Acer ASPIRE 1200 User Manual

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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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Chapter one System Specifications 1

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

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Empowering Technology password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Acer eNet Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Acer ePower Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Acer eAudio Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Acer ePresentation Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Acer eLock Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Windows Mobility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Norton Internet Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Chapter two System Utilities 43

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Chapter three Machine Disassembly and Replacement 61

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

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Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the WLAN Board Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the Fingerprint Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Removing theTouch Pad Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Removing the Speaker Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Removing the Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Removing the LCD module with the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Removing the FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Removing the Web Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Chapter four Troubleshooting 109

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Chapter five Jumper and Connector Locations 131

Top and Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Chapter six FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 135

Ferrari 1200 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Ferrari 1200 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

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Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 148

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 149

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Appendix C Online Support Information 153

Index 155

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System Specifications

Features

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

Platform

AMD Better By Design program, featuring:

• AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor

• AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor

• AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor

• AMD M780G Chipset

• Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N, or

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g

• Core logic: AMD RS780M+SB700

System Memory

• Dual-Channel SDRAM support

• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

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Display and graphics

• 12.1" WXGA (200-nit) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD with white LED backlight, 1280 x 800 pixel

resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™

• ATI Radeon™ X1250 integrated 3D graphics with up to 960 MB of HyperMemory™ (64 MB of dedicated

GDDR2 VRAM, up to 896 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9

• Dual independent display support

• 16.7 million colors

• MPEG-2/DVD acceleration

• WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) acceleration

• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support

Storage subsystem

• 120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer (slim type slot-in 9.5 mm) drive

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

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

Input devices

• 84-/85-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel

• Touchpad pointing device

• Bluetooth® optical mouse

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, featuring Acer FingerNav 4-way control function

• 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad,

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international language support

• Empowering Key

• Easy-launch buttons featuring capacitive technology: email, Internet, programmable, Ferrari World

• Front-access switches: WLAN, Bluetooth®

Audio

• Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers

• High-definition audio support

• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

• MS-Sound compatible

• Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming, echo

cancellation, and noise suppression technologies

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring Acer Crystal Eye webcam

•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone

• WLAN:

•IAcer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11/b/g/Draft-N

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g

• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval, Wake-on-Ring ready

I/O Ports

• Acer EasyPort IV connector

• ExpressCard™/54 slot

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader

• 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• IEEE 1394 port

• Fast infrared (FIR) 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

• 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%

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System Block Diagram

Power Switch

G577BR91U

RJ45

INT.SPKR

Line Out (No-SPDIF)

DDR2 SODIMM

DIMM1

DDR2 SODIMM

DIMM2

New card

Mini Card

802.11a/b/g/n

XFORM

25MHz

INT. MIC Array

Line In

MIC In

AMP

G1431

AMP

G1412

RJ11

LAN

Broadcom 5764M

Codec

ALC268

MODEM

MDC Card

HDD

CDROM

DDR II 667/800

PCI-E x 1

G792

AZALIA

SATA

Giffin S1g2 Socket

RS780M

A-Link

AZALIA

AMD

16x16

OUT

AMD

SB700

16/17/18/19/20

USB x 3

USB 3 Port

HyperTransport

PCI-E x 4

USB

MINI USB BlueTooth

Project code:91.4BA01.001 PCB P/N :08225

USB

RJ45/CRT//DVI-D/SPDIF/MIC in/Line in/Line out/AC Jack

RTL5158

JMicron

JMB380

USB

ICS 9LPRS480BKLTF

Touch Pad

LVDS

PCI BUS

24.576MHz

25MHz

32.768KHz

USB

CCD

CRT

12.1" LCD

USB

LPC BUS

USB

Finger print

Port Replicator

CLK GEN.

MS/MS Pro/xD/ MMC/SD

32.768KHz

KBC

Winbond

WPC775F

INT. KB

14.318MHz

5 in 1

1394 CONN

SPI

BIOS

MX25L1605DM2I

FIR

PCB Layer Stackup

L1: Component L2: GND L3: Signal L4: VCC L5: GND L6: Signal L7: GND L8: Component

CPU V_CORE

ISL6265HR

OUTPUT

INPUT

DCBATOUT

VCC_CORE_S0

SYSTEM DC/DC

TPS51124

OUTPUT

INPUT

1D2V_S0

DCBATOUT

1D1V_S0

TPS51120

INPUT

OUTPUT

DCBATOUT 5V_S5

3D3V_S5

TPS51117

INPUT

OUTPUT

DCBATOUT 1D8V_S3

SYSTEM LDO

G2997

OUTPUT

INPUT

0D9V_S3

1D8V_S3

G9161

INPUT

OUTPUT

3D3V_S5

1D2V_S5

G9166

INPUT

OUTPUT

3D3V_S0 2D5V_S0

G957

INPUT

OUTPUT

3D3V_S0 1D5V_S0

Battery Charger

MAX8371

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

DCBATOUT

AD+ BAT+

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Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye

webcam

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

3 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions

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Web camera for video communication.

displays computer output.

you use the computer.

like a computer mouse.

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Icon Item Description

8 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

output.

9/13 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to

show the status of the computer's functions and components.

10 Click buttons (left

and right)

11 Acer Bio-

Protection

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function.

fingerprint reader

12 Easy-launch

Buttons for launching frequently used program.

button

14 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

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Closed Front View

Icon Item Description

1 4-pin IEEE 1394

port

2 Headphones/

speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD

4 Microphone-in

jack

5 Easy-launch

buttons

6 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

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

player, stereo walkman).

Accepts input from external microphones.

Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

printer and IR-aware computer).

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Left View

# Icon Item Description

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

prolonged use.

2 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

3 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

4 ExpressCard/54

slot

5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

mouse, USB camera).

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

with screws)

Right View

Icon Item Description

1 Slot-load optical

drive eject button

2 Optical disk

access indicator

3 Slot-load optical

drive

4 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO

5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse,

6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

(MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) (manufacturing option).

Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.

USB camera).

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Icon Item Description

7 Modem (RJ-11)

port

Connects to a phone line.

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Rear View

# Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock

slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

2 Acer EasyPort I

connector

3 External display

(VGA) port

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.

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

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Base 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 Memory

compartment

5 Acer Disk Anti-

Shock Protection (DASP)

6 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

Releases the battery for removal.

Houses the computer’s main memory.

Protects the hard disk drive from shorcks and bumps.

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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Bluetooth optical mouse

# Icon Item Description

1 Left click button Press the left button to perform selection and

execution functions.

2 Scroll wheel To scroll up or down a page.

3 Right click button Press the right button to perform selection

and execution functions.

4 Status indicator Indicates the Bluetooth connection/pairing

status and the mouse’s battery status.

5 Battery release

latch

6 Bluetooth

connection/pairing button

7 Power button Turns the mouse on and off.

Release the battery for removal.

Enable/disables the Bluetooth function.

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Bluetooth VoIP phone (optional)

# Icon Item Description

1 ExpressCard

interface connector

2 Speaker Speaker delivers audio output.

3 Cancel button Hang up the call.

4 Function button Hold for least 3 seconds to enable BT pairing.

5 OK button Answer an incoming call.

6 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

7 LED-Amber Flashing - Power low

8 LED-Blue Flashing - Busy pairing

9 Flip Flip out the internal microphone.

10 Volume up/down

button

Connects the computer’s ExpressCard interface.

Hold for at 2 seconds to power on/off.

Switch between headset or hands-free after the call is accepted.

Blinking - Switched on but not connected to an Acer Laptop.

Blinking - Connected to an Acer laptop

Increases/decreases the sound volume or scroll up/down a page.

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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

Power Indicates the computer's power

status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery

status.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth

communication.

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN

communication.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is

activated.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is

activated.

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is

active.

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

There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < >, one user-programmable button and Ferrari World.

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Press < > to run the 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. Press Ferrari World to browse the Ferrari World website.

Icon Description

Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable)

Email application (user-Programmable)

Internet browser (user-Programmable)

User-programmable

Launches the Ferrari World website ( user-programmable)

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 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 (1) Right Button Main touchpad (2)

Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed

as double-clicking a mouse button).

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Function Left Button (1) Right Button Main touchpad (2)

Select Click once. Tap once.

Drag Click and hold, then use

finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

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.

Access

Click once.

context menu

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 too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

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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 <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

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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 sreen 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

Management

<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 eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

power. Press any key to return.

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Special Key

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. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: 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. 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

The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities:

• Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.

• Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.

• Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings.

• Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption.

• Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.

• 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 the "Help" or "Tutorial" function.

Empowering Technology password

Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so. If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it.

NOTE: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by reformatting

your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password!

Acer eNet Management

Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.

Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs.

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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

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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. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below.

View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open Windows power options by clicking "More Power Options".

NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans.

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 Create Power Plan 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 and sleep settings you want your computer to use.

5. Click "OK" to save your new power plan.

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To switch between power plans:

1. Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the drop-down list.

2. Click "Apply".

To edit a power plan:

Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life.

1. Switch to the power plan you wish to edit

2. Adjust settings as required.

3. Click "Apply" to save your new settings.

To delete a power plan:

You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first.

1. Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list.

2. Click the Delete Power Plan icon.

Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window.

Click the to view estimated battery life in sleep and hibernate modes.

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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 surround sound from just 2 speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. "Music" mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.

Acer ePresentation Management

Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: <Fn> + <F5>. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting.

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NOTE: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you need to use an external

resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor.

Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected 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.

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The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password. This password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a 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 supervisor 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!

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Acer eLock Management

Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended.

• Removable Storage Devices — includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3

drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.

• Optical Drive Devices — includes any kind of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices.

• Floppy Drive Devices — 3.5-inch floppy drives only.

To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed.

NOTE: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting

your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password.

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:

• Password protection (Empowering Technology password)

• Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc

• Creation of backups:

•Factory default image

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•User backup image

•Current system configuration

•Application backup

• Restore and recovery:

•Factory default image

•User backup image

•From previously-created CD/DVD

•Reinstall applications/drivers

NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery

Management's "System backup to optical disc" 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.

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.

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• Lets you set an asset tag for your system.

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, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status.

Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.

To launch Windows Mobility Center:

• Use the shortcut key < > + <X>

• Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel

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• Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu.

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Using the System Utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start>All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:

Double (verticle), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently.

Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.

AcerGridVista is imple to set up:

1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.

2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's

recommended value.

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.

Norton Internet Security

Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure.

How do I check for viruses?

1. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop.

2. Select Tasks & Scans.

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3. Select Run Scan to scan your system.

4. When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. NOTE: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time.

You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working.

For more information refer to the Norton Internet Security help files.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile processor RM-70/RM-72/RM-

74/RM-75 (1000KB L2 cache, 2.0/2.1/2.2/2.2 GHz), supporting AMD HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology

AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor ZM-80/ZM82/ZM-84/ZM-85/ZM-86/ZM-87 (2000KB L2 cache, 2.1/2.2/2.3/23/

2.4/2.4 GHz), supporting AMD HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology

Core logic AMD RS780M+SB700

CPU package Socket S1

Power Consumption 31 to 35W

Processor Specification

Processor# CPU Speed Cores

System Bus Speed

Mfg Tech

Cache Size

Package Acer PN

RM-70 2.0 GHz 2 3600MHz 65nm SOI 1000KB Socket S1KC.TRM0

2.70K

RM-72 2.1 GHz 2 3600MHz 65nm SOI 1000KB Socket S1KC.TRM0

2.720

RM-74 2.2 GHz 2 3600MHz 65nm SOI 1000KB Socket S1KC.TRM0

2.740

RM-75 2.2 GHz 2 3600MHz 65nm SOI 1000KB Socket S1KC.TRM0

2.750

ZM-80 2.1 GHz 2 3600MHz 65nm SOI 2000KB Socket S1KC.TZM0

2.800

ZM-82 2.2 GHz 2 3600MHz 65nm SOI 2000KB Socket S1KC.TZM0

2.820

ZM-84 2.3 GHz 2 3600MHz 65nm SOI 2000KB Socket S1KC.TZM0

2.840

ZM-85 2.3 GHz 2 3600MHz 65nm SOI 2000KB Socket S1KC.TZM0

2.850

ZM-86 2.4 GHz 2 3600MHz 65nm SOI 2000KB Socket S1KC.TZM0

2.860

ZM-87 2.4 GHz 2 3600MHz 65nm SOI 2000KB Socket S1KC.TZM0

2.870

CPU Fan True Value Table

DTS(degree C) Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA)

45-50 0-3000 29

55-66 0-3300 33

68-74 3300-3800 38

78-83 3800-4100 40

86-91 4100-4800 40

Throttling 50%: On= 99 C; OFF=93 C

°°

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OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C

°°

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix

BIOS Version 1.02 (MP version)

BIOS ROM type SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory

BIOS ROM size 1M byte FLASH ROM SST

BIOS package 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm)

Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password

Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS

2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant

BIOS password control Set by setup manual

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size 64 + 64 KB/core (See CPU type)

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built-in

Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)

DIMM socket number 2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket 2048MB

Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS(with two 2GB SODIMM)

Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 667/800 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM

Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as

they match the above specifications.

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 256MB 256MB

0MB 512MB 512MB

0MB 1024MB 1024MB

0MB 2048MB 2048MB

256MB 256MB 512MB

256MB 512MB 768MB

256MB 1024MB 1280MB

256MB 2048MB 2304MB

512MB 256MB 768MB

512MB 512MB 1024MB

512MB 1024MB 1536MB

512MB 2048MB 2560MB

1024MB 0MB 1024MB

1024MB 256MB 1280MB

1024MB 512MB 1536MB

1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

1024MB 2048MB 3072MB

2048MB 0MB 2048MB

2048MB 256MB 2304MB

2048MB 512MB 2560MB

2048MB 1024MB 3072MB

2048MB 2048MB 4096MB

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various

capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.

Item Specification

LAN Chipset Broadcom 5787M

Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Left side

Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver

Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Foxconn TT60H928.11

Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)

Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG

specification is ratified).

Interface USB 1.1

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Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Connector type USB

Wireless Module 802.11b/g

Item Specification

Chipset Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi

CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology, or

Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N

Protocol 802.11b+g, Draft-N

Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Vendor & Model Name

SEAGATE ST9120822AS

TOSHIBA MK1237GSX

HGST HTS541612J9SA00

WD WD1200BEVS

SEAGATE ST9160821AS

TOSHIBA MK1637GSX

HGST HTS541616J9SA00

WD WD1600BEVS-

WD WD2500BEVS22UST0 ML125

WD WD3200BEVT22ZCT0 ML160

WD WD5000BEVT22ZAT0 ML250

22RST0 ML80

Capacity

120000 160000 250000 320000/500000

(MB)

Bytes per

512 512 512 512

sector

Data heads 3 3/4 4

Drive Format

Disks 2 2 2

Spindle

5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 8MB 8MB 8MB

Interface SATA SATA SATA

Max. media

540 540 540 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)

Data transfer rate

150 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode-5

150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

(host~buffer, Mbytes/s)

DC Power Requirements

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Voltage

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

Super-Multi Drive module

Item Specification

Vendor & model name PANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE 9.5mm Slot DL 8X UJ-875

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec

Buffer Memory 2MB

Interface PATA

Applicable disc format Applicable disc format

CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, PhotoCD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text

DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW

CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video CD-R (Orange Book Part ) CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2 Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type US & US+ RW DVD: DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM) DVD°”R Dual

Loading mechanism Load: Manual

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release

Power Requirement

Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)

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Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 &

MAX4411

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex

Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3

content

Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)

Internal microphone Yes

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2 (1.5W speakers)

Video Memory

Item Specification

Chipset UMA

Memory size 8 MB

Item Specification

Chipset ICH8M

USB Compliancy Level 2.0

OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller

Number of USB port 4

Location Two on the left side/one on the right side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic Mobile Intel® GM965/GL960 + ICH8M Express Chipset

VGA UMA

LAN Realtek 8100SBL/CL

USB 2.0 Intel ICH8M

Super I/O controller N/A

MODEM ALC 883

Bluetooth Built-in ATI SB460

Wireless 802.11 b+g Built-in ATI SB460

PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader ENE CB714/1410

Audio Codec Realtek ALC883

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Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller NS PC97541V

Total number of keypads 84-/85-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 3S2P

Battery Type Li-ion

Pack capacity 6Cell 2.9 MAH

Number of battery cell 6

Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in

parallel

Normal voltage 11.1V

Charge voltage 19.0 v

LCD 12.1” inch

Item Specification

Vendor & model name AUO B121EW09 V0 (Glare)

Screen Diagonal (mm) 12.1 inches

Active Area (mm) 261.12 x 163.2

Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 WXGA

Pixel Pitch 0.204 x 0.204

Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe

Display Mode Normally White

Typical White Luminance (NIT)

220

also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max

Contrast Ratio 400 typical

Response Time (Optical Rise

16 typ/25 max

Time/Fall Time)msec

Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V

Typical Power Consumption (watt) 4.5W max

Weight (without inverter) 270 max.

Physical Size(mm) 275.82 x 178 x 5.5 max.

Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS

Support Color 262,144

Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower

45/45 15/35

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LCD 12.1” inch

Item Specification

Temperature Range( C)

Operating Storage (shipping)

0 to +50

-20 to +60

AC Adaptor

Item Specification

Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz

Maximum input AC current 1.7A

Inrush current 220A@115VAC

220A@230VAC

Efficiency 82% min. @115VAC input full load

System Power Management

ACPI mode Power Management

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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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen).

Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.

Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

NOTE: System information is subject to different configuration.

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Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit.

Follow these instructions:

• To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.

• To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.

• To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.

• A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.

• Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

• In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any

changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a

particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.

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Information

The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description

CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.

CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU.

IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

IDE0 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system.

System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version.

VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.

KBC Ver This field shows the keyboard

Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.

Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.

Product Name This field shows product name of the system.

Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.

UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software construction,

standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

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Main

The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Advanced Security Boot Exit

System Time:

System Date:

System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory:

Main

[]

:10:10

[]

11/18/2007

640 KB 766 MB [256] MB

Item Specific Help

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery:

Help

Exit

Esc

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.

Select Item Select Menu

[Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled]

-/+ Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed

with 24-hour format.

System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/

System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.

Memory size is fixed to 640MB

Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the

extended memory in the system.

Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB

VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory

size=128/256 MB

Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or

not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled.

Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled.

Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled.

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN

(remote server).

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The

function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.

Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time

year)

System Date

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Disabled or Enabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is

because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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Advanced

The Advanced screen allows the user to set the serial, infrared and parallel ports.

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Advanced Security Boot Exit

Serial Port:

Infrared Port: Parallel Port:

Mode:

Main

[]Enabled [Enabled] [Enabled] [ECP]

Item Specific Help

Configure serial port using options:

[Disabled]

No configuration

[Enabled]

User configuration

Help

Exit

Esc

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

Serial Port Enable or Disable the serial port

Infrared Port Enable or Disable the infrared port

Parallel Port Enable or Disable the parallel port

Mode Set the mode for the parallel port using option.

Select Item Select Menu

Options:

Bi-directional

EPP

ECP

-/+ Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Option:

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

Enabled or Disabled

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Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Advanced Security Boot Exit

Supervisor Password s: User Password s: HDD Password is

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password Set Password

HDD

Password on Boot:

Main

Item Specific Help

Clear Clear Clear

Supervisor Password controls access of the

[]Enter [Enter] [Enter]

whole setup utility. Itcanbeusedtoboot up when Password on boot is enabled.

[Disabled]

Help

Exit

Esc

NOTE: Please refer to “Remove HDD/BIOS Password” section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS

Password.

Select Item Select Menu

-/+ Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password

User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password.

HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password.

Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.

When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters.

Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When

user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters.

Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password.

Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not

while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.

Clear or Set

Disabled or Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget

your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:

1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:

2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New Password” field.

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

3. Press e.

After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.

5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.

3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The

computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.

4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password

1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.

3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password

field.

4. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.

6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

The password setting is complete after the user presses u.

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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

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Boot

This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Advanced Security Boot Exit

Boot priority order:

Main

Item Specific Help

1: IDE0: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX)

CD/DVD: XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-XX

PCI LAN: MBA vXX.X.X Slot XXXX

USB HDD:

USB FDD:

USB Key:

USB CD/DVD ROM:

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

-/+ Enter

Use<>or<>to select a device, then press<F6>tomoveit up the list, or <F5> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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Exit

The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Advanced Security Boot Exit

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes

Main

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Help

Exit

Esc

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.

Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.

Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.

Select Item Select Menu

-/+ Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

• New versions of system programs

• New features or options

• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery

Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.

NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.

NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not

contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded.

Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.

1. Prepare a bootable diskette.

2. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:

Remove HDD Password:

• If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the

screen. See the image below.

• If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE

Key in “hdd_pw 15494 0”

2. Select “2”

3. Choose one upper-case string

• Reboot system and key in “0KJFN42” or “UVEIQ96” to HDD user password.

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Remove BIOS Password:

• If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, “System Disabled” would display on the

screen. See the image below.

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• If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW.EXE

Key in “bios_pw 14452 0”

2. Choose one upper-case string

• Reboot the system and key in “qjjg9vy” or “07yqmjd” to BIOS user password.

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

• Flat screwdriver

• Philips screwdriver

• Hex screwdriver

• Plastic flat screwdriver

• Plastic tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.

4. Remove the battery pack.

Disassembly Process

The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:

• External module disassembly

• Main unit disassembly

• LCD module disassembly

The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Main Screw List

Item Screw Color Part No.

A M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E33.736

B M2 x L3 Black 86.00F80.723

C M3 x L4 Silver 86.9A554.4R0

D M2.5 x L4 Black 86.00F00.734

E M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0

F M2 x L4 Black 86.00F24.724

G M2 x L2.5 Silver 86.00F22.722

H M2 x L4 Black 86.00G58.725

I M2 x L4 Silver 86.00G92.524

J M2 x L3 Silver 86.00C07.220

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External Module Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY

TURN OFF POWER

AND PERIPHERALS

UNPLUG POWER

CABLES

REMOVE BATTERY

PACK

SD DUMMY CARD

Captive Screwx3

LOWER

COVER

Fx2

WLAN

BOARD

Screw List

Item Screw Color Part No.

C M3 x L4 Silver 86.9A554.4R0

F M2 x L4 Black 86.00F24.724

DIMM

MODULES

ExpressCard

DUMMY CARD

HDD

MODULE

Cx4

HARD DISK

BRACKET

Fx1

HARD DISK

DRIVE

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn base unit over.

2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position.

3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the

main unit (2).

Removing the SD dummy card

1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.

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2. Pull it out from the slot.

Removing the ExpressCard dummy card

1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it.

2. Pull it out from the slot.

Removing the Lower Cover

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

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2. Remove the three captive screws on the lower cover.

3. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover.

4. Remove the lower cover from the lower case.

Removing the DIMM

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65..

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3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM.

4. Remove the DIMM module.

Removing the WLAN Board Modules

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board.

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4. Move the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the two screws (F) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2 x L4 (2) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.

NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly.

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.

3. Remove the one screw (F) securing the hard disk drive module.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 x L4 (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

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4. Slide out the hard disk drive module from the bay.

NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.

5. Remove the four screws (C) securing the hard disk to the bracket.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~4 M3 x L4 (4) Silver 3.0 kgf-cm

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY

MAIN UNIT

KEYBOARD

Ax2

MIDDLE COVER

Ax4, Fx2

LCD MODULE

Ex1

CARD READER

BOARD

Ex1

MODEM

BOARD

Fx2

MAIN

BOARD

OPTICAL DISK

Ex4

CPU/VGA

THERMAL MODULE

CPU

OPTICAL DISK

DRIVE MODULE

DRIVE

Bx2,Ax10

Fx2

OPTICAL

LOCKER

BRACKET

UPPER CASE

Bx2

FINGERPRINT

MODULE

Fx1

Bx2

BUTTON BOARD

BRACKET

Bx1

BUTTON BOARD

Screw List

Item Screw Color Part No.

A M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E33.736

B M2 x L3 Black 86.00F80.723

D M2.5 x L4 Black 86.00F00.734

E M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0

F M2 x L4 Black 86.00F24.724

G M2 x L2.5 Silver 86.00F22.722

TOUCH PAD

BOARD

Fx2

LEFT AND RIGHT

SPEAKER MODULE

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Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

2. Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case.

3. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the touchpad area.

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4. Remove the adhesive strip over the connector.

5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard.

Removing the Middle Cover

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

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2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71.

3. Disconnect the switch connector from the mainboard.

4. Remove the two screws (A) securing the middle cover.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2.5 x L6 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm

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5. Carefully pry loose the middle cover and remove it from the system.

Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.

3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67.

4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71.

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5. Remove the two screws (F) from the left hinge cover and carefully pry loose and remove the left hinge cover.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2 x L4 (2) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

6. Carefully pry loose the latch on the right hinge cover; close the LCD panel and then pull up the right hinge cover to remove.

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7. Carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from the hole and remove any adhesive tapes securing the cables.

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8. Remove the large adhesive tape by the battery bay area and carefully pull the wireless antenna cables throught the routing hole.

9. Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board.

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10. Remove the four screws (A) from the left and right hinge of the LCD module.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~4 M2.5 x L6 (4) Black 4.0 kgf-cm

11. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit.

NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, please note that the cable should be routed well.

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.

5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 66.

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67.

7. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 68.

8. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71.

9. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 72.

10. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74.

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11. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the TPAD1 on the main board.

12. Remove the thirteen screws (2 x B, 10 x A, 1 x F) on the bottom and top panel.

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2 x L3 (2) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

3~6 M2.5 L6 (4) Black 3.0 kgf-cm

7 M2 x L4 (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

8~13 M2.5 L6 (6) Black 3.0 kgf-cm

13. Gently remove the upper case from the lower case.

Removing the Button Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.

5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 66.

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67.

7. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 68.

8. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71.

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9. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 72.

10. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74.

11. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 78.

12. Release the latch and disconnect the two cables from the button board.

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13. Disconnect the fingerprint cable from the button board.

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14. Remove the two screws (B) securing the button board bracket and remove the button board bracket together with the button board.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2 x L3 (2) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

15. Remove the one screw (B) and remove the button board from the bracket.

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 x L3 (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

Removing the Fingerprint Board Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.

5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 66.

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67.

7. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 68.

8. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71.

9. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 72.

10. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74.

11. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 78.

12. See “Removing the Button Board” on page 80.

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13. Remove the adhesive tape.

14. Remove the three screws (B) securing the fingerprint module to the upper case.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~3 M2 x L3 (3) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

15. Remove the fingerprint board module from the upper case.

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Removing theTouch Pad Board Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.

5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 66.

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67.

7. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 68.

8. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71.

9. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 72.

10. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74.

11. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 78.

12. See “Removing the Button Board” on page 80.

13. See “Removing the Fingerprint Board Module” on page 84.

14. Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board.

WARNING:The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, only remove the touchpad board if it is defective.

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Removing the Optical Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.

5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 66.

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67.

7. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 68.

8. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71.

9. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 72.

10. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74.

11. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 78.

12. Remove the two screws (F) securing the optical drive module.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2 x L4 (2) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

13. Carefully slide out and lift the optical drive module to remove it.

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14. Remove the one screw (G) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 x L2.5 (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

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Removing the Main Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.

5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 66.

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67.

7. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 68.

8. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 71.

9. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 72.

10. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74.

11. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 78.

12. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from RTC1 on the main board.

13. Disconnect the speaker cable from the SPKR1 on the main board.

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14. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the BLUE1 on the main board.

15. Disconnect the modem cable from the MDCDK1 on the main board.

16. Disconnect the cable from the modem board.

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Acer ASPIRE 1200 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Features

System Block Diagram

Your Acer Notebook tour

Right View

Indicators

Easy-Launch Buttons

Touchpad Basics

Using the Keyboard

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows Keys

Hot Keys

Special Key

Acer Empowering Technology

Empowering Technology password

Acer eNet Management

Acer ePower Management

Acer eAudio Management

Acer ePresentation Management

Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models)

Acer eLock Management

Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eSettings Management

Windows Mobility Center

Using the System Utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Launch Manager

Norton Internet Security

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

Exit

BIOS Flash Utility

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility

Disassembly Requirements

General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Disassembly Process

External Module Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the SD dummy card

Removing the ExpressCard dummy card

Removing the Lower Cover

Removing the DIMM

Removing the WLAN Board Modules

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the Middle Cover

Removing the LCD Module

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case

Removing the Button Board

Removing the Fingerprint Board Module

Removing theTouch Pad Board Module

Removing the Optical Drive Module

Removing the Main Board