Acer 8735G, 8735, 8735ZG User Manual
Aspire 8735/8735G/8735ZG 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.
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.
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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
• Intel
• Intel
• Intel
• Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*
• Intel
• Acer InviLink
• Acer InviLink
®
Core™2 Duo processor T9550 (6 MB L2 cache, 2.66 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 35 W), or P7350/
P7450/P7550/P8600/P8700/P8800 (3 MB L2 cache, 2/2.13/2.26/2.40/2.53/2.66 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB,
®
25 W), supporting Intel
®
Core™2 Duo processor T6400/T6500/T6600 (2 MB L2 cache, 2/2.10/2.20 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 35
W), supporting Isupporting Intel
®
Pentium® processor T4200/T4300/T4400 (1 MB L2 cache, 2/2.10/2.20 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 35
W), supporting Intel
®
Wireless WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ network connection, featuring
64 architecture (for Aspire 8735/8735G)
®
64 architecture (for Aspire 8735/8735G)
®
64 architecture (for Aspire 8735ZG)
MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUp
™
Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
™
802.11b/g*
™
with Nplify
™3, 4
wireless technology
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System Memory
• Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 64-bit
OS)
• Up to 1 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32-bit
OS)
Display and graphics
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 18.4" Full HD 1920 x 1080 (for Aspire 8735G/8735ZG)
• 18.4" HD+ 1680 x 945 (for Aspire 8735/8735G/8735ZG)
• Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
• Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (for Aspire 8735)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M with up to 28157 MB of TurboCache
VRAM, up to 1791 MB of shared system memory), supporting NVIDIA® CUDA
HD technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft®
DirectX® 10.1(for Aspire 8735G)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® G210M with up to 23037 MB of TurboCache
up to 1791 MB of shared system memory), supporting NVIDIA® CUDA
technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft® DirectX®
10.1 (for Aspire 8735G/8735ZG)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS*
™
(1024 MB of dedicated DDR3
™
(512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM,
™
, PhysX™, PureVideo®
™
, PhysX™, PureVideo® HD
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• NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT*
Storage subsystem
• 2.5" hard disk drive
• Optical drive options:
•Blu-ray Disc
•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• 6-in-1 card reader
™
/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
Special keys and controls
• 105/106-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
Audio
• Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer*
supporting low-frequency effects
• True5.1-channel surround sound output
• High-definition audio support
• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
• MS-Sound compatible
• Built-in microphone
Communication
• Acer Video Conference, featuring:
•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
• WLAN:
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
• Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready
I/O Ports
• ExpressCard™/54 slot
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
• 6-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MMCplus™/MS/MS PRO/xD)
• USB 2.0 port
• HDMI™ port with HDCP support
• External display (VGA) port
• Consumer infrared (CIR) port
• RF-in jack*
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
• Microphone-in jack
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• Line-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• Modem (RJ-11) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
• Temperature:
•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
• Humidity (non-condensing):
•Operating: 20% to 80%
•Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: "*" "Only for certain models"
NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on
the model purchased.
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System Block Diagram
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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5/11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of
6 Easy-launch
buttons
7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
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Web camera for video communication.
output (Configuration may vary by models).
the computer's functions and components.
Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
Icon Item Description
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)
12.1 VOL+/
VOL-
12.2 Acer MediaTouch
13 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology
14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Volume Up/Volume
Down
keys
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection
fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control
function
(only for certain models).
Increase system volume/decrease system volume.
For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs.
Closed Front View
Icon Item Description
1 6-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
(MMC),MultiMediaCardplus (MMCplus
(MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card
(xD).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can
operate at any given time.
2 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.
™
), Memory Stick
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Left View
# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
3 External display
(VGA) port
4 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player,
Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD
projector).
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
camera).
stereo walkman, mp3 player)
Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with
S/PDIF support
7 ExpressCard/54
slot
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
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Right View
Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access
indicator
4 Optical drive eject
button
5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
6 Modem
(RJ-11) port
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject
hole to eject the optical drive tray when the
computer is off.
Connects to a phone line.
7 RF-in port Accepts input signals from digital TV-tuner devices.
(only for certain models)
8 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
security lock.
Rear View
# Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Bottom View
Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Battery release
latch
4 Hard disk bay-
Secondary
5 Subwoofer Emits low frequency sound output.
6 Hard disk bay-
Main
7 Memory
compartment
8 Ventilation slots
and cooling fan
Releases the battery for removal.
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)
(only for certain models).
Houses the computer's hard disk
(secured with 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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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the
computer cover is closed.
Icon Function Description
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is
activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is
activated.
Power Indicates the computer's power
status.
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.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade 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.You can access the
Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
Icon Function Description
Wireless communication
button/indicator
(manufacturing option)
VOL+ Volume up Increases the sound volume.
VOL- Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Bluetooth communication
button/indicator
(manufacturing option)
Acer Empowering
Te ch n ol o gy
Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status
of wireless LAN communication.
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the
status of Bluetooth communication.
Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable)
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Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.
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• Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (2) and right (3) 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.
Function Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking
a mouse button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use
finger on the touchpad
to drag the cursor.
Access
context menu
Click once.
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.
NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: 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
<Fn> + <F11>
Scroll Lock <Fn> +
<F12>
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the key caps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.
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> works 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.
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.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Windows
key
Application
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
< > + <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,
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 screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, 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.
Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume
(only for certain models).
<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume
(only for certain models).
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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 according to the language settings.
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Acer Empowering Technology
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage
your new Acer system. Activated by pressing the Empowering Key, it provides access to the following utilities:
NOTE: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
• Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home
Theater on your system (only for certain models).
• Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.
• Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (only for certain
models).
• Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably
and completely.
• Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
For more information, right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. For help with a
particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the bottom of the active window.
Launching Acer Empowering Technology
To launch Acer Empowering Technology:
1. Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop.
2. To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering Key again or click the hide button on the toolbar.
You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering
Technology program group in the Start menu, or by double-clicking the icon if you have created a
desktop shortcut.
To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications:
1. On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar, click the icon that corresponds to the application you want
to launch.
2. When you mouse over an application icon, a quick menu appears below the toolbar. The quick menu
allows you to perform certain tasks simply and quickly.
3. You may also run the application by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in
the Start menu.
NOTE: You may also double-click or right-click to run Acer eAudio Management, and right-click to
run Acer ePower Management from the system tray.
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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 dialogue box pops up.
4. Click Create a new password.
5. In the Create a New Password dialogue 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 (only for certain models)
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.
Using power plans
Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and
Power saver.
View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. For more
power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the
system tray and select Power Options.
You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power
plans, as described below.
To create a new power plan:
Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power
options.
1. Click the New power plan option or icon .
2. Enter a name for your new power plan.
3. Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on.
4. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use.
5. Click OK to save your new power plan.
To switch between power plans:
1. Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering
Technology toolbar. The quick menu appears.
Select the power plan you want to switch to.
2. You may also switch between power plans by launching the Acer ePower Management application.
Select the power plan you wish to switch to, then click Apply.
To edit a power plan:
Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics
power mode (only for certain models).
1. Switch to the power plan you wish to edit.
2. Adjust settings as required.
3. Click Apply or Save to save your new settings.
NOTE: You can revert to the default settings of the predefined power plans by clicking the Restore button.
To delete a power plan:
You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. The active power plan will mark with in upper
left corner of power plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first.
1. Select the power plan you wish to delete.
2. Click the Delete this plan icon.
NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans, but you can modify the settings of the predefined power
plans.
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Battery status
1. The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage.
2. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel
located just below the power plans.
3. Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby
and hibernate modes.
Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models)
Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by
unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data
encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.
On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master
Password. You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). The Master Password may
also be used to encrypt/decrypt files by default.
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If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the encryption password, you can use the
Master Password to decrypt the file.
NOTE: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose
the password, the Master Password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both
passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related
passwords!
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups,
burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall
applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive.
Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:
• Backup:
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•Back up factory default to CD/DVD
•Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD
•Create user backup
•Manage user backups
• Restore:
•Restore system to factory default
•Reinstall applications/drivers
•Restore system from user backup
•Password settings
To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data, you must first set
the Empowering Technology password. To set the password, refer to the section "Empowering Technology
password".
For more information, please refer to"Acer eRecovery Management" on page 62 in the Acer System User's
Guide.
NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery
Management's Backup factory default to CD/DVD feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To
ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management,
detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer
ezDock.
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Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify
boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also:
• Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.
• Prints and saves hardware specifications.
• Lets you set an asset tag for your system.
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Windows Mobility Center
The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can
quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings
include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on/off, external display settings,
synchronization status and presentation settings.
Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on
or off, Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
To launch Windows Mobility Center:
q Use the shortcut key < > + <X>.
q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel.
q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu.
q Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking in the system tray and select Windows Mobility
Center.
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