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...; Display • • TV-tuner • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Genuine Windows Vista® Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor* • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* • Mobile....1-channel surround sound 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 -1 card reader
...; Display • • TV-tuner • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Genuine Windows Vista® Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor* • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* • Mobile....1-channel surround sound 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 -1 card reader
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... View 7 Rear View 7 Left View 8 Right View 9 Bottom View 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Key Types 12 Windows Keys 13 System Hotkeys 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 35 BIOS Setup Utility 35 Navigating the BIOS...
... View 7 Rear View 7 Left View 8 Right View 9 Bottom View 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Key Types 12 Windows Keys 13 System Hotkeys 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 35 BIOS Setup Utility 35 Navigating the BIOS...
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Table of Contents Acer SM80 FRU List 219 Screw List 228 Model Definition and Configuration 230 Acer SM80 Series 230 Test Compatible Components 271 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 272 Online Support Information 305 Index 307 X
Table of Contents Acer SM80 FRU List 219 Screw List 228 Model Definition and Configuration 230 Acer SM80 Series 230 Test Compatible Components 271 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 272 Online Support Information 305 Index 307 X
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... of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor* • Intel® Core™2 Duo...
... of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor* • Intel® Core™2 Duo...
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... second tap and drag the cursor. Main TouchPad (1) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or... selection and execution functions. Tapping on the touchpad is sensitive to move left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. rest your finger across the touchpad (1) to finger movement; NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - Chapter 1 11
... second tap and drag the cursor. Main TouchPad (1) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or... selection and execution functions. Tapping on the touchpad is sensitive to move left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. rest your finger across the touchpad (1) to finger movement; NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - Chapter 1 11
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...this key for quick access to perform actions in combination with other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. See "System Hotkeys" on page 13. Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. Press these keys labeled ...F1 to F12 to shortcut menus and help . See "Windows Keys" on page 14. This key can also be used in combination with another key. Using the Keyboard Your notebook features a full-...
...this key for quick access to perform actions in combination with other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. See "System Hotkeys" on page 13. Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. Press these keys labeled ...F1 to F12 to shortcut menus and help . See "Windows Keys" on page 14. This key can also be used in combination with another key. Using the Keyboard Your notebook features a full-...
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... 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 connected to a ...the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking on the Windows Start button; Chapter 1 13 Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as described...
... 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 connected to a ...the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking on the Windows Start button; Chapter 1 13 Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as described...
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... the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this function, please go to the manufacturer's recommended value. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the resolution setting of the notebook, first ensure that the second...) NOTE: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. NOTE: Please ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. You may choose...
... the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this function, please go to the manufacturer's recommended value. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the resolution setting of the notebook, first ensure that the second...) NOTE: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. NOTE: Please ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Settings. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. You may choose...
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... Item Vendor and Model Package Weight Power supply Center Speaker Item Vendor and Model Package Weight Chapter 1 Specification Panasonic 12947A 48 pins QFP • Microsoft Windows Vista Compliant • High +90dB PSRR, Low -80dB THD+N • Class AB 2.2W (max.) Stereo BTL Speaker Amplifier • Built-in direct drive headphone amplifier...
... Item Vendor and Model Package Weight Power supply Center Speaker Item Vendor and Model Package Weight Chapter 1 Specification Panasonic 12947A 48 pins QFP • Microsoft Windows Vista Compliant • High +90dB PSRR, Low -80dB THD+N • Class AB 2.2W (max.) Stereo BTL Speaker Amplifier • Built-in direct drive headphone amplifier...
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...; Focusing range of 40 cm to Infinity • Dimension (L x W x H mm ): 65 X 9.0X 5.25mm Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller KB926 Total number of keypads Windows logo key Yes Hotkeys See "System Hotkeys" on page 14.
...; Focusing range of 40 cm to Infinity • Dimension (L x W x H mm ): 65 X 9.0X 5.25mm Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller KB926 Total number of keypads Windows logo key Yes Hotkeys See "System Hotkeys" on page 14.
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Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Execute dmitools. Write UUID to EEPROM (Create UUID from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer...EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4). Boot into DOS. 2. Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag...
Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Execute dmitools. Write UUID to EEPROM (Create UUID from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer...EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4). Boot into DOS. 2. Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag...
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Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Minimize or close all Windows. If desktop display resolution is properly installed. e. Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is still not resolved, ... computer is correctly configured: a. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is virus free. 3. b. c. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS...
Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Minimize or close all Windows. If desktop display resolution is properly installed. e. Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is still not resolved, ... computer is correctly configured: a. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is virus free. 3. b. c. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS...
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... "Online Support Information" on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on page 54. 204 Chapter 4 Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from the list and click Next. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using up...to enter the BIOS Utility. b. Follow the onscreen prompts to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. If the Issue is set correctly. 7. b. The Install Windows screen displays. d. Click Next. f. i. If an issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Check ...
... "Online Support Information" on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on page 54. 204 Chapter 4 Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from the list and click Next. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using up...to enter the BIOS Utility. b. Follow the onscreen prompts to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. If the Issue is set correctly. 7. b. The Install Windows screen displays. d. Click Next. f. i. If an issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Check ...
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... the process. 3. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for this machine by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS. To use this function is complete, the system auto restarts with minimum BIOS initialization. Restart system. It is a special block of BIOS. The...
... the process. 3. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for this machine by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS. To use this function is complete, the system auto restarts with minimum BIOS initialization. Restart system. It is a special block of BIOS. The...
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Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Appendix B 271 All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Refer to the Acer SM80 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Appendix B 271 All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Refer to the Acer SM80 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department.
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... 206 Upper Cover Removing 81 Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart 71 USB Board Removing 100, 160 utility BIOS 35-43 V Volume Control Board Removing 86, 173 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 272 WLAN Board 69 WLAN Cover Removing 59 WLAN Module Removing 69 309
... 206 Upper Cover Removing 81 Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart 71 USB Board Removing 100, 160 utility BIOS 35-43 V Volume Control Board Removing 86, 173 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 272 WLAN Board 69 WLAN Cover Removing 59 WLAN Module Removing 69 309