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    Battery status
    1.The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. 
    2.You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel 
    located just below the power plans. 
    3.Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby 
    and hibernate modes.
    Acer eDataSecurity Management  (only for certain 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.
    On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master 
    Password. You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). The Master Password may 
    also be used to encrypt/decrypt files by default. 
    						
    							22Chapter 1
    If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the encryption password, you can use the 
    Master Password to decrypt the 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 Master 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 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:
    Backup: 
    						
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    Back up factory default to CD/DVD
    Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD
    Create user backup
    Manage user backups
    Restore:
    Restore system to factory default
    Reinstall applications/drivers
    Restore system from user backup
    Password settings
    To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data, you must first set 
    the Empowering Technology password. To set the password, refer to the section Empowering Technology 
    password.
    For more information, please refer toAcer eRecovery Management on page 62 in the Acer System 
    Users Guide.
    NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery 
    Managements Backup factory default to CD/DVD 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. 
    						
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    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.
    Lets 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, volume, power plan, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, 
    synchronization status and presentation settings.
    Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on 
    or off, Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
    To launch Windows Mobility Center:
    qUse the shortcut key  + .
    qStart Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel.
    qStart Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu.
    qLaunch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking   in the system tray and select Windows Mobility 
    Center. 
    						
    							26Chapter 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:
    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. 
    						
    							28Chapter 1
    Hardware Specifications and Configurations
    Processor
    Throttling 50%: On= 99 C; OFF=93 C
    OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C
     
    ItemSpecification
    CPU type Aspire 8730/8730Z Series: Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor 
    P8400 (2.26GHz)/T5900 (2.2GHz)/T5800 (2.0 GHz)/T3400 (2.16 
    GHz)
    Aspire 8530 Series: AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor 
    1.9GHz
    AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor 2.1 GHz/2.3GHz
    Core logic Aspire 8730/8730Z: Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset
    Aspire 8530: AMD M780G Chipset
    CPU package  Aspire 8730/8730Z: 478-pin micro-FCPGA
    Aspire 8530: Socket S1
    CPU core voltage Aspire 8730/8730Z: 1.0375V to 1.3V
    Aspire 8530: 31W to 35W
    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 1.04c
    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 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.
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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.
      Memory Combinations
    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 Broadcom BCM5764
    Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps
    LAN connector type RJ45
    LAN connector location Left side
    Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver
    Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0
    PCI v2.2
    Bluetooth Interface
    ItemSpecification
    Chipset Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300/FOXCONN 
    BCM2045 V2
    Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)
    Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG 
    specification is ratified).
    Interface USB 1.1
    Connector type USB 
    						
    							30Chapter 1
    Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n
    ItemSpecification
    Chipset Aspire 8730/8730Z: Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG 
    Shirley Peak/Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink 
    RT2700E 1x2 BGN
    Aspire 8530: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 
    BGN/Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink 
    RT2700E 1x2 BGN
    Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N
    Protocol 802.11b+g, Draft-N
    Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)
    Hard Disk Drive Interface
    Item
    Vendor & 
    Model NameWD1600BEVT-
    22ZCT0
    HITACHI 
    HTS541616J9SA00 
    LF
    SEAGATE SATA 
    ST9160827AS
    TOSHIBA 
    MK1646GSX LFSEAGATE SATA 
    ST9250827AS
    TOSHIBA 
    MK2546GSX LF
    HGST 
    HTS542525K9SA00 
    LF
    WD WD2500BEVS-
    22UST0 ML125WD WD3200BEVT-
    22ZCT0 ML125HDD WD 2.5 
    5400rpm 500GB 
    WD5000BEVT-
    22ZAT0 ML250 
    SATA LF F/
    W:01.01A01
    Capacity 
    (MB)160000 250000 320000 500000
    Bytes per 
    sector512 512 N/A N/A
    Data heads 3/4 4 N/A N/A
    Drive Format
    Disks 2 2 N/A N/A
    Spindle 
    speed 
    (RPM)5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM
    Performance Specifications
    Buffer size  8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB
    I n t e r f a c e S ATA S ATA S ATA S ATA
    Max. media 
    transfer rate 
    (disk-buffer, 
    Mbytes/s)540 540 850 3.0 GB/s (Max.) 
    Buffer to Host
    DC Power Requirements
    Voltage 
    tolerance5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 
    						
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