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    							Chapter 111
    TouchPad Basics
    The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:
    • Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor.
    • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and 
    execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
    Tapping on the TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button.
    NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The TouchPad is sensitive to 
    finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not 
    increase the TouchPad’s responsiveness.
    FunctionLeft Button (2)Right Button (3)Main TouchPad (1)
    Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed 
    as double-clicking a mouse 
    button).
    Select Click once. Tap once.
    Drag Click and hold, then use 
    finger on the TouchPad to 
    drag the cursor.Tap twice (at the same speed 
    as double-clicking a mouse 
    button); rest your finger on 
    the TouchPad on the second 
    tap and drag the cursor.
    Access 
    context menuClick once. 
    						
    							12Chapter 1
    Using the Keyboard
    The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function 
    and special keys.
    Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
    The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
    The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
    located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
    are not printed on the keys.
    Lock keyDescription
    Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
    Num Lock 
     + When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys 
    function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use 
    this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution 
    would be to connect an external keypad.
    Scroll Lock  + 
    When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press 
    the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some 
    applications.
    Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
    Number keys on 
    embedded keypadType numbers in a normal manner.
    Cursor-control keys on 
    embedded keypadHold  while using cursor-
    control keys.Hold  while using cursor-
    control keys.
    Main keyboard keys Hold  while typing letters on 
    embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal 
    manner. 
    						
    							Chapter 113
    Windows Keys
    The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
    KeyDescription
    Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; 
    it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of 
    functions:
    : Open or close the Start menu
     + : Display the desktop
     + : Open Windows Explore
     + : Search for a file or folder
     + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
     + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or 
    switch users (if youre not connected to a network domain)
     + : Minimizes all windows
     + : Open the Run dialog box
     + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar
     + : Open Ease of Access Center
     + : Open Windows Mobility Center
     + : Display the System Properties dialog box
     + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop
     + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
     + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
     + 
     + : Search for computers (if you are on a network)
     + 
     + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the 
    taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
    Note: Depending on your edition of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function as 
    described.
    Application 
    key
     
    This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the 
    applications context menu. 
    						
    							14Chapter 1
    Hot Keys
    The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen 
    brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
    To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
    HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
     +  Acer eSettings 
    ManagementLaunches Acer eSettings Management in Acer 
    Empowering Technology. 
     +  Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth
    function. (only for certain models)
     +  Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
     +  Display toggle Switches display output between the display 
    screen, external monitor (if connected) and 
    both.
     +  Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save 
    power. Press any key to return.
     +  Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
     + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
     + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
     + < >Volume Up Increases the sound volume.
     + < >Volume Down Decreases the sound volume. 
    						
    							Chapter 115
    Special Key
    You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your 
    keyboard.
    The Euro symbol
    1.Open a text editor or word processor.
    2.Hold  and then press the  key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
    NOTE:  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.Hold  and then press the  key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
    NOTE:  This function varies by the operating system version. 
    						
    							16Chapter 1
    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 (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 dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
    AcerGridVista is simple 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: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers 
    recommended value. 
    						
    							Chapter 117
    Hardware Specifications and Configurations
    Processor
    Processor Specifications
    CPU Fan True Value Table
    • Throttling 50%: On=99°C, Off=96°C
    • OS Shutdown: 105°C
    • H/W Shutdown: 110°C
    Northbridge
    Southbridge
    ItemSpecification
    CPU Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor, supporting Intel® 64 architecture 
    Intel® PDC/Celeron mobile processor
    Type Intel Mobile Memron uPGA 
    Core Logic Intel Cantiga GM45/GL40 chipset with ICH9M
    CPU Package Micro uPGA-478 Package
    Power
    On-die Cache 4MB L2 cache
    Front Side Bus  667/800/1066MHz
    ItemCPU 
    SpeedCoresBus 
    SpeedMfg 
    TechCache 
    SizePackageCore 
    Vo l ta g eAcer P/N
    T1600 1.66 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm 1 M PGA 1.075V-
    1.175V KC.16001.CMT
    T1700 1.83 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm 1 M PGA 1.075V-
    1.175V KC.17001.CMT
    T3000 1.8 GHz 800 1 MB PGA KC.30001.CMT
    T3100 1.9 GHz 800 1 MB PGA KC.31001.CMT
    CM575 2.0 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm 1 M PGA 0.95-
    1.30V KC.N0001.575
    CM585 2.16 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm 1 M PGA 0.95-
    1.30V KC.N0001.585
    CM900 2.2 GHz 2 800 MHz 1 M PGA KC.N0001.900
    Fan On Temp (°C)Fan Speed (rpm)SPL Spec (dBA)
    45 3000 28
    50 3300 31
    55 3700 34
    65 4100 37
    75 4500 40
    80 4500 40
    ItemSpecification
    Chipset Intel Cantiga GM45/GL40
    Package uFCBGA-1329
    Features •
    ItemSpecification
    Chipset ICH9-M 
    						
    							18Chapter 1
    BIOS
    System Memory Package BGA-676
    Features •
    ItemSpecification
    BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS
    BIOS Version V0.06-T02
    BIOS ROM type Flash
    Features • Flash ROM 1MB
    • Supports ISIPP
    • Supports Acer UI
    • Supports multi-boot
    • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)
    • Various hot-keys for system control
    • Supports SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3
    • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step support C1, C2, 
    C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU
    • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag
    • Supports PXE
    • Supports Y2K solution
    • Supports Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3
    • Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode
    • System information 
    ItemSpecification
    Memory controller ICH9-M
    Memory size 4GB maximum
    DIMM socket number 2
    Supports memory size per socket 2GB
    Supports maximum memory size 4GB (total)
    Supports DIMM type 200-pin +1.8V DDRII 
    Supports DIMM Speed 667/800 MHz
    Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V
    Cache 4MB L2 Cache on CPU
    ItemSpecification 
    						
    							Chapter 119
    Memory Combinations 
    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.
    LAN Interface
    Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n
    Hard Disk Drive Interface
    Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory
    0MB 512MB 512MB
    0MB 1024MB 1024MB
    0MB 2048MB 2048MB
    512MB 512MB 1024MB
    512MB 1024MB 1536MB
    512MB 2048MB 2560MB
    1024MB 0MB 1024MB
    1024MB 512MB 1536MB
    1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
    1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
    2048MB 0MB 2048MB
    2048MB 512MB 2560MB
    2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
    2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
    ItemSpecification
    LAN Chipset Atheros integrated onboard gigabit ethernet 
    Package 48-pin QFM
    LAN connector type RJ45
    LAN connector location Left side
    Feature
    Interface
    ItemSpecification
    Manufacturer Foxconn 
    Model Atheros HB93
    ItemSpecification
    Vendor & Model 
    NameSeagate
    ST9500325AS
    ST9250315AS
    Seagate
    ST9320320AS
    ST9160310ASTo s h i b a
    MK3255GSX
    MK2555GSX
    MK1655GSX
    WD
    WD5000BEVT
    WD3200BEVT
    WD2500BEVT
    WD1600BEVT
    Capacity (MB) 500, 250 320, 160 320, 250, 160 500, 320, 250, 
    160
    Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512
    Data heads 4, 2 4, 2 4, 2, 2 4, 4, 3, 2
    Drive Format
    Disks 2, 1 2 or 1, 1 2, 1, 1 2, 2, 2, 1 
    						
    							20Chapter 1
    Spindle speed 
    (RPM)5400 5400 5400 5400
    Performance Specifications
    Buffer size  8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB
    I n t e r f a c e S ATA S ATA S ATA S ATA
    Internal transfer 
    rate (Mbits/sec, 
    max)352 395~952 
    (typical)850 Mbits/s 
    maximum
    I/O data transfer 
    rate
    (Mbytes/sec 
    max)150 300 300 maximum
    DC Power Requirements
    Voltage 
    tolerance5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%
    ItemSpecification 
    						
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