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...computer language, in the software. There are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of merchantability or fitness ...for the updates made to change without notice. Copyright © 2012 by any warranties of Acer Incorporated. The software described in this guide is subject to this Aspire MS2361 Service Guide. ii No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject...
...computer language, in the software. There are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of merchantability or fitness ...for the updates made to change without notice. Copyright © 2012 by any warranties of Acer Incorporated. The software described in this guide is subject to this Aspire MS2361 Service Guide. ii No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject...
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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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...;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.
...;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.
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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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.... Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and video communication. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for your computer. Open Front View...
.... Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and video communication. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for your computer. Open Front View...
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... View 0 Figure 1-2. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is charging. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Icon Item 1 Multi-in-1 card reader 2 Power indicator 3 Battery indicator Description Supports MMC, MMCplus and SD cards. Close Front View Table 1-2.
... View 0 Figure 1-2. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is charging. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Icon Item 1 Multi-in-1 card reader 2 Power indicator 3 Battery indicator Description Supports MMC, MMCplus and SD cards. Close Front View Table 1-2.
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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.
... 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.
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... computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or the handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4. Icon Item Description 1 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive;
... computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or the handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4. Icon Item Description 1 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive;
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Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View Table 1-5. 0 Base View 0 Figure 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. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View Table 1-5. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
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Tapping on a mouse. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Table 1-6. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Click once. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. ...
Tapping on a mouse. Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Table 1-6. Right Button (3) Click once. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Click once. Touchpad Function Touchpad (1) Execute Rapidly tap twice. Touchpad Move finger across the touchpad (1) to perform selection and execution functions. ...
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... is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17
... is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17
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...external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. it launches the Start menu. Figure 1-9. It can be used with other keys to provide a variety of the Num ... applications. Functions supported by the numeric keys. The state of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Table 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock The key can also be turned on/off via the internal keyboard ...
...external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. it launches the Start menu. Figure 1-9. It can be used with other keys to provide a variety of the Num ... applications. Functions supported by the numeric keys. The state of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Table 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock The key can also be turned on/off via the internal keyboard ...
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... display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. 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... Ease of Access Center window Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Puts the computer in the combination. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Hotkeys Table 1-10. it opens key the application's context menu.
... display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. 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... Ease of Access Center window Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Puts the computer in the combination. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Hotkeys Table 1-10. it opens key the application's context menu.
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Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file.
Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file.