Acer Aspire 4715z 4315 User Manual

							Chapter 121
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.
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! 
						

							22Chapter 1
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.
TRemovable 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.
TOptical Drive Devices — includes any kind of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices.
TFloppy Drive Devices — 3.5-inch floppy drives only. 
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. 
						

							Chapter 123
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:
TPassword protection (Empowering Technology password)
TFull and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc
TCreation of backups:
tFactory default image
tUser backup image
tCurrent system configuration
tApplication backup
TRestore and recovery:
tFactory default image
tUser backup image
tFrom previously-created CD/DVD
tReinstall applications/drivers
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. 
						

							24Chapter 1
Acer eSettings Management 
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify 
boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also:
TProvides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. 
TPrints and saves hardware specifications.
TLets you set an asset tag for your system. 
						

							Chapter 125
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:
TUse the shortcut key  + 
TStart Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel
TStart Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu 
						

							26Chapter 1
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then, 
open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop 
and selecting Personalize. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check 
box Extend the 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 (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Acer GridVista is simple to set up:
1.Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.
2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturers    
recommended value.
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							Chapter 127
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, and then 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.
2.Select Tasks & Scans.
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. 
						

							28Chapter 1
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type Intel Pentium 
Dual-Core  
T2310 Mobile 
ProcessorIntel Pentium 
Dual Core  
T2330 Mobile 
Processor Intel Celeron M 
530 Mobile 
ProcessorIntel Celeron M 
540 Mobile 
ProcessorIntel Celeron M 
550 Mobile 
Processor
Clock 
Speeds1.46 GHz 1.60 GHz 1.73 GHz 1.86 GHz 2.0 GHz
L2 Cache 1 MB
Front Side 
Bus 533 MHz
System Board Major Chips
ItemSpecification
System core logic Intel GL960 Express chipset + Intel ICH8-M chipset
HDD controller Intel ICH8-M chipset
Memory controller Intel GL960 Express chipset
Video controller Intel GL960 Express chipset 
Audio controller Codec ALC268 chipset
PCMCIA controller Intel ICH8-M chipset 
LAN controller Marvell Yukon 88E8039 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller
Modem controller Intel ICH8-M chipset
Keyboard controller Winbond WPC8763L chipset
Hard Disk Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
Product Toshiba Western Digital Seagate Hitachi Travelstar 
5K160
Model Name MK8
037
GSXMK1
237
GSXMK1
637
GSXWD8
00B
EVSWD1
200B
EVSWD1
600B
EVSST9
8081
1ASST9
1208
22A
SST9
1608
21A
SHTS
5416
80J9
SA0
0
HTS
5425
80K9
SA0
0HTS
5416
12J9
SA0
0HTS
5416
16J9
SA0
0
Capacity (GB) 80 120 160 80 120 160 80 120 160 80 120 160
Form factor and 
Interface type2.5 inch Serial ATA
Bytes per sector 512 N/A 512 512
Data heads 4 N/A 3 4
Data disks2N/A22
Spindle speed 
(RPM)5400 5400 5400 5400 
						

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  Buffer size (MB) 8.192 8 8 8
Media transfer 
rate (Mbytes/s, 
max)300 600 N/A 540
Interface transfer 
rate (Mbytes/s, 
max)N/A 150 MB/s  150 MB/s 150 MB/s 
Voltage 
tolerance5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version v0.09 
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, HD audio, WfM 2.0, Preboot Execution Environment 2.1, 
Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC2002/2005 
compliant, Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, Intel DPST support, ASF 
2.0, TPM v1.2, AHCI support, iAMT 2.5 
System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller Intel GL960 Express chipset
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports maximum 
memory size2 GB for 32 bit OS, 4 GB for 64bit OS
Vendor Samsung Hynix Nanya Infineon
Model name M470T6554EZ3-
CE6
M470T2953EZ3-
CE6
M470T2864DZ3-
CE6HYMP125S64CP8-
Y5
HYMP512S64CP8-
Y5
HYMP112S64CP6-
Y5
HYMP125S64CP8-
Y5NT512T64UH8B0
FN-3C
NT1GT64U8HB0B
N-3CHYS64T128021E
DL-3S
DIMM type  DDR2 Synchronous DRAM
DIMM speed (MHz) 667
DIMM size 512 MB, 1GB 512 MB, 1GB, 2 GB 512 MB, 1 GB 1 GB Hard Disk Drive Interface
ItemSpecification 
						

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  Video
ItemSpecification
VGA controller Intel GL960 Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics
Features Intel GMA X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory 
Technology 4.0 (8 MB of dedicated system memory, up to 350 MB of 
shared system memory) supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 and PCI 
Express
VGA resolution 1280 x 800
VRAM size 128 MB 
Audio
ItemSpecification
Audio controller Realtek ALC268 Codec chipset
Features Two built-in Acer 3D Sonic stereo speakers, Supports high definition 
audio, Built-in microphone, MS-sound compatible
PCMCIA Port
ItemSpecification
PCMCIA controller Intel ICH8-M chipset 
Card type support Type-II
Number of slot One 
LAN
ItemSpecification
LAN controller Marvell Yukon 88E8039 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller
Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
Features Onboard Fast Ethernet, Wake on LAN ready 
Wireless LAN module
ItemSpecification
Vendor Atheros Communications Foxconn
Model name REV06 XB63 Broadcom 4311
Protocol 802.11b/g
Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)
Modem
ItemSpecification
Modem controller Intel ICH8-M chipset
Vendor Agere Foxconn
Model name Delphi AM3 B85244300G MDC 1.5 T60M955.00
Baud rate 56 K
Modem connector type RJ11