acer A315-23-A8GY Laptop User Guide

acer A315-23-A8GY Laptop User Guide

• Model: Acer Aspire 3 A315-23-A8GY Laptop
• MSRP: $299.99
• On-Shelf: Date July 21, 2020

High Level Specifications

• AMD AthlonTM 3020e Dual-Core Processor (Up to 2.6GHz)
• 15.6″ HD Acer ComfyViewTM Widescreen LED-backlit Display
• AMD RadeonTM Graphics supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 12
• 4GB DDR4 Memory
• 128GB NVMe SSD
• 802.11ac WiFi 5 (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
• 2 – USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports & 1 – USB 2.0 Port
• 1 – HDMI™ Port with HDCP support
• Windows 10 in S mode
• Lithium-Ion Battery, Up to 9 Hours Battery Life

What’s in the Box

• Laptop
• AC Adapter & Power Cord

Key Features

Web Description

Acer Aspire 3, 15.6″ HD, AMD Athlon 3020e Dual-Core Processor, 4GB DDR4, 128GB SSD, 802.11ac WiFi 5, Windows 10 in S mode, A315-23-A8GY

Powerhoused Everyday Computing

Powerful and portable, the Aspire 3 laptop delivers on every aspect of everyday computing. Featuring the AMD Athlon TM processor, the Aspire 3 opens more possibilities than ever before—via performance, connectivity and entertainment. The Aspire 3 is the perfect laptop for every need. It packs a beautiful 15.6″ HD screen, solid performance and the Dual-Band WiFi into an attractive design that’s easy to place in a backpack and take to class. Offering good bang for your buck, this laptop has all the essentials you need so you can quickly browse the Web, manage a budget, or catch up on schoolwork. With Windows 10 in S mode, you’ll experience fast start-ups, a familiar yet expanded Start menu, and great new ways to get stuff done. And with automatic updates enabled, you get all the latest features and security hassle-free. Work, play and share all in one device!

Features

• Premium Looks and Mobility
  
  Travel with ease and look great doing it with the Aspire 3 thin and light design. This slender laptop is just 0.78″ thin and its premium finish accentuates the feel and appearance. Your device stays at your side all day with up to 9 hours of battery life.

• Do Everything, At Once, Without Sacrifice.
  
  The Aspire 3 Notebook provides the performance you’ve come to expect and quality you can count on with the AMD AthlonTM 3020e Processor and Radeon™ Graphics enabling powerful performance and amazing battery life.

• Maximized Visuals
  
  The narrow-bezel design offers more real estate for amazing images. Crisp images come alive on the 15.6” HD display. Keep your eyes free from strain and watch or work for long sessions using Acer BlueLightShield™.

• Wireless WiFi Convenience
  
  Maintain a strong, consistent wireless signal with Wi-Fi 5 (aka 802.11ac). The strategic antenna placement helps maximize the portability and wireless performance of your laptop.

• Ports For All Occasions
  
  No matter what creative tools you need to connect, the Aspire 3 has you covered. Accomplish more with a full range of ports, including USB 3.2, USB 2.0, HDMI and more.

• Plenty Of Upgrade Space
  
  Enjoy solid, reliable performance paired with amazing data stability and durability with two slots for up to 1TB NVMe SSD. Easily store and share your important projects and data with up to 2TB of hard drive space.

Introducing Windows 10 Home in S mode – Streamlined for security &

superior performance, and works exclusively with apps from the Microsoft Store.

• Complete Confidence
  
  This device ships with Windows 10 in S mode, meaning you don’t have to think twice when downloading your favorite apps or visiting a website. Apps are only available through the Microsoft Store, which ensures Microsoft verified security and protection. Plus, with Microsoft Edge as your default browser, you can surf worry-free from site to site knowing that Windows 10 in S mode has advanced security features built right in; like protections against phishing and malicious software.

• Peak Performance
  
  Designed for superior performance that lasts, start-ups are quick and built to stay that way. With Microsoft Edge your online experience runs fast and safe. Stream Full HD video, switch across apps and stay productive on the go.

• On and Off-line
  
  Windows 10 in S mode lets you save files to your favorite cloud, like OneDrive or DropBox. Or, browse the Microsoft Store for thousands of apps, and if you don’t find exactly what you want, you can easily switch out of S mode at any time.

• Windows, Made For You
  
  Enjoy all the great Windows multi-tasking features, like snapping Windows, task view and virtual desktops. You also get the full suite of built-in apps and all the newest Windows innovations, like Paint 3D and Cortana. Plus, you’ll always be up to date as Windows in S mode includes continuous updates for the supported lifetime of your device.

Detailed Product Specifications

• Processor
  AMD AthlonTM 3020e Dual-Core Processor 1.2GHz with Precision Boost up to 2.6GHz(1) (Up to 4MB L3 Cache)

• Display

  • 4GB DDR4 Memory²
  • 1 x 4GB | 0 Slots (Available)
  • 1 DDR4 Slot (Total) – Up to 8GB

• Video
  AMD RadeonTM Graphics, supporting H.264/AVC 8b HW encode and decode, H.265/HEVC 8b & 10b HW encode and decode, VP9 HW 8b & 10b Decode, OpenGL® 4.5, Microsoft® DirectX® 12

• Audio

  • High-Definition Audio Support
  • Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
  • Built-in Digital Microphone

• Hard Drive
  128GB NVMe SSD

• Optical Drive
  Not available

• Digital Media Card Reader
  Not available

• Communications

  • 802.11ac WiFi 5 (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
  • 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
  • Bluetooth® 4.1

• Color
  Charcoal Black

• Interfaces

  • 2 – USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
  • 1 – USB 2.0 Port
  • 1 – HDMI™ Port with HDCP support
  • 1 – Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out Jack
  • 1 – Ethernet (RJ-45) Port
  • 1366 x 768 resolution; 16:9 aspect ratio
  • 1 – DC-in Jack for AC Adapter
  • 1 – Kensington Lock Slot

• Webcam
  Webcam (640 x 480)

• Convenience Features

  • Precision Touchpad (supporting Windows Modern Touchpad gestures)
  • Dedicated Numeric Keypad
  • Media Control Keys

• Battery Type
  Audio Lithium Ion Battery

• Battery Life
  Built-in Digital Microphone Up to 9-hour battery life4

• Dimensions (System)

  • 14.31 (W) x 9.86 (D) x 0.78 (H) inches
  • 363.4(W) x 250.5 (D) x 19.9 (H) mm

• Dimensions (Box)

  • 19.61 (L) x 2.56 (W) x 12.2 (H) inches
  • 498 (L) x 65 (W) x 310 (H) mm

• Weights

  • 4.19 lbs. | 1.9 kg (system unit only)
  • Approximately 5.71 lbs.| 2.59 kg (box)

• Pallet Quantity
  102 units per pallet

• Limited Warranty
  One-year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW)5

• UPC
  193199905994

• Part Number
  NX.A0VAA.002

• Software
  Windows 10 in S mode 7
  Productivity
  Acer Care Center
  Microsoft® Office Trial6

• ¹ Overall system performance is based on several PC attributes. GHz, processor clock speed, is one of the attributes. Precision Boost performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration.

• ² Shared system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics depending on system memory size and other factors. Actual system memory available to the operating system will be reduced by the amount of dedicated and shared system memory utilized by the graphics solution and resources required by the operating environment.

• ³ 1GB is 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less and may vary depending on preloaded materials and operating environment. Acer eRecovery Management utilizes up to 8GB (10GB with Microsoft® Works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial) of the stated hard disk capacity as dedicated backup space.

• 4 Battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings and applications or features launched

• 5 For a free copy of the standard limited warranty, end users should visit a reseller at which Acer products are sold or write to Acer America Corporation, Warranty Department, P.O. Box 6137, Temple, TX 76503. TFT displays commonly exhibit a small number of discolored dots, so‐called “nonconforming pixels.” This phenomenon is a limitation of TFT LCD technology, not a product defect and, as such, is not covered by the limited warranty or by the upgrade programs. For International Travelers Warranty: Valid only in countries in which Acer has an authorized repair facility; for a list of those countries, go to http://global.acer.com/support/itw.htm or call 800‐816 2237. Services and response times may vary in countries outside the U.S. and Canada.

• 6 30-days of complimentary subscription. Internet connection required to start trial.

• 7 Windows 10 S works exclusively with apps from the Microsoft Store within Windows. Certain default settings, features, and apps cannot be changed. Some accessories and apps compatible with Windows 10 may not work (including some antivirus and accessibility apps), and performance may vary. If you switch to Windows 10 Home configuration you can’t switch back to Windows 10 S. Learn more at Windows.com/Windows10SFAQ.

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References

• Windows 10 and Windows 11 in S mode FAQ - Microsoft Support

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