Acer 8431 Series Laptop User Manual
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1. 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 4 37 lbs with 6 cell battery pack ACPI 3 0 62 16 W 5600 mAh 3 pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR 88 89 93 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer EasyPort IV connector Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader Multi in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD USB 2 0 port External display VGA port Headphones speaker line out Microphone in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port DC in jack for AC adapter 13 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 Note Only for certain models Note The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased2. TravelMate 8471 8431 Series Quick Guide Copyright O 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 8471 8431 Series Quick Guide Original Issue 07 2009 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 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 This booklet has been reviewed for accuracy Although Acer makes all reasonable attempts for this booklet to be printed in an accurate manner Acer takes no responsibility for any inadvertent errors or misprints Acer s liability with respect to this booklet is subject to any limitation of liability set out in the applicable product warranty 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 TravelMate 8471 8431 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer lo
3. em Platform System memory Display Graphics Audio Storage subsystem Genuine Windows Vista9 Genuine Windows 79 Intel Core 2 Duo processor Intel Core 2 Solo processor Intel Celeron mobile processor Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 Acer InviLink Nplify 802 11b g Draft N Acer InviLink 802 11b g 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 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 12 Communication Privacy control Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Special keys and controls I O interface Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam WLAN Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 e Acer InviLink Nplify 802 11b g Draft N e Acer InviLink 802 11b g WPAN Bluetooth 2 14 Enhanced Data Rate EDR WWAN UMTS HSPA at 850 MHz 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
4. external monitor LCD projector Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Accepts inputs from external microphones Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones Right view 1 cet USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 3 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is turned off Note Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off 4 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter HE EE EN 5 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible fa computer security lock Note 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 10 Base view p Battery bay Battery lock Memory compartment Hard disk bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery release latch Houses the computer s battery pack Locks the battery in position Houses the computer s main memory Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan Releases the battery for removal 11 Specifications Operating syst
5. g system information Enables disables the Bluetooth function only for certain models Puts the computer in Sleep mode Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Turns the speakers on and off Increases the screen brightness Decreases the screen brightness Increases the sound volume Decreases the sound volume Closed front view o 1 2 1 Battery Indicates the computer s battery status 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode 2 S Multi in 1 Accepts Secure Digital SD HHUMI card reader MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick gt MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD lt gt pro Picture Card xD AD Note Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time Rear view 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Left view M of pov o hs o 1 2 Ethernet RJ 45 port Ventilation slots Acer EasyPort IV connector External display VGA port USB 2 0 port Microphone in jack Headphones speaker line out jack 3 4 5 6 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Connects to Acer EasyPort IV Connects to a display device e g
6. go are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook we have designed a set of guides First off the Just for Starters poster helps you get started with setting up your computer The TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the TravelMate product series It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio etc Please understand that due to its nature the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series but not necessarily in the model you purchased Such instances are marked in the text with language such as only for certain models The Quick 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 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 no
7. r mouse The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons The center button serves as Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Turns the internal touchpad on and off Presses to eject the optical disk from the drive Lights up when the optical drive is active Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Lights up when Num Lock is activated Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Enables disables the WLAN 3G functions Launches Acer Backup Management for three step data backup Puts your computer into power saving mode Turns the computer on and off Indicates the computer s power status Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness and volume output To activate hotkeys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Fn 4 F2 Fn F3 Fn F4 Fn F5 Fn 4 F6 Fn F8 Fn p Fn lt q gt Fn A Fn v 3 z Jimm E3 System property Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Starts System Property for displayin
8. tices for your notebook It is available in Portable Document Format PDF and comes preloaded on your notebook Follow these steps to access it 1 Click on Start All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide Note Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer clicking on AcerSystem User 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 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Top view e uS 2 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam only for certain models V m5me xj Microphone Display screen Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons left center and right Palmrest Touchpad toggle Eject button Optical disk access indicator HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Communication key Backup key Acer PowerSmart key Power button indicator Internal microphone for sound recording Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Configuration may vary by models Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output For entering data into your computer Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a compute
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