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...mode. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. ... power status. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 4 ...
...mode. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. ... power status. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 4 ...
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...press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > + < > + < > Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System ...Increases the screen brightness. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers...
...press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > + < > + < > Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System ...Increases the screen brightness. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers...
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... USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts audio line-in jack Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 Left view English 12 3 # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack 4 5 6 Description Connects to an AC... adapter. 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to...
... USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts audio line-in jack Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 Left view English 12 3 # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack 4 5 6 Description Connects to an AC... adapter. 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to...
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11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Communication • • • •... II dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB ...
11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Communication • • • •... II dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB ...
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... pointing device • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port •...
... pointing device • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port •...
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using...14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using...14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information...
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...® Pentium® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 7540 Series • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual... soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G210M* For Aspire 7540 Series •...
...® Pentium® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 7540 Series • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual... soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G210M* For Aspire 7540 Series •...
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...11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™...; port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with two built-in stereo ...
...11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™...; port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with two built-in stereo ...
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Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1
Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1
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...(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts audio line-in jack Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high definition digital video connections. Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 8 ...6 # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. ...
...(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts audio line-in jack Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high definition digital video connections. Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 8 ...6 # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. ...
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This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of... as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are ...
This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of... as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are ...
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... output and the BIOS utility. The Euro symbol 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. To activate hot keys..., press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + ...
... output and the BIOS utility. The Euro symbol 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. To activate hot keys..., press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + ...
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... Mobility Center from the Control panel. in the Start menu. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. To launch Windows Mobility Center: q... Use the shortcut key < > + . Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer...
... Mobility Center from the Control panel. in the Start menu. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. To launch Windows Mobility Center: q... Use the shortcut key < > + . Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer...
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... please go to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for ...the notebook, first ensure that the resolution setting of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value. 18 Chapter 1 To enable ...
... please go to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for ...the notebook, first ensure that the resolution setting of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value. 18 Chapter 1 To enable ...
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.../PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (NIT) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Viewing Angle (degree...
.../PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (NIT) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Viewing Angle (degree...
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Chapter 2 29 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup ....XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 7736 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Aspire 7540 Series: Information Phoenix... Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 7540 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu...
Chapter 2 29 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup ....XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 7736 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Aspire 7540 Series: Information Phoenix... Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 7540 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu...
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...field shows the model name of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Universally Unique Identifier (...UUID) is an identifier standard used in the system. This field displays the serial number of this system. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the CPU. This field shows product name of the system. Parameter ...
...field shows the model name of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Universally Unique Identifier (...UUID) is an identifier standard used in the system. This field displays the serial number of this system. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the CPU. This field shows product name of the system. Parameter ...
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...field reports the memory size of the extended memory in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. shows Summary Screen is enabled. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Settings in the system. For Aspire 8530 Series only. Memory size is set to 640MB This field reports... Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive ...
...field reports the memory size of the extended memory in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. shows Summary Screen is enabled. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Settings in the system. For Aspire 8530 Series only. Memory size is set to 640MB This field reports... Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive ...
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... to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter...
... to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter...
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If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. 36 Chapter 2
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. 36 Chapter 2