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Wake-on -Ring ready BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Wake-on -LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92; 11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • •... mobile processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* 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 ...
Wake-on -Ring ready BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Wake-on -LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92; 11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • •... mobile processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* 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 ...
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...; ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support...;C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
...; ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support...;C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
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... rights reserved. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in this guide is ". No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties...
... rights reserved. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in this guide is ". No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties...
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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. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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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 ...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 29 Main...
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 ...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 29 Main...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Platform For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series • Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor • ...8226; 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...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Platform For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series • Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor • ...8226; 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...
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• Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Dimension and weight • Dimension: 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm • Weight:
• Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Dimension and weight • Dimension: 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm • Weight:
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... 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation... as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. q Start Windows Mobility Center from the ...
... Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation... as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. q Start Windows Mobility Center from the ...
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...package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 7736/7336 Series: Intel® Core™2 Duo P8800 PGA (2.66 GHz) Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 PGA (2.1 GHz) Intel Celeron 900 PGA (2.2 GHz) Aspire 7736Z Series: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 PGA (2.0 GHz) Aspire 7540 Series: AMD ... shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: v1.16 Aspire 7540 Series: v1.07 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum ...
...package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 7736/7336 Series: Intel® Core™2 Duo P8800 PGA (2.66 GHz) Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 PGA (2.1 GHz) Intel Celeron 900 PGA (2.2 GHz) Aspire 7736Z Series: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 PGA (2.0 GHz) Aspire 7540 Series: AMD ... shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: v1.16 Aspire 7540 Series: v1.07 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum ...
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...memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB USB 20 Chapter 1 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 ...
...memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB USB 20 Chapter 1 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 ...
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...11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros ...) 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT30N LF TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633C...
...11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros ...) 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT30N LF TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633C...
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... Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BC-5500S LF With CD...10.08Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 11 Mbytes/sec 4.5 MB 22 Chapter 1 Optical Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-...
... Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BC-5500S LF With CD...10.08Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 11 Mbytes/sec 4.5 MB 22 Chapter 1 Optical Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-...
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... (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC888S Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR... Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD...
... (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC888S Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR... Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD...
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... System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Multi-in-1 Card Reader 24 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • ...NVIDIA® GeForce® G210M* Aspire 7540 Series: • ATI Radeon™ HD 200 Graphics* • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* 1024M DDR3 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: ICH9M Aspire 7540 Series: AMD SB710 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller ...
... System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Multi-in-1 Card Reader 24 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • ...NVIDIA® GeForce® G210M* Aspire 7540 Series: • ATI Radeon™ HD 200 Graphics* • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* 1024M DDR3 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: ICH9M Aspire 7540 Series: AMD SB710 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller ...
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.../45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/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 ...Chips Item Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Realtek ALC888s Controller Specification Winbond WPCE773 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 AC Adaptor Item Input...
.../45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/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 ...Chips Item Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Realtek ALC888s Controller Specification Winbond WPCE773 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 AC Adaptor Item Input...
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... Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) 19V, 65W/90W Specification Power Management All devices in this state. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned...
... Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) 19V, 65W/90W Specification Power Management All devices in this state. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned...
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... different models. 28 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the screen. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is subject to parameter values. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys...
... different models. 28 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the screen. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is subject to parameter values. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys...
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...Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Aspire 7540 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: [10:10:10] [03/31/2009] 4096 KB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Actual values may differ...Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory...
...Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Aspire 7540 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: [10:10:10] [03/31/2009] 4096 KB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Actual values may differ...Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory...
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... HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password is: User Password...
... HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password is: User Password...