Acer Aspire 4710 Service Guide

Chapter 11
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform 
TIntel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz 
FSB), T5300/T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), T2350/2450 (2 MB L2 
cache, 1.86/2 GHz), and Celeron M 520/530(1 MB L2 cache, 1.6/1.73 GHz supporting Intel 64 
architecture
TMobile Intel PM945 Express chipset
TIntel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or 3945BG (dual-mode...

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Input Devices
T88-/89-/93-key keyboard, with inverted T cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
TSeamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button
T12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, 
international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys
TEmpowering Key
TEasy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™
Communication
TAcer Video Conference featuring:
tIntegrated Acer CrystalEye...

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THeight: 37/42 mm (1.45/1.65 inches)
TWeight (approximately, with 6-cell battery): 2.65 kg (6.0 lbs.) (configuration may vary by models)
Environment
TTemperature:
tOperating: 5 C to 35 C
tNon-operating: -20 C to 65 C
THumidity (non-condensing):
toperating: 20% to 80%
tNon-operating: 20% to 80%°°
°° 

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Your Acer Notebook Tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
Front View
#ItemDescription
1 Acer PureZone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the 
computers functions and components. 
5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering...

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Closed Front View
#IconItemDescription
1 Unlimited volume control 
wheelAdjust the volume of the audio-out.
2 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo 
walkman, mp3 player)
4 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
5 Headphones/speaker/
line-out jack with 
S/PDIF supportConnects to audio line-out devices 
(e.g., speakers, headphones). 

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Left View
#IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security 
lock.
2 External display (VGA) 
portConnects to a display device 
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
5 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/
PA L )  p o r tConnects to a television or display device with S-video input.
6 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB...

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Right View
Rear Panel
#IconItemDescription
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 
4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera).
6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
#ItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots Enable the...

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Bottom Panel
#IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Memory compartment Houses the computers main memory.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws)
6 Ventilation slots and 
cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 

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Indicators
The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
NOTE: Battery LED status during charging:
• Amber: Charging. 
• Green: Charging complete.
IconFunctionDescription
Power Indicates the computers power status.
Battery Indicates the computers batttery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 

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Easy-launch Buttons
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key 
< > and one user-programmable button.
Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. 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. 
IconFunctionDescription
Wireless communication button/
indicatorEnables/disables the wireless...