Acer TravelMate 8431 Series Quick Manual

Acer TravelMate 8431 Series Quick Manual

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  • Page 1 TravelMate 8471/8431 Series Quick Guide...
  • Page 2 This booklet has been reviewed for accuracy. Although Acer makes all reasonable attempts for this booklet to be printed in an accurate manner, Acer takes no responsibility for any inadvertent errors or misprints. Acer's liability with respect to this booklet is subject to any limitation of liability set out in the applicable product warranty.
  • Page 3: First Things First

    First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.
  • Page 4: Your Acer Notebook Tour

    Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Description Web camera for video communication.
  • Page 5 Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).
  • Page 6 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function <Fn>...
  • Page 7: Closed Front View

    Closed front view Icon Item Battery Multi-in-1 card reader Rear view Icon Item Battery bay Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-...
  • Page 8: Left View

    Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
  • Page 9: Right View

    Right view Icon Item USB 2.0 port Optical drive Emergency eject hole DC-in jack Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
  • Page 10: Base View

    Base view Icon Item Battery bay Battery lock Memory compartment Hard disk bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
  • Page 11: Specifications

    • Intel • Intel • Mobile Intel • Intel • Acer InviLink • Acer InviLink System memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* •...
  • Page 12 WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850 MHz/900 MHz/1900 MHz/ 2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions •...
  • Page 13 Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

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