Acer Aspire 1410 Service Guide

Chapter 121
Launch Keys
Located at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These butt ons are called launch keys. They 
are designated as the mail, Web browse r, Empowering and programmable keys.
Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EMa nager. The mail and Web browser are default for Email 
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To  set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run 
the acer Launch Manager.
Launch KeyDefault application
Mail Email application...

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In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access 
the features of Wireless and Bluetooth®. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users.
DescriptionDefault application
Bluetooth
® 
communications Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth 
(optional) communications.
Wireless 
communications Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN 
(optional) communications. 

Chapter 123
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 means 
the cursor responds as you move your finger on the  surface of the touchpad. The central location on the 
palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
NOTE:   If you are using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press  Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
To u c h p a d  B a s i c s
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
TMove your finger across the touchpad...

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NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchp ad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The 
touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence,  the lighter the touch, the better the response. 
Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. 

Chapter 125
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3GHz~1.4GHZ for Aspire 1410 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.5GHz~1.6GHz (Dothan) for Aspire 1680
Core logic Intel 855GME+ICH4
CPU package  Intel sock etable 478pin Micro-BGA
CPU core voltage 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode) 0.748V (deeper sleep mode)
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phneoix
BIOS Version 3A03
BIOS ROM type SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS B oot...

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NOTE:  Above table lists some system memory configur ations. You may combine DIMMs with various 
capacities to form other combinations. On above  tabl e, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be 
reversed.
  Memory Combinations
Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory
0MB 128MB 128MB
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
128MB 128MB 256MB
128MB 256MB 384MB
128MB 512MB 640MB
128MB 1024MB 1152MB
256MB 128MB 384MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
512MB 128MB 640MB...

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  Modem Interface
ItemSpecification
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Right panel
Bluetooth Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset Broadcom BCM2035
Data throughput 723 bps(full speed data rate)
Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG  specification is ratified).
Interface USB 1.1
Connector type Mini-USB
Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)
ItemSpecification
Chipset Intel
Data...

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Drive Format
Disks 1 1 2 2
Spindle speed 
(RPM)4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size  2048KB/ 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB
Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6
Max. media 
transfer rate 
(disk-buffer, 
Mbytes/s) 372 372 350 350
Data transfer 
rate 
(host~buffer, 
Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements
Voltage...

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Applicable disc formatSupport disc formats
1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and 
CD-Text
2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session)
3. Reads standard CD-DA
4. Reads and writes CD-R discs
5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs
6. Reads and writes in each dVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1)
7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring)
8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and 
DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1)
Loading mechanism Load: Manual...

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Video Memory
ItemSpecification
Chipset Intel 855GME/ATI M11P (ATI Mobility RADEON 9700)
Memory size UMA 16/32/64MB, discrete 64MB
Interface DDR
USB Port
ItemSpecification
Chipset ICH4-M
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller
Number of USB port 3
Location  two on the right side; one on the front side
Serial port function control E nable/Disable by BIOS Setup
IEEE 1394 Port
ItemSpecification
Chipset TI PC7411
Number of IEEE 1394 port 1
Location Right side
Connector...