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Top View
# |
Item |
Description |
1 |
Display screen |
Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Electromagnetic resonate (EMR) stylus is used to input data in tablet mode. Use only an EMR-compatible stylus to input data on the screeen. |
2 |
Tablet-mode button |
Escape button for use in tablet PC mode. |
3 |
Tablet-mode button |
Function button for use in tablet PC mode. |
4 |
Tablet-mode button |
Screen rotate button for use in tablet PC mode. |
5 |
Biometrie fingerprint reader |
Provides fingerprint-verified access to operating system applications. |
6 |
Windows Security lock button |
A tablet-mode button, it functions like CLT-ALT-DEL to lock the access to the operating system. |
7 |
Power switch |
Turns the computer on and off. |
Open front view
# |
Item |
Description |
1 |
Keyboard |
For entering data in notebook PC mode. |
2 |
Built-in trackpoint |
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions likea computer mouse when used together with the click buttons. |
3 |
Click buttons (left and right) |
Function like the left and right mouse buttons when used together with the center-keyboard trackpoint. |
4 |
Built-in microphone |
Internal microphone for sound recording. |
5 |
Scroll wheel |
For up, down and one-touch accelerated scrolling. |
6 |
Buttons for launching frequently used programs. | |
7 |
Indicator lights |
Light up when Caps Lock or Num Lock are activated. |
Closed front view
# |
Icon |
Item |
Description |
1 |
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Wireless communication button/ indicator |
Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Lights to indicated the status of wireless LAN communication. |
2 |
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Bluetooth communication button/ indicator |
Press to enable/disable Bluetooth functions. Lights to indicated the status of Bluetooth communications. |
3 |
Speaker |
Provides sound. | |
4 |
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Battery indicator |
Lights up when battery is being charged. |
5 |
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Fast infrared (FIR) port |
Interfaces with infrared printers, computers and other FIR-aware devices. |
6 |
# |
HDD indicator |
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. |
7 |
Electromagnetic resonance (EMR) pen with eraser |
For entering data in tablet PC mode. |
Left view
# |
Icon |
Item |
Description |
1 |
Ethernet (RJ-45) port |
Connects to a gigabit Ethernet network. | |
2 |
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Modem (RJ-11) port |
Connects to a phone line. |
3 |
Opticla drive |
Accepts recordable DVDs and CDs, depending on teh drive type. | |
4 |
LED indicator |
Lights up when the optical drive is active. | |
5 |
Optical drive eject button |
Ejects the optical drive tray. | |
6 |
Emergency eject hole |
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.Lights up when computer is off. | |
7 |
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PC Card slot |
Accepts one Type II PC Card. |
8 |
PC Card slot eject button |
Eject the PC Card from the slot. | |
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4-in-1 card reader |
Accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD). Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. |
Right view
# |
1 con |
Item |
Description |
1 |
0 |
Headphone/speakers line-out jack |
Connects to audio line-out devices. |
2 |
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Microphone/line-in jack |
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. microphone or audio CD player). |
3 |
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IEEE 1394 port |
Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. |
4 |
USB 2.0 port |
Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse or camera). | |
5 |
Ventilation slots |
Keep computer cool during use. | |
6 |
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USB 2.0 port |
Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse or camera). |
7 |
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External display (VGA) port |
Connects to a display device (e.g. monitor or projector). |
Rear view
# |
Icon |
Item |
Description |
1 |
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Kensington lock slot |
Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. |
2 |
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DC-in jack |
Connects to an AC adapter. |
3 |
Latch |
Locks and release the LCD unit to convert from tablet to notebook mode. | |
4 |
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Acer ezDock port |
Connects to an Acer ezDock (optional). |
Base view
# |
Item |
Description |
1 |
Battery bay |
Houses the computer's battery pack. |
2 |
Battery lock latch |
Locks the battery in place. |
3 |
Memory compartment |
Houses the computer's main memory (secured with two screws). |
4 |
Cooling fan |
Cools computer during use. QOtg: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. |
5 |
Hard disk bay |
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with two screws). |
6 |
Optical drive |
Internal optical drive (hot -swappable Acer MediaBay drive moudel is optional). |
7 |
Optical drive release latch |
Release the optical drive module fo removal. |
8 |
Battery lock latch |
Locks the battery in place. |
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