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connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer 
ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting.
NOTE: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you need to use an external 
resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using 
Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor.
Acer eDataSecurity Management  (for selected models)
Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by 
unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data 
encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. 
						

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The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default 
encryption password. This password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your 
own password when encrypting a file.
NOTE: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose 
the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose 
both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related 
passwords!
Acer eLock Management 
Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock  removable storage, optical and 
floppy drive devices to ensure that data cant be stolen while your system is unattended.
Removable Storage Devices — includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 
drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices 
that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.
Optical Drive Devices — includes any kind of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices.
Floppy Drive Devices — 3.5-inch floppy drives only.  
						

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To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you can 
apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will 
remain after rebooting, until removed.
NOTE: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting 
your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password.
Acer eRecovery Management 
Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, 
burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall 
applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D: drive. 
Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:
Password protection (Empowering Technology password)
Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc
Creation of backups:
Factory default image
User backup image
Current system configuration
Application backup
Restore and recovery:
Factory default image
User backup image
From previously-created CD/DVD
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NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery 
Managements System backup to optical disc 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 Management, 
detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer 
ezDock.
Acer eSettings Management 
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify 
boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also:
Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. 
Prints and saves hardware specifications. 
						

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Lets you set an asset tag for your system.
Windows Mobility Center
The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can 
quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings 
include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, display 
orientation and synchronization status.
Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing 
folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
To launch Windows Mobility Center:
Use the shortcut key  + 
Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel
Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu. 
						

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Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the 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.
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:
Double (verticle), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display 
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently.
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista is imple to set up:
1.    Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
Note:
Start  Control Panel  Display
Settings (2)
Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor
Apply OK
Start  All Programs Acer GridVista 
						

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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers 
recommended value.
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access 
the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.
Norton Internet Security
Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and 
secure.
How do I check for viruses?
1.Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop.
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3.Select Run Scan to scan your system.
4.When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan.
NOTE: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time.
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 Internet Security help files. 
						

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Throttling 50%: On= 99 C; OFF=93 C
OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C
   Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T7300/T7500/T7700/T7800 
(4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.20/2.40/2.60 GHz, 800 MHz FSB), T5250/
T5450/T5550/T7100/T7250 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.66/1.83/1.80/2 
GHz, 800 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® 64 architecture
Intel® Pentium® mobile processor T2310/T2330 (1 MB L2 cache, 
1.46/1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB),supporting Intel® 64 architecture
Intel® Celeron® mobile processor 530/540/550 (1 MB L2 cache, 
1.73/1.86/2 GHz, 533 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® 64 architecture
Core logic Mobile Intel® GM965/GL960 + ICH8M Express Chipset
CPU package  Socket M (FCPGA6)
CPU core voltage  1.0375V to 1.3V
CPU Fan True Value Table
DTS(degree C)Fan Speed (rpm)Acoustic Level (dBA)
45-50 0-3000 29
55-66 0-3300 33
68-74 3300-3800 38
78-83 3800-4100 40
86-91 4100-4800 40
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version 1.02 (MP version)
BIOS ROM type SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory
BIOS ROM size 1M byte FLASH ROM SST
BIOS package 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm)
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password 
Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 
2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, 
PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB 
Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up 
support, PC Card Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), 
IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot 
Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a 
and Mobile PC2001 Compliant
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
ItemSpecification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 1MB to 4MB (See CPU type)
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NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various 
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be 
reversed. System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller Built-in 
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 2048MB
Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS(with two 2GB SODIMM)
Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 533/667 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as 
they match the above specifications.
Memory Combinations
Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
256MB 2048MB 2304MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 256MB 1280MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 256MB 2304MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
ItemSpecification
LAN Chipset Broadcom 5787M