Acer Aspire 1350 Service Guide

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With the embedded keypad turned on, the following actions are possible:
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock On
Number keys on embedded 
keypadType numbers using embedded 
keypad in the normal way.
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypadHold down the 
j key while using 
the cursor keys on the embedded 
keypad.Hold Fn key while using cursor-control 
keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold down the Fn key while typing 
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Hotkeys
Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling 
various functions.
To use a hot key, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key  in combination. Finally, release both 
keys.
NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey 
combination.
Application 
keyThis key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application’s 
context menu.
Hot...

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Euro key
Your computer supports the new Euro currency character. First, hold down the Alt Gr key, and then press the 
Euro key.
Keyboard Ergonomics
The wide palm rest area provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard. The 
ergonomic design enables you to adopt a relaxed, yet very efficient, typing style. 

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To u c h p a d
The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This cursor 
responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same 
functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up and down scrolling in documents and 
web pages.
The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.
To u c h p a d  B a s i c s
Use the touchpad...

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Launch Keys
Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons, in addition to the power button. These buttons are called 
launch keys. They are designated as key 1, key 2, key 3, key 4, key 5 and key 6 from right to left. By default, 
key 1 is used to launch the email application and key 2 is used to launch the Internet browser. Keys 3 and 4 
start the Launch Manager application. Key 5 and 6 are used to enable the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 
features. The first four launch keys can be set by...

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type AMD Athlon XP-M DTR(2000+ ~ 3000+) FSB 266MHz 
CPU package  OPGA
CPU core voltage 1.3V ~ 1.65V
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version 3A10
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512KB 
BIOS package PLCC
Bupported protocols ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, AC97 2.1, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 
1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, USB, DDC-2B, ODD bootable, 
Windows keyboard Microsoft Simple Boot...

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Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to 
form other combinations.
.
 
Memory Combinations
Slot 1Slot 2To ta l  M e m o r y
256 / 512 / 1024MB 0 MB 256 / 512 / 1024MB
256 / 512 / 1024MB 256MB 512 / 768 / 1280MB
256 / 512 / 1024MB 512MB 768 / 1024 / 1536MB
256 / 512 / 1024MB 1024MB 1280 / 1536 / 2048MB
LAN Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset VIA LAN controller
Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector...

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Bytes per 
sector512 512 512 512 512 512 512
Data heads 2 1 22244
Drive Format
Disks1111122
Spindle 
speed (RPM)4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size  2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB
Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5
Max. media 
transfer rate 
(disk-buffer, 
Mbytes/s)350 350 350 350 350 350 350
Data transfer 
rate 
(host~buffer, 
Mbytes/s)100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra DMA 
mode-2100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra DMA...

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Internal speaker / Quantity Yes
Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0
DMA channel 1
Supports PnP IRQ IRQ9
Video Interface
ItemSpecification
Chip vendor VIA
Chip name KN400 (Integrated with Northbridge)
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No
Graph interface Inside KN400 (Accelerated Graphics Port) Bus
Maximum resolution (LCD) 1024*768
Maximum resolution (CRT) 1600*1200
Video Memory
ItemResolutionSpecification
Fixed or upgradeable Fixed
Video memory size 64MB (Share system memory)
Parallel...

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Supports card type Type II/III 
Number of slots One
Access location Right side
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support
Supports 32 bit CardBus  Yes (IRQ5)
System Board Major Chips
Item Controller
System core logic VIA KN400 + VT8235
Super I/O controller NS PC87393
Audio controller RealTek ALC202
Video controller VIA KN400
Hard disk drive controller VIA VT8235
Keyboard controller NS PC87570
RTC VIA VT8235
IEEE 1394 Ti TSB43AB21
Ke y b o a r d
ItemSpecification
Keyboard controller NS...