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Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior...software. All rights reserved. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Intel Corporation. Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any particular ...
Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior...software. All rights reserved. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Intel Corporation. Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any particular ...
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IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Advanced 28 Security...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Advanced 28 Security...
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...Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of the computer's many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics • 14.1" WXGA 1280... double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1
...Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of the computer's many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics • 14.1" WXGA 1280... double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. Chapter 1 3 The specifications listed above are 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% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. Chapter 1 3 The specifications listed above are 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% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
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it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Chapter 1 13 it opens the key ...
it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Chapter 1 13 it opens the key ...
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...with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU Supported protocols • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS ...Cache size CPU 6MB L2 Cache on CPU Specification 18 Chapter 1 H/W shut down at 96°C Item Specification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS Version V1.00 (MP first release version; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package Specification Intel Cantiga GM / PM FSB: 667 ...
...with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU Supported protocols • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS ...Cache size CPU 6MB L2 Cache on CPU Specification 18 Chapter 1 H/W shut down at 96°C Item Specification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS Version V1.00 (MP first release version; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package Specification Intel Cantiga GM / PM FSB: 667 ...
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...2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. You may combine DIMMs with two 2GB SODIMM) Two DDR SODIMM DDR II 667 only (GL), 667/800 (GM,PM) SDRAM You can... size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Specification Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
...2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. You may combine DIMMs with two 2GB SODIMM) Two DDR SODIMM DDR II 667 only (GL), 667/800 (GM,PM) SDRAM You can... size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Specification Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
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... Radio Technology Operating Frequency Channel Numbers Transmitter Output Power Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Receiver Signal Operating Voltage Interface Specification BROADCOM BCM5764M RJ-45 Left side Specification Broadcom BT Module PK320001F90 FHSS 2402 ~ 2480MHz ISM band 79 channels with 1MHz BW -6~4dBm output... -10dBm 3.3V+/-0.3V USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Vendor and Model Wireless LAN Standards Operating Frequency WLAN Data Rate Modulation Schemes Specification Broadcom BCM4312 Module IEEE 802.11b/11g standard 2.400 - 2.483. 5 GHz ISM band 802.11g: 54Mbps with fall back rates...
... Radio Technology Operating Frequency Channel Numbers Transmitter Output Power Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Receiver Signal Operating Voltage Interface Specification BROADCOM BCM5764M RJ-45 Left side Specification Broadcom BT Module PK320001F90 FHSS 2402 ~ 2480MHz ISM band 79 channels with 1MHz BW -6~4dBm output... -10dBm 3.3V+/-0.3V USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Vendor and Model Wireless LAN Standards Operating Frequency WLAN Data Rate Modulation Schemes Specification Broadcom BCM4312 Module IEEE 802.11b/11g standard 2.400 - 2.483. 5 GHz ISM band 802.11g: 54Mbps with fall back rates...
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...Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Sanyo TM-2007A Li-Ion 4400mAh 6 3S2P Specification Sony TM-2007A Li-Ion 7200mAh 9 3S3P LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm)... inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification AUO B141EW04 V3/V4 357.7 (14.1 W") 303.7(H) x 189.8 (V) 1280x3(RGB) x 800 0.237 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 200 Typ. (5 points...
...Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Sanyo TM-2007A Li-Ion 4400mAh 6 3S2P Specification Sony TM-2007A Li-Ion 7200mAh 9 3S3P LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm)... inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification AUO B141EW04 V3/V4 357.7 (14.1 W") 303.7(H) x 189.8 (V) 1280x3(RGB) x 800 0.237 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 200 Typ. (5 points...
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... rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (KHz) YEC YNV-C01H 9 ~ 20 0.08 ~ 0.6 Typical 680 2.0 ~ 6.8 (mA) 45~70 Specification AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 100~240Vac,50~60 Hz 1.7A No damage Meet EPA Energy Star level-4 requirement System Power Management Features Item... Specification • Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode, by time out or by hot key • HDD Local Stand-By mode by time ...
... rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (KHz) YEC YNV-C01H 9 ~ 20 0.08 ~ 0.6 Typical 680 2.0 ~ 6.8 (mA) 45~70 Specification AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 100~240Vac,50~60 Hz 1.7A No damage Meet EPA Energy Star level-4 requirement System Power Management Features Item... Specification • Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode, by time out or by hot key • HDD Local Stand-By mode by time ...
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... also press F10 to run this utility. Press during POST (when "Press to enter multi-boot menu. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of the menu options to go to different models. To activate the BIOS Utility...
... also press F10 to run this utility. Press during POST (when "Press to enter multi-boot menu. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of the menu options to go to different models. To activate the BIOS Utility...
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... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] 4095 MB [256MB] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Chapter 2 27 Sets the system date...
... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] 4095 MB [256MB] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Chapter 2 27 Sets the system date...
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... Port 1 XPCI Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Settings in this screen. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. IMPORTANT:Making...
... Port 1 XPCI Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Settings in this screen. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. IMPORTANT:Making...
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... Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Power on password [Enabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to reset it. 30...
... Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Power on password [Enabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to reset it. 30...
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... are the default and suggested parameter settings. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters.
... are the default and suggested parameter settings. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters.
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... : 2. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order: 1. IDE0 : ST9250827AS 3. Network Boot : MBA v11.0.3 Slot 0500 6. USB CDROM : Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to load the operating system. IDE1 : Slimtype DVD a DS8A2S 4. Press...
... : 2. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order: 1. IDE0 : ST9250827AS 3. Network Boot : MBA v11.0.3 Slot 0500 6. USB CDROM : Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to load the operating system. IDE1 : Slimtype DVD a DS8A2S 4. Press...
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.... InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save...
.... InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save...
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... start up • Status LEDs light up If there is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one until the failure point is selected. Connect an external monitor to the computer and...
... start up • Status LEDs light up If there is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one until the failure point is selected. Connect an external monitor to the computer and...
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... the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 3. NOTE: Check that the drive is probably defective and should be read when inserted in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the Information page. Check for bent or broken pins on page 44. Replace the ODD. See "Disassembly Process" on page 44. 134...
... the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 3. NOTE: Check that the drive is probably defective and should be read when inserted in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the Information page. Check for bent or broken pins on page 44. Replace the ODD. See "Disassembly Process" on page 44. 134...