Front View 1-18 Left View 1-19 Right View 1-20 Base View 1-22 Touchpad Basics 1-23 Using the Keyboard 1-24 Windows Keys 1-25 Hotkeys 1-26 System Block Diagram 1-28 Specification Tables 1-29 Computer specifications 1-29 System Board Major Chips 1-30 Processor 1-30 Processor...
... Warranty 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Top View 1-12 Acer MediaRemote 1-14 Front View 1-18 Left View 1-19 Right View 1-20 Base View 1-22 Touchpad Basics 1-23 Using the Keyboard 1-24 Windows Keys 1-25 Hotkeys 1-26 System Block Diagram 1-28 Specification Tables 1-29 Computer specifications 1-29 System Board Major Chips 1-30 Processor 1-30 Processor...
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... HDMI Port 1-47 AC Adapter 1-47 System Power Management 1-48 Card Reader 1-49 System LED Indicator 1-50 System DMA Specification 1-50 System Interrupt Specification 1-51 System IO Address Map 1-52 1-54 System I/O Address Specifications 1-55 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-13 Exit 2-14...
... HDMI Port 1-47 AC Adapter 1-47 System Power Management 1-48 Card Reader 1-49 System LED Indicator 1-50 System DMA Specification 1-50 System Interrupt Specification 1-51 System IO Address Map 1-52 1-54 System I/O Address Specifications 1-55 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-13 Exit 2-14...
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... 1-12 Top View 1-12 Acer MediaRemote 1-14 Front View 1-18 Left View 1-19 Right View 1-20 Base View 1-22 Touchpad Basics 1-23 Using the Keyboard 1-24 Windows Keys 1-25 Hotkeys 1-26 System Block Diagram 1-28 Specification Tables 1-29 Computer specifications 1-29 System Board Major Chips... 1-30 Processor 1-30 Processor Specifications 1-31 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-31 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj...
... 1-12 Top View 1-12 Acer MediaRemote 1-14 Front View 1-18 Left View 1-19 Right View 1-20 Base View 1-22 Touchpad Basics 1-23 Using the Keyboard 1-24 Windows Keys 1-25 Hotkeys 1-26 System Block Diagram 1-28 Specification Tables 1-29 Computer specifications 1-29 System Board Major Chips... 1-30 Processor 1-30 Processor Specifications 1-31 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100 1-31 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj...
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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 ... 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 16 GB using four soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit), Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Frameless super-slim design 16:9 aspect ratio Hardware...
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 ... 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 16 GB using four soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit), Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Frameless super-slim design 16:9 aspect ratio Hardware...
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... output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones, featuring beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression technologies Storage 0 Hard disk drive 320/500...™) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones, featuring beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression technologies Storage 0 Hard disk drive 320/500...™) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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...8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam with: 1280 x 1024 resolution 720p HD audio/video recording ...;Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 3.0+HS LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Hardware Specifications ...
...8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam with: 1280 x 1024 resolution 720p HD audio/video recording ...;Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 3.0+HS LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Hardware Specifications ...
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...-Protection fingerprint solution, featuring Pre-Boot Authentication, computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimension and Weight 0... mm (4.96 x 2 x 1.22 inches) 332 g (0.73 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable Embedded battery Acer PowerSmart long-life battery, supporting up to 1,000 charge cycles 83 Wh 6000 mAh 8-cell Li-ion standard battery pack ...;Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...-Protection fingerprint solution, featuring Pre-Boot Authentication, computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimension and Weight 0... mm (4.96 x 2 x 1.22 inches) 332 g (0.73 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable Embedded battery Acer PowerSmart long-life battery, supporting up to 1,000 charge cycles 83 Wh 6000 mAh 8-cell Li-ion standard battery pack ...;Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Input and Control 0 Keyboard 103-/104-/107-key backlit back-mounted keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad Acer MediaRemote detachable touchpad with Media Console mode Media keys Touch-sensitive Media Console, featuring: Video, music shortcuts Media controls: ... Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
Input and Control 0 Keyboard 103-/104-/107-key backlit back-mounted keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad Acer MediaRemote detachable touchpad with Media Console mode Media keys Touch-sensitive Media Console, featuring: Video, music shortcuts Media controls: ... Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
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...Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management...;Norton™ Online Backup Security Acer Bio-Protection McAfee® Internet Security Suite Trial ...® (except China, Hong Kong) Multimedia Acer clear.fi Acer InstantOn Arcade NTI Media Maker™ Gaming ...174; (US, Canada only) Communication and ISP Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ ...
...Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management...;Norton™ Online Backup Security Acer Bio-Protection McAfee® Internet Security Suite Trial ...® (except China, Hong Kong) Multimedia Acer clear.fi Acer InstantOn Arcade NTI Media Maker™ Gaming ...174; (US, Canada only) Communication and ISP Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ ...
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Web links and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only) Netflix shortcut (US only) Optional Items 0 1/2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module 3-pin 120 W AC adapter Warranty 0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11
Web links and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only) Netflix shortcut (US only) Optional Items 0 1/2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module 3-pin 120 W AC adapter Warranty 0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11
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Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by model). 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Top View No Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 2 Display screen Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Notebook Tour 0 Top View 0 1 2 11 3 10 9 4 8 5 6 7 Figure 1-1. Top View Table 1-1.
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by model). 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Top View No Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 2 Display screen Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Notebook Tour 0 Top View 0 1 2 11 3 10 9 4 8 5 6 7 Figure 1-1. Top View Table 1-1.
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...Click buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like the left and right) right mouse buttons. 8 Acer Bio-Protection Supports Acer FingerNav 4-way control function Fingerprint reader (only for certain models). 9 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 10 Power ... pause, previous, next, stop). * Touchpad becomes inactive when media console is closed. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Top View (Continued) No Icon Item 3 P key / Acer PowerSmart key Arcade key Description Programmable key (configuration may vary by model). with media console) Touch...
...Click buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like the left and right) right mouse buttons. 8 Acer Bio-Protection Supports Acer FingerNav 4-way control function Fingerprint reader (only for certain models). 9 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 10 Power ... pause, previous, next, stop). * Touchpad becomes inactive when media console is closed. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Top View (Continued) No Icon Item 3 P key / Acer PowerSmart key Arcade key Description Programmable key (configuration may vary by model). with media console) Touch...
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...the MediaRemote as a Touchpad Hardware Specifications and Configurations If the MediaRemote has been removed from the touchpad dock. ! Slide a finger across this surface to control cursor movements and tap the surface twice to control Acer clear.fi and Windows Media Player. Acer MediaRemote To detach the touchpad, slide...While the MediaRemote is in the touchpad dock. Figure 1-2. CAUTION: The MediaRemote uses magnets to hold it may damage internal components. Acer MediaRemote 0 The detachable touchpad features a media console that allows you to make a selection. 1-14 Figure 1-3.
...the MediaRemote as a Touchpad Hardware Specifications and Configurations If the MediaRemote has been removed from the touchpad dock. ! Slide a finger across this surface to control cursor movements and tap the surface twice to control Acer clear.fi and Windows Media Player. Acer MediaRemote To detach the touchpad, slide...While the MediaRemote is in the touchpad dock. Figure 1-2. CAUTION: The MediaRemote uses magnets to hold it may damage internal components. Acer MediaRemote 0 The detachable touchpad features a media console that allows you to make a selection. 1-14 Figure 1-3.
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... computer. Battery power is fully charged. Touchpad commands Icon Item Touchpad mode Description Change the function of the touchpad varies, depending on or off. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Touchpad commands 0 The function of the touchpad surface: Press once to activate clear.fi shortcuts. Press again to activate the...
... computer. Battery power is fully charged. Touchpad commands Icon Item Touchpad mode Description Change the function of the touchpad varies, depending on or off. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Touchpad commands 0 The function of the touchpad surface: Press once to activate clear.fi shortcuts. Press again to activate the...
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....fi, the media console will turn on automatically. Play/pause Play or pause a selected media file. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Open the Music section of clear.fi. It will turn off when you press the touchpad mode button. Reduce volume Reduce the media...
....fi, the media console will turn on automatically. Play/pause Play or pause a selected media file. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Open the Music section of clear.fi. It will turn off when you press the touchpad mode button. Reduce volume Reduce the media...
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... least 30º) for at least three seconds. Press the left and right click buttons for a couple of the touchpad controls. Figure 1-4. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 G-sensor 0 While the MediaRemote is fully charged but does not work correctly with your computer, you should pair the devices. ...
... least 30º) for at least three seconds. Press the left and right click buttons for a couple of the touchpad controls. Figure 1-4. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 G-sensor 0 While the MediaRemote is fully charged but does not work correctly with your computer, you should pair the devices. ...
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NOTE: Push to be removed. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Front View 0 1 2 3 Figure 1-5. Only one card can operate at any given time. Front View No Icon Item 1 Communication key 2 Multi-in-1 card reader 3 Touchpad release latch Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Front View Table 1-6. Lifts the touchpad and allows it to remove/install the card.
NOTE: Push to be removed. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Front View 0 1 2 3 Figure 1-5. Only one card can operate at any given time. Front View No Icon Item 1 Communication key 2 Multi-in-1 card reader 3 Touchpad release latch Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Front View Table 1-6. Lifts the touchpad and allows it to remove/install the card.
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.... 6 USB 2.0 / 3.0 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector. 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to USB devices. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Left View 0 1 2 3 45 67 Figure 1-6.
.... 6 USB 2.0 / 3.0 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector. 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to USB devices. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Left View 0 1 2 3 45 67 Figure 1-6.