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...implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Corporation. 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 all necessary servicing, repair, and any... incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Should the programs prove defective following their respective...
...implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Corporation. 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 all necessary servicing, repair, and any... incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Should the programs prove defective following their respective...
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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. 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.
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...® 965PM/965GM Express chipset T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Core logic: Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) T Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz memory, upgradeable... Pack 4) NOTE: Windows® VistaTM Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to Windows® VistaTM. Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of /off and 8 ms average gray-to : Microsoft.com/windowsvista.
...® 965PM/965GM Express chipset T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Core logic: Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) T Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz memory, upgradeable... Pack 4) NOTE: Windows® VistaTM Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to Windows® VistaTM. Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of /off and 8 ms average gray-to : Microsoft.com/windowsvista.
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Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it launches the Start menu. To activate hot keys, press and...provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page...
Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. it launches the Start menu. To activate hot keys, press and...provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page...
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Getting to know your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to optimize your Windows operating system, so your Acer OrbiCam 3 1 23 26 Chapter 1 T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to monitor the system health status.
Getting to know your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to optimize your Windows operating system, so your Acer OrbiCam 3 1 23 26 Chapter 1 T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to monitor the system health status.
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...dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, ...Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR...
...dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, ...Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR...
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... 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 1 Specification Built-in Intel® 965PM/965PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM... 667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB...
... 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 1 Specification Built-in Intel® 965PM/965PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM... 667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB...
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... Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Specification Foxconn Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. LAN Interface... Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 5787 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN ...
... Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Specification Foxconn Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. LAN Interface... Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 5787 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN ...
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... Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Specification HLDS COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X GCC-T10N SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A LF PIONEER...and writes in each DVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1) 7. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 4 (for Hitachi) 3 (for Toshiba) 1 5400 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATAPI...
... Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Specification HLDS COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X GCC-T10N SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A LF PIONEER...and writes in each DVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1) 7. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 4 (for Hitachi) 3 (for Toshiba) 1 5400 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATAPI...
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... port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-...II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Controller Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M Broadcom 5787 Built in Stereo...
... port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-...II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Controller Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M Broadcom 5787 Built in Stereo...
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... in the system are turned off ) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to +60 LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output ...voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off completely. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) 36 Power Management All ...
... in the system are turned off ) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to +60 LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output ...voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off completely. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) 36 Power Management All ...
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... is subject to parameter values. Please note that system information is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Read this item. You...
... is subject to parameter values. Please note that system information is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Read this item. You...
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...:03:49] [04/25/2007] 640 KB 1023 MB [256MB] Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help This is from 0 to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Valid range is the help for your computer hardware information, and also includes...
...:03:49] [04/25/2007] 640 KB 1023 MB [256MB] Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help This is from 0 to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Valid range is the help for your computer hardware information, and also includes...
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F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 44 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot : Clear Clear Clear [Enabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password.
F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 44 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot : Clear Clear Clear [Enabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password.
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... ACPI S3 Auto wake on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration...
... ACPI S3 Auto wake on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration...
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... Priority Order: 1: IDE 0 : ST980811AS 2: IDE 1 : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A 3: USB FDD : 4: Network Boot : MBA v9.4.5 Slot 0400 5: USB HDD : 6: USB KEY : 7: USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to escape the menu. Boot This menu allows the user...
... Priority Order: 1: IDE 0 : ST980811AS 2: IDE 1 : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A 3: USB FDD : 4: Network Boot : MBA v9.4.5 Slot 0400 5: USB HDD : 6: USB KEY : 7: USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to escape the menu. Boot This menu allows the user...
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... CMOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
... CMOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
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...number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence...Acer Incorporated. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically...
...number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. All correspondence...Acer Incorporated. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically...
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... to local, state or federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into.... To make emergency calls through your mobile phone or other telephone call you shall dial out through this device. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. ix Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make an emergency call system.
... to local, state or federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into.... To make emergency calls through your mobile phone or other telephone call you shall dial out through this device. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. ix Emergency calls Warning: You cannot make an emergency call system.
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... Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications...
... Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications...