Service Guide
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Revision History
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Copyright
Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
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NOTE |
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WARNING |
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CAUTION |
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1.This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2.Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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Table of Contents
System Specifications |
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Board Layort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Euro symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The US dollar sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Empowering Technology password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Acer eAudio Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Acer ePower Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Hardware Specification and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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System Utilities |
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BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Invoking BIOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 HDD unlock Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Machine Disassembly and Replacement |
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Removing HDD/Wirless Cover/RAM Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tunder Card/ |
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System Fan/ Thermal Module/CPU/ODD/Dummy cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Troubleshooting |
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System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Jumper and Connector Locations |
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Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List |
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Aspire 6935G Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Aspire 6935G FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Operating system
Windows Vista™
NOTE: Windowsl® VistaTM Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to
Windows® VistaTM. For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista
Platform
Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: z Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor
z Mobile Intel® GM975/PM975 Express Chipset
z Intel® Wireless WiFi Link Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection z Intel® PRO/Wireless Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection
System Memory
Dual-Channel DDR3 SDRAM support
Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and graphics
Mobile Intel® GM975/PM975 Express Chipset (for selected models)
NVIDIA® GeForce® 9500M GS with 512MB of dedicated VRAM supporting TurboCache™ (for selected models)
TV-tuner
Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T
Audio
Dolby® -certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting lowfrequency effects
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
Built-in stereo microphones
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Storage subsystem
2.5" hard disk drive
Optical drive options:
z Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) drive (for selected models) z DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
6-in-1 card reader
Input devices
88-/89-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device
Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device, including: capacitive human interface device
Communication
Acer Video Conference, featuring:
z Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
z Acer Video Conference Manager software z Acer PureZone technology
z Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection
WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Modem: 56K ITU V.92
I/O Ports
ExpressCard™/54 slot
6-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MMCplus™, MS, MS PRO, xD)
Four USB 2.0 ports
HDMI™ port with HDCP support (for selected models)
Consumer infrared (CIR) port
External display (VGA) port
Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
Microphone-in jack
Line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
NOTE: HDCP is acronym for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. An encryption system for enforcing digital rights management (DRM) over DVI and HDMI interfaces.
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Environment
Temperature:
z operating: 5°C to 35°C
z Non-operating: -20°C to 65°C
Humidity (non-condensing): z operating: 20%~80%
NOTE: Non-operating: 20%~80%
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Aspire6935 M/B layout and connector location
TOP view
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Key board FFC CNTR |
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USB board CNTR |
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Hot Key Board CNTR |
6U8 South Bridge
7CN12 Touch Pad FFC CNTR
8CN14 I/O Board CNTR
9CN15 BT Cable CNTR
10CN13 Express card CNTR
11CN10 Speaker Cable CNTR
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TV/Robson card CNTR |
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USB Port |
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CN1002 |
USB Port |
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CN1005 |
USB Board CNTR |
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CN501 |
VGA Port |
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Jack501 |
RJ45 |
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USB Port |
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CN508 |
HDMI Port |
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Jack502 |
SPDIF |
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Jack503 |
MIC jack |
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Jack504 |
Line in jack |
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CN516 |
MDC Card CNTR |
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CN512 |
New card Socket |
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CN511/513 |
DIMM Socket |
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CN514 |
HDD CNTR |
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CN515 |
PCI-E Socket |
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CN510 |
ODD CNTR |
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U517 |
North Bridge |
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CN507 |
CPU Socket |
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CN506 |
VGA Card Socket |
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After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
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Acer Crystal Eye |
Web camera for video communication. |
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Acer PureZone |
Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. |
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Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays |
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computer output. |
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Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the |
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Power button |
Turns the computer on and off. |
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CineDash media |
The CineDash media console is a touch-sensitive |
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entertainment interface. |
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Keyboard |
For entering data into your computer. |
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Comfortable support area for your hands when you |
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Touchpad |
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a |
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computer mouse. |
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Click buttons |
The left and right buttons function like the left and right |
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*The center button serves as Acer BioProtect |
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fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way |
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control function. |
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Status indicators |
Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the |
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Easy-launch button |
Buttons for launching frequently used program. |
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Speakers |
5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. |
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Empowering key |
Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. |
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CIR receiver |
Receives signals from a remote control. |
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Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), |
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Connects to an AC adapter. |
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Modem (RJ-11) port |
Connects to a phone line. |
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External display |
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, |
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LCD projector). |
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Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. |
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Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB |
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camera). |
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Supports high definition digital video connections (for |
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Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, |
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headphones). |
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Microphone-in jack |
Accepts input from external microphones. |
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Line-in jack |
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, |
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stereo walkman). |
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Optical drive |
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. |
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Lights up when the optical drive is active. |
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Optical drive eject |
Ejects the optical disk from the drive. |
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Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is |
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3 USB 2.0 ports |
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB |
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camera). |
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TV-in port |
Accepts input signals from analog/digital TV-tuner |
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Kensington lock slot |
Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer |
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security lock. |
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Tuba |
The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out |
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Ventilation slots |
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after |
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Memory |
Houses the computer's main memory. |
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Hard disk bay |
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with |
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Ventilation slots and |
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after |
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Battery bay |
Houses the computer's battery pack. |
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Battery release latch |
Releases the battery for removal. |
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Battery lock |
Locks the battery in position. |
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The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
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HDD |
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. |
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Num Lock |
Lights up when Num Lock is activated. |
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Caps Lock |
Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. |
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Power |
Indicates the computer’s power status. |
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Battery |
Indicates the computer’s battery status. |
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NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
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Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
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Empowering |
Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. |
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Technology |
(user-programmable) |
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Wireless |
Enable/disables the wireless function. Indicates the |
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communication |
status of wireless LAN communication. |
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Web browser |
Internet browser. (user-Programmable) |
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Email application. (user-Programmable) |
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Bluetooth |
Enable/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the |
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status of Bluetooth communication. |
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The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
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Left Button (1) |
Right Button (4) |
Main touchpad (2) |
Center button (3) |
Execute |
Quickly click |
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double-clicking a |
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mouse button) |
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Select |
Click once |
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Drag |
Click and hold, |
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drag the cursor |
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your finger on the |
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touchpad on the |
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second tap and |
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drag the cursor |
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Swipe up/down/left/ |
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control function (for |
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selected models) or |
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click and hold to |
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move up/down/left/ |
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right (for selected |
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NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your infers - 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.
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The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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Num Lock |
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The |
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Scroll Lock |
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you |
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The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired access |
Num Lock on |
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Number keys on |
Type numbers in a normal |
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Cursor-control keys on |
Hold <Shift> while using cursor- |
Hold <Fn> while using cursor- |
embedded keypad |
control keys. |
control keys. |
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Main keyboard keys |
Hold <Fn> while typing letters on |
Type the letters in a normal |
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The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows |
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< > + <D>: Display the desktop |
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< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore |
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< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder |
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< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets |
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< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box |
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< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar |
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< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center |
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< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center |
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< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box |
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Application |
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens |
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The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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Displays help on hotkeys. |
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Acer eSettings |
Launches Acer eSettings in Acer |
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Empowering Technology. |
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Acer ePower |
Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer |
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Management |
Empowering Technology. |
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Sleep |
Puts the computer in Sleep mode. |
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Display toggle |
Switches display output between the display |
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screen, external monitor (if connected) and |
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both. |
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Screen blank |
Turns the display screen backlight off to save |
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power. Press any key to return. |
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Touchpad toggle |
Turns the internal touchpad on and off. |
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Speaker toggle |
Turns the speakers on and off. |
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Brightness up |
Increases the screen brightness. |
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Decreases the screen brightness. |
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You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
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Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities:
Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system.
Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.
Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models).
Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliablyand completely.
Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function.
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You must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data.
To set the Empowering Technology password:
2.Click the Restore tab.
3.Click Password settings. The Empowering Technology Password Center dialog box pops up.
4.Click Create a new password.
5.In the Create a New Password dialog box, key in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes. Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 characters.
6.Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password.
7.Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked.
8.Click OK to set the password.
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Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
To choose your playback device, click the icon on the upper right side of the Acer eAudio Management window.
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Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management.
AC Mode (Adapter mode)
The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.
DC Mode (Battery mode)
There are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can also define up to three of your own.
To create new power profile
1.Change power settings as desired.
2.Click “Save as...” to save to a new power profile.
3.Name the newly created profile.
4.Select whether this profile is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK.
5.The new profile will appear in the profile list.
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