Acer 6293 User Manual

TravelMate 6293 Series

Service Guide

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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.

Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Board Layort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Touchpad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Special Key (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hardware Specification and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

System Utilities 23

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Removing a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Changing a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

HDD unlock Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Remove HDD Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

BIOS Flash SOP under DOS Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

BIOS update SOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Crisis disk creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Crisis disk executing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Main unit disassembly flow chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

LCM module disassembly flow chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the HDD/Wirless Card/RAM Module/ODD/Express Dummy Card/Card

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Reader Dummy Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Wirless Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing RAM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing BTCB Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing ODD, Expr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Remove Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Remove Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Remove 3G SIM Card/B, Hotkey/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Remove Wireless Antenna from TPCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Disconnect 3G wireless antenna cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Disconnect LCM cable, Touchpad FFC, BT cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Disassemble LCM screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Disassemble TPCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Disconnect Modem cable, Wireless card cable, Speaker cable . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Remove Main board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Disassembly LCM module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Remove LCM bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Remove Inverter board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Remove LCM hinge screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Remove CCD cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Remove LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Troubleshooting 67

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Check the Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Check the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Fingerprinter Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

5-in1 Card Reader Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

FIR Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Jumper and Connector Locations 85

Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 87

TravelMate 6293 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

TravelMate 6293 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:

Operating System

 Genuine Windows Vista® Business*  Genuine Windows Vista  Genuine Windows Vista

Platform

 Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:

z Intel z Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset z Intel

Core™ 2 Duo mobile processor

Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300

Home Premium*

Home Basic*

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System Memory

 Dual-Channel DDR3 support  Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*

Display and Graphics

 12.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800  Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset

Storage Subsystem

 2.5" hard disk drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)  Optical drive options:

z DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive z DVD/CD-RW combo drive

 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS),

Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)

Audio

 Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers  High-definition audio support  MS-Sound compatible  Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

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Communication

 Acer Video Conference, featuring:

z Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam z Acer PureZone technology

z Optional Acer Bluetooth  WLAN: Intel  WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR

 LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready  Modem: 56K ITU V.92  3G Card: Option

Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300

VoIP phone

Privacy control

 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)  Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution  TravelMate TPM (Trusted Platform Module) solution  Kensington lock slot

Dimensions

 Non-3G:

z 306 (W) x 227 (D) x 27.5/34.9 (H) mm (12.05 x 8.94 x 1.08/1.37 inches)  3G:

z 306 (W) x 227 (D) x 27.5/36.9 (H) mm (12.05 x 8.94 x 1.08/1.45 inches)  1.9 kg (4.3 lbs) with 6-cell battery pack

Power Subsystem

 ACPI 3.0  79.9 W 7200 mAh  58.8 W 4800 mAh  3-pin 65W AC adapter

Input Devices

 88-/89-key keyboard  Touchpad pointing device

I/O Ports

 Acer ezDock II/ II+ connector  PC Card slot (Type II)  Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*  5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)  Three USB 2.0 ports  Fast infrared (FIR) port  External display (VGA) port  Headphone/speaker/line-out jack  Microphone-in jack

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 Ethernet (RJ-45) port  Modem (RJ-11) port  DC-in jack for AC adapter

Environment

 Temperature:

z Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

z Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C  Humidity (non-condensing):

z Operating: 20% to 80%

z Non-operating: 20% to 80%

NOTE: "*" only for certain models.

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System Block Diagram

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Board Layort

Top View

TM6293 M/B layout and connector location

TOP view

No. Name Description

1 CN1 Power Board FFC CNTR 2 CN2 LCM Cable CNTR 3 CN5 SIM card/Board FFC CNTR

(For 3G SKU only) 4 CN3 Modem card FFC CNTR 5 CN7 KeyBoard CNTR 6 CN6 Hot Key Board CNTR 7 CN4 BT cable CNTR 8 CN9 Touch Pad CNTR 9 CN11 PCMCIA CNTR

10 CN14 Card Reader CNTR 11 CN13 Modem card CNTR 12 CN15 Speaker Card CNTR 13 CN12 Express card CNTR 14 CN10 USB Port 15 CN8 USB Port

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Bottom view

No. Name Description

1 CN601 USB Port 2 CN603 Battery CNTR 3 CN604 Docking CNTR 4 CN602 FAN Cable CNTR 5 Jack600 DC In Jack 6 CN600 VGA Port 7 Jack601 RJ45 8 CN608 HDD CNTR 9 CN609 Wirless Card CNTR

10 CN610 RTC Cattery Cable CNTR 11 Jack603 MIC Jack 12 Jack602 Earphone Jack

NOTE: There’s no clear CMOS jumper available on this model.

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Your Acer Notebook tour

After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.

Front View

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No. Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.

(only for certain models)

2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays

computer output. 3 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering T e chnology. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5/10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the

status of the computer's functions and components. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you

use the computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

computer mouse. 9 Click buttons

(left, center* and right)

The left and right buttons function like the left and right

mouse buttons.

*The center button serves as Acer BioProtect

fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way

control function.

(only for certain model)

11 Easy-launch button Buttons for launching frequently used program.

12 Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one-touch access

to protection and manageability features for a more

secure, smarter and easier way to work.

13 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording.

(only for certain models)

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Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2Bluetooth

communication switch

3 Wireless

communication switch

4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer

5 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones.

Enable/disables the Bluetooth function.

Enable/disables the wireless function.

and IR-aware computer).

6 Headphones/

Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-base d network.

2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB

4 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

speaker/line-out jack

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,

headphones).

prolonged use.

camera).

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PC Card slot eject button

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Right View

No. Icon Item Description

1 5-in-1 card reader

2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access

4 Optical drive eject

5 Emergency eject

6 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB

7 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.

indicator

button

hole

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),

Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO),

and xD-Picture Card.

Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card

can operate at any given time.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

turned off.

Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole

to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

camera).

8 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer

Rear View

No. Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 External display

(VGA) port

security lock.

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor,

LCD projector).

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Base View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack.

3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

4 Acer ezDock II/II+

connector

5 Acer DASP (Disk

Anti-Shock Protection)

6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with

7 Memory

compartment

8 Ventilation slots and

cooling fan

Connects to Acer ezDock II/II+.

Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps.

(only for certain models)

screws).

Houses the computer's main memory.

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

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Touchpad

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader.

 Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.  Press the left (2) and right (4) buttonslocated 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 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only

for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or butto n mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Function Left Button (2) Right Button (4) Main touchpad (1) Center button (3)

Execute Quickly click

twice.

Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold,

then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

Scroll Swipe up/down/

Click once.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button).

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.

left/right using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option).

NOTE1: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to

finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

NOTE2: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under

Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

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Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock

Scroll Lock

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 Num Lock off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. Note: <Fn> + <F11> only for certain models.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Description

Windows key

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:

<> : Open or close the Start menu < > + <D>: Display the desktop < > + <E>: Open Windows Explore < > + <F>: Search for a file or folder < > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network

domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)

< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows < > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box < > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center < > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center

Application key

< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box < > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using

Windows Flip 3-D < > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows

Sidebar

<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network) <CTRL> + < > + <T AB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs

on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some

shortcuts may not function as described. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens

the application's context menu.

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Hot Keys

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.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer

Empowering Technology.

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

Management

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + <U> Volume up Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <Z> Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <Y> Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

power. Press any key to return.

Special Key (only for certain models)

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key 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.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either press < > 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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Hardware Specification and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Intel CPU Penryn Core logic IntelGM45 + ICH9M CPU package uFCPGA, Socket P CPU core voltage 0.35~1.325V

Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Intel CPU Penryn Cache size 6MB 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller IntelGM45 Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB Supports DIMM type DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 800/1066 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.5V and 0.75V Supports DIMM package 204-pin soDIMM

Lan Interface

Item Specification

Chipset BCM_BCM5764MA0KMLG Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver

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Modem Interface

Item Specification

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V.92 Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Left side

3G Module

Item Specification

Module Name Integration Manual Globe Trotter Module GTM380 Vendor Option Confidential Supported radio frequency bands UMTS/HSDPA1 GTM380W 850 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2100 MH GTM380E 850 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2100 MHz GTM380JD 800 MHz, 1700 MHz and 2100 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE GTM380W 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and the 1900 MHz GTM380E 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and the 1900 MHz GPS2 L1 band 1575.42 MHz

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Built-in ICH9 Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1

(Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is

ratified) Interface AC97 Connector type MDC

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name HGST:

HTS542512K9SA00

HTS542525K9SA00

HTS542516K9SA00 Capacity (GB) 120

160

250

320 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 4 for Toshiba and HGST 4 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8M Interface SATA Max. media transfer rate

(disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)

Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)

Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec.

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5%

100, 150

SEAGATE: ST9120817AS ST9160827AS

ST9250827AS

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DVD-Super Multi Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name TOSHIBA 8X TS-L632D

PHILIPS 8X DS-8A1P

HLDS 8X GSA-T20N Performance Specification With CD Diskette Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Sustained:Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface Intergated Serial ATA Applicable disc format Support disc formats 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1,

Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Plus

2. Reads data in super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type

3. Reads standard CD-DA

4. Reads and writes CD-R discs

5. Reads and writes CD-RW andHSRW discs

6. Reads and writes US & US+RW

7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-Dual

8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general),

DVD-RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1)

9.Reads and writes DVD+-R Dual

10.Reads and writes DVD-RAM

Loading mechanism Load: Manual

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)

(b) Release by ATAPI command

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Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC268-VB1 Audio onboard or optional On board Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 1dB of analog output volue control Compatibility HDA audio Interface. Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Internal microphone Yes Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2 (2W speakers) Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0

Video Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Intel GM46 Video Memory 64M

USB Port

Item Specification

Chipset Built-in ICH9M USB Compliancy Level 2 OHCI USB 2.0 Host controller Number of USB port 3 Location One on the right side; two on the left right side Serial port function control En able/Disable by BIOS Setup

System Board Major Chips

Item Specification

Core logic Intel GM45 + ICH9M VGA Internal Graphics LAN BCM_BCM5764MA0KMLG USB 2.0 Built in ICH9M CardReader Ti_PCI7412HK MODEM Foxconn T60M955 Bluetooth Foxconn T60H928.11 Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Built-in ICH9M Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Realtek ALC268-VB1

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Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller ITE 8512E Total number of keypads 88-/89-/92-key Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes simultaneously

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name Panasonic LI-ION

9 CELL 7200mAh Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity 7200 mAh 4400mAh Number of battery cell 9 cell 6 cell Package configuration 3 cells in series,

3 series in parallel Normal voltage 11.1V Charge voltage 12.6V

SANYO LI-ION 6CELL 4400 mAh

3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

LCD 12.0" inch

Item Specification

Vendor & model name AUO 12.1" WXGA None Glare B121EW03

TOSHIBA 12.1" WXGA Glare LTD121 Screen Diagonal (mm) 12.1 inches Active Area (mm) 163.2(H) x 261.12(W) mm Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 XGA-WIDE Pixel Pitch 0.204 (H) x 0.204(W) mm Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) 210 typ. (5 points average)

178 min. (5 points average) also called Brightness 200 Luminance Uniformity N/A Contrast Ratio 600 Response Time (Optical Rise

Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 4.5W Weight(g) 315g Physical Size(mm) 275.8x178.0x5.5 Electrical Interface Single channel LVDS

50 ms

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LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name TDK TAIWAN CORP. - TDB488NR Brightness conditions 3.14V~3.47 V Input voltage (V) 9.0V~20V Input current (mA) 0.6A(MAX) Output voltage (V, rms) AC660V Output current (mA, rms) 1.9mA~2.5mA (Min. Brightness)

6.0mA~7.0mA (Max. Brightness)

Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 54KHz~60KHz

AC Adaptor

Item Specification

Input rating 100V AC to 240V AC, 50Hz to 60Hz Maximum input AC current 1.6A Inrush current 50A@115VAC

100A@230VAC Efficiency 85% min. @115VAC input full load

System Power Management

Item Specification

Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely. Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned

off completely. Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be

power managed in this state. Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down

VGA Suspend

PCMCIA Suspend

Audio Power Down

Hard Disk Power Down

CD-ROM Power Down

Super I/O Low Power mode Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system

states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole

system.

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