Acer Aspire 7250 User manual

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Features 0
The following is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
Operating System 0
 Genuine Windows®7 Home Premium 64bit
Platform 0
 AMD Zacate E-Series dual-core processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.6 GHz, DDR3 1066MHZ,
18W)
 AMD Hudson-M1
System Memory 0
 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support:
 Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM
modules
Display 0
 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™
LED-backlit TFT LCD
 16:9 aspect ratio
Graphics 0
ATI Radeon™ HD 6310 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting
Unified Video Decoder 3 (UVD3), OpenCL™ 1.1, OpenGL® 3.1, OpenEXR High
Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 11
Dual independent display support
16.7 million colors
External resolution / refresh rates:6
 •VGA port up to 2560 x 1600: 60 Hz
 •HDMI® port up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz
MPEG-2/DVD decoding
VC-1 and H.264 (AVC) decoding
MPEG-4 Part 2 DivX® and Xvid decoding

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Storage Subsystem 0
Hard disk drive 0
 320/500/640/750 GB or larger
2-in-1 card reader(Realtek-RTS5209-GR), supporting: 0
 Secure Digital™ (SD™) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC)
Audio Subsystem 0
 Realtek ALC271X-VB3-GR
 High-definition audio support
 Two built-in stereo speaker
 MS-Sound compatible
 Built-in microphone
Optical Media Drive 0
 8X DVD Super-Multi double-layer drive:
 Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X
DVD+R, 8X DVD-ROM DL, 8X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+R DL, 8X DVD-RW, 8X
DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
 Write: 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R
DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Communication 0
Webcam 0
 0.3M pixels UVC CAM
 1.3M pixels UVC CAM
 Acer Video Conference, featuring:
Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 640 x 480 resolution
Wireless and networking 0
 WLAN:
 Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
 Supporting Acer signalUp™ wireless technology
 LAN:
 Atheros/ AR8151 PCI-E Fast Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready

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Privacy Control 0
 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
 Kensington lock slot
Dimensions and Weight 0
Dimensions 0
 414.75 (W) x 275(D) x 34.3(H) mm (16.3 x 10.8 x 1.35 inches)
Weight 0
 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Power Adapter and Battery 0
ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation
power-saving modes
Power adapter 0
 3-pin 65W AC Adapter
95 (W) x 50 (D) x 25.4 (H) mm (3.74 x 1.96 x 1 inches)
216 g (0.47 lbs) with 180 cm DC cable
Battery 0
 48Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack
 Battery life: 4 hours
 ENERGY STAR®
Special Keys and Controls 0
Keyboard 0
 103-/104-/107-key Acer Finetip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad,
international language support
Touchpad 0
 Multi-gesture function, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip
Media keys 0
 Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up,
volume down
I/O Ports 0
 2-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC)

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 Three USB 2.0 ports
 HDMI®port with HDCP support
 External display (VGA) port
 Headphone/speaker
 Microphone-in jack
 Ethernet (RJ-45) port
 DC-in jack for AC adapter

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Optional Items 0
 1/2/4 GB DDR3 1066MHz soDIMM module
 6 cell Li-ion battery pack
 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
Software 0
Productivity 0
 Acer Backup Manager (V3.0.0)
 Acer ePower Management
 Acer eRecovery Management
 Adobe®Reader®v9.1
 Adobe®Flash®Player
 AUPEO! (US only)
 Bing™ Bar
 newsXpresso™
 Kobo™ (Canada only)
 Microsoft®Office 2010 preloaded (purchase a product key to activate)
 Microsoft®Office Starter 2010
 New York Times Reader (US only)
 NOOK for PC (US only)
 Norton™ Online Backup
Security 0
 MyWinLocker®(except China, Hong Kong)
 McAfee®Internet Security Suite Trial
Multimedia 0
 Acer clear fi
 NTI Media Maker™
Gaming 0
 Oberon Game Zone (except US, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea)
 Wild Tangent®(US, Canada only)
Communication and ISP 0
 Acer Crystal Eye

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 Microsoft®Silverlight™
 Skype™
 Windows Live™ Essentials 2011
Web links and utilities 0
 Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden,
UK only)
 Acer Identity Card
 Acer Registration
 Acer Updater
 Netflix Shortcut (US only)
 eBay®shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only)
Environment 0
 Temperature:
 Operating: 0 °C to 40 °C
 Non-operating: -20 °C to 60°C
 Humidity (non-condensing):
 Operating: 20% to 80%
 Non-operating: 20% to 80%

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Notebook Tour 0
This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook.
Top View 0
Figure 1-1. Top View
Table 1-1. Top View
No Icon Item Description
1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output(congiguration may
vary by model).
3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
4 Power button Turns the computer on ad off.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
like a computer mouse.

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7 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
Power on: Blue
Standby: Breeze mode Blue(1sec on/3 sec off)
Entering Hibernation: Blinking mode Blue(1 sec
on/1 sec off)
Hibernation/Power off: N/A
Battery Indicator INdicates the computer’s battery status.
1. Charge: The light shows amber when the
battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in
AC mode.
Full Charged: Blue
Under Charging: Orange
Battery low: Breeze mode Orange(1 sec on/3
sec off)
Battery situation: Blinking mode Orange(1 sec
on/1 sec off)
Using battery or not connected to AC
power:N/A.
8 Click buttons (left, and
right)
The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons.
9 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication.
Table 1-1. Top View (Continued)
No Icon Item Description

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Left View 0
Figure 1-2. Left View
Table 1-2. Left View
No Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
security lock.
NOTE:
Wrap the computer security lock cable around
an immovable object such as a table or handle
of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the
notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
Some keyless models are also available.
2 External display (VGA)
port
Connects to a display device (e.g. external
monitor, LCD projector).
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
network.
4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections.
5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse,
USB camera).
6 2-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD 3.0), MultiMediaCard
(MMC).
NOTE:
Push to remove/install the card. Only one card
can operate at any given time.

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Right View 0
Figure 1-3. Right View
Table 1-3. Right View
No Icon Item Description
1 Microphone Jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Headphone/speaker
Jack
Connects to audio devices(eg., speakers,
headphones).
2 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
camera).
3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
4 Optical disk access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
5 Optical disk eject
button
Eject the otical disk from the drive.
6 Emergency eject hole Eject the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off.
NOTE:
Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to
eject the optical drive tray when the computer is
off.
7 DC-In Jack Connects to AC adapter.

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Base View 0
Figure 1-4. Base View
Table 1-4. Base View
No Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
2 Battery release lock Releases the battery for removal.
3 Memory
compartment
Houses the computer’s main memory.
Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws).
Battery lock Lock the battery in position.

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Indicators 0
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The following indicators are visible
even when the computer cover is closed.
Touchpad Basics 0
Figure 1-5. Touchpad
 Move 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 the equivalent of the left and right buttons on a
mouse. Tapping on the TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button.
Table 1-5. Indicators
Icon Function Description
System state
indicator
Indicates the computer’s power status:
Power on: Blue
Standby: Breeze mode Blue(1sec on/3 sec off)
Entering Hibernation: Blinking mode Blue(1 sec on/1 sec off)
Hibernation/Power off: N/A
Battery state
Indicator
Full Charged: Blue
Under Charging: Orange
Battery low: Breeze mode Orange(1 sec on/3 sec off)
Battery situation: Blinking mode Orange(1 sec on/1 sec off)
Using battery or not connected to AC power:N/A.
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Using the Keyboard 0
The keyboard contains an embedded numeric keypad, a separate cursor, windows key, lock
function keys, special and full sized keys.
Figure 1-6. Keyboard Lock Keys
Table 1-6. Touchpad
Function Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Main Touchpad (1)
Execute Quickly click
twice.
Rapidly tap twice.
Select Click once. Tap once.
Access context
menu
Click once.

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Lock Keys 0
The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off.
Table 1-7. Lock Keys
Lock key Description
Caps Lock When on, all alphabetic characters are in uppercase.
Num Lock Off by default. When On, internal keyboard acts as numeric key padlock. If an
external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will have the following
definitions:
When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock
status On. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled.
The key can be turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the
external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad
only.
Shift state is NOT used for the cursor movement by the numeric keys.
The state of the Num Lock is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot
plug) of the external keyboard/keypad.
Scroll Lock
<Fn> +<F12>
When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing up or down
arrow keys. Scroll Lock is not applicable for all applications.

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Windows Keys 0
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Figure 1-7. Windows Keys
 Windows Logo key

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 Application key
Table 1-8. Windows Keys
Key Description
Windows Logo
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.
Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7:
< >: Open or close the Start menu
< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
<SHIFT> + < > + M: Undo minimize all windows
< > + <F1>: Show the help window
< > + <E>: Open Windows Explorer
< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
< > + <D>: Show the desktop
<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (search in network)
< > + <L>: Lock computer (if connected to a network domain), or switch
users (if not connected to a network domain)
<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick
Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to
move focus to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray)
< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
Functions supported by Windows XP:
< > + <BREAK>: Show the System Properties dialog box
< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; opening the
application's context menu.

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Hotkeys 0
The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the key in the combination.
Figure 1-8. Keyboard Hotkeys
Table 1-9. Hotkeys
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Communication
Device On/Off
Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth On and Off
using a pop-up window.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
<Fn> + <F6> Display off Turns Off the LCD back light
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad
toggle
Turns the touchpad On and Off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers On and Off.
<Fn> + <Right> Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <Left> Brightness
Down
Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> +<Up> Volume up Increases the volume
<Fn> +<Down> Volume down Decreases the volume
<Fn> +<Home> Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.
<Fn> + <Pg Up> Stop Stop playing the selected media file.

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<Fn> +<Pg Dn> Previous Return to the previous media file.
<Fn> + <End> Next Jump to the next media file.
Table 1-9. Hotkeys (Continued)
Hotkey Icon Function Description

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System Block Diagram 0
Figure 1-9. System Block Diagram

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Specification Tables 0
Computer specifications 0
Table 1-10. Computer specifications
Item Metric Imperial
Dimensions
Width 41.475 cm 16.3 in
Depth 27.5 cm 10.8 in
Height
(front to rear)
3.43 cm 1.35 in
Weight (with 6-cell battery
pack)
2.7 Kg 5.95 lbs
Input power
Operating voltage 19V at 3.42A Max for 65W
Operating current 3.42A(Max)
Temperature
Operating (not writing to
optical disc)
0 °C to 40°C 32 °F to 104 °F
Operating (writing to optical
disc)
N/A N/A
Nonoperating -20 °C to 60 °C -4 °F to 140 °F
Relative humidity
Operating 20% to 80%
Nonoperating 20% to 80%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating N/A N/A
Nonoperating N/A N/A
Shock
Operating 105 g, 2 ms, half-sine
Nonoperating 220 g, 2 ms, half-sine
Random vibration
Operating 0.6 Grms, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, Random Wave
Nonoperating 1.5 Grms, 5 Hz to 500 Hz, Random Wave