Acer Aspire 5737z Service Manual

Aspire 5737Z Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
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Copyright
Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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Table of Contents
System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
System Utilities 23
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
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Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Removing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Removing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Removing the Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Replacing the MIC and Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Replacing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Replacing the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Replacing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Replacing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Replacing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Replacing the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Replacing the Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Troubleshooting 119
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
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TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Jumper and Connector Locations 139
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145
Aspire 5737Z Series Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Aspire 5737Z Series FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Model Definition and Configuration 158
Aspire 5737Z Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Test Compatible Components 171
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Online Support Information 175 Index 177
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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
Operating System
Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor*
Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor*
NVIDIA® nForce® MCP79MX
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
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System Memory
Dual-channel support
Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and graphics
16:9 aspect ratio
15.6" HD 1366 x 768
NVIDIA® GeForce® 9400M G
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
True5.1-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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Dimensions and Weight
383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (14.93 x 9.75x 1.01/1.44 inches)
2.92kg (6.45 lbs.) with 6-cell battery
Communication
Acer Video Conference, featuring:
Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
Acer PureZone technology*
Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
WLAN:
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
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
ENERGY STAR® 4.0*
Special keys and controls
105-/106-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
USB 2.0 port
HDMI™ port with HDCP support*
External display (VGA) port
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support*
Microphone-in jack
Line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
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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. 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

Mobile Penryn
uFCPGA-478 CPU
H_A#(3..35)
Touch Pad conn
H_D#(0..63)
nVIDIA MCP79 (MX/MH)
FCBGA 1437
ENE KB926
Int.KBD
Card Reader
JMB380
Port 0
5in1 Slot
1394 Slot
Giga LAN
Broadcom5764
RJ45
HDMI
Mini-Card
PCI-E BUS Gen2
WLAN
Port 2
New Card
Port 3Port 1
CRTLCD Conn.
Mini-Card
Reserve
PE0
FSB
800/1066MHz
LPC BUS
3.3V 33 MHz
SPI BIOS
Thermal Sensor ADT7421
DDR3 1333Mhz
Dual Channel
USB2.0
USB connx1
USB port 0
Azalia
SATA2
3GHz
SATA 0
SATA 2
DDR3-SO-DIMM X2
3.3V 480MHz
USB/B connx2
USB port 1 USB port 3
SATA ODD
Fan Control
Mini2
Finger
reserve
Printer
USB port 6
USB port 4
MDC V1.5
HD Audio Codec
ALC888
HP Amplifier & Int-Mic
SATA HDD
BT conn
USB port 7
Camera
USB port 8
Amplifier
APA2051
New Card
USB port 9
Audio Jack
Line in MIC HP/SPDIF
Sub-board
LS-4681P- SW/B
LS-4682P-USB/B
LS-4683P- FP/B
WLAN
USB port 11
RTC BAT.
Power On/Off CKT.
DC/DC Interface CKT.
Charger
Power Circuit DC/DC
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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
webcam
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5
6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you
8 TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like
9 Click buttons
VOL+/VOL-
Volume up/ Volume down
(left, center* and right)
Web camera for video communication (for selected models).
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary b y model s).
Increases the sound volume/Decreases the sound volume.
use the computer.
a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and
right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).
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No. Icon Item Description
10
Power
1
Indicates the computer's power status.
1
Battery
11
12 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
NOTE: 1The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed
P
Programmable key
Mail Email application (user-programmable)
Bluetooth communication button/indicator
Wireless communication button/indicator
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
User-programmable
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description
1 5-in-1 Card
Reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (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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Rear View

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

Left View

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

No. Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 ports Connects 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
indicator
4 Optical drive eject
button
5 Emergency eject
hole
6 Kensington lock
slot
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject
hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer
is off.
Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
security 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.
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Bottom View

No. Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery release
latch
3 Hard disk bay Ho uses the computer's hard disk (secured with
4 Memory
compartment
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Ventilation slots
and cooling fan
Releases the battery for removal.
screws).
Houses the computer's main memory.
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening.
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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 light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows
green when in AC mode.
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TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection finge rp r in t read er:
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. Tapp ing 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
finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor
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 Access
Click once
context menu
NOTE: When using the T ouchPad, 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
<Fn> + <F11>
Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>
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 letters on
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.
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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 S tart 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
Application key
<CTRL> + <CTRL> + <> + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.
<> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
as described.
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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
Management
<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower
Management
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save
<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.
Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology .
Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology .
screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
power. Press any key to return.
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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 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. F inally, 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.
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 Montevina C2D/PDC / Celeron-M Core Logic nVidia MCP79MX CPU Package CPU Core Voltage
Processor Specifications
Processor
#
CPU
Speed
Cores
Bus
Speed
Mfg
Tech
Cache
Size
Package Acer P/N
PMDT3200 2.0 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm 1 MB Socket P KC.32001.DTP PMDT3400 2.16 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm 1 MB Socket P KC.34001.DTP C2DT6400 2.0 GHz 2 800 MHz 65 nm KC.64001.DTP
Tj85 CPU Fan True Value Table
CPU Temperature
Core 0 Core 1
Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)
55 55 3300 31 65 65 3700 34 75 75 4200 37 80 80 4600 40
Throttling on=80° Off=77°
H/W shutdown at 85~90°
Tj90 CPU Fan True Value Table
CPU Temperature
Core 0 Core 1
Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)
58 58 3300 31 67 67 3700 34 77 77 4200 37 85 85 4600 40
Throttling on=85° Off=82°
H/W shutdown at 85~90°
Tj100 CPU Fan Tr u e Value Table
CPU Temperature
Core 0 Core 1
Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)
62 62 3300 31 72 72 3700 34 82 82 4200 37 97 97 4600 40
Throttling on=97° Off=90°
H/W shutdown at 85~90°
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BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version v0.08 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)
Va rious hot-keys for system control
Support SMBIOS 2.3,PCI2.2
DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag
Support PXE
Support Y2K solution
Support WinFlash
Wake on LAN from S3
Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode
System information
BIOS password control Supervisor, User, HDD
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller On Board Memory size 0 MB DIMM socket number 2 Supports memory size per socket 2 GB Supports maximum memory size 4 GB Supports DIMM type DDR SODIMM Supports DIMM Speed DDR3 1066 SDRAM Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V
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Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 512MB 2048MB 2560MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 2560MB 2048MB 1024MB 3072MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
LAN Chipset Broadcom 5764 Supports LAN protocol PCI-E 10/100/1000 MB LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5)
Wireless Module 802.11b/g
Item Specification
Chipset Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Data throughput Protocol 802.11b+g, Draft-N Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)
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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & Model Name
Capacity (GB) 250 160 320 320, 250 160 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 512 Data heads 4 2 4 4, 4 or 3 2 Drive Format Disks 2 1 2 2, 2 1 Spindle speed
(RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA Internal transfer
rate (Mbits/sec, max)
I/O data transfer rate
(Mbytes/sec max)
DC Power Requirements Voltage
tolerance
Segate ST9250827AS
5400 5400 5400 5400 5400
778 352 400 ~ 794
300 150 300 300 300 maximum
5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%
Segate ST9160310AS
Toshiba MK3252GSX
typical
Hitachi 5K350-320 5K350-250
674 ~ 729 850 Mbits/s
WD WD1600BEVT
maximum
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