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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Top View 7 Closed Front View 8 Rear view 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Base view 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 ...two-click buttons 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Using the system utilities 17 Acer Backup Manager 19 Power management 20 Acer PowerSmart key 20 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Burn backup discs 21 Restore 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Top View 7 Closed Front View 8 Rear view 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Base view 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 ...two-click buttons 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Using the system utilities 17 Acer Backup Manager 19 Power management 20 Acer PowerSmart key 20 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Burn backup discs 21 Restore 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 ...
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... Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System memory Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Up to 4 GB of the computer's many features: Operating system Genuine Windows Vista®* Genuine Windows®...; 7* NOTE: Windowsl® Vista® Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display ...
... Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System memory Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Up to 4 GB of the computer's many features: Operating system Genuine Windows Vista®* Genuine Windows®...; 7* NOTE: Windowsl® Vista® Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display ...
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... items show you how to use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor. rest your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Tapping on the touchpad... is the same as clicking the left button. Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move the cursor. Press the left and...
... items show you how to use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor. rest your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Tapping on the touchpad... is the same as clicking the left button. Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move the cursor. Press the left and...
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... touchpad is enabled on your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Chapter 1 13 Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left and right buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection...
... touchpad is enabled on your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. Chapter 1 13 Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left and right buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection...
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... one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is on Type numbers in uppercase. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. The...
... one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is on Type numbers in uppercase. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. The...
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... : Lock your edition of Access Center. < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center. < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box. < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop. < > + : Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Chapter 1 15 It can ...Start menu. < > + : Display the desktop. < > + : Open Windows Explore. < > + : Search for a file or folder. < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D. < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar. + < > + : Search for computers (if you 're not ...
... : Lock your edition of Access Center. < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center. < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box. < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop. < > + : Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Chapter 1 15 It can ...Start menu. < > + : Display the desktop. < > + : Open Windows Explore. < > + : Search for a file or folder. < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D. < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar. + < > + : Search for computers (if you 're not ...
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...! Chapter 1 17 For more information, refer to open applications in the Acer ProfileLaunch icons area; Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to three applications/ websites with the Microsoft Windows operating system. easy music player launching with Acer FingerLaunch. Utilizing the uniqueness of your computer with centralized password management via...
...! Chapter 1 17 For more information, refer to open applications in the Acer ProfileLaunch icons area; Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to three applications/ websites with the Microsoft Windows operating system. easy music player launching with Acer FingerLaunch. Utilizing the uniqueness of your computer with centralized password management via...
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... Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 18 Chapter 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple... windows on Acer GridVista. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at...
... Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 18 Chapter 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple... windows on Acer GridVista. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at...
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..., and video memory. NOTE: All of your computer. The password is set the password. Windows handles all of Acer eRecovery Management, you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. 20 Chapter 1 NOTE: This feature is only available on certain... certain models. To use the password protection feature of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is reduced and the graphics chip switched to a lower speed; When you through each process. Actual ...
..., and video memory. NOTE: All of your computer. The password is set the password. Windows handles all of Acer eRecovery Management, you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. 20 Chapter 1 NOTE: This feature is only available on certain... certain models. To use the password protection feature of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is reduced and the graphics chip switched to a lower speed; When you through each process. Actual ...
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... from . 8. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set system parameters. 3. Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to boot from the optical drive once the restore is complete. Windows will need to select the Main...
... from . 8. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set system parameters. 3. Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to boot from the optical drive once the restore is complete. Windows will need to select the Main...
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... key Volume Control Specification 1 (mechanical, Blue/Orange Flash) None 1 (mechanicale, Blue) 1 (mechanical, Green) On KB Software Item Operation system BIOS Specification Vista SP1/SP2, XP, Windows® 7 (Ready) Insyde Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) Specification ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2/2.6 / 2.8 / 2.9 LED Status Indicator Item 1st...
... key Volume Control Specification 1 (mechanical, Blue/Orange Flash) None 1 (mechanicale, Blue) 1 (mechanical, Green) On KB Software Item Operation system BIOS Specification Vista SP1/SP2, XP, Windows® 7 (Ready) Insyde Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) Specification ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2/2.6 / 2.8 / 2.9 LED Status Indicator Item 1st...
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See if FDD Test is to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check ...-ROM Test is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the keyboard cable connection is required. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to it . If...
See if FDD Test is to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check ...-ROM Test is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the keyboard cable connection is required. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to it . If...
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... for both battery and adapter. 4. z If the voltage is fully installed into the connector. NOTE: Make sure that if the parameters shown in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: z Replace the System board. NOTE: An audible noise from...
... for both battery and adapter. 4. z If the voltage is fully installed into the connector. NOTE: Make sure that if the parameters shown in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: z Replace the System board. NOTE: An audible noise from...
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... cover switch System board 68 Chapter 4 System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 57. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk...
... cover switch System board 68 Chapter 4 System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 57. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk...
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.... Keyboard System board Chapter 4 69 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. USB does not work correctly. System hangs intermittently. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. The system...
.... Keyboard System board Chapter 4 69 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. USB does not work correctly. System hangs intermittently. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. The system...