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The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the  key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold 
 and then press the  key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of 
the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).
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 directly press the  key at the bottom-right of the keyboard (for Chinese keyboard), or hold 
 and then press the  key at the upper-center of the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the 
keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method).
NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings. 
						

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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 on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest 
provides optimum comfort and suuport.
Touchpad basics
The following items teach you how to use the touchpad: 
* Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
* Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution 
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchapd is 
the same as clicking the left button.
* Use the 4-wa scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your 
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NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The 
touchpad is sensitive to finger movement, hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Taping 
harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft button (1)Right button (4)Touchpad (2)Center button (3)
Execute Click twice quickly. Tap twice (at the same speed 
as double-clicking a mouse 
button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, 
then use finger to 
drag the cursor on 
the touchpad.Tap twice (at the same speed 
as double-clicking a mouse 
button); hold finger to the 
touchpad on the second tap 
and drag the cursor.
Access 
context menuClick once.
ScrollClick and hold to 
move up/down/left/
right. 
						

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board Major Chip
Item Controller
System core logic SiS M661MX+SiS 963L
Audio controller RealTek ALC203 AC 97 Codec
Video controller built-in SiS M661MX
Keyboard controller KB910
CardBus Controller ENE CB712
IEEE Controller VIA VT6301S
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
Intel®
 Celeron®
 M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70 
GHz,  400 MHz FSB)
Intel®
 Pentium®
 M processor 735A (2MB L2 cache, 1.70 GHz, 400 MHz 
FSB)
CPU package 
SMT   PGA 754 pin
CPU core voltage Low speed: 0.8V
High speed: 1.5V
CPU I/O voltage 1.2V
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Pheonix BIOS
BIOS Version V1.00
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512K
BIOS package 32 Pin PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block, 
PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI 
Bus Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CD-
ROM Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0
BIOS password control Set by switch, see SW1 settings
Second Level Cache
ItemSpecification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size
1MB for Intel®
 Celeron®
 M processor
2MB for Intel®
 Pentium®
 M processor
1st level cache control Always Enabled
2nd level cache control Always Enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed-in write back
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Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to 
form other combinations. System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller
Intel®
 Celeron®
 M 370/380/390 processor at 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 
MHz FSB
Intel®
 Pentium®
 M 735A processor at 1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB
Onboard memory size 0MB 
DIMM socket number 2 Sockets
Supports memory size per socket 256MB (min)/1024MB (max)
Supports maximum memory size 2048MB
Supports DIMM type DDR-DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 333 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 2.5 V/1.25V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin so-DIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they 
match the above specifications .
Memory Combinations 
Slot 1Slot 2To ta l  M e m o r y
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
256MB 0MB 256MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
512MB 0MB 512MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 256MB 1280MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
LAN Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset
Supports LAN protocol 10/100
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Right side 
						

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 . Modem Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)
Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.92MDC
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Right side
Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)
ItemSpecification
Chipset Intel
Data throughput 11M~54M bps
Protocol 802.11 b+g
Interface Mini-PCI type II
Floppy Disk Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model nameThere is no FDD module for this product
Floppy Disk Specifications
Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 2HD (1.44MB)
Sectors/track 9 15 18
Tracks 80 80 80
Data transfer rate 
(Kbit/s)1 MB 1.6 MB 2 MB
Rotational speed (RPM) 300 360 300
Read/write heads 2
Encoding method MFM
Power Requirement
Input Voltage (V) +5V
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & Model 
NameSeagate ST9402112A
HITACHI HTS424040M9A
WD ML40 WD400UESeagate ST960812A
WD ML40 WD600UESeagate ST980829A
Toshiba  PLUTO 
MK8025GAS
WD ML40 WD800UE
Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 80000
Bytes per sector 512 512 512
Logical heads 16 16 16
Logical sectors 63 63 63
Drive Format
Logical cylinders 16383 16383 16383
Physical read/write 
heads2/2/2 2/3 3/4/4
Disks 1/1/1 1/2 2/2/2 
						

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Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD
Performance Specifications
Buffer size  2MByte 8MByte/2MByte for WD 8MByte/2MB for WD
Interface Parallel ATA for seagate
ATA/ATAPI-6 for HitachiParallel ATA Parallel ATA for seagate
ATA / ATA P I - 6  f o r  To s h i b a
Data transfer, rate 
(host~buffer, Mbytes/
s)100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & Model 
NameSeagate ST9100825A HGST MORAGA+ HTS541010G9A
Capacity (MB) 100000 100000
Bytes per sector 512 512
Logical heads 16 16
Logical sectors 63 63
Drive Format
Logical cylinders 16383 16383
Physical read/write 
heads44
Disks 2 2
Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 5400RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size  8MByte 8192KB
Interface Parallel ATA ATA/ATAPI-6
Data transfer, rate 
(host~buffer, Mbytes/
s)100 MB/Sec 100 MB/Sec
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface
ItemSpecificationRemark
Vendor & model name PHILIPS SCB5265 HLDS GCC-4244N
General Specification
Interface Enhanced IDE (ATAPI)
Disc Diameter 8cm/12cm
Loading Type Drawer Type
Drive Mounting Horizontal/Vertical
Hard Disk Drive Interface
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Read/WriteAcerage access time
DVD-ROM Random Access: 125ms
DVD-ROM Full Stroke: 165ms
CD-ROM Random Access: 105ms
CD-ROM Full Stroke: 160msAverage access time
CD-Rom: 110ms
DVD-ROM: 120ms
Record speed
CD-R: 4xCLV< 10xCLV, 10-16xPCAV, 
24x Max.CAV
CD-RW: 4xCLV< 10xCLV, 10-
16xPCAV, 24x Max.CAV
Read speed
CD-R/RW/ROM: 24x/24x/24x Max 
CAV
CD-DA (DAE): 20x Max. CAV
DVD-R/RW/ROM: 4x/4x/8x Max. CAV
DVD-Video: 4x Max.CAV
DVD-RAM (2.6G): 2x ZCLV
DVD-RAM (4.7G): 2x ZCLV
DVD+R: 4x Max. CAV
DVD+RW: 4x Max CAV
Mounting Orientation Horizontal/Vertical All angles
Buffer Under Run 2MB 2MB
Power consumption Sleep: 30mA
Standby: 50mA
CD-ROM Idle: 600mA
CD-ROM Sequential Read: 800mA
CD-ROM Access: 850mA
DVD-ROM Idle: 600mA
DVD-ROM Sequential Read: 800mA
DVD-ROM Access: 850mA
Write: 850mA
Write (peak): 1200mA
Startup (peak): 1200mA
Eject (peak): 1200mAStandby: 25mA
Continuous Read: 750mA
Continuous Write: 700mA
Seek: 1.0A
Spin UP:1.0A
Maximum Current: 1.8A
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Media compatibility CD-R (Manufacturer):
Acer, CMC Magnetics, Hitachi Maxell Ltd., Moser Baer India (MBI), Mitsubishi 
Chemical Corp. (MCC), Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Princo, Prodisc, Ricoh Co. Inc., 
Ritek, Taiyo Yuden Co. Inc., TDK Corp., Other high-volume manufacturers
CD-RW Normal, High, Ultra, and Ultra Plus, as applicable (Manufacturer):
CMC Magnetics, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp, (MCC), Prodisc, Ricoh Co. Ltd., 
Ritek, TDK Corp., ohter high-volume manufacturers
Combo Drive Interface
ItemSpecificationRemark 
						

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Format compatibilityDVD (Read):
DVD 5,9,10,18, DVD-ROM, DVD-
Video, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, 
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-
Border DVD-R/DVD-RW, Multi-
Session DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-
RAM (optional)
CD( Read):
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/
XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-
2, CD-i Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), 
Karaoke CD, Super Video CD, Photo-
CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD 
Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-
RW
CD (Write):
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/
XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-
2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-TextDVD (Read):
DVD-ROM single layer 4.7 GB, dual 
layer 8.5GB, DVD-R: 3.95/4.7GB, 
DVD-RW: 4.7GB, DVD-RAM: 2.6/
4.7G, 
CD (Read):
CD-ROM Mode-1,, CD-ROM XA, CD-
Audio, Mixed Mode CD-ROM (Audio 
and DAta Combined) Photo-CD (single 
and Multi-session), CD-I, Video CD, 
CD-Plus/CD-Extra, CD-Text, CD-R 
disk, CD-RW disc
CD (Write):
CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, 
Mixed Mode (Audio and Data 
Combined) CD-I, Video CD, CD-Plus, 
CD-Extra, CD-Text
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
               (b) Software
               (c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage DC +5V+/- 5% (operation)
DC +5V+/- 8% (start up)
DVD-Dual Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Pioneer DVR-K16RA
Philips SDVD8441
HLDS GWA-4082N
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec)
(1) Read DVD-ROM
               DVD-R
               CD-ROM
(2) Write CD-R
               CD-RW
               HS-RW
               US-RW
(3) ATAPI Interface
          PIO mode
          DMA mode
          Ultra DMA modeMAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s)
MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s)
MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600kB/s)
4X, 8X (CLV), MAX. 24X(ZCLV)
4X                   (CLV)
4X, 8X, 10X     (CLV)
8X, 10X(CLV), MAX. 16X (ZCLV)
16.6MB/s: PIO mode4
16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2
33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format Read:
copy-protected DVD discs, CD-ROM, CD audio, DVD-ROM and 
DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW and CD-R/-RW, DVD-ROM, 
DVD-R/+R, DVD-R/+R, DVD-RW/+RW, 4.38GB DVD-RAM, CD-DA 
discs, CD-ROM discs, CD-R discs, CD-RW discs
Write:
CD-R, CD-RW, high-speed CD-RW, Ultra-speed CD-RW, DVD-R, 
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Combo Drive Interface
ItemSpecificationRemark 
						

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Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
               (b) Release by ATAPI command 
               (c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 
Audio Interface
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC203
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex
Compatibility AC97 2.2 S/PDIF extension compliant codec
Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes
Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0
DMA channel 1
Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11
Video Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & Model Name built-in SiS M661MX
Video memory size up to 64MB
Chip voltage Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, 
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NO
Graph interface  4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus
Maximum resolution LCD 1600X1200 (UXGA)
Maximum resolution CRT 2048X1536@60HZ
Video Resolutions Mode
Monitor ResolutionHz
2D Display Mode
640x480 120
800x600 120
1024x768 120
1152X864 120
1280X1024 120
1600x1200 85
1920x1080*16:9 75
1920x1200 75
1920x1440 75
2048x1536 60
DVD-Dual Interface
ItemSpecification