Acer Extensa 6700 Owner's Manual
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1. lt Fn gt lt F7 gt Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off lt Fn gt lt F8 gt Aft Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off lt Fn gt lt T gt K Volume up Increases the sound volume lt Fn gt lt gt Decreases the sound volume Volume down lt Fn gt lt gt gt st Brightness up Increases the screen brightness lt Fn gt lt gt Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness 16 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold lt Alt Gr gt and then press the lt 5 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard Note This function varies according to the language settings 17 Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button When the power is off you can eject the drive tray by using the emergenc2. Acer eNetManagement Helps you to quickly and easily connect to networks in a variety of locations Acer ePresentation Simplifies resolution settings when connecting to a projector Acer eRecovery Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably Acer eSettings Makes managing system settings and security easy 20 For more information open Acer eManager click on the appropriate application and select the Help function Note If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock Acer GridVista dual display compatible Note This feature is only available on certain models To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook first ensure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monit
3. Three USB 2 0 ports PC card slot one Type I External display VGA port Headphones speaker line out port Microphone jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Software Acer Arcade Acer eManager ePowerManagement eNetManagement ePresentation eRecovery eSettings Acer GridVista 2 0 Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Adobe Reader NTI CD Maker Optional items 8 cell Li ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter 256 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM modules External USB floppy disk drive 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 System Mobile PC 2001 compliance ACPI 1 0b DMI 2 0 Warranty One year International Travelers Warranty ITW Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Indicators The computer has three easy to read status indicators on the upper right above the keyboard and four on the front panel WS eee 6 8 H The power battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optic
4. a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any other device Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating vi Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack e Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries e Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children e Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if pos
5. at 70 Hz Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non interlaced CRT display MPEG 2 DVD hardware assisted capability Audio Audio system with two built in speakers Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Storage 40 60 80 100 GB ATA 100 hard disk drive Optical media drive Choice of e DVD Dual double layer drive e DVD CD RW combo drive Communication Modem 56K ITU V 92 with PTT approval Wake on Ring ready LAN 10 100 Mbps Ethernet Wake on LAN ready WLAN integrated 802 11b g Wi Fi CERTIFIED network solution supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology WPAN integrated Bluetooth Size and weight 364 W x 279 D x 33 9 38 9 H mm 14 33 x 10 98 x 1 33 1 53 inches 2 91 kg 6 4 lbs for 15 LCD model 2 94 kg 6 5 lbs for 15 4 LCD model Power ACPI 1 06 CPU power management standard supports Standby and Hibernation power saving modes 29 6 W or 65 W Li ion battery pack 2 5 hour rapid charge 3 5 hour charge in use 65 W AC adapter Special keys and controls 88 89 key keyboard inverted T cursor layout 2 5 mm minimum key travel international language support Touchpad with 4 way scroll button 12 function keys four cursor keys two Windows keys hotkey controls embedded numeric keypad Four easy launch buttons Internet email Empowering Key one user programmable button Two front access LED buttons WLAN Bluetooth I O ports
6. messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase
7. uppercase Caps Lock Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric lt Fn gt lt F11 gt mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down lt Fn gt lt F12 gt when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner Cursor control keys Hold lt Shift gt while using Hold lt Fn gt while using on embedded keypad _ cursor control keys cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold lt Fn gt while typing Type the letters in a letters on embedded keypad normal manner 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows key fe Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt gt lt Tab gt Activates the next Taskb
8. Extensa 6700 Series User s Guide Copyright 2005 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Extensa 6700 Series User s Guide Original Issue September 2005 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Extensa 6700 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein for ident
9. al drive is OQO Sump active Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication WLAN Indicates the status of WLAN communication 0 Power Lights up when the computer is on Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged Li 10 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Easy launch buttons Above the keyboard located at the upper right are four buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are mail Web browser Acer Empowering Key lt gt and one user programmable button Press lt gt to run the Acer eManager Please see Acer eManager on page 19 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 21 P User programmable e Acer eManager user programmable Web browser Internet browser user programmable Mail Email application user programmable 11 Touchpad The built in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad e Move you
10. ar button w lt au gt lt E gt Opens the My Computer window lt au gt lt F1 gt Opens Help and Support Center lt ay gt lt F gt Opens the Search Results window lt u gt lt R gt Opens the Run dialog box lt au gt lt M gt Minimizes all windows lt Shift gt lt E gt lt M gt Undoes the minimize all windows action Application m This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button it opens the application s context menu Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hotkeys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination 15 lt Fn gt lt F1 gt Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys lt Fn gt lt F2 gt O Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer eManager See Acer eManager on page 19 lt Fn gt lt F3 gt 1 Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Y Management Management in Acer eManager See Acer eManager on page 19 lt Fn gt lt F4 gt z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep Z mode lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both lt Fn gt lt F6 gt Screen blank oe Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return
11. ctions click Scan 5 When the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working For more information refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu 23 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy solutions are provided for each one pressed the power button but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator e If it is not lit no power is being supplied to the computer Check the following e Ifyou are using on the battery it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack e Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet e If it is lit check the following e Is anon bootable non system disk in the external USB floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system disk and press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the caus
12. cts services and support information please visit our website http global acer com Disposal instructions First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing An Extensa tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Indicators Easy launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Special keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using the system utilities Acer eManager Acer GridVista dual display compatible Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call DuUBRWNALS NNNNNNN SS SS AS RS SS eS eS NADAAWN HH OUWOUOAWAANNAHPHWWH O WO Contents An Extensa tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Extensa computer Front view 1 Display screen N Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording Keyboard For entering data into your computer 4 Palmrest Comfortable s
13. e e The brightness level might be too low Press lt Fn gt lt gt increase to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey lt Fn gt lt F5 gt to toggle the display back to the computer e Ifthe Sleep indicator is lit the computer is in Sleep mode Press and release the power button to resume Image is not full screen Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen If you set the resolution lower than this native resoution the screen expands to fill the computer display Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Then click on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full screen on the computer or on an external monitor 24 No audio is heard from the computer Check the following The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute all option The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume See Hotkeys on page 14 for more detail e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on th
14. e computer the internal speakers automatically turn off want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power There is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The infrared port does not work Check the following e Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart e Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports e Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer e During the POST press lt F2 gt to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled e Make sure both devices are IrDA compliant The printer does not work Check the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on 25 e Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer want to set up my location to use the internal modem To properly use your c
15. e recovery process 1 Restart the system 2 While the Acer logo is showing press lt Alt gt lt F10 gt at the same time to enter the recovery process 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery Important This feature occupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error
16. ification purposes only and belong to their respective companies Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle USA For electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org iv First things first We would like to thank you for making the Extensa series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs Your guides To help you use your Extensa we have designed a set of guides Just starters First off the Just for Starters poster helps you get started with setting up your computer AB G The printed User s Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User s Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF a
17. line out jack e g speakers headphones 9 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid Left view 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active Optical drive Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive eject button 4 Emergency Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer eject hole is turned off Right view 1 PC Card slot Ejects the PC Card from the slot eject button 2 i PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card 3 ij Two USB 2 0 Connect to USB 2 0 devices Ss ports e g USB mouse USB camera 4 Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to an Ethernet port 10 100 based network 5 Modem RJ 11 Connects to a phone line C port 6 Ventilation slot Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Rear view 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter im 2 External display Connects to a display device VGA port e g external monitor LCD projector 5 3 _ Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Base view 1 6 5 4 2 3 1 Harddisk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 2 Battery Releases the battery for removal release latch 3 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 4 Battery lock Locks
18. nd comes preloaded on your notebook Follow these steps to access it 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User s Guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer clicking on AcerSystem User s Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader access the Help and Support menu Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy launch buttons See Front view on page 1 for the location of the power button To turn the power off do any of the following Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off Use the power button You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover or by pressing the sleep hotkey lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Note If you cannot power off the computer normally press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as
19. ommunication software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Phone and Modem Options 3 Click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up your location Refer to the Windows manual Note Please note on first booting your notebook that you can skip the Internet Connection setup as it is not necessary to complete the installation of your Operating System After the Operating System is set up you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs Note If your system is the multilingual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your CA drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before using this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings 1 Check to see if Acer disk to disk recovery is enabled or not 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate the BIOS utility press lt F2 gt during POST 26 To start th
20. ors Display 2 Multiple Monitors on XXOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOK C Screen resolution Color quality less More Highest 32 ba v 1280 by 1024 pixels Cz tt Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Identify _ Troubleshoot _ Advanced ok _ Cancer Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below 21 Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer GridVista is simple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop Grd Configuration gt Options About Note Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager Launch Manager acer Button Configuration C P Launch Manager m Ada _ Dele
21. r finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor e Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button e Use the 4 way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications 12 Execute Quickly click Tap twice at the same twice speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Tap twice at the same then use speed as double clicking finger on the a mouse button rest touchpad to your finger on the drag the touchpad on the second cursor tap and drag the cursor Access Click context once menu Scroll Click and hold to move up down left right Note When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 13 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in
22. sible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs e the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged e the computer does not operate normally please refer to Frequently asked questions on page 23 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing For more information about our produ
23. te Cej Acer eManager cAacer eManager eManagerene v Add Delete www L Intenet Browser 1 Ada Delete E Mail E Mail Manager Aaa Delete Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard See Easy launch buttons on page 10 for the location of the easy launch buttons 22 You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti virus software that finds and repairs infected files and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure How do check for viruses A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer To perform a system scan 1 Start Norton AntiVirus Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 Inthe Norton AntiVirus main window click Scan for Viruses Status Item Details Se for Viruses ii Scan for Viruses Items marked with a Reports D Email Scanning red O a yellow Teinte Hen 3 con need youl Script Blocking attention sA Advanced Tools D Full System Scan 2004 4 7 Click an item for more information Norton AntiVirus Subscription M Virus Definitions 2004 6 2 A Renewal Date 2005 4 8 Automatic LiveUpdate on AntiVirus 3 Inthe Scan for Viruses panel click Scan My Computer 4 Under A
24. the battery in place 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 6 Memory Houses the computer s main memory and Mini PCI card compartment Specifications Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Platform Processor Intel Pentium M processor 730 740 750 760 770 780 2 MB L2 cache 1 60 1 73 1 86 2 2 13 2 26 GHz 533 MHz FSB e Intel Pentium M processor 725 725A 2 MB L2 cache 1 60 GHz 400 MHz FSB e Intel Celeron M processor 360 370 380 1 MB L2 cache 1 40 1 50 1 60 GHz 400 MHz FSB Chipset Intel 915GM Memory 256 512 MB or 1 GB of DDR2 533 memory upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 15 4 WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD 1280 x 800 pixel resolution supporting simultaneous multi window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 15 4 WXGA color TFT LCD 1280 x 800 pixel resolution supporting simultaneous multi window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 15 XGA color TFT LCD supporting 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16 7 million colors Graphics Intel 915GM integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of shared memory Microsoft DirectX 9 0 and dual independent display support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel resolution
25. upport area for your hands when you use the computer 5 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and left center right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way and right scroll button 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 7 Status Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the indicators status of the computer s functions and components 8 Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used programs buttons See Easy launch buttons on page 10 for more details 9 Power button Turns the computer on and off Closed front view 1 23 4 5 678 9 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 A gt Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on DQ 3 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged 4 Bluetooth Press to enable disable the Bluetooth 3 communication function Indicates the status of button indicator Bluetooth communication optional for selected models 5 Wireless Press to enable disable the wireless communication function Indicates the status of WLAN s button indicator communication optional 6 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 7 gt Microphone jack Accepts input from external 7 microphones 8 Q Headphones speakers Connects to audio line out devices
26. y eject hole Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the chassis of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock gt Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 18 Audio The computer comes with 16 bit high fidelity AC 97 stereo audio and dual stereo speakers Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons See Hotkeys on page 14 for more information on adjusting the speaker volume 19 Using the system utilities Note The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManager software is designed for easy access to frequently used functions Press lt gt to launch the Acer eManager user interface which features five main settings Acer ePowerManagement Acer eNetManagement Acer ePresentation Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings Acer eManag Empowering Technology Acer ePowerManagement Acer eNetManagement Acer ePresentation Acer eRecovery Acer eSettings To set the lt gt key see Easy launch buttons on page 9 Acer ePowerManagement Provides a central location from which to control all your PC s power schemes and maximize battery life
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