Acer Aspire 5410T, Aspire 5810T, Aspire 5810TG, Aspire 5810TZ Schematic

Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T/5810TG Series

Service Guide

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on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T/5810TG Series service
guide.

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Copyright

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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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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.

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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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VI

Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

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

Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Aspire 5810TG System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lock Keys and Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Special Key (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Windows Mobility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

System Utilities 25

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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

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

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

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

Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 39

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing the DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the SSD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the WLAN Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Power Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the Touchpad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the LCD Module 61

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Table of Contents

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Mini Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the CRT Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the LCD Panel Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Troubleshooting 77

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

External Optical Disk Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Post Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Connector Locations 91

Top and Bottom Views. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Aspire 5810TG Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Aspire 5810TG Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99

Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T Series Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Aspire 5810TG Series Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Model Definition and Configuration 117

Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T/5810TG Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Test Compatible Components 129

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Online Support Information 133

Index 135

VIII

System Specifications

Features

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

Platform

• Intel

• Intel

• Intel

• Mobile Intel

• Acer InviLink

®

Centrino® 2 mobile processor technology, featuring:

• Intel

• Intel

• Mobile Intel

• Intel

• Intel

®

Core™2 Duo processor*

®

Core™2 Solo processor*

®

GS45 Express Chipset

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5100*

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5150*

®

Pentium® mobile processor*

®

Celeron® mobile processor*

®

GS45 Express Chipset

™

Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

Chapter 1

System Memory

• Dual-Channel SDRAM support

• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*

• Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules*

Display and graphics

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 15.6" HD 1366 x 768

• Screen resolution support :

800*600
1024*768
1280*720
1280*768
1366*768

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive / solid state drive

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

• 5-in-1 card reader

Special keys and controls

• 103-/104-/107-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

Chapter 1 1

Audio

• High-definition audio support

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

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

Communication

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam

• Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel

• WWAN:

• UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5150*

(850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*

• UMTS/HSPA at 850 MHz/900 MHz/1900 MHz/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE

(850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*

• WLAN:

• Intel

• Acer InviLink

• WPAN: Bluetooth

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

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5100*

™

Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

®

2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

I/O Ports

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

• USB 2.0 port

• HDMI

• External display (VGA) port

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

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

™

port with HDCP support

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%

Dimension and weight

• Dimension: 377 x 261.15 x 31.5mm

• Weight:
For 5810T/5810TZ/5410T Series: 2.395 kg
For 5810TG Series: 2.407 kg

NOTE: * Only for certain models.

NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on

the model purchased.

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Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T System Block Diagram

Chapter 1 3

Aspire 5810TG System Block Diagram

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Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Top View

# Icon Item Description

1Acer Crystal Eye

webcam

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output

4 Power button /

indicator

5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

7 Click buttons (left

and right)

8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.

9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

10 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G functions.

Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup.

Acer PowerSmart key Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

11 Eject button Presses to eject the optical disk from the drive.

12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

Web camera for video communication.

(Configuration may vary by models).

Turns the computer on and off. /
Indicates the computer's power status.

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

Chapter 1 5

Closed Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (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.

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Left View

# Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock

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

3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged

4 External display

5

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

7

HDMI

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security

slot

(VGA) port

HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.

Microphone-in jack

lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an

immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked
drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to
secure the lock. Some keyless models are also
available.

camera).

use.

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

camera).

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

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

Chapter 1 7

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

Right View

# Icon Item Description

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

2 Optical disk access

3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices

5 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based

6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

indicator

turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject
hole to eject the optical drive tray when the
computer is off.

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

network.

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Rear View

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

Chapter 1 9

Bottom View

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

Icon Item Description

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

3 Memory

compartment

4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk

5 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

6 Battery release

latch

Houses the computer's main memory.

(secured with screws).

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged
use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Releases the battery for removal.

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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

WLAN/3G
(Manufacturing option)

Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-

Acer PowerSmart key Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Power button / indicator Turns the computer on and off. /

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

Indicates the status of WLAN/3Gcommunication.

step data backup.

Indicates the computer's power status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the
battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in
AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located above the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
Backup and Acer PowerSmart indicators/buttons.

Icon Function Description

Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data

backup.

Acer PowerSmart key Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.

1 23

• Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.

• Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution

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

Chapter 1 11

Function Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1)

Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking

a mouse button).

Select Click once. Tap once.

Drag Click and hold, then use

finger on the touchpad
to drag the cursor.

Access

Click once.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking
a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad
on the second tap and drag the cursor.

context menu

NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to

finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase
the touchpad's responsiveness.

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

Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

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Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function
and special keys.

Lock Keys and 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 numeric 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.

Scroll Lock <Fn> +

<F12>

The keyboard has a numeric keypad with cursor-control 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

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.

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursor­control keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursor­control keys.

Type the letters in a normal
manner.

Chapter 1 13

Windows Keys

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

Key Description

Windows
key

Application
key

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;
it launches the Start menu.
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:

< >: Open or close the Start menu

< > + <D>: Display the desktop

< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore

< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder

< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)

< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows

< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box

< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center

< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box

< > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop

< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)

<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the

taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function

as described.

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
application's context menu.

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Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F2> System property Starts System Property for displaying system

information.

<Fn> + <F3> Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only

for certain models)

<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> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Special Key (only for certain models)

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your
keyboard.

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the

upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the

upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Windows Mobility Center

The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can
quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings
include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on/off, external display settings,
synchronization status and presentation settings.

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

To launch Windows Mobility Center:

q Use the shortcut key < > + <X>.

q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel.

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

q Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking in the system tray and select Windows Mobility

Center.

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Using the System Utilities

Note:

Start Control Panel Display

Settings (2)

Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor

Apply OK

Start All Programs Acer GridVista

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

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

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

Double (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.

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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

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Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T (UMA):

Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile SU9300 (1.20G)
Intel® Core™2 Solo SU3500 (1.4G);
Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400 (1.4G)

Aspire 5810TG (DIS): Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 1.4G;
Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400 (1.4G)

Core logic

CPU package Micro-FCBGA ( SU9300 and SU9400) and BGA (SU3500)

CPU core voltage 0.775 - 1.1 V

CPU Fan True Value Table

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

45-50 0-3000 29

55-66 0-3300 33

68-74 3300-3800 38

78-83 3800-4100 40

86-91 4100-4800 40

Mobile Intel

®

GS45 Express Chipset

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

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

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Insyde H2O

BIOS Version 1.06

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built-in

Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)

DIMM socket number 2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket 2048MB

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

Supports DIMM type DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 800/1066 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 1.5V

Supports DIMM package 204-pin soDIMM

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

they match the above specifications.

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 1024MB 1024MB

0MB 2048MB 2048MB

1024MB 0MB 1024MB

1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

1024MB 2048MB 3072MB

2048MB 0MB 2048MB

2048MB 1024MB 3072MB

2048MB 2048MB 4096MB

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

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

Item Specification

LAN Chipset Atheros AR8131L

Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Right side

Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver

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

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Broadcom BCM2046

Data throughput 3 Mbps (full speed data rate)

Protocol Bluetooth 2.1

Interface USB 2.0

Connector type USB

Wireless Module

Item Specification

Chipset WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2

WLAN 802.11ABG SHIRLEYPEAK1*2
WLAN 802.11BGN ATHEROS XB91 MC

Data throughput Up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N

Protocol

IEEE 802.11n/a/b/g

Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Vendor &
Model Name

Capacity
(MB)

Bytes per
sector

Data heads 3/4 2 3 4

Drive Format

Disks 2 2 2 2

Spindle
speed
(RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB

In terface SATA S ATA S ATA SATA

Max. media
transfer rate
(disk-buffer,
Mbytes/s)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage
tolerance

HGST
HTS543216L9A300
SEAGATE SATA
ST9160310AS F/
TOSHIBA
MK1655GSX
WD WD1600BEVT­22ZCT0

160000 250000 320000 500000

512 512 512 512

5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM

540 875

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

HGST
HTS545025B9A300
SEAGATE
ST9250315AS
TOSHIBA
MK2555GSX
WD WD2500BEVT­22ZCT0

(Max. 3.0 Gbit/s
Buffer-host data
transfer)

HGST
HTS545032B9A300
SEAGATE
ST9320320A
TOSHIBA
MK3255GSX
WD WD3200BEVT­22ZCT0

875
(Max. 3.0 Gbit/s
Buffer-host data
transfer)

HGST
HTS545050B9A300
SEAGATE
ST9500325AS
TOSHIBA
MK5055GS
WD5000BEVT­22ZAT0

875
(Max. 3.0 Gbit/s
Buffer-host data
transfer)

Optical Disc Drive

Item Specification

Vendor & model name TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE DL 8X TS-U633A LF

PANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE DL 8X UJ862 LF
HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE DL 8X GU10N LF

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Buffer Memory 2MB

Interface SATA

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Sustained:
Max 10.08Mbytes/sec

Optical Disc Drive

Item Specification

Applicable disc format Applicable disc format

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

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

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

Loading mechanism Load: Manual

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

Power Requirement

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

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek Audio Codec ALC269X

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex

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

content

Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)

Internal microphone Yes

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

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