Acer 6935G User Manual

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Aspire 6935G 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

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

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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

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Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

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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System Block Diagram

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

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

12	CN9	Media consle Board CNTR

13	CN8	Power Board FFC CNTR

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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

Chapter 1

Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

Chapter 1

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	The CineDash media console is a touch-sensitive
		console	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	The left and right buttons function like the left and right
		(left, center* and	mouse buttons.
		right)	*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.

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Closed Front View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		CIR receiver	Receives signals from a remote control.

2		6-in-1 card reader	Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),
			MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS),
			Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card.

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	Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor,
		(VGA) port	LCD projector).

4		Ethernet (RJ-45) port	Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

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/	Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,
		speaker/line-out jack	headphones).
		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,
			stereo walkman).

10		ExpressCard/54 skit	Acceots one ExpressCard/54 module.

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Right View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		Optical drive	Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

2		Optical disk access	Lights up when the optical drive is active.
		indicator

3		Optical drive eject	Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
		button

4		Emergency eject	Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
		hole	turned off.

5		3 USB 2.0 ports	Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
			camera).

6		TV-in port	Accepts input signals from analog/digital TV-tuner
			devices (for selected models).

7		Kensington lock slot	Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
			security lock.

Rear View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		Tuba	The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out
			earthshaking movie-house audio.

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

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Base View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		Memory	Houses the computer's main memory.
		compartment

2		Hard disk bay	Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
			screws).

3		Ventilation slots and	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
		cooling fan	prolonged use.
			Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

4		Battery bay	Houses the computer's battery pack.

5		Battery release latch	Releases the battery for removal.

6		Battery lock	Locks the battery in position.

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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.

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	Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology.
		Technology	(user-programmable)

2		Wireless	Enable/disables the wireless function. Indicates the
		communication	status of wireless LAN communication.
		button/Indicator

3		Web browser	Internet browser. (user-Programmable)

4		Mail	Email application. (user-Programmable)

5		Bluetooth	Enable/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the
		communication	status of Bluetooth communication.
		button/indicator

Chapter 1

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

Select	Click once		Tap once

Drag	Click and hold,		Tap twice (at the
	then use finger		same speed as
	on the		double-clicking a
	touchpad to		mouse button); rest
	drag the cursor		your finger on the
			touchpad on the
			second tap and
			drag the cursor

Access		Click once
context menu

Scroll				Swipe up/down/left/
				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.

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	When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The
<Fn> + <F11>	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.

Scroll Lock	When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you
<Fn> + <F12>	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	Type numbers in a normal
embedded keypad	manner.

Cursor-control keys on	Hold <Shift> while using cursor-	Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
embedded keypad	control keys.	control keys.

Main keyboard keys	Hold <Fn> while typing letters on	Type the letters in a normal
	embedded keypad.	manner.

Chapter 1

Windows Keys

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

Key	Description
Windows	Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows
key	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
	< > + <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.

Application	This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens
key	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	Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
		Management	Empowering Technology.

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

<Fn> + <F5>		Display toggle	Switches display output between the display
			screen, external monitor (if connected) and
			both.

<Fn> + <F6>		Screen blank	Turns the display screen backlight off to save
			power. Press any key to return.

<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.

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Special Key

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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