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...; 2012 by any defect in this guide is subject to change without notice. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in the software. Disclaimer The information in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...ACER/CSD website. The software described in the United States and other countries. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of HDMI Licensing, LLC in this Aspire...
...; 2012 by any defect in this guide is subject to change without notice. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in the software. Disclaimer The information in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...ACER/CSD website. The software described in the United States and other countries. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of HDMI Licensing, LLC in this Aspire...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 5 Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and... View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 DOS Flash Utility...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 5 Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and... View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 DOS Flash Utility...
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... 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28...
... 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features. Operating System 0 Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Windows...;UMA: Integrated in the Mobile Intel® HM70/HM77 Express Chipset Discrete: NVIDIA N13M-GS 1G Supports dual display Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features. Operating System 0 Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Windows...;UMA: Integrated in the Mobile Intel® HM70/HM77 Express Chipset Discrete: NVIDIA N13M-GS 1G Supports dual display Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
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...;Built-in microphone Two 2W, 2 cc chamber built-in speakers Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Realtek 271-VB6 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Internal resolutions and refresh rate supported (applies to both UMA and Discrete models): 800×600, 60 Hz ..., 7.0 mm, 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive 0 Slim-type SATA optical disc drive (ODD) Detailed read/write specifications on page 1-29.
...;Built-in microphone Two 2W, 2 cc chamber built-in speakers Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Realtek 271-VB6 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Internal resolutions and refresh rate supported (applies to both UMA and Discrete models): 800×600, 60 Hz ..., 7.0 mm, 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive 0 Slim-type SATA optical disc drive (ODD) Detailed read/write specifications on page 1-29.
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... Supports 640×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Realtek RTL8411 EN ...power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 AS7F Chiclet keyboard Inverted "T" cursor keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
... Supports 640×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Realtek RTL8411 EN ...power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 AS7F Chiclet keyboard Inverted "T" cursor keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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... combo port) DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 11.x Adobe® Reader® 10.x AUPEO! (United... Personal 2010 (Japan only, subject to customer request) newsXpresso NOOK for PC (US only) Norton™ Online Backup 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... combo port) DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 11.x Adobe® Reader® 10.x AUPEO! (United... Personal 2010 (Japan only, subject to customer request) newsXpresso NOOK for PC (US only) Norton™ Online Backup 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom only) Netflix shortcut (Canada, Latin America, United States only) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
... only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom only) Netflix shortcut (Canada, Latin America, United States only) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
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...-operating: -20 to 60 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...-operating: -20 to 60 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Palmrest Comfortable support area for video communication. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Open Front View Table 1-1. Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which ...
Palmrest Comfortable support area for video communication. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Open Front View Table 1-1. Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which ...
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Close Front View No. Close Front View Table 1-2. Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is charging. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in power-saving ...
Close Front View No. Close Front View Table 1-2. Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is charging. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in power-saving ...
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... camera). 7 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphone). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View Table 1-3. Left View No. Left View 0 Figure 1-3.
... camera). 7 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphone). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View Table 1-3. Left View No. Left View 0 Figure 1-3.
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Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View 0 Figure 1-4. accepts CDs or DVDs. (ODD) 2 ODD access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 ODD eject button Ejects ...
Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View 0 Figure 1-4. accepts CDs or DVDs. (ODD) 2 ODD access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 ODD eject button Ejects ...
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Base View Table 1-5. Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds.
Base View Table 1-5. Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds.
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...;Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Select Tap once. Tapping on a mouse. Table 1-6.
...;Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Select Tap once. Tapping on a mouse. Table 1-6.
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... and off. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock Description When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Off by default. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted "T" cursor key, Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling...
... and off. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock Description When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Off by default. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted "T" cursor key, Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling...
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... all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Functions supported by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the Num Lock is not applicable for computers (if you are on a network) 1-...18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations it launches the Start menu. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing...
... all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Functions supported by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the Num Lock is not applicable for computers (if you are on a network) 1-...18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations it launches the Start menu. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing...
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...+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off using a pop-up window. Table 1-9. Puts the computer in the combination. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Hotkeys Table 1-10. Turns the touchpad On or Off. Turns the speakers On or Off. Windows...-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not ...
...+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off using a pop-up window. Table 1-9. Puts the computer in the combination. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Hotkeys Table 1-10. Turns the touchpad On or Off. Turns the speakers On or Off. Windows...-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not ...
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Table 1-10. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file.
Table 1-10. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file.