Acer Aspire 4710, Aspire 4710G, Aspire 4310, Aspire 4310G Service Manual

Acer

Aspire 4710/4310

Service Guide

Service guide files and updates are available

on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,

please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Travelmate 4720/4320 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

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Copyright

Copyright © 2007 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the

contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Core Duo and Core 2 Duo are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN
MESSAGES

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

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of

Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.

actions.

problems.

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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Table of Contents

System Specification 1

Features 1
Your Acer Notebook Tour 4

Front View 4
Closed Front View 5
Left View 6
Right View 7
Rear Panel 7

Bottom Panel 8
Indicators 9
Easy-launch Buttons 10
Touchpad 11

Touchpad Basics 11
Using the Keyboard 13

Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 13

Windows Keys 14

Hotkeys 15

Special Keys 16
Acer Empowering Technology 17

Empowering Technology Password 17

Acer eNet Management 18

Acer ePower Management 20

Acer eAudio Management 22

Acer ePresentation Management 23

Acer eDataSecurity Management 24

Acer eLock Management 25

Acer eRecovery Management 26

Acer eSettings Management 27

Windows Mobility Center 28
Using the System Utilities 29

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29

Launch Manager 30

Norton Internet Security 31
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 32

System Utilities 39

BIOS Setup Utility 39

Entering BIOS Setup 39

BIOS Setup Primary Menus 39

BIOS Setup Navigation Keys 39

Information Menu 40

Main Menu 41

Security Menu 42

Boot Menu 44

Exit Menu 45

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47

Disassembly Requirements 47
General Information 48

Pre-disassembly Instructions 48

Disassembly Process 49

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External Module Disassembly Process 50

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 50

Removing the Battery Pack 51

Removing the SD Dummy Card 52

Removing the Express Dummy Card 52

Removing the Lower Cover 53

Removing the DIMM 54

Removing the WLAN Board Module 55

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 56

Removing the Optical Drive Module 57
Main Unit Disassembly Process 59

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 59

Removing the CPU Heatsink Module 60

Removing the CPU 61

Removing the Keyboard 62

Removing the Middle Cover 63

Removing the Power Board 64

Removing the LCD Module 64

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 66

Removing the Speaker Modules 69

Removing the Launch Board 70

Removing the Touchpad Board Module 72

Removing the Bluetooth Board 73

Removing the USB board 74

Removing the Mainboard 76

Removing the Modem Board 77

Removing the RTC Battery 79
LCD Module Disassembly Process 81

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 81

Removing the LCD Bezel 82

Removing the Inverter Board 83

Removing the LCD with Brackets 84

Removing the LCD Brackets 87

Removing the LCD Module Hinges 87

Removing the Antennas 88

Removing the Microphone 89

Troubleshooting 91

System Check Procedures 92

External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check 92

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 92

Memory Check 92

Power System Check 93

Touchpad Check 94
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 95
Index of Error Messages 96
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 98
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 102
Intermittent Problems 106
Undetermined Problems 107

System Block Diagram and Connector Locations 109

System Block Diagram 109
Board Layout 110

Top View 110

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Bottom View 111

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 115

Aspire 4710/4310 Exploded Diagram 116
Aspire 4710 FRU List 117
Aspire 4710G FRU List 126
Aspire 4310 FRU List 135

Model Definition and Configuration 144

Aspire 4710/4310 144

Test Compatible Components 147

Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Compatibility Test 148

Online Support Information 153

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System Specification

Features

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

Platform

T Intel

T Mobile Intel PM945 Express chipset
T Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or 3945BG (dual-mode 802.11b/g)

Display and Graphics

T 14.1" WXGA high brightness (200-nits) Acer CrystalBrite

T AT I Mobility

T Dual independent display support
T 16.7 million colors
T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (full decode)
T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support

T Acer Arcade

®

Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz
FSB), T5300/T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), T2350/2450 (2 MB L2
cache, 1.86/2 GHz), and Celeron M 520/530(1 MB L2 cache, 1.6/1.73 GHz supporting Intel 64
architecture

®

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista

VRAM, up to 768 MB of shared memory) supporting Microsoft

network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

™

TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution,

™

™

Radeon® HD2300 with up to 896 MB of HyperMemory™ (128 MB of dedicated GDDR2

™

featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies

®

DirectX® 9 and PCI Express

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®

Storage Subsystem

T 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive
T DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

T 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

™

(MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)

®

(MS),

Audio

T Dolby
T Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby PRO

T Intel High Definition Audio support
T S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
T MS-Sound compatible
T Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming, echo

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®

-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers

®

LOGIC

II, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker technologies

cancellation, and noise suppression technologies

Input Devices

T 88-/89-/93-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
T Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button

T 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows

®

keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad,

international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys

T Empowering Key
T Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade

™

Communication

T Acer Video Conference featuring:

t Integrated Acer CrystalEye webcam supporting Acer PrimaLite
t Acer PureZone technology
t Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone

T WLAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g), or 3945BG (dual-mode

802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

T WPAN: Bluetooth
T LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready

®

2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) (for selected models)

®

network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

™

technology

I/O Interface

T ExpressCard
T 5-in-1 card reader (SD

T Four USB 2.0 ports
T IEEE 1394 port
T External display (VGA) port
T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
T Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support
T Microphone-in jack
T Line-in jack
T Ethernet (RJ-45) port
T Modem (RJ-11) port
T DC-in jack for AC adapter

™

/54 slot

™

/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)

Power Subsystem

T ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
T 44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell)

T 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge

t 80% charge in 1 hour
t 2-hour rapid charge system-off
t 3-hour charge-in-use

™

technology (for selected models):

Dimensions and weight

T Width: 344 mm (13.5 inches)
T Depth: 246 mm (9.7 inches)

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T Height: 37/42 mm (1.45/1.65 inches)
T Weight (approximately, with 6-cell battery): 2.65 kg (6.0 lbs.) (configuration may vary by models)

Environment

T Temperature:

t Operating: 5 C to 35 C

°°

t Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C

T Humidity (non-condensing):

t operating: 20% to 80%
t Non-operating: 20% to 80%

°°

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Your Acer Notebook Tour

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

Front View

# Item Description

1 Acer PureZone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the

computer's functions and components.

5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.

6 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the

computer's functions and components.

9 Click buttons (left, center

and right)
10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons;
the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

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Closed Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Unlimited volume control

wheel

2 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo

4 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Adjust the volume of the audio-out.

walkman, mp3 player)

5 Headphones/speaker/

line-out jack with
S/PDIF support

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

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Left View

# Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security

lock.

2 External display (VGA)

port

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

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

4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.

5 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/

PAL) port

6 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB

7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

8 ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

9 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),

Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.

camera).

Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD­Picture Card.

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

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Right View

# Icon Item Description

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

indicator

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

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB

camera).

6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

Rear Panel

# Item Description

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

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Bottom Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws)

6 Ventilation slots and

cooling fan

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 four easy-to-read status indicators:

The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.

Icon Function Description

Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status.

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.

NOTE: Battery LED status during charging:

• Amber: Charging.

• Green: Charging complete.

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Easy-launch Buttons

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

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.

Icon Function Description

Wireless communication button/
indicator

Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)

Bluetooth communication
button/indicator

Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.

Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility

Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the
status of wireless LAN communica ti o n.

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the
status of Bluetooth communication.

(user-programmable)

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor
responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest
provides optimum comfort and support.

Touchpad Basics

The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
T Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution

functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the
touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

T Use the 4-way scroll (3) button (for selected models) or Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader (3) supporting

Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a
page. This button or fingerprint reader mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows
applications.

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Function Left Button (1)

Execute Click twice

quickly.

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

then use finger to
drag the cursor
on the touchpad

Access context
menu

Scroll Click and hold to

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.

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

Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

Right Button
(4)

Click once

Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)

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

Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
a mouse button) then
hold finger to the
touchpad on the second
tap to drag the cursor.

move up/down/left/
right.

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Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys, and two 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>

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

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

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.

Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off

Number keys on embedded
keypad.

Cursor-control keys on embedded
keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

Type numbers in a normal
manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursor­control keys.

embedded keypad.

N/A

Hold <Fn> while using cursor­control keys.

Type the lett ers i n a norma l
manner.

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Windows Keys

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

Key Icon Description

Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows

Start button; it launches the Start menu.
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:

< > : Open or close the Start menu

< > + <D>: Display the desktop
< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore

<> + <F>: Search for a file or folder
<> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
<> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network

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

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

Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens

the application's context menu.

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Hotkeys

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 hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.

Fn-F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.

Fn-F3 Acer ePower

Management

Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume.

Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.

Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness

Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer
eManager.

external monitor (if connected) and both.

Press any key to return.

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Special Keys

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. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following
utilities:

T Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
T Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.
T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings.
T Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption.
T Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
T Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably

and completely.

T 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!

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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.

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:

Y ou 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.

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