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Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 2
... to notify any person of Acer Incorporated. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Although Acer makes all reasonable attempts for this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. TravelMate 8471/8431 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 07/2009...
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 3
... in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for your notebook. Follow the instructions on such subjects as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program...
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 4
poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters...
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Your Acer notebook tour
After setting up your new Acer notebook.
Top view
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Icon Item
Description
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Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for certain models) webcam
(only for video communication.
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 5
... *The
center button serves as Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader supporting
Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
(only for certain models).
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Palmrest
Comfortable support area for sound recording.
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...indicator
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HDD
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active.
Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your...
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 6
... hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off .
Hotkey
Icon
+
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+
Function System property Bluetooth
Sleep
Description
Starts System Property for certain models)
Puts the computer in the hotkey combination.
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key...
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 7
... one card can operate at any given time.
# Icon 1
Item Battery bay
Description
Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD).
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Closed front view
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# Icon 1
Item Battery
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Multi-in AC mode.
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 8
...2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Accepts inputs from external microphones. Ventilation slots
Acer EasyPort IV connector External display (VGA) port
Enable the computer to Acer EasyPort IV.
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Left view
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Item Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Description
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD...
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 9
...cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Insert ...key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is off .
Some keyless models are also available. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency ...
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 10
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Base view
English
# Icon Item
1
Battery bay
Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Battery lock
Locks the battery in position.
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Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
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Hard disk bay
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even
cooling fan
after prolonged use.
Note...
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 11
... of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* 16:9 aspect ratio 14.0" HD 1366 x 768 Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4330* High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive* 2.5" solid state drive* DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Multi-in-1 card reader
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 12
.../900 MHz/1900 MHz/ 2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 341.9 (W) x 235 (D) x 25.9/29.6 (H) mm (13.46 x 9.25 x 1.01/1.16 inches) 1.98 kg...
Acer TravelMate 8471, TravelMate 8471G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 13
...-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing):
• Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Note: * Only for certain models
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the...
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System - Page 1
...:
2. Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method
Notes: Before you start to install Microsoft® Windows XP® operating system, you will need an optical drive, a USB floppy disk drive, a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette, and Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc (bootable...
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System - Page 2
Page 2 of the operating system installation, press [F6] to Specify Additional Device. When prompted, select 'S' to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.
4. At the beginning of 4
3.
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System - Page 4
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Press Enter again to be copied from the floppy diskette again when setup is appropriate for the hardware in the system until the next reboot as the software will need to continue. Leave the floppy diskette in your system and press Enter. 8. Highlight the selection that is copying files. Page 4 of 4
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