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Disclaimer The information in this guide is ". Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in the...
Disclaimer The information in this guide is ". Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in the...
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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of /off and 8 ms average gray-to-gray response time T Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer VistaTM supported T Supporting NVIDIA® PureVideoTM technology (WMV HD, High-Definition MPEG-2 Hardware Acceleration, integrated HDTV encoder) ...Express chipset T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Core logic: Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) T Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of /off and 8 ms average gray-to-gray response time T Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer VistaTM supported T Supporting NVIDIA® PureVideoTM technology (WMV HD, High-Definition MPEG-2 Hardware Acceleration, integrated HDTV encoder) ...Express chipset T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Core logic: Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) T Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/...
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... This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to..., this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. it launches the Start menu. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 18.
... This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to..., this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. it launches the Start menu. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 18.
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Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your Acer OrbiCam 3 1 23 26 Chapter 1 Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to know your computer runs faster, smoother and better. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Getting to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users.
Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your Acer OrbiCam 3 1 23 26 Chapter 1 Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to know your computer runs faster, smoother and better. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Getting to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users.
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... control Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification 30 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor T7300/T7500/T7700 (4MB, L2 cache 2.0/...36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a...
... control Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification 30 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor T7300/T7500/T7700 (4MB, L2 cache 2.0/...36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a...
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... 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 1 Specification Built-in Intel® 965PM/965PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM... 667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB...
... 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 1 Specification Built-in Intel® 965PM/965PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM... 667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB...
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... Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Specification Foxconn Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. LAN Interface... Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 5787 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN ...
... Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Specification Foxconn Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. LAN Interface... Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 5787 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN ...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for ... 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Specification HLDS COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X GCC-T10N SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A LF PIONEER Super-Multi...
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for ... 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Specification HLDS COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X GCC-T10N SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A LF PIONEER Super-Multi...
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...or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Specification Realtek ALC268 Built-in ICH8M NS 87383 Foxconn Delphi-AM3 3.3v Foxconn Delphi 3.3v 34 Chapter 1 three on the left side; S/PDIF ... PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI...
...or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Specification Realtek ALC268 Built-in ICH8M NS 87383 Foxconn Delphi-AM3 3.3v Foxconn Delphi 3.3v 34 Chapter 1 three on the left side; S/PDIF ... PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI...
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...All devices in the system are turned off ) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz 1.7A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load System Power Management ACPI mode Mech... N/A 300 8 +3.3V Typ. 5.6/5.7 550 317.3x242.0x6. 0 1 channel LVDS 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification Normally White Normally White 300 300 N/A 70 300 250 8 8 +3.3V 3.96 570 317.3x242.0x5. 9 1 channel LVDS 262,144 3.3V N/A 600 317.3x242.0x6. 5 1...
...All devices in the system are turned off ) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz 1.7A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load System Power Management ACPI mode Mech... N/A 300 8 +3.3V Typ. 5.6/5.7 550 317.3x242.0x6. 0 1 channel LVDS 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification Normally White Normally White 300 300 N/A 70 300 250 8 8 +3.3V 3.96 570 317.3x242.0x5. 9 1 channel LVDS 262,144 3.3V N/A 600 317.3x242.0x6. 5 1...
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... changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can load default settings by pressing t. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys (wy). T Press ^ while you can also press u to...
... changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can load default settings by pressing t. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys (wy). T Press ^ while you can also press u to...
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...:03:49] [04/25/2007] 640 KB 1023 MB [256MB] Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help This is from 0 to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
...:03:49] [04/25/2007] 640 KB 1023 MB [256MB] Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help This is from 0 to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
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Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 44 Chapter 2 Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot : Clear Clear Clear [Enabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password.
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 44 Chapter 2 Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot : Clear Clear Clear [Enabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password.
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... ACPI S3 Auto wake on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Settings in this feature. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Enables the Auto wake on S5 by...
... ACPI S3 Auto wake on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Settings in this feature. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Enables the Auto wake on S5 by...
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... Priority Order: 1: IDE 0 : ST980811AS 2: IDE 1 : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A 3: USB FDD : 4: Network Boot : MBA v9.4.5 Slot 0400 5: USB HDD : 6: USB KEY : 7: USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list. Bootable devices includes the...
... Priority Order: 1: IDE 0 : ST980811AS 2: IDE 1 : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A 3: USB FDD : 4: Network Boot : MBA v9.4.5 Slot 0400 5: USB HDD : 6: USB KEY : 7: USB CDROM : Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list. Bootable devices includes the...
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... CMOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.
... CMOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.
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...photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be ...the label affixed to their respective companies. Copyright © 2007. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in new editions of ...
...photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be ...the label affixed to their respective companies. Copyright © 2007. Aspire 7720G/7720/7320 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in new editions of ...
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..., please recycle. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to local, state or federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global....acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this...
..., please recycle. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to local, state or federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global....acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this...
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... Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications...
... Acer Empowering Technology 1 Empowering Technology password 1 Acer eNet Management 2 Acer ePower Management 4 Acer eAudio Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Acer eDataSecurity Management 8 Acer eLock Management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 11 Acer eSettings Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Top view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Specifications...