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...the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system... for the updates made to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. The software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any language or computer language, in the software. There are ...
...the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system... for the updates made to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. The software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any language or computer language, in the software. There are ...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Communication 1-6 Dimensions and Weight 1-6 Power ... Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Multimedia Keys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips (Intel® H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19 Processor 1-20 Processor Specifications 1-20 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj 1-20 System Memory 1-21 Memory Combinations 1-21...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Communication 1-6 Dimensions and Weight 1-6 Power ... Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Multimedia Keys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips (Intel® H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19 Processor 1-20 Processor Specifications 1-20 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj 1-20 System Memory 1-21 Memory Combinations 1-21...
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... Base View 1-12 Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Multimedia Keys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips (Intel® H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19 Processor 1-20 Processor Specifications 1-20 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj 1-20 System Memory 1-21 Memory Combinations 1-21 Video Interface...
... Base View 1-12 Using the Keyboard 1-13 Windows Keys 1-14 Multimedia Keys 1-15 System Block Diagram 1-17 Specification Tables 1-18 Computer specifications 1-18 System Board Major Chips (Intel® H61 Express Chipset) . . . 1-19 Processor 1-20 Processor Specifications 1-20 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj 1-20 System Memory 1-21 Memory Combinations 1-21 Video Interface...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Platform 0 ...;SDHC™ Card Memory Stick™ Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ 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 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Platform 0 ...;SDHC™ Card Memory Stick™ Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
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... 0 Dimensions 473 (H) x 532 (W) x 55 (D) mm Weight Touch Screen 0 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs) Non-Touch Screen 0 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs) 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... 0 Dimensions 473 (H) x 532 (W) x 55 (D) mm Weight Touch Screen 0 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs) Non-Touch Screen 0 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs) 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... featuring power-off USB charging Audio line-out jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port TV-tuner Optional Items 0 Acer wireless / USB keyboard and mouse Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: +5°C to +35°C Non-operating: -20°C to +60°C (Unpacked: -10...;Operating: 15% to 80% RH, non-condensing Non-operating: 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing at 40°C (104°F) Warranty (N/A) 0 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
... featuring power-off USB charging Audio line-out jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port TV-tuner Optional Items 0 Acer wireless / USB keyboard and mouse Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: +5°C to +35°C Non-operating: -20°C to +60°C (Unpacked: -10...;Operating: 15% to 80% RH, non-condensing Non-operating: 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing at 40°C (104°F) Warranty (N/A) 0 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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Software 0 Acer clear.fi Acer eRecovery Management Acer Game Zone Acer TouchPortal Adobe® Flash® Player Adobe® Reader® Bing™ Bar Cyberlink® YouCam™ ...® Nero® 10 Essentials Netflix newsXpresso™ Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Software 0 Acer clear.fi Acer eRecovery Management Acer Game Zone Acer TouchPortal Adobe® Flash® Player Adobe® Reader® Bing™ Bar Cyberlink® YouCam™ ...® Nero® 10 Essentials Netflix newsXpresso™ Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Front View # Icon Item 1 Integrated Webcam 2 Display Screen 3 LED Light Bar Description Web camera for video communication Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configure may vary by model) Illuminates ambient LED light Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9 Front View Table 1-1. Computer Tour Front View 0 0 1 2 3 Figure 1-1.
Front View # Icon Item 1 Integrated Webcam 2 Display Screen 3 LED Light Bar Description Web camera for video communication Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configure may vary by model) Illuminates ambient LED light Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9 Front View Table 1-1. Computer Tour Front View 0 0 1 2 3 Figure 1-1.
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... the card. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Power Button/Indicator Turns the computer on and off. Only one card can operate at any time Hardware Specifications and Configurations Left View Table 1-2.
... the card. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Power Button/Indicator Turns the computer on and off. Only one card can operate at any time Hardware Specifications and Configurations Left View Table 1-2.
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Right View 0 1 2 Figure 1-3. Some keyless models are also available. Right View # Icon Item 1 LED Button Description Turns on or off LED light bar under LCD screen 2 Kensington lock slot Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Right View Table 1-3.
Right View 0 1 2 Figure 1-3. Some keyless models are also available. Right View # Icon Item 1 LED Button Description Turns on or off LED light bar under LCD screen 2 Kensington lock slot Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Right View Table 1-3.
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... numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). If battery power is on numeric keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13
... numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). If battery power is on numeric keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13
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... Application key This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Table 1-7. it opens the application's context menu. 1-14 Hardware...
... Application key This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Table 1-7. it opens the application's context menu. 1-14 Hardware...
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... the email client Play/Pause Plays or pauses media files Stop Stops media file Previous Plays the previous media file in the play sequence Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Multimedia Keys 0 The keyboard contains 11 multimedia keys which can be used to access most of each multimedia key. Figure...
... the email client Play/Pause Plays or pauses media files Stop Stops media file Previous Plays the previous media file in the play sequence Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Multimedia Keys 0 The keyboard contains 11 multimedia keys which can be used to access most of each multimedia key. Figure...
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Table 1-8. Multimedia Keys (Continued) Key Function Next Description Plays the next media file in the play sequence VOLVOL+ Volume decrease Volume increase Speaker toggle Decreases the volume Increases the volume Turns the speakers on and off 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Table 1-8. Multimedia Keys (Continued) Key Function Next Description Plays the next media file in the play sequence VOLVOL+ Volume decrease Volume increase Speaker toggle Decreases the volume Increases the volume Turns the speakers on and off 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Specification Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Width 532 mm 20.94 in Depth 65 mm (with LED cover) 2.56 in (with LED cover) 55 ...
The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Specification Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Width 532 mm 20.94 in Depth 65 mm (with LED cover) 2.56 in (with LED cover) 55 ...
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...Supports Mini PCIE, PCI_E TV N/A ALC272 RTS5138 One-LUN USB 2.0 Card Reader Controller SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS pros lot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 System Board Major Chips (Intel® H61 Express Chipset) Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth ...Wireless TV PCMCIA Audio codec Card reader Specification Cougar Point PCH package H61(Desktop Only) FCBGA package Package size: 27mm x 27mm Ball Count: 942 ...
...Supports Mini PCIE, PCI_E TV N/A ALC272 RTS5138 One-LUN USB 2.0 Card Reader Controller SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, MS pros lot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 System Board Major Chips (Intel® H61 Express Chipset) Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth ...Wireless TV PCMCIA Audio codec Card reader Specification Cougar Point PCH package H61(Desktop Only) FCBGA package Package size: 27mm x 27mm Ball Count: 942 ...
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OFF = 71 °C CPU Tj >= 83 H/W shut down by EC 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package Core Logic Chipset Specification Intel Sandybridge Processor, 65W TDP chassis design 37.5 x 37.5 mm Flip Chip Land Grid Array (FCLGA 1155). Four cores... for each core 8 MB shared instruction/data Last-Level Cache (L3), shared among all cores Cougar Point PCH package H61(Desktop Only) Processor Specifications Item CPU Speed (GHz) Cores/ Threads Bus Speed (FSB/ DMI/QBI) Lithogr aphy (nm) Cache Size Package i5-2500S 2.7 GHz 4 Cores ...
OFF = 71 °C CPU Tj >= 83 H/W shut down by EC 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package Core Logic Chipset Specification Intel Sandybridge Processor, 65W TDP chassis design 37.5 x 37.5 mm Flip Chip Land Grid Array (FCLGA 1155). Four cores... for each core 8 MB shared instruction/data Last-Level Cache (L3), shared among all cores Cougar Point PCH package H61(Desktop Only) Processor Specifications Item CPU Speed (GHz) Cores/ Threads Bus Speed (FSB/ DMI/QBI) Lithogr aphy (nm) Cache Size Package i5-2500S 2.7 GHz 4 Cores ...
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....1208 Winbond (W25Q32BVSSIG) MXIC (MX25L3206EM2I-12G) 32Mbits 8 pin SOIC8 package LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification RTL8111E-VC-CG RJ45 Base Integrated Gigabit LAN Controller Supports PCI Express1.1 Supports IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 Mbps... of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Wireless keyboard 105 keys Yes Yes Specification 2.4G wireless keyboard USB nano-dongle receiver Standard keys with multimedia keys 1-22 Hardware...
....1208 Winbond (W25Q32BVSSIG) MXIC (MX25L3206EM2I-12G) 32Mbits 8 pin SOIC8 package LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification RTL8111E-VC-CG RJ45 Base Integrated Gigabit LAN Controller Supports PCI Express1.1 Supports IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 Mbps... of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Wireless keyboard 105 keys Yes Yes Specification 2.4G wireless keyboard USB nano-dongle receiver Standard keys with multimedia keys 1-22 Hardware...
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...& Model Name HGST HDS721032CL A362 Capacity (GB) 320 Bytes per sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 16MB Interface Fast data transfer rate (Gbits / sec, max) Media data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) 1484 DC Power ...Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V ± 5% Specification HGST HDS721050CL A362 HGST HDS721010CL A332 500 1000 512 2 or 4 4 1 or 2 2 7200 16/32MB SATA II 3.0 1546 32MB 1546 SEAGATE ...
...& Model Name HGST HDS721032CL A362 Capacity (GB) 320 Bytes per sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 16MB Interface Fast data transfer rate (Gbits / sec, max) Media data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) 1484 DC Power ...Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V ± 5% Specification HGST HDS721050CL A362 HGST HDS721010CL A332 500 1000 512 2 or 4 4 1 or 2 2 7200 16/32MB SATA II 3.0 1546 32MB 1546 SEAGATE ...