Acer Aspire 9410 Service Guide
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Chapter 131 • Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature on or off. Capturing Photos or Videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Using the Acer OrbiCam as Webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world. Enabling the Acer VisageON (for 1.3 megapixel camera models only) 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 centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently. To Enable Acer VisageON: 1. Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu. The VisageON window appears as below: 2. Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the VisageON window. Change the face tracking settings and options in the right section.VisageON Single User Multiple Users VisageON Single User Multiple Users
32Chapter 1 To Use the Face Tracking Feature 1. Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users’ face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera. 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 display the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window appears as below: 2. Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON window. VisageON Single User Multiple Users VisageON Using video effects Video Settings Video Effect Selection
Chapter 133 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.
34Chapter 1 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 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: 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 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 Note: Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK Start All Programs Acer GridVista
Chapter 135 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 Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application. Note: "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Start All Programs Launch ManagerNote: "Easy-launch buttons" on page 24 Start All Programs Launch Manager
36Chapter 1 Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep you computer 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 main window, click Scans. 3. In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4. When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished. You can schedule customized virus scans that tun 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, please refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu. Start All Programs Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Start Programs Norton AntiVirus Scans Scans Run Full System Scan Finished
Chapter 137 Hardware Specification and Configuration Processor Main Chips System Memory ItemT7600T7400T7200T5600T5500 CPU speed (GHz) 2.33 2.16 2 1.83 1.66 Bus speed (MHz) 667 667 667 667 667 Bus/Core Ratio 14131211 10 L2 cache size (MB) 44422 L2 cache speed (GHz) 2.33 2.16 2 1.83 1.66 Package type (pin) 479/478 479/478 479/478 479/478 479/478 Manufacturing technology (nm) 65 65 65 65 65 Thermal design power 34W 34W 34W 34W 34W Thermal specification ( oC)100 100 100 100 100 Core voltage (V) 1.0375 ~ 1.301.0375 ~ 1.301.0375 ~ 1.301.0375 ~ 1.301.0375 ~ 1.30 ItemT2700T2600T2500T2400T2300 CPU speed (GHz) 2.33 2.16 2 1.83 1.66 Bus speed (MHz) 667 667 667 667 667 Bus/Core Ratio 13131211 10 L2 cache size (MB) 22222 L2 cache speed (GHz) 2.33 2.16 2 1.83 1.66 Package type (pin) 478 478 479/478 478 478 Manufacturing technology (nm) 65 65 65 65 65 Thermal design power 31W 31W 31W 31W 31W Thermal specification ( oC)100 100 100 100 100 Core voltage (V) 1.0375 ~ 1.301.0375 ~ 1.301.0375 ~ 1.301.0375 ~ 1.301.0375 ~ 1.30 ItemSpecification System core logic 945GM/945PM/940GML + ICH7M Super I/O controller ICH7M LPC interface Audio controller Codec ALC883 Video controller • UMA for 945GM and 940GML • NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300 HDD controller ICH7M Keyboard controller ENE KB3910 PCMCIA controller TI7412 (with card reader and 1394 support) soDIMM controller 945GM/945PM/940GML ItemDescription Chipset 945GM/945PM/940GML Feature • DDR2 400/533/667 MHz SDRAM memory interface design • Two DDR SODIMM slots • Maximum memory up to 4GB (with two 2GB SODIMM) • Dual Channel support
38Chapter 1 VGA Interface Card Reader Audio Interface LAN Interface Wireless LAN Interface ItemUMADiscrete Chip 945GM/940GML Nvidia G72MV VRAM up to 128MB up to 256MB ItemDescription PCMCIA controller TI7412 Card type support Type II Number of slot One Feature Five-in-one Card Reader: Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD). ItemDescription Audio controller Realtek ALC833 Azadia Codec Feature • Built-in • Stereo • SNR > 85, high-performance DACs with 95dB SNR (A-Weighting), ADCs with 85dB SNR (A-Weighting) • Internal Microphone • Two speakers, at least 1.5W / 30cc for each • 2* digital microphone array • VoIP function support • Universal jack function support ItemDescription LAN controller Realtek RTL8111B Feature • 10/ 100/ 1000 Mbps PCI LAN • Jumbo frame support • WOL from S5 support • File deployment support Connector type RJ-45 ItemDescription Card type Mini-PCI Mode • 802.11a/b/g • 802.11b/g • Built-in two antenna (placed on the top of LCD on the side of LCD latch, the wire of antenna can not be placed under the panel) Support Wi-Fi, WPA2, WMM, CCX V3/V4
Chapter 139 Modem Keyboard Battery Power Management ItemDescription Controller ICH7M Data modem data baud rate (bps)56K Modem/bluetooth protocol supported• V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval • Wake-on-Ring ready • CISPR22 application Connector type RJ-11 ItemDescription Controller ENE KB3910 Model name New Acer Ergo Keyboard Feature • 105 / 106 keys standard keyboard • Touch pad with 4-way integrated scroll button • Windows keys and application keys support • Standard pitch, 2.5 mm travel length • Hotkey controls • Embedded numeric keypad • Multi-language support • Spill-proof • Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, E-mail with LED, Acer Empowering, one user-programmable button ItemSpecification Vendor & model name Panasonic / Sanyo / Sony Battery Type Li-Ion Pack capacity 8-cell: 2400 mAh 6-cell: 2000 mAh Legacy ModeACPI Mode Off • Mech. Off (G3): All devices in the system are turned off completely. • Soft Off: (G2/S5): All devices in the system are turned off completely by OS shutdown. On • Working (G0/S0): Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power-managed in this state. • S3 Sleeping State: CPU set power down, VGA suspend, PCMCIA suspend, Audio power down, HDD power down, CD-ROM power down, Super I/O low power mode. • S4 Sleeping State: It is also called hibernation state. The system saves all system setting and data onto disk before the whole system is powered off.
40Chapter 1 LCD Panel ItemSpecification Model name AUO B170PW03 V3 B170PW03 V4QDI QD17TL02-06SAMSUNG LTN170WX-L05-1 LTN170WX-L05-HLG LP171WP4-TL02 Screen Diagonal (mm)17.1” WXGA 17.1” WXGA 17.1” WXGA 17.1” WXGA Active Area (mm) 367.20 (W) x 229.50 (H)367.20 (W) x 229.50(H)367.20 (W) x 229.50(H)367.20 (W) x 232.90 (H) Display resolution (pixels)1440 x 3(RGB) x 9001440 x 3 (RGB) x 9001440 x 3 (RGB) x 9001440 x 3 (RGB) x 900 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.255 x 0.255 0.255 x 0.255 0.255 x 0.255 0.255 x 0.255 Pixel Arrangement RGB vertical stripe RGB vertical stripe RGB vertical stripe RGB vertical stripe Display Mode Normally white Normally white Normally white Normally white Surface Treatment non-glare type (V3) glare type (V4)Hard coating (3H) glare typenon-glare type (1) glare type (H)glare type Typical White Luminance (cd/m 2)200 (Typical) 200 (Typical) 200 (Typical) 200 (Typical) Contrast Ratio 300 (Typical) 300 (Min) 350 (Typical) 350 (Min) Response Time (Optical Rise Time + Fall Time) msec16 (Typical) 25 (Typical) 25 (Typical) 35 (Max.)25 (Typical) Normal Input Voltage of Power Supply+3.3V (Typical) +3.3V (Typical) +3.3V (Typical) +3.3V (Typical) Power Consumption (watt)8 (Max) 4.7 (Typical) 4.320 (typ) 4.78 (Typ) Weight 700g (Max) 750g 750 (Typical) 670 (Typical) Physical Size (mm) 382.2 (W) x 244.5 (H) x 6.6 (D)382.7 (H) x 245.1 (V) x7.0 (T)382.7 (H) x 245 (V) x 7.0 (T)382.2 (W) x 244.5 (H) x 6.5 (D) Electrical Interface 2 channel LVDS2 channel LVDS 3.3V LVDS 2 channel LVDS Support Color Native 262K colors Native 262K colors Native 262K colors Native 262K colors Viewing Angle (typ.) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower45/45 20/3545/45 15/3565/65 45/5545/45 15/35 Temperature Range( oC) Operating Storage (shipping)0 to 50 -20 to 600 to 50 -25 to 600 to 50 -20 to 600 to 50 -20 to 60