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.
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 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication (configuration may vary by model).
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Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer 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).
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Puts your computer into power-saving mode (only for certain models). Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Turns Acer CineBoost Color Engine on and off. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Hotkey Icon Function <Fn> + < > Brightness down <Fn> + < > Volume up <Fn> + < > Volume down Closed front view Item Ventilation slots Rear view Item Description Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Left view Icon Item Kensington lock slot DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI HDMI port eSATA eSATA port USB 2.0 ports Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Headphone/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Base view Icon Item Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery bay Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in position. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Acer CineBoost Color Engine Graphics • ATI Mobility Radeon • ATI Mobility Radeon • ATI Mobility Radeon Audio •...
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Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • WLAN: • • Wi-Fi • • WPAN: Bluetooth • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions • 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm and weight (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches)
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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 purchased.