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

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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.

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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)

System Memory

•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel 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 ArcadeTM 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® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD)

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

Top View

2 3 4

8 9

5 6

1	JP1	LCD Connector	8	JP2	Mainboard to Button Board
					Connector
2	JP3	Speaker (Left) Connector	9	JP36	Mainboard to LED Board
					Connector
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
					Connector
7	JP5	Internal Keyboard Connector	14	JP12	Bluetooth Module Connector

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Bottom View

		2
				7	8


		6


		5
	4
				13


	12		15					17












		16

					19		20	21
1	PJP1	DC-in Power Jack		12		JP27	SATA HDD Connector
2	PJP2	Battery Connector		13		U23	North Bridge (945GM/PM /
							943GML)
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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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.
2		Power button	Turns the computer on and off.

3		Acer Arcade	Launches the Acer Arcade application.

4		Wireless communication	Enables/disables the wireless function.
		button/indicator	Indicates the status of wireless LAN
			communication.

5		Bluetooth®	Enables/disables the Bluetooth® function.
		communication button/	Indicates the status of Bluetooth
		indicator	communication.

6		Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.

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

8	Click buttons (left,	The left and right buttons function like the
	center, and right)	left and right mouse buttons.

9	Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.

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

11	Status indicators	Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up
		to show the status of the computer’s
		functions and components.

12	Empowering button	Launches the Empowering Technology
		toolbar.

13	Speaker	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
		output.

14	Palmrest	Comfortable support area for your hands
		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
			CD player, stereo walkman).

4		Microphone-in jack	Accepts input from external microphones.

5		Headphones/speaker/	Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
		line-out jack with S/PDIF	speakers, headphones).
		support

Left View

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#	Icon	Item	Description

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

2		External display (VGA)	Connects to a display device (e.g., external
		port	monitor, LCD projector).

3		Ethernet (RJ-45)	Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
			based network (for selected models).

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

5		S-video/TV-out (NTSC/	Connects to a television or display device
		PAL) port	with S-video input.

6		Volume control	Increases and decreases the volume.

7		5-in-1 card reader	Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
			MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
			(MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-
			Picture Card (xD).

8	ExpressCard/54 slot	Accepts an Express Card/54 module.
		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	Lights up when the optical drive is active.
	indicator

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

5	Emergency eject hole	Ejects the optical drive tray when the
		computer is turned off.

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

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	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
	cooling fan	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. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

•The center (3) button to mimics your cursor pressing on the right 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
			same speed as
			double-clicking the
			mouse button)

Select	Click once		Tap once

Drag	Click and hold,		Tap twice (at the
	then use finger on		same speed as
	the touchpad to		double-clicking a
	drag the cursor.		mouse button); rest
			your finger on the
			touchpad on the
			second tap and
			drag the cursor.

Access context		Click once
menu

Scroll				Click and hold to
				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	When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The
<Fn>+<F11>	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	When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you
<Fn>+<F12>	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	Type numbers in a normal
keypad	manner.

Cursor-control keys on	Hold <Shift> while using	Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
embedded keypad	cursor-control keys.	control keys.

Main keyboard keys	Hold <Fn> while typing letters	Type the letters in a normal
	on embedded keypad.	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.
	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	Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer
		Management	Empowering Technology. See “Acer Empowering
			Technology” on page 18.

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

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Hot Key	Icon	Function	Description
<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>+<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.
<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:

Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.

Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system.

Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.

Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. 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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