Acer Aspire 4736, Aspire 4736zg, Aspire 4336 Service Manual

Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series

Service Guide

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Copyright

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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.

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

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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.

IV

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

1

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

29

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Removing BIOS Passwords: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Miscellaneous Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Machine Disassembly and Replacement	49
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.49
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.50
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.50
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62

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Removing the Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the Upper Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Removing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Replacing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Replacing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Replacing the Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Replacing the SD Card Dummy Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

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Troubleshooting

139

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Bluetooth Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Media Board Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Sec: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Memory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 BDS & Specific action: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Jumper and Connector Locations	163
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.163
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.164
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.165
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.165
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.166
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List	167

Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Main Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Model Definition and Configuration	176
Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.176
Test Compatible Components	177
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.178
Online Support Information	183
Index	185

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Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

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

NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

Operating System

•Genuine Windows® Vista™

Platform

•Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:

•Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor

•Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*

•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*

System Memory

•Dual-Channel SDRAM support

•Up to 2 GB of DDRIII 800/1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two SO-DIMM modules

Display and graphics

•16:9 aspect ratio

•14" HD 1366 x 768

•Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset

•NVIDIA® GeForce® 10MGE1

Storage subsystem

•2.5" hard disk drive

•Optical drive option:

•Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

•5-in-1 card reader

Audio

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

•True 5.1-channel surround sound output

•High-definition audio support

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

•Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

•MS-Sound compatible

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Communication

•Acer Video Conference, featuring:

•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

•Acer PureZone technology*

•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

•WLAN:

•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

•Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™:

•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*

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

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

•Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready

Dimensions and Weight

•342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches)

•2.3 (5.07lbs) with 6-cell battery

Privacy control

•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

•Kensington lock slot

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

I/O interface

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

•3 USB 2.0 ports

•Consumer infrared (CIR) port

•HDMI™ port with HDCP support*

•External display (VGA) port

•Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support*

•Microphone-in jack

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•Line-in jack

•Ethernet (RJ-45) port

•Modem (RJ-11) port

•DC-in jack for AC adapter

Environment

•Temperature:

•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

•Humidity (non-condensing):

•Operating: 20% to 80%

•Non-operating: 20% to 80%

NOTE: 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

	Fan Control		Intel Penryn Processor				Thermal Sensor		Clock Generator
		pa ge	40	uPGA-478 Package			EMC 1402		ICS9LPRS387
							pa ge	4	pa ge 16
				(Socket P) pa ge	4, 5, 6
			H_A#(3..35)	FSB		H_D#(0..	63)
				667/800/1066MHz
HDMI Conn.	LCD Conn.	CRT Conn.

	pa ge	24	pa ge 22	pa ge 23
				LVDS
	TMDS	LVDS
Card Reader				PCI-Express
			VGA	16X
JMB385
pa ge 30
		pa ge	17, 18, 19, 20, 21
				PCI-Express
				S -A TA
LAN(GbE)	MINI Card x2	New Card
ATHE ROS AR8121	WLAN, Robson2	Socket
pa ge 31	pa ge 33	pa ge 34
		port 2	port 1	port 0

Intel Cantiga
uFCBGA-1329
	pa ge 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
DMI	C-Link
Intel ICH9-M
	BGA-676
	pa ge 25, 26, 27,	28

Memory BUS(DDRIII)			204pin DDR I I I -SO-DI MM X2
Dual Channel
			BANK 0,	1,	2,	3	pa ge 13,	14
1.5V DDR III 800/1066
USB conn x3		Bluetooth					CMOS
USB port 0, 2, 5		Conn					Camera
page	33	pa ge 34					pa ge 22
3.3V 48MHz	USB
3.3V 24.576MHz/48Mhz			H D Audio
GMCH HDA			MDC 1.5			HDA Codec
pa ge 08			Conn			ALC888S-VC
			pa ge 37				pa ge 38

RJ45	ESATA	CDROM	SATA HDD
pa ge 32
	Conn.	Conn.	Conn.		Audio AMP
	pa ge 34	pa ge 29	pa ge 29
				LPC BUS	pa ge 39

RTC CKT.
pa ge	37
Power On/Off CKT.
page	37
DC/DC Interface CK T.
pa ge		44
Power Circuit DC/DC
pa ge 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 , 49, 50, 51

POWE R SW Pa ge 42

LS - 4493P Media/B Conn.

L S - 4498P

FUN Conn.

L S - 4492P

E_KEY/B Conn.

L S - 4495P

USB/B Conn.

USB port 1

L S - 4495P

USB/B Conn.

USB port 1

L S - 5042P

LED/B Conn.

L S - 5041P

Media/B Conn.

E NE K B926
pa ge 35
Touch Pad	Int.KBD
pa ge 36	pa ge 36
EC I/O Buffer	BIOS
pa ge 36	pa ge 36
CIR
pa ge	37

Phone Jack x3

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L S - 4494P Finger Print AE S1610

VGA HDA

pa ge 18

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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 (only for
		webcam	certain models).
2		Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.
3		Display screen	Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
			displays computer output (Configuration may
			vary by models).
4		Power button	Turns the computer on and off.

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No.	Icon	Item	Description
5		Status indicators	Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
			show the status of the computer's functions
			and components.
6		Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.
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	The left and right buttons function like the left
		(left, center* and	and right mouse buttons.
		right)	*The center button serves as Acer Bio-
			Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer
			FingerNav 4-way control function (only for
			certain models).
10		Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
			like a computer mouse.
11		Touchpad Toggle	Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
12		Volume Up/	Increase system volume/decrease system
		Volume Down	volume.
13		Acer PowerSmart	Puts your computer into power-saving
		key	mode.
		Backup key	Launches Acer Backup Management for
			three-step data backup.
		Wireless LAN	Enables/disables the wireless LAN
		communication	function. Indicates the status of wireless
		button/indicator	LAN communication.
		Bluetooth	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
		communication	Indicates the status of Bluetooth
		button/indicator	communication. (only for certain models)
14		Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
			output.

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), and xD-Picture Card.
			Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
			one card can operate at any given time.

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Left View

No.		Icon						Item	Description
1								DC in jack	Connects to an AC adapter
2								Ethernet (RJ-45)	Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
								port	network.
3								External display	Connects to a display device
								(VGA) port	(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
4								USB 2.0	Connects to USB 2.0 devices.
5	HDMI							HDMI port	Supports high definition digital video
									connections.
6								USB 2.0 port	Connect to USB 2.0 devices
									(e.g. USB mouse, USB camera).
7								Headphones/	Connects to audio line-out devices
								speaker/line-out	(e.g., speakers, headphones).
								jack with S/PDIF
								support
								Microphone jack	Accepts inputs from external microphones.
								Line-in jack	Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
									player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).

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Right View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		USB 2.0 port	Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
			USB camera).
2		Optical drive	Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3		Optical disk access	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		Kensington lock	Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
		slot	security lock.

Rear View

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

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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				Hard disk bay	Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
					screws).
4				Memory	Houses the computer's main memory.
				compartment
5				Battery lock	Locks the battery in position.
6				Ventilation slots	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
				and cooling fan	prolonged use.
					Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the
					fan.

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Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:

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

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

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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 (1) to move the cursor.

•Press the left (2) 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 (2)	Right Button (4)	Main touchpad (1)
Execute	Quickly click twice.		Tap twice (at the same speed
			as double-clicking a mouse
			button).
Select	Click once.		Tap once.
Drag	Click and hold, then use		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.

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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 T6400 PGA 2.0G 3M 800 35W r-0

(see Processor Specification below for more information)

Core Logic

Intel Cantiga GM—800/1066MHz FSB supported

Intel Cantiga PM—800/1066MHz FSB supported

ICH9-M

CPU Package

Micro uPGA-478 Package

CPU Core

Refer to table below

Voltage

Processor Specifications

Processor

CPU

Cores

Bus

Mfg

Cache

Package

Core

Acer P/N

#

Speed

Speed

Tech

Size

Voltage

T1600

1.66 GHz

2

667

1 MB

uPGA

KC.16001.CMT

T6400

2.0 GHz

2

800

3 MB

uPGA

KC.64001.DTP

T6600

2.2 GHz

2

800

2 MB

uPGA

KC.66001.DTP

P7450

2.13 GHz

2

1066

3 MB

uPGA

KC.74501.DPP

T4200

2.4 GHz

2

800

2 MB

uPGA

KC.42001.DTP

System Board Major Chips

Item					Specifications
Core logic		Intel Cantiga PM45 / GM45 (667/800/1066MHz FSB supported)
		ICH9-M
VGA		•	NB10MGE1-512MB-DDR3
		• Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GM / On board VGA card for
			CANTIGA PM
LAN		ATHEROS AR8121 for Giga LAN
Media Card Reader		JMICRON JMB385
Audio Codec		REALTEK ALC888S-VC for High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital
		Live
CPU Fan True Value Table
	CPU Temperature (°C)				Fan Speed	SPL Spec
	Core1			Core 2	(rpm)	(dBA)
	50			50	-	-
	66			66	3200	31
	74			74	3500	34
	85			85	3900	37
	100			100	4300	40

•Throttling 50%: On =100°C; Off=90°C

•OS Shut down: 105°C

•H/W Shut down: 96°C

BIOS ROM

Item	Specification
BIOS Vendor	Insyde H20

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Item		Specification
BIOS Version	V0.09
BIOS ROM Type	Flash ROM
BIOS ROM Size	1 MB
Supported Protocols	•	Support ISIPP
	•	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, C4
		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
BIOS Password control	Supervisor, User, and HDD

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System Memory

Item		Specifications
Memory Controller	Onboard
Memory Size	0MB (No on-board Memory)
DIMM socket number	2 sockets
Supports Memory size	2 GB
per socket
Support maximum	8 GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SO-DIMM)
memory size
Support DIMM type	DDR III Synchronous DRAM
Support DIMM Speed	800/1066 MHz
Support DIMM voltage	1.5V
Support DIMM	204-pin DDR III-800/1066 SO-DIMM
package
Cache	6MB L2 on CPU
VGA Memory	512 MB with optional adjustable 128MB UMA VGA memory share from North
	Bridge
Memory module	You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the
combinations	above specifications
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
4096MB		4096MB		8192MB

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.

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