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Chapter1 System Specification 1 Features 1 Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display 1 Graphics 1 Storage Subsystem 2 Optical media drive 2 Communication 2 I/O Interface 2 Power Subsystem 3 Dimensions and Weight 3 Environment 3 Block Diagram 4 Outlook ... 16 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management 19 Acer eLock Management 21 Acer ePerformance Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Acer eNet Management 25 Acer ePower Management 27 Acer ePresentation Management 29 Acer OrbiCam 30 Using the System Utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)...
Chapter1 System Specification 1 Features 1 Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display 1 Graphics 1 Storage Subsystem 2 Optical media drive 2 Communication 2 I/O Interface 2 Power Subsystem 3 Dimensions and Weight 3 Environment 3 Block Diagram 4 Outlook ... 16 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management 19 Acer eLock Management 21 Acer ePerformance Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Acer eNet Management 25 Acer ePower Management 27 Acer ePresentation Management 29 Acer OrbiCam 30 Using the System Utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)...
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...Memory T Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Display T 17.1" WXGA + 200-nit Acer CrystalBriteTM colour TFT LCD (Aspire 9410 / 7110 series) or high brightness TFT LCD (TravelMate 5610 / 5110 series), 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, ...Express® T NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6100 integrated graphics with 64 MB of shared system memory Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specification Features Platform Aspire 9300 Series T AMDTM Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 cache), TL-50 (1.6GHz, 2 x...
...Memory T Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Display T 17.1" WXGA + 200-nit Acer CrystalBriteTM colour TFT LCD (Aspire 9410 / 7110 series) or high brightness TFT LCD (TravelMate 5610 / 5110 series), 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, ...Express® T NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6100 integrated graphics with 64 MB of shared system memory Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specification Features Platform Aspire 9300 Series T AMDTM Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 cache), TL-50 (1.6GHz, 2 x...
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Wake-on configuration. T Dual independent displays support T 16.7 million colors T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technologies NOTE: TurboCacheTM memory allocation varies depending on -Ring ready T LAN: gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready T WPAN: Bluetooth®... Interface T PC Card slot (one Type II) T 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) T Four USB 2.0 ports T External display (VGA) port T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port T Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support T Microphone-in jack T Line-in ...
Wake-on configuration. T Dual independent displays support T 16.7 million colors T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technologies NOTE: TurboCacheTM memory allocation varies depending on -Ring ready T LAN: gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready T WPAN: Bluetooth®... Interface T PC Card slot (one Type II) T 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) T Four USB 2.0 ports T External display (VGA) port T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port T Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support T Microphone-in jack T Line-in ...
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... like a computer mouse The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; Comfortable support area for selected models) 2 N/A Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 N/A Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of button wireless LAN communications. 5 Bluetooth communication...
... like a computer mouse The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; Comfortable support area for selected models) 2 N/A Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 N/A Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of button wireless LAN communications. 5 Bluetooth communication...
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... (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). # Icon Item Description 2 S-video/TV-out(NTSC/ PAL)port NoCteo:nnects to a television or display device with S-video input # Icon Item Description 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 N/A Battery...
... (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). # Icon Item Description 2 S-video/TV-out(NTSC/ PAL)port NoCteo:nnects to a television or display device with S-video input # Icon Item Description 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 N/A Battery...
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... Hot key help Displays help on Acer ePower Launches the Acer ePower Management in the hotkey bination. It can also be used with other key in Acer Management Emppoawegrieng 2Te0chnology....+ : Thy +ha s+ae: ffect as clicking on the Windows Start button. ager" on page 20 "Acer eManager" on hot keys. + + n++ + ++F + Acer eSetting Launche"s"AAthcceeerAreceMeMr aeanSnaeagtgteinergr""soionnnAcer ppaaggee 2200Empowerin"gATecechrneoMlogayn. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button....
... Hot key help Displays help on Acer ePower Launches the Acer ePower Management in the hotkey bination. It can also be used with other key in Acer Management Emppoawegrieng 2Te0chnology....+ : Thy +ha s+ae: ffect as clicking on the Windows Start button. ager" on page 20 "Acer eManager" on hot keys. + + n++ + ++F + Acer eSetting Launche"s"AAthcceeerAreceMeMr aeanSnaeagtgteinergr""soionnnAcer ppaaggee 2200Empowerin"gATecechrneoMlogayn. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button....
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... the Euro symbol. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. +n++ + + < > n++ > Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off the display screen backlight to save power. Either directly press the Euro keon the bottom-right side of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr key then press... upper-center and/or bottom-right side f th+e ard. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Screen blank Turns off . ++ ++ n+H+++ + n+ + > Icon Function Display toggle Description Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
... the Euro symbol. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. +n++ + + < > n++ > Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off the display screen backlight to save power. Either directly press the Euro keon the bottom-right side of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr key then press... upper-center and/or bottom-right side f th+e ard. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Screen blank Turns off . ++ ++ n+H+++ + n+ + > Icon Function Display toggle Description Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
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T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating through the program effortlessly. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to migrate personal settings. T Permits you to inspect hardware specification and to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to monitor the...
T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating through the program effortlessly. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to migrate personal settings. T Permits you to inspect hardware specification and to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to monitor the...
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... Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Options Click Options to change the capture window size. The Acer OrbiCam capture windows window appears as below: Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Chapter...
... Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Options Click Options to change the capture window size. The Acer OrbiCam capture windows window appears as below: Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Chapter...
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...partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to get the... enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn the face tracking feature on or off the camera indicator. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window. NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world....
...partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to get the... enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn the face tracking feature on or off the camera indicator. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the capture display, then select Camera Settings from this window. NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world....
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Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. The Video Effect Selection window appears as below: Effect Selection Video ... SeUttisnignVEsgifdfseevecoitdcSSteeieootltenicnetagfiolfslneocwtss you to change the configuration of the camera, face tracking and video eVffiseacgtesOsNettings. To select an effect: VEifdfeeoctSSeetlteinctgios n Video 1. Click the right icon to display the available video effects. Click the encircled icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 2. VisageON 3.
Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. The Video Effect Selection window appears as below: Effect Selection Video ... SeUttisnignVEsgifdfseevecoitdcSSteeieootltenicnetagfiolfslneocwtss you to change the configuration of the camera, face tracking and video eVffiseacgtesOsNettings. To select an effect: VEifdfeeoctSSeetlteinctgios n Video 1. Click the right icon to display the available video effects. Click the encircled icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view. 2. VisageON 3.
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... windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start > All Programs and click on Acer GridVisSttaar.tYAolul Pmroagyramchsoose any oAnceeroGf rtihdeVifsotaur display settings indicated below: Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: 1. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. Finally, clicNkoEAtxetp:epnlydtomcyonwfiirnmdtohwe snedwesskettotipngosnatnodtchliicskmOoKntiotocromplete the process. Note: Using the System...
... windows desktop onto this function, please go to Start > All Programs and click on Acer GridVisSttaar.tYAolul Pmroagyramchsoose any oAnceeroGf rtihdeVifsotaur display settings indicated below: Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: 1. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. Finally, clicNkoEAtxetp:epnlydtomcyonwfiirnmdtohwe snedwesskettotipngosnatnodtchliicskmOoKntiotocromplete the process. Note: Using the System...
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... low power mode. • S4 Sleeping State: It is powered off. LCD Item Vendor and Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active area Display resolution Display mode Samsung LTN170WX-L05H 17.1" WXGA 367.20 (W) x 229.50 (H) 1440 x 3 (RGB) x 900 normally white Specification QDI QD17TL02-06...; Embedded numeric keypad • Multi-language support • Spill-proof • Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, E-mail with LED, Acer Empowering, one user-programmable button Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Specification Panasonic / Sanyo / Sony Li-Ion 8-cell: 2400...
... low power mode. • S4 Sleeping State: It is powered off. LCD Item Vendor and Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active area Display resolution Display mode Samsung LTN170WX-L05H 17.1" WXGA 367.20 (W) x 229.50 (H) 1440 x 3 (RGB) x 900 normally white Specification QDI QD17TL02-06...; Embedded numeric keypad • Multi-language support • Spill-proof • Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, E-mail with LED, Acer Empowering, one user-programmable button Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Specification Panasonic / Sanyo / Sony Li-Ion 8-cell: 2400...
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... and power saving functions are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides advanced settings of...
... and power saving functions are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides advanced settings of...
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... detected by the system. Information . This field will show the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line This field reports the BIOS version of system This field reports the VGA version of the system This field reports the ... v1.00 VGA BIOS Version: 5.51.28.45.00 KBC Version: 08.10 Serial Number: 914Q901051G6310008C2000 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: None Aspire 9300 Acer UUID: 2fb91de0-1d5f-11d7-8837-8a090087febe F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter ...
... detected by the system. Information . This field will show the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line This field reports the BIOS version of system This field reports the VGA version of the system This field reports the ... v1.00 VGA BIOS Version: 5.51.28.45.00 KBC Version: 08.10 Serial Number: 914Q901051G6310008C2000 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: None Aspire 9300 Acer UUID: 2fb91de0-1d5f-11d7-8837-8a090087febe F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter ...
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... of the extended memory in these two fields take effect immediately. Auto: During power on process, the system will detect if any external display device is connected on Display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38 ] [01/16/2006] 640 KB 254 KB 128 MB [Enabled] [Auto ] [... 640KB. This field reports the memory size of the system. Extended Memory size = Total memory size - 1 MB VGA Memory size = 128MB Customer Logo display will be shown during POST when it will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the...
... of the extended memory in these two fields take effect immediately. Auto: During power on process, the system will detect if any external display device is connected on Display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38 ] [01/16/2006] 640 KB 254 KB 128 MB [Enabled] [Auto ] [... 640KB. This field reports the memory size of the system. Extended Memory size = Total memory size - 1 MB VGA Memory size = 128MB Customer Logo display will be shown during POST when it will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the...
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...configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Enable USB devices Test for unexpected interrupts ...Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended...
...configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Enable USB devices Test for unexpected interrupts ...Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended...
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... (optional) B7h Initialize ACPI BIOS B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize SMBIOS BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST... Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function C4h Initialize system error handler C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional) C7h Initialize notebook docking late...
... (optional) B7h Initialize ACPI BIOS B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize SMBIOS BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST... Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function C4h Initialize system error handler C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional) C7h Initialize notebook docking late...
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... BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check". Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power...
... BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check". Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power...
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...Symptom/Error The system does not enter standby mode after opening the LCD. System hangs intermittently. Press Fn + F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. LCD .... Action in Windows does not go higher than 90%. Refresh battery (continue to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. External display does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 90 Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to use battery until power...
...Symptom/Error The system does not enter standby mode after opening the LCD. System hangs intermittently. Press Fn + F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. LCD .... Action in Windows does not go higher than 90%. Refresh battery (continue to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. External display does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 90 Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to use battery until power...