Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z, Aspire 7336, Aspire 7540 Service Manual

Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series

Aspire 7540 Series

Service Guide

Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and Aspire 7540 Series service guide.

Date	Chapter	Updates

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Copyright

Copyright © 2009 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.

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.

IV

Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

1.This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2.Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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		Table of Contents
System Specifications		1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Lock Keys and numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Special Key (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Windows Mobility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

System Utilities

27

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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

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

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

Remove HDD Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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 SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Removing the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Removing the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Removing the Heatsink Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63
Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66

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Removing the USB Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Removing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Removing the Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Removing the Web Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Removing the FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Troubleshooting	85
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .86
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .86
External Optical Disk Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .86
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .86
Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .87
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .87
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .88
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .88
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .89
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .93
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . .97
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .101
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .102
Connector Locations	103
Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .103
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .105
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .105
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .107
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List	111
Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram	. . . . .112
Model Definition and Configuration	143
Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .144
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:

Platform

For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series

•Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:

•Intel® Core™2 Duo processor

•Intel Celeron processor

•Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset*

•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

•Intel® Pentium® mobile processor*

•Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset*

•Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

For Aspire 7540 Series

•AMD Better By Design Program, featuring:

•AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual-core processor*

•AMD Turion™ II dual-core processor*

•AMD Athlon™ 64 II dual-core processor*

•AMD M880G Chipset

•Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

System Memory

•Dual-channel SDRAM support

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

Display and graphics

•16:9 aspect ratio

•17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900

For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series

•Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset

•Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*

•NVIDIA® GeForce® G210M*

For Aspire 7540 Series

•ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570*

•ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 Graphics*

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•Screen resolution support

For UMA models: 640x480, 720x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x480, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x600, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1600x900

•For Discrete models: 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x862, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280*800, 1360*768, 1600x900

Storage subsystem

•2.5" hard disk drive

•Optical drive options:

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

•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

•Multi-in-1 card reader

Special keys and controls

•103-/104-/107-key keyboard

•Touchpad pointing device

Audio

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

•True 5.1-channel surround sound output

•High-definition audio support

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

•MS-Sound compatible

•Built-in microphone

Communication

•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

•WLAN:

•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series)

•Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

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

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

I/O Ports

•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series)

•Multi-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

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•Modem (RJ-11) port

•DC-in jack for AC adapter

Environment

•Temperature:

•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

•Humidity (non-condensing):

•Operating: 20% to 80%

•Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Dimension and weight

•Dimension: 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm

•Weight: <3.3kg

NOTE: 1. "*" means only for certain models".

2. 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

For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series:

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For Aspire 7540 Series:

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Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

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2

			13
		3	12
		4	11
		5
		6	10
			9
		7	8
#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Acer Crystal Eye	Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models)
		webcam
2		Display screen	Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output
			(Configuration may vary by models).
3		Power button	Turns the computer on and off.

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#	Icon			Item	Description
4				Wireless LAN	Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of
				communication	wireless LAN communication.
				button/indicator
				Bluetooth	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of
				communication	Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models)
				button/indicator
				Backup key	Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup.
				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.
5				Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.
6				Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer
					mouse.
7				Power1	Indicates the computer's power status.
				Battery1	Indicates the computer's battery status.
					1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
					2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.
8				Click buttons	The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
				(left and right)	buttons.
9				Palmrest	Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
					computer.
10				Touchpad toggle	Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
11				Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.
12				Acer PowerSmart	Puts your computer into power-saving mode.
				key
13				Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

Closed Front View

1

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Multi-in-1 card	Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
		reader	(MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
			Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at
			any given time.

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Left View

1			2			3			4			5				6

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		DC-in jack	Connects to an AC adapter.

2Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. port

3			External display	Connects to a display device
			(VGA) port	(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
4	HDMI		HDMI port	Supports high definition digital video connections.
5			USB 2.0 port	Connect to USB 2.0 devices
				(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
6			Line-in jack	Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo
				walkman, mp3 player)
			Microphone jack	Accepts inputs from external microphones.
			Headphones/	Connects to audio line-out devices
			speaker/line-out	(e.g., speakers, headphones).
			jack with
			S/PDIF support

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Right View

1

2 3 4

5

6

7

#

Icon

Item

Description

1

Optical drive

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

2

Optical disk access

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

indicator

3

Optical drive eject

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

button

4

Emergency eject

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

hole

Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the

optical drive tray when the computer is off.

5

Modem

Connects to a phone line.

(RJ-11) port

6

USB 2.0 port

Connect to USB 2.0 devices

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

7

Kensington lock slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Rear View

		1
#	Item	Description
1	Ventilation slots	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

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Bottom View

1

6

2

3

5

4

#	Icon			Item	Description
1				Battery bay	Houses the computer's battery pack.
2				Batter Lock	Locks the battery in position.
3				Battery release latch	Releases the battery for removal.
4				Memory compartment	Houses the computer's main memory.
5				Hard disk bay	Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
6				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.

		Icon	Function		Description
			Power	Indicates the computer's power status.
			Battery	Indicates the computer's battery status.
				1.	Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
				2.	Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

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

Located on the left of the keyboard are the application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup.

Icon	Function	Description
	Wireless LAN	Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the
	communication button/	status of wireless LAN communication.
	indicator
	Bluetooth communication	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the
	button/indicator	status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain
		models)
	Backup key	Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data
		backup.

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader.

•Move your finger across the touchpad (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.

•Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (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 (1)	Right button (4)	Main touchpad (2)	Center button (3)
Execute	Quickly click		Tap twice (at the same speed
	twice.		as double-clicking a mouse
			button).
Select	Click once.		Tap once.
Drag	Click and		Tap twice (at the same speed
	hold, then		as double-clicking a mouse
	use finger on		button); rest your finger on the
	the touchpad		touchpad on the second tap
	to drag the		and drag the cursor.
	cursor.
Access		Click once.
context
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Function	Left button (1)	Right button (4)	Main touchpad (2)	Center button (3)
Scroll				Swipe up/down/left/right
				using Acer FingerNav 4-
				way control function
				(Manufacturing option).

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

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

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

•Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

Function	Left button (2)	Right button (3)	Main touchpad (1)
Execute	Quickly click twice.		Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking
			a mouse button).
Select	Click once.		Tap once.
Drag	Click and hold, then use		Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking
	finger on the touchpad		a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad
	to drag the cursor.		on the second tap and drag the cursor.
Access		Click once.
context menu

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

NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.

NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

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Using the Keyboard

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

Lock Keys and numeric keypad

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

Lock key	Description
Caps Lock	When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are
	in uppercase.
Num Lock	When Num Lock is on, the numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
	function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
	Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
	would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock <Fn> +	When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press
<F12>	the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
	applications.

The keyboard has a numeric keypad with cursor-control keys.

Desired access	Num Lock on	Num Lock off
Number keys on	Type numbers in a normal manner.
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on	Hold <Shift> while using cursor-	Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
embedded keypad	control keys.	control keys.
Main keyboard keys	Hold <Fn> while typing letters on	Type the letters in a normal
	embedded keypad.	manner.

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Windows Keys

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

			Key	Description
			Windows	Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start
			key	button; it launches the Start menu.
				It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
				< >: Open or close the Start menu
				< > + <D>: Display the desktop
				< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore
				< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
				< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
				< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
				switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
				< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
				< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
				< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
				< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
				< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
				< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
				< > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
				< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-
				D
				< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows
				Sidebar
				<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
				<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
				taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
				Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not
				function as described.
			Application	This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
			key	application's context menu.

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Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey		Icon	Function	Description
<Fn> + <F2>			System property	Starts System Property for displaying system
				information.
<Fn> + <F3>			Bluetooth	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
<Fn> + <F4>			Sleep	Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5>			Display toggle	Switches display output between the display
				screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F6>			Screen blank	Turns the display screen backlight off to save
				power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F8>			Speaker toggle	Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <	>		Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <	>		Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <	>		Volume up	Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <	>		Volume down	Decreases the sound volume.

Special Key (only for certain models)

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

The Euro symbol

1.Open a text editor or word processor.

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

NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1.Open a text editor or word processor.

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

NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Windows Mobility Center

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

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

To launch Windows Mobility Center:

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

q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel.

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

qLaunch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Center.

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Using the System Utilities

Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models)

Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer BioProtection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe.

Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger!

For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.

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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

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

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

Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.

Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up:

1.Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.

2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

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			Aspire 7736/7336 Series:
				Intel® Core™2 Duo P8800 PGA (2.66 GHz)
				Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 PGA (2.1 GHz)
				Intel Celeron 900 PGA (2.2 GHz)
			Aspire 7736Z Series: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 PGA (2.0 GHz)
			Aspire 7540 Series: AMD Turion II M520 2.3 GHz
				AMD Athlon II M320 2.1 GHz
				AMD Turion M620 2.5 GHz
Core logic			Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45/GL40
			Express Chipset
			Aspire 7540 Series: AMD M880G Chipset
CPU package			Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: 478-pin micro-FCPGA
			Aspire 7540 Series: Socket S1
CPU core voltage			Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series:: 1.0375V to 1.3V
			Aspire 7540 Series: 1.35V to 1.5V
CPU Fan True Value Table
DTS(degree C)		Fan Speed (rpm)		Acoustic Level (dBA)
45-50		0-3000		29
55-66		0-3300		33
68-74		3300-3800		38
78-83		3800-4100		40
86-91		4100-4800		40

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

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

BIOS

	Item	Specification
	BIOS vendor	Phoenix
	BIOS Version	Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: v1.16
		Aspire 7540 Series: v1.07
	System Memory
	Item	Specification
	Memory controller	Built-in
	Memory size	0MB (no on-board memory)
	DIMM socket number	2 sockets
	Supports memory size per socket	2048MB
	Supports maximum memory size	4GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM)
	Supports DIMM type	DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
	Supports DIMM Speed	667 MHz
	Supports DIMM voltage	1.5V
	Supports DIMM package	240-pin soDIMM

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System Memory

Item	Specification

Memory module combinations	You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as
	they match the above specifications.
Memory Combinations
Slot 1	Slot 2	Total Memory
0MB	1024MB	1024MB
0MB	2048MB	2048MB
1024MB	0MB	1024MB
1024MB	1024MB	2048MB
1024MB	2048MB	3072MB
2048MB	0MB	2048MB
2048MB	1024MB	3072MB
2048MB	2048MB	4096MB
0MB	4096MB	4096MB
4096MB	0MB	4096MB

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.

Item	Specification
LAN Chipset	Broadcom BCM5784
Supports LAN protocol	10/100/1000 Mbps
LAN connector type	RJ45
LAN connector location	Left side
Features	Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver
	Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0
	PCI v2.2
Bluetooth Interface
Item	Specification
Chipset	Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1
Data throughput	723 bps (full speed data rate)
Protocol	Bluetooth 2.1
Interface	USB
Connector type	USB

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Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n

Item	Specification
Chipset	Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG
	Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN
	512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361
	Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95
	1x1 BG (HM)
	Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2
	BGN (HM) EM306
	Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2
	BGN (HM) EM306; Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95
	1x1 BG (HM)
Data throughput	11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N
Protocol	802.11b+g, Draft-N
Interface	PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

Hard Disk Drive

Item
Vendor & Model Name		HGST 2.5"	HGST 2.5"	HGST 2.5"	WD 2.5" WD5000BEVT-
		HTS545016B9A300	HTS545025B9A300	HTS545032B9A300	22ZAT0 ML250 SATA LF
		Panther B SATA LF F/	Panther B SATA LF F/	Panther B SATA LF F/W:	F/W:01.01A01
		W:C60F	W:C60F	C60F
			WD 2.5" WD2500BEVT-
			22ZCT0 ML160 SATA LF
			F/W:11.01A11
Capacity (MB)		160000	250000	320000	500000
Bytes per sector		512	512	512	512
Data heads		3/4	2	3	4
Drive Format
Disks		2	2	2	2
Spindle speed (RPM)		5400 RPM	5400 RPM	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size		8MB	8MB	8MB	8MB
Interface		SATA	SATA	SATA	SATA
Max. media transfer		540	875	875	875
rate (disk-buffer,			(Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Buffer-	(Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Buffer-	(Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Buffer-
Mbytes/s)			host data transfer)	host data transfer)	host data transfer)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance		5V(DC) +/- 5%	5V(DC) +/- 5%	5V(DC) +/- 5%	5V(DC) +/- 5%

Optical Disc Drive

Item		Specification
Vendor & model name	HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT30N LF
	TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633C LF
Performance Specification	With CD Diskette		With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec)	Sustained:		Sustained:
	Max 3.6Mbytes/sec		Max 10.08Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory	2MB
Interface	SATA

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Optical Disc Drive

Item				Specification
Applicable disc format		Applicable disc format
		CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video
		CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text
		DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL,
		DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
		CD:
		CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT
		CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data
		CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session
		CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge)
		CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video
		Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video
		CD-R (Orange Book Part)
		CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2
		Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type
		US & US+ RW
		DVD:
		DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual
		DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
		DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)
		DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring
		DVD+R (Version 1.0)
		DVD+RW
		DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM)
		DVD°”R Dual
Loading mechanism		Load: Manual
		Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
		(b) Release by ATAPI command
		(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage		5 V +/- 5% (Operating)
Blu-Ray Disc Drive
Item			Specification
Vendor & model name	HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF
	SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BC-5500S LF
Performance	With CD Disc			With DVD Disc		With Blu-ray Disc
Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec)	Sustained:			Sustained:		Sustained:
	Max 3.6Mbytes/sec			Max 10.08Mbytes/sec		Max 11 Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory	2MB					4.5 MB
Interface	SATA

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