Acer Aspire 5710, Aspire 5710G, Aspire 5310, Aspire 5310G Service Manual

Aspire 5710/5710G/5310/5310G Series

Service Guide

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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.

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.

System Specifications

Features

Operating system

• Windows Vista™ Home Premium

• Windows Vista™ Home Basic

Platform

• Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, featuring:

• Intel Core™2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB); or T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66GHz/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) (AS5710)

• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (AS5710)

• Intel Celeron M Processor 430/440 (1MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (AS

5310)

• Intel Pentium dual-core processor T2080/T2130 (2MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) supporting Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) (AS5710Z)

• Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset

• Mobile Intel 943GML Express Chipset

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (AS5310/AS5710Z)

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System Memory

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

channel support) (AS5710/AS5710Z)

• Up to 512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support) (AS5310)

Display and graphics

• 15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution,

supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing via Acer GridVista™

• 8 ms response time

• Mobile Intel 945GM/943GML Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics

Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 with up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 and PCI Express (for selected models) (AS5310/AS5710Z) or

• ATI Mobility™ Radeon HD 2300 with up to 896 MB of HyperMemory™ (128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 768 MB of shared system memory) supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 and PCI Express (AS5710)

• Dual independent display support

• 16.7 million colors

• MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (full decode) (for selected models)

• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support

• Acer Arcade

featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technologies

Storage subsystem

• 80/120/160/200/240/250 GB or larger hard disk drive

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• Optical drive options:

• HD-DVD drive (for selected models)

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive (for selected models)

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

(MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD)

(MS),

Audio

• Dolby-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers (2W)

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

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

• Intel High Definition Audio support

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

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

Input devices

• 88-/89-/93-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel

• Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button

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

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

• Empowering Key

• Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™

• Volume wheel

• Acer Media Center remote control (optional)

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology (for selected

models)

• Acer Xpress VoIP phone (for selected models)

• WLAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g), 3945BG (dual-mode 802.11b/ g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) or Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models)

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

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

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

Dimensions and Weight

• 366 (W) x 274 (D) x 33.6/42.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.3/1.7 inches)

• 3.00 kg (6.61 lbs.) with 8-cell battery

• 2.80 kg (6.17 lbs.) with 6-cell battery

Power subsystem

• ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes

• 71W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell)

• 44.4W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell)

• 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor (for selected models)

• 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off

• 3.5-hour charge-in-use

• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology: (for selected models)

• 80% charge in 1 hour

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• 2-hour rapid charge system-off

• 3-hour charge-in-use

I/O Ports

• ExpressCard™/54 slot

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

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• External display (VGA) port

• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port

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

• Microphone-in jack

• Headphones port with S/PDIF support

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Options and accessories

• Acer Xpress VoIP phone featuring Acer Video Conference Manager

• 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules

• 8-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter

• External USB floppy disk drive

Software

• Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, eAudio, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock,

eRecovery, eSettings Management)

NOTE: Models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management.

• Acer Arcade™*

• Acer Arcade Deluxe™* featuring DV Wizard, SportsCap, VideoMagician and DVDivine

• Acer Crystal Eye

• Acer GridVista™*

• Acer Launch Manager

• Acer Video Conference Manager

• Adobe Reader

• CyberLink PowerDVD

• CyberLink PowerProducer*

• Norton Internet Security™

• NTI CD-Maker™

• Acer GameZone

• Microsoft Works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial

NOTE: * Models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition do not support this feature. NOTE: Software listed above is for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model

purchased.

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5ºC to 35ºC

• Non-operating: -20ºC to 65ºC

• Humidity (non-condensing):

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• Operating: 20%~80%

• Non-operating: 20%~80%

System compliance

• Wi-Fi

• ACPI

• Mobile PC 2002

• DMI 2.0

NOTE: 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

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Board Layout

2 3 4

Top View

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1 JP1 LCD Connector 8 JP2 Mainboard to Button Board

2 JP3 Speaker (Left) Connector 9 JP36 Mainboard to LED Board

3 JP34 Speaker (Right) Connector 10 JP9 PCI Express Card Socket 4 JP4 Internal MIC Connector 11 LED1 Power/Suspend LED 5 U5 South Bridge (ICH7M) 12 LED2 Battery Charge/Discharge LED 6 JP6 Internal Track-Pad Connector 13 JP11 Mainboard to USB Board

7 JP5 Internal Keyboard Connector 14 JP12 Bluetooth Module Connector

Connector

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Bottom View

1 PJP1 DC-in Power Jack 12 JP27 SATA HDD Connector 2 PJP2 Battery Connector 13 U23 North Bridge (945GM/PM /

3 JP14 CRT Connector 14 U29 Volume Control 4 JP25 ODD Connector 15 JP28 DDRII Memory Socket 5 JP19‘ Mini Card (TV-Tuner) Socket 16 JP29 DDRII Memory Socket 6 JP17 MDC Connector 17 U33 Audio Codec Controller 7 JP22 CPU Socket 18 JP30 5-in-1 Card Reader Socket 8 JP16 Internal Fan Connector 19 JP31 Headphone/SPDIF Jack 9 JP18 RJ45 (LAN) Connector 20 JP32 Mic-in Jack 10 JP23 USB (Dual) Connector 21 JP33 Line-in Jack 11 JP24 TV-out Connecto

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191920

943GML)

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Your Acer Notebook Tour

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

Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (for

selected models).

2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

3 Acer Arcade Launches the Acer Arcade application. 4 Wireless communication

button/indicator

6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

Bluetooth communication button/ indicator

Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

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

function.

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7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

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functions like a computer mouse.

8 Click buttons (left,

center, and right)

9 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

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

11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up

12 Empowering button Launches the Empowering Technology

13 Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

14 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands

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

displays computer output.

to show the status of the computer’s functions and components.

toolbar.

output.

when you use the computer.

Closed Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.

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

4 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.

5 Headphones/speaker/

line-out jack with S/PDIF support

CD player, stereo walkman).

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

Left View

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# Icon Item Description

Note:

1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

2 External display (VGA)

port

3 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-

4 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

5 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/

PAL) port

6 Volume control Increases and decreases the volume. 7 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

8 ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts an Express Card/54 module.

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

based network (for selected models).

mouse, USB camera).

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

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD).

Note: Express Cards are third generation of PC cards, hot-swapable and maller than previous PC Cards. Designed for both desktop and mobile use, Express Cards use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI Express technology that provides 500 Mbytes/sec total throughput. Formerly code named “NEWCARD,” Express Cards are 5mm thick like Type II PC Cards, but do not use the same 86x54mm footprint. Express Cards come in 75x54mm and 75x34mm sizes. Express Card/54 slot means this notebook accepts 75x54mm Express Cards.

Right View

# Icon Item Description

1 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

mouse, USB camera).

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2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs

(slot-load or tray-load depending on model).

3 Optical disk access

indicator

4 Optical drive eject

button

5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the

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

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

computer is turned off.

Rear view

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even

after prolonged use.

Base view

# Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

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3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws) 5 Ventilation slots and

cooling fan

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

Indicators

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

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

Icon Function Description

Power Lights up when the computer is on.

Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged.

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

HDD Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active.

Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated

NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows

green when in AC mode.

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Easy-Launch Buttons

To the top of the keyboard there are four easy-launch buttons: Web browser, mail, arcade buttons and an Empowering Key “ .

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

Launch Button Default application

Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable) Mail Email application (user-programmable) Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility

Touchpad Basics

The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

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

• Press the left (1) and right (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. T apping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

• The center (3) button to mimics your cursor pressing on the righ t scroll bar of Windows applications.

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Function Left Button (1) Right Button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)

Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice (at the

Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold,

then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

Scroll Click and hold to

Click once

same speed as double-clicking the mouse button)

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.

move up/down/left/ right.

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

finger movements; 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 keypad, separate cursor keys, one Windows key and twelve function keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock Key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

Num lock

Scroll lock

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

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

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

Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing le tters

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control keys.

on embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows Keys

The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions.

Key Icon Description

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

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

+ <Tab> Activates next taskbar button.

+ <E> Opens the My Computer window

+ <F1> Opens Help and Support.

+ <F> Opens the Search: All Files dialog box.

+ <R> Opens the Run dialog box.

+ <M> Minimizes all windows.

<Shift>+ + <M> Undoes the minimize all windows action. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it

Application key

opens the application’s context menu.

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.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

<Fn>+<F1> Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.

<Fn>+<F2> Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.

<Fn>+<F3> Acer ePower

Management

<Fn>+<F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See “Acer Empowering Technology” on page 18.

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

<Fn>+<F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

<Fn>+<F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

<Fn>+<F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

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

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

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

<Fn>+<Home> Play/Pause Plays or pauses the media.

<Fn>+<Pg Up> Stop Stops the media playing.

external monitor (if connected) and both.

Press any key to return.

<Fn>+<Pg Dn> Previous Returns to previous media file.

<Fn>+<End> Next Jumps to next media file.

Special Key

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

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

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

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The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the <> key 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 by the operating system version.

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Acer Empowering Technology

Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities:

T Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home

Theater™ on your system.

T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. T Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. T Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. T Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. T Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.

For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology toolbar, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function.

Empowering Technology password

Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select “Password Setup” to do so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time.

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Acer eNet Management

Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.

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

Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings.

Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

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Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface.

AC Mode (Adapter mode)

The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.

DC Mode (Battery mode)

There are three pre-defined profiles - Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. You can also define the power plan optimized for your needs.

To create new power plan

1. Select a predefined power plan and click the “ “ icon shown on the lower left-hand side.

2. Enter the name for the newly created power plan.

3. Select one of the predefined power plan that is closest to what you want.

4. Change the display and sleep settings as desired.

5. Click “OK“ to apply the setting.

6. A new power plan is created.

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Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the time shown in the “Remaining Battery Life” field.

For additional power options, click “More Power Options”.

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Acer eAudio Management

Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. Select "Movie" or "Game" mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel surround sound from just 2 speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. "Music" mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.

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Acer ePresentation Management

Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer’s display to an external device or project using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system.

Acer eDataSecurity Management

Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook.

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

NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the

password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related

passwords!

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