Acer Aspire 4730Z, Aspire 4730ZG, Aspire 4330 Service Manual

Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Series Service Guide

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Revision History

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Copyright

Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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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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Table of Contents

System Specifications

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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System Utilities

27

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Removing BIOS Passwords: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Machine Disassembly and Replacement	41
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.41
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.42
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.42
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63

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Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .66
Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .68
Removing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .72
Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .74
Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .75
Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .76
Removing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .78
Removing the Touch Pad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .79
Removing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .80
Removing the Bluetooth module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .82
Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .84
Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .86
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .89
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .90
Removing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .91
Removing the HDMI Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .93
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .94
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .94
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .95
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .97
Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .99
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.101
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.102
Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.104
Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.105
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.106
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.106
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.109
Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.110
Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.110
Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.110
Replacing the CPU Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.111
Replacing the HDMI Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.111
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.112
Replacing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.114
Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.114
Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.115
Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.116
Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.117
Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.118
Replacing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.118
Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.119
Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.120
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.120
Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.122
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.122
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.123
Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.124
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.125
Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.126
Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.127
Troubleshooting	129

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

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No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Sec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Memory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 BDS & Specific action: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Jumper and Connector Locations	151
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.151
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.152
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.153
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.153
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.154
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List	155
Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Exploded Diagrams ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.156
Main Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.156
LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.157
Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 FRU List . ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.158
Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.165
Model Definition and Configuration	166
Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.166
Test Compatible Components	177
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.178
Online Support Information	185
Index	187

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Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

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

NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

Operating System

•Genuine Windows Vista™

Platform

•Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core mobile processor*

•Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core processor*

•Intel® Celeron® processor*

•Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset*

•Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset*

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

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

System Memory

•Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support

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

Display and graphics

•14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800

•Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset*

•ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470*

Storage subsystem

•2.5" hard disk drive

•Optical drive options:

•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

•DVD/CD-RW combo drive*

•5-in-1 card reader

Audio

•Two built-in stereo speakers

•High-definition audio support

•MS-Sound compatible

•Built-in microphone

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Communication

•Acer Video Conference, featuring:

•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam

•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone

•WLAN:

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

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR

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

•Modem: 56K ITU V.92

Privacy control

•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

•Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and Weight

•340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches)

•2.4 kg (5.29 Ibs)

Power subsystem

•ACPI 3.0

•48.8 W 4400 mAh

•3-pin 65 W AC adapter*

•3-pin 90 W AC adapter*

•Energy Star 4.0

Special keys and controls

•88-/89-/93-key keyboard

•Touchpad pointing device

•Empowering Key

•Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, volume up and down and Bluetooth®

I/O interface

•ExpressCard™/54 slot

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

•Two USB 2.0 ports

•External display (VGA) port

•Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

•Microphone-in jack

•Line-in jack

•Ethernet (RJ-45) port

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•• Modem (RJ-11) port

•• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Environment

•Temperature:

•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

•Humidity (non-condensing):

•Operating: 20% to 80%

•Non-operating: 20% to 80%

NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

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System Block Diagram

Intel Penryn Processor

Thermal Sensor

Clock Generator

Fan Control

uPGA-478 Package

EMC1402-1-ACZL

ICS9LPRS387

(Socket P)

FSB

H_A#(3..35)

667/800/1066MHz

H_D#(0..63)

HDMI Conn.

LCD Conn.

CRT Conn.

Intel Cantiga

Memory BUS(DDRII)

LVDS

Dual Channel

200pin DDRII-SO-DIMM X2

BANK 0, 1, 2, 3

TMDS

LVDS

uFCBGA-1329

PCI-Express

1.8V DDRII 533/667

LS-4201P

Card Reader

MXM II VGA/B

16X

JMB385

DMI

C-Link

USB conn x2

Bluetooth

CMOS

Finger Print

USB port 0, 2

Conn

Camera

AES1610

PCI-Express

Intel ICH9-M

3.3V 48MHz

USB

S-ATA

BGA-676

3.3V 24.576MHz/48Mhz

HD Audio

New Card

MINI Card x2

LAN(GbE)

Socket

WLAN, Robson2

Realtek RTL8111C

port

0

port

1

GMCH HDA

MDC 1.5

HDA Codec

MXM HDA

Conn

ALC888S-VC

SATA HDD

CDROM

DOCKING

RJ45

Conn.

Conn.

(DVI/LAN/

Audio AMP

CRT/USB/AUDIO)

LS-4208P

LPC

BUS

Media/B Conn.

ENE KB926

LS-4202P

Phone Jack x3

RTC CKT.

BTN/B Conn.

Power On/Off CKT.

LS-4204P

Touch Pad

Int.KBD

PWR/B Conn.

LS-4205P

EC I/O Buffer

BIOS

DC/DC Interface CKT.

USB/B Conn.

USB port 4

CIR

Power Circuit DC/DC

LS-4206P

UMA HDMI/B

LS-4205P

COVER LIGHT

Conn

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Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		Acer Crystal Eye	Web camera for video communication.
2		Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.
3		Display screen	Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
			displays computer output.
4		Status indicators	Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
			show the status of the computer's functions
			and components.
5		Empowering key	Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
6		Wireless	Enables/disables the wireless function.
		communication
		button
7	VOL+	Volume Up/	Increase system volume/decrease system
	VOL-	Volume Down	volume.
8		Bluetooth	Enables/disables the 3G/Bluetooth function.
		communication
		button

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No.	Icon	Item	Description
9		Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
			like a computer mouse.
10		Click buttons	The left and right buttons function like the left
		(left and right)	and right mouse buttons.
11		Palmrest	Comfortable support area for your hands when
			you use the computer.
12		Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.
13		Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
			output.
14		Power button	Turns the computer on and off.

Closed Front View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		5-in-1 card	Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
		reader	(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick
			PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
			Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
			one card can operate at any given time.
2		Latch	Locks and releases the lid.

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Left View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		Ethernet (RJ-45)	Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
		port	network.
2		External display	Connects to a display device
		(VGA) port	(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
3		2 USB 2.0 ports	Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
			USB camera).
4		Line-in jack	Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
			player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
5		Microphone jack	Accepts inputs from external microphones.
6		Headphones/	Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
		speaker/line-out	speakers, headphones).
		jack
7		ExpressCard/54	Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
		slot

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Right View

No.		Icon						Item	Description
1								Kensington lock	Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
								slot	security lock.
2								Optical drive	Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3								Optical disk access	Lights up when the optical drive is active.
								indicator
4								Optical drive eject	Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
								button
5								Emergency eject	Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
								hole	turned off.
									Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject
									hole to eject the optical drive tray when the
									computer is off.
6								Modem (RJ-11)	Connects to a phone line.
								port
7								DC-in jack	Connects to an AC adapter

Rear View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		Ventilation slots	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
			prolonged use.

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Bottom View

No.	Icon			Item	Description
1				Battery bay	Houses the computer's battery pack.
2				Battery release	Releases the battery for removal.
				latch
3				Memory	Houses the computer's main memory.
				compartment
4				Hard disk bay	Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
					screws).
5				Battery lock	Locks the battery in position.
6				Ventilation slots	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
				and cooling fan	prolonged use.

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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
				Bluetooth	Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
				WLAN	Indicates the status of wireless LAN
					communication.
				Power	Indicates the computer's power status.
				Battery	Indicates the computer's battery 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: 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.

The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.

Icon	Function	Description
	Empowering Technology	Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
		(user-programmable)
	Web browser	Internet browser (user-Programmable)
	Mail	Email application (user-Programmable)
	Bluetooth communication	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
	switch
	Wireless communication	Enables/disables the wireless function.
	switch

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Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:

•Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.

•Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

•Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Function	Left Button (1)	Right Button (3)	Main touchpad (2)
Execute	Quickly click twice.		Tap twice (at the same speed
			as double-clicking a mouse
			button).
Select	Click once.		Tap once.
Drag	Click and hold, then use		Tap twice (at the same speed
	finger on the touchpad to		as double-clicking a mouse
	drag the cursor.		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	When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
<Fn> + <F11>	function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use
	this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
	would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock <Fn> +	When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press
<F12>	the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
	applications.

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

Desired access	Num Lock on	Num Lock off
Number keys on	Type numbers in a normal manner.
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on	Hold <Shift> while using cursor-	Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
embedded keypad	control keys.	control keys.
Main keyboard keys	Hold <Fn> while typing letters on	Type the letters in a normal
	embedded keypad.	manner.

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Windows Keys

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

			Key	Description
			Windows key	Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;
				it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
				functions:
				< >: Open or close the Start menu
				< > + <D>: Display the desktop
				< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore
				< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
				< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
				< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
				switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
				< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
				< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
				< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
				< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
				< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
				< > + <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	This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
			key	application's context menu.

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Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey		Icon	Function	Description
<Fn> + <F1>			Hotkey help	Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2>			Acer eSettings	Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.
<Fn> + <F3>			Acer ePower	Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.
<Fn> + <F4>			Sleep	Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5>			Display toggle	Switches display output between the display
				screen, external monitor (if connected) and
				both.
<Fn> + <F6>			Screen blank	Turns the display screen backlight off to save
				power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7>			Touchpad toggle	Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8>			Speaker toggle	Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <	>		Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <	>		Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <F1>			Hotkey help	Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2>			Acer eSettings	Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.

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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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Using the System Utilities

Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe.

Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger!

For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.

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:

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

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

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

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item						Specification
CPU type			• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor based Intel® Celeron processor and Intel®
				Pentium processor, 667-MHz FSB support on Cantiga GL40 platform
			• Intel® Core™2 Duo processors and Intel® Core™2 Extreme processors, 667-
				MHz, 800-MHz and 1066-MHz FSB support on Cantiga PM40 platform
Core logic			• Intel Cantiga GL40 (667MHz FSB supported)/ Intel Cantiga PM40 (667/800/
				1066MHz FSB supported)
			•	ICH9-M
			• ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit.
			• JMICRON JMB385 for Card Reader, 5 in 1 controller.
			• Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GL40/ External VGA card for CANTIGA PM
			• REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec.
			• REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for Giga LAN
CPU package			Micro uPGA-478 package CPU
CPU Fan True Value Table DIS SKU
CPU Temperature					Fan Speed (RPM)	SPL Spec (dBA)
Core 0			Core 1
50		50			3000	31
60		60			3400	34
70		70			3800	37
77		77			4200	40
85		85			4200	40

•Throttling 50%: On= 85°C; OFF=78°C

•OS shut down at 90°C; H/W shut down at 96°C

CPU Fan True Value Table UMA SKU

	CPU Temperature		Fan Speed (RPM)	SPL Spec (dBA)
	Core 0	Core 1
	50	50	3000	31
	60	60	3400	34
	70	70	3700	37
	77	77	4000	40
	85	85	4000	40

•Throttling 50%: On= 85°C; OFF=78°C

•OS shut down at 90°C; H/W shut down at 96°C

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BIOS

Item		Specification
BIOS vendor	InsydeH20
BIOS Version	v1.03-T2
BIOS ROM type	Flash
BIOS ROM size	1 MB
Supported protocols	•	Support Acer UI
	• Support multi-boot
	• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)
	• Various hot-keys for system control
	• Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3
	• ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3
		and S3, S4 for mobile CPU
	• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag
	•	Support PXE
	•	Support Y2K solution
	• Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3
	• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode
	•	System information
Cache
Item		Specification
Cache controller	Built in
Cache size	L2 Cache dependent on CPU
System Memory
Item		Specification
Memory controller	Built in
Memory size	0 MB on board
DIMM socket number	2
Supports memory size per socket	2 GB
Supports maximum memory size	4 GB
Supports DIMM type	GL40 supporting DDR II 667 SDRAM memory interface / PM40
	supporting DDR II 667/800 SDRAM memory interface
Supports DIMM Speed	667/800 MHz

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1	Slot 2	Total Memory
0MB	512MB	512MB
0MB	1024MB	1024MB
0MB	2048MB	2048MB
512MB	512MB	1024MB
512MB	1024MB	1536MB
512MB	2048MB	2560MB
1024MB	0MB	1024MB
1024MB	512MB	1536MB
1024MB	1024MB	2048MB
1024MB	2048MB	3072MB
2048MB	0MB	2048MB
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.

Graphics Controller

	Item		Specification
Chipset		•	Cantiga GL: Intel Integrated Graphic
		•	Cantiga PM: MXM Graphic Adopter
Features		•	Estimated 400-MHz core render clock @ 1.05-V core
			voltage
LAN Interface

Item	Specification
LAN Chipset	Realtek RTL8111C-GR
Supports LAN protocol	10/100/1000 Mbps
LAN connector type	RJ45
LAN connector location	Left side
Features	PCI-E Giga LAN
	Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5)
	No ASF 2.0/iAMT 4.0
Bluetooth Interface

Item	Specification
Chipset	Broadcom 2045 & Broadcom 2070
Protocol	Bluetooth 2.0
Interface	Mini USB module and built-in antenna
Connector type	Mini USB

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