Acer Aspire 9300 Service Guide

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Camera Settings
•Basic settings: Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture 
display, then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu. You can adjust the Video, 
Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from this window.
•Capture settings: From the Camera Settings win dow, click the Driver Settings button. The 
Properties window will appear.
•Device Settings allows you to change the  camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, 
sharpness, etc. 
•Advanced...

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Enabling the Acer VisageON
The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected 
models only). The Face Tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers 
your face in the capture window. The video effects  feature allows you to select and apply an effect 
to your video transmissions.
NOTE:  The face tracking feature is not capable of cent ering your face beyond the capture window frame. 
Minimal head movements are tracked more...

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2.Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view.
3.Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to  change the configuration of the camera, face 
tracking and video effects settings.
Using video effects (selected models only)
The Video Settings section allows you to select an  avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To 
select an effect:
1.Click the encircled icon to displa y the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window 
appears as below:
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2.Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the 
VisageON window.
NOTE:  When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the  face points to achieve better tracking. Follow 
screen instructions in the VisageON to continue.
NOTE:  You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences. 

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Using the System Utilities
NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the note book, 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 
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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers 
recommended value.
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 St art > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the 
application.
Note:
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Start All Programs
Launch Manager
Note:
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Start All Programs
Launch...

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Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against 
viruses to keep you comput er data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your  computer. To perform a system scan:
1.Start Norton Antivirus: Double click on the  Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the 
Start  menu in the Windows task bar, highlight  Programs, and select  Norton Antivirus .
2.In the Norton Antivirus...

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Hardware Specification and Configuration
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
AMDTM  Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 
(1.6/1.8/2GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 ca che), TL-50 (1.6GHz, 2 x 256 
KB L2 cache)
AMD Sempron
TM Mobile Technology 3200+/3500+(1.6/1.8 
GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), 3400+ (1.8 GHz, 256 KB L2 cache)
Package Socket S1, 638-pin lidless Micro-PGA
Core voltage 1.2875V (highest frequency  mode) to 0.8375V (low frequency mode)
Feature
TDual-core processing
TSimultaneous 32 bit...

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Spindle Speed (RPM) 4200 (ST9120824A, ST9100825A, ST980829A)
5400 (ST9120821A, ST9100824A, ST98823A, ST96812A)
Internal transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. 
max.) 56.25 (ST9120824A, ST9100825A, ST980829A)
48.25 (ST9120821A, ST9100824A, ST98823A, ST96812A)
I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. 
max.) 100
ATA data transfer mode supported PIO modes 0-4; Multiword DMA modes 0-2; Ultra DMA modes 0-5
Bytes per sector 512
Average latency (msec) 5.6
Average seek, read (msec. typical) 12.5
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Feature •  Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4)
•  Support boot option: HDD / Removable device (media bay device) / all USB ports
•  Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2, WFM2.0
•  ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance with In tel Speedstep Support C1, C2, C3, 
C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU
•  Wake on LAN from S3
•  Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode
•  Package: 40-pin TSOP
•  ROM type: one MB CMOS Boot block Flash Memory
System Memory
ItemDescription
Chipset C51MV
Feature •  DDR2 533/667 MHz SDRAM memory interface design •...