Acer 6935G User Manual
Aspire 6935G Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 6935G service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
II
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.
III
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.
IV
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.
V
VI
Table of Contents
System Specifications 1
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
The Euro symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
The US dollar sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Empowering Technology password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Acer eAudio Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Acer ePower Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Hardware Specification and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
System Utilities 39
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 53
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Disassembly Procedure Flowchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Removing HDD/Wirless Cover/RAM Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tunder Card/
System Fan/ Thermal Module/CPU/ODD/Dummy cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
VII
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting 69
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Jumper and Connector Locations 87
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 91
Aspire 6935G Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Aspire 6935G FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
VIII
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Operating system
Windows Vista™
Chapter 1
NOTE: Windowsl® VistaTM Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to
Windows
Microsoft.com/windowsvista
®
VistaTM. For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to:
Platform
Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring:
z Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor
z Mobile Intel® GM975/PM975 Express Chipset
®
z Intel
z Intel® PRO/Wireless Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection
Wireless WiFi Link 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)
models)
®
GeForce® 9500M GS with 512MB of dedicated VRAM supporting TurboCache™ (for selected
NVIDIA
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
Chapter 1 1
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
WPAN: Bluetooth
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Modem: 56K ITU V.92
®
Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection
®
2.0+EDR
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.
2 Chapter 1
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%
Chapter 1 3
System Block Diagram
4 Chapter 1
Board Layort
Top View
Aspire6935 M/B layout and connector location
TOP view
No. Name Description
1 CN1 LED/B Cable CNTR
2 CN2 LCM Cable CNTR
3 CN3 Key board FFC CNTR
4 CN4 USB board CNTR
5 CN7 Hot Key Board CNTR
6 U8 South Bridge
7 CN12 Touch Pad FFC CNTR
8 CN14 I/O Board CNTR
9 CN15 BT Cable CNTR
10 CN13 Express card CNTR
11 CN10 Speaker Cable CNTR
12 CN9 Media consle Board CNTR
13 CN8 Power Board FFC CNTR
Chapter 1 5
Bottom view
Bottom view
No. Name Description
1 CN6002 W/LAN card board CNTR
2 CN6001 TV/Robson card CNTR
3 CN1003 USB Port
4 CN1002 USB Port
5 CN1005 USB Board CNTR
6 CN501 VGA Port
7 Jack501 RJ45
8 CN505 USB Port
9 CN508 HDMI Port
10 Jack502 SPDIF
11 Jack503 MIC jack
12 Jack504 Line in jack
13 CN516 MDC Card CNTR
14 CN512 New card Socket
15 CN511/513 DIMM Socket
16 CN514 HDD CNTR
17 CN515 PCI-E Socket
18 CN510 ODD CNTR
19 U517 North Bridge
20 CN507 CPU Socket
21 CN506 VGA Card Socket
6 Chapter 1
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
Front View
Chapter 1 7
No. Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
2 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays
computer output.
4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the
status of the computer's functions and components.
5 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
6 CineDash media
console
The CineDash media console is a touch-sensitive
entertainment interface.
7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you
use the computer.
9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
10 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.
(for selected models)
11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the
status of the computer's functions and components.
12 Easy-launch button Buttons for launching frequently used program.
13 Speakers 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output.
14 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology.
8 Chapter 1
Closed Front View
No. Icon Item Description
1 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.
2 6-in-1 card reader
Left View
No. Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
3 External display
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
(VGA) port
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),
MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS),
Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card.
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor,
LCD projector).
5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
camera).
6 HDMI Supports high definition digital video connections (for
selected models).
7 Headphones/
speaker/line-out jack
with S/PDIF support
8 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
9 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player,
10 ExpressCard/54 skit Acceots one ExpressCard/54 module.
Chapter 1 9
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,
headphones).
stereo walkman).
Right View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2 Optical disk access
3 Optical drive eject
4 Emergency eject
5 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
6 TV-in port Accepts input signals from analog/digital TV-tuner
7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
indicator
button
hole
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.
camera).
devices (for selected models).
security lock.
Rear View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
earthshaking movie-house audio.
prolonged use.
10 Chapter 1
Base View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Memory
2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
3 Ventilation slots and
4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
compartment
cooling fan
Houses the computer's main memory.
screws).
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
Chapter 1 11
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
No. Icon Item Description
1 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
2 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
3 Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
4 Power Indicates the computer’s power status.
5 Battery Indicates the computer’s battery status.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
12 Chapter 1
Easy-Launch Buttons
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.
No. Icon Item Description
1 Empowering
Te ch n ol o gy
Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
2 Wireless
communication
button/Indicator
3 Web browser Internet browser. (user-Programmable)
4 Mail Email application. (user-Programmable)
5Bluetooth
communication
button/indicator
Enable/disables the wireless function. Indicates the
status of wireless LAN communication.
Enable/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the
status of Bluetooth communication.
Chapter 1 13
Touchpad Basics
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.
Function Left Button (1) Right Button (4) Main touchpad (2) 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/left/
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
right using Acer
FingerNav 4-way
control function (for
selected models) or
click and hold to
move up/down/left/
right (for selected
models)
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.
14 Chapter 1
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function 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
<Fn> + <F11>
Scroll Lock
<Fn> + <F12>
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.
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.
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
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.
Chapter 1 15
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 Start 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> + < > + <TAB>: 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.
16 Chapter 1
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> + <->> Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <<-> Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
power. Press any key to return.
Chapter 1 17
Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
To t y pe :
The Euro symbol
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.
The US dollar sign
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.
18 Chapter 1
Acer Empowering Technology
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.
Chapter 1 19
Empowering Technology password
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:
1. Launch Acer eRecovery Management.
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.
20 Chapter 1
Acer eAudio Management
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.
Chapter 1 21
Acer ePower Management
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.
22 Chapter 1
Loading...