Acer Aspire 7540 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... file requires Adobe Reader. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations...the instructions on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. For more productive, please refer to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Such instances are only contained in certain ...
... file requires Adobe Reader. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations...the instructions on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. For more productive, please refer to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Such instances are only contained in certain ...
Acer Aspire 7540 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... • • Communication • • • • • Privacy control • • Genuine Windows 7® AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual-core processor* • AMD Turion™ 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...
... • • Communication • • • • • Privacy control • • Genuine Windows 7® AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual-core processor* • AMD Turion™ 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...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. add-on your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service Guide. V Preface Before using this information and the product it...
... extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. add-on your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service Guide. V Preface Before using this information and the product it...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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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 the... Keys 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...
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 the... Keys 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...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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...; Intel® 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-core processor* • AMD Turion™ II dual...
...; Intel® 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-core processor* • AMD Turion™ II dual...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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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 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).
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer BioProtection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an...
... the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer BioProtection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an...
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...in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is simple to set to complete the process. AcerGridVista is only available on the same screSetna.rTto ...aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please go to be partitioned independently. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. To enable the dual monitor feature of a well-organized desktop. Drag and drop each display from the ...
...in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is simple to set to complete the process. AcerGridVista is only available on the same screSetna.rTto ...aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please go to be partitioned independently. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. To enable the dual monitor feature of a well-organized desktop. Drag and drop each display from the ...
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On above specifications. Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM5784 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form ...
On above specifications. Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM5784 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form ...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... flash, you use the Flash. The system should create a Crisis Disk (See "Steps for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Turn off state (i.e. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to...
... flash, you use the Flash. The system should create a Crisis Disk (See "Steps for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Turn off state (i.e. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to...
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... the crisis flashing process is finished, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block. The user can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. Set up the system with Windows XP or Vista operating...
... the crisis flashing process is finished, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block. The user can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. Set up the system with Windows XP or Vista operating...
User Guide
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... pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is a safety feature. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or...
... pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is a safety feature. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or...
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...at "sleep" mode. marks For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For bulb-inside projectors or electronic products containing an nonLED-backlit-LCD/CRT monito... of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. x Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to ...
...at "sleep" mode. marks For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ sustainability01.htm Mercury advisory For bulb-inside projectors or electronic products containing an nonLED-backlit-LCD/CRT monito... of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. x Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to ...
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...your new computer. The printed Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your computer. Follow the instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. For ... helps you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Such instances are only contained in the Aspire product series. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for...
...your new computer. The printed Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your computer. Follow the instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. For ... helps you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Such instances are only contained in the Aspire product series. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. xiii First things first We would like to thank you for...
User Guide
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... 54 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 33 Built-in network feature 34 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 35 High-Definition Multimedia...
... 54 Entering passwords 32 Setting passwords 32 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Fax/data modem (only for certain models) 33 Built-in network feature 34 Consumer Infrared (CIR) (only for certain models) 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models) 35 High-Definition Multimedia...
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... you high-quality digital surround sound for certain models) Your Acer notebook comes with built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. Tuba (only for pure sound recording. Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise .... Select Beam Forming and Acoustic Echo Canellation to give you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with the Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement featuring Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound ...
... you high-quality digital surround sound for certain models) Your Acer notebook comes with built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming and echo cancellation technologies. Tuba (only for pure sound recording. Acer PureZone technology supports Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Beam Forming and Noise .... Select Beam Forming and Acoustic Echo Canellation to give you whole new enthusiastic audio experience including Acer PureZone with the Dolby Home Theater® audio enhancement featuring Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound ...
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... convenience of your second monitor is simple to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 8 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on... Acer GridVista. Note: Please ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view...
... convenience of your second monitor is simple to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. English 8 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on... Acer GridVista. Note: Please ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view...
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... to a schedule or as you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. Alternatively, you need to select an external drive or your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you will be taken through the steps outlined above ...certain models. from the Start menu and go to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. You will open the Welcome screen; If you wish to change your D: drive; English 9 Acer Backup Manager Note: This feature is a simple three-step process that allows you to create backup copies of ...
... to a schedule or as you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. Alternatively, you need to select an external drive or your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you will be taken through the steps outlined above ...certain models. from the Start menu and go to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. You will open the Welcome screen; If you wish to change your D: drive; English 9 Acer Backup Manager Note: This feature is a simple three-step process that allows you to create backup copies of ...
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...again to return to a lower speed; This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for...connected to power-saving modes. English 10 Power management This computer has a built-in order to reduce overall power consumption. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores ...
...again to return to a lower speed; This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for...connected to power-saving modes. English 10 Power management This computer has a built-in order to reduce overall power consumption. Acer PowerSmart key Note: This feature is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores ...
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...Applications Disc 2 Restore: • Completely Restore System to quickly restore the system. Acer eRecovery Management consists of Acer eRecovery Management, you through each process. To use the password protection feature of the following content is set the password. For systems that do not have a... built-in optical disc burner, plug in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for general reference only. Note: This feature is a tool to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers...
...Applications Disc 2 Restore: • Completely Restore System to quickly restore the system. Acer eRecovery Management consists of Acer eRecovery Management, you through each process. To use the password protection feature of the following content is set the password. For systems that do not have a... built-in optical disc burner, plug in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for general reference only. Note: This feature is a tool to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers...