Acer Aspire 9300, Aspire 7000, Travelmate 7510 Service Manual

Acer

Aspire 9300/7000

TravelMate 7510

Service Guide

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Revision History

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Date Chapter Updates

Copyright

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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 Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium D are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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, you should check the most up-to-date information

available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reason, if 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.

Chapter1 System Specification 1

Features 1

Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display 1 Graphics 1 Storage Subsystem 2 Optical media drive 2 Communication 2 I/O Interface 2 Power Subsystem 3 Dimensions and Weight 3

Environment 3 Block Diagram 4 Outlook Tour 5

Front View 5

Closed Front View 6

Left View 7

Right View 7

Rear View 8

Base View 8 Using the Keyboard 10

Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 10

Windows keys 11

Hotkeys 11

Special keys 12 Indicators 14 Easy-launch Buttons 15 Touchpad 16

Touchpad Basics 16 Acer Empowering Technology 18

Acer eDataSecurity Management 19

Acer eLock Management 21

Acer ePerformance Management 22

Acer eRecovery Management 23

Acer eSettings Management 24

Acer eNet Management 25

Acer ePower Management 27

Acer ePresentation Management 29 Acer OrbiCam 30 Using the System Utilities 36

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36

Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38

How do I check for viruses 38 Hardware Specification and Configuration 39

Chapter2 System Utilities 48

BIOS Setup Utility 48 Information 49 Main 50

Security 52

Set Supervisor/User Password 53

Characters 0-9,A-Z (not case sensitive) 53 Boot 55 Exit 56

Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 57

General Information 57

Before You Begin 57 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 58 Disassembly Procedure 60

Removing the Battery Pack 60

Removing the HDD Module 60

Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the RAM Modules 61

Removing the Keyboard 63

Separating the LCD Module and Main Unit 64

Disassembling the Main Unit 65

LCD Disassembly 72

Chapter4 Troubleshooting 76

System Check Procedures 77

External Diskette Drive Check 77

External CD-ROM Drive Check 77

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 77

Memory Check 78

Power System Check 78

Check the Power Adaptor 78

Check the Battery Pack 79

Touchpad Check 79 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 81 Index of Error Messages 82

Error Message List 82 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 83 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 88 Intermittent Problems 92 Undetermined Problems 93 Top View 94

Chapter5 Jumper and Connector Location 94

Bottom View 96 Switch Setting 97 Password Bypassing & BIOS Recovery 98

Chapter6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100

Exploded Diagram 101 Parts 102

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 114

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 124

Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 125

Appendix C Online Support Information 129

System Specification

Features

Platform

Aspire 9300 Series

T AMD

T Dual-core processing

T Simultaneous 32 bit and 64 bit Windows

T AMD PowerNow!

Aspire 7000 Series

T AMD Sempron

T Simultaneous 32 bit and 64 bit Windows

T AMD PowerNow!

Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2GHz, 2 x 512 KB

L2 cache), TL-50 (1.6GHz, 2 x 256 KB L2 cache) featuring:

, AMD HyperTransportTM, Enhanced Virus Protection2 and 3DNow!

professional technology

Mobile Technology 3200+/3500+(1.6/1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache),

3400+ (1.8 GHz, 256 KB L2 cache), or higher, featuring:

, AMD HyperTransportTM, Enhanced Virus Protection2 and 3DNow!

professional technology

support

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System Memory

T Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM

modules (dual-channel support)

Display

T 17.1” WXGA + 200-nit Acer CrystalBrite

high brightness TFT LCD (TravelMate 5610 / 5110 series), 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista

colour TFT LCD (Aspire 9410 / 7110 series) or

Graphics

T NVIDIA

VRAM, 256MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0, Shader Model3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA PowerMizer 6.0, PCI Express

T NVIDIA

Microsoft DirectX 9.0, Shader Model3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA PowerMizer 6.0, PCI Express

T NVIDIA

GeForce® Go 7300 up to 512MB TurboCacheTM (256MB of dedicated GDDR2

GeForce® Go 7600 up to 128MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, supporting

GeForce® Go 6100 integrated graphics with 64 MB of shared system memory

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T Dual independent displays support

T 16.7 million colors

T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

T Acer Arcade

featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technologies

NOTE: TurboCacheTM memory allocation varies depending on configuration.

Storage Subsystem

T 60/80/100/120/160 GB or higher hard disk drive

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

Stick

(MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD)

Optical media drive

T 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

T 24X DVD/CD-RW combo drive

Communication

T Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over internet Protocol (VVoIP) support

via Acer OrbiCam

T Acer OrbiCam

T 225 degree ergonomic rotation

T Acer PrimaLite

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

T LAN: gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

T WPAN: Bluetooth

T WLAN: Intel

SignalUp

and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone

integrated 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera, featuring:

technology

2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer

wireless technology

I/O Interface

T PC Card slot (one Type II)

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

T Four USB 2.0 ports

T External display (VGA) port

T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port

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

T Microphone-in jack

T Line-in jack

T Ethernet (RJ-45) port

T Modem (RJ-11) port

T DC-in jack for AC adapter

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Power Subsystem

T ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standards: Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving

modes support

T 71W 4800mAh (8-cell) or 44W 4000mAh (6-cell) Li-Ion battery pack

T Acer QuicCharge

technology: 80% charge in 1 hour; 2-hour rapid charge system-off;

2.5-hour charge-in-use

T 3-pin 90W AC adapter

Dimensions and Weight

T 400 (W) x 295 (D) x 31.4/39.9 (H) mm (15.75 x 11.61 x 1.24/1.57 inches)

T 3.81 kg (8.39 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack

T 3.68 kg (8.10 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

Environment

T Temperature

T Operating: 5

T Non-operating: -20

T Humidity (non-condensing)

T Operating: 20% to 80%

T Non-operating: 20% to 80%

C to 35 oC

C to 65 oC

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Block Diagram

4 4

LCD

UP to 1920 X 1200

VRAMx4

3 3

48,49,5051,52,53,54,55,56,57

2 2

1 1

Mini Card

802.11a/b/g

G72MV /G73M

RJ45 TXFM

a. Line In b. Mic In c. INT Mic

d. Line Out e. INT.SPKR

SATA

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HDDSATA

MYALL M Block Diagram

AMD CPU

NPT Processor Rev. F

LVDS Dual Channel

PCIE x 1

PCIE x 16

LAN

RTL8211B

Codec

ALC883

G1432

MAX4411

MODEM

MDC Card

PATA

CDROM

HDA

MINI USB BlueTooth

S1 package

HyperTransport+ UMA

PCI-E X 1 PCI-E X 1

MAC

nVIDIA

HD AUDIO

USB

HyperTransport 16X16

6.4GB/S

nVIDIA

C51MV

HyperTransport 4X4

1.6GB/S

MCP51

ACPI 2.0

8xUSB 2.0

15,16,17,18,19,20

USB 4 Port

6,7,8,9,10

ATA 133

SATA

LPC I/F

2,3,4,5

PCI

2323

DDRII 667 Channel A

DDRII 667 Channel B

CRT/TV

MUX

PCI BUS

PCI7412

Mini-PCI

LPC BUS

DEBUG CONN

CAMERA

26 ~ 27

SIO

NS87381

FIR

Project Code: 91.4Q901.001 Project Name: MYALL M PCB Number: 06211-SA

DDRII 667

Slot 0

DDRII 667

Slot 1

SVIDEO/COMP

RGB CRT

PWR SW CP2220

1394

TV & Video-In

WIRELESS

KBC

KB3910

BIOS

11,12

TVOUT

CRT

PCMCIA SLOT

Card Reader

X BUS

Touch

INT. KB

Pad

36 35 35 34

SYSTEM DC/DC

MAX8734A

INPUTS OUTPUTS

DCBATOUT

SYSTEM DC/DC

MAX8743

INPUTS OUTPUTS

DCBATOUT

MAXIM CHARGER

MAX8725

INPUTS OUTPUTS

DCBATOUT

CPU DC/DC

MAX8760

INPUTS OUTPUTS

DCBATOUT 1.35V

CIR

3D3V_S5

5V_S5

1D2V_HT_S0

1D2V_CORE_S0

BT+

18V 3.0A 5V 100mA

VCC_CORE_S0

35A

PCB LAYER

L1:SIGNAL 1

L2:VCC

L3:SIGNAL 2

L4:SIGNAL 3

L5:GND

L6:SIGNAL 4

-1

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Outlook Tour

Just for Starters...

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Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 N/A Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel web camera for video

2 N/A Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer

3 N/A Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status

4 Wireless communication

button

5 Bluetooth communication

button

6 N/A Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording

7 N/A Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

8 N/A Click buttons

(left, center and right)

9 N/A Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

communication (for selected models)

output.

of the computer’s functions and components.

Enable/disables Wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communications.

Enable/disables Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communications.

computer mouse

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a four-way scroll button.

computer.

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10 N/A Keyboard Serves for entering data into your computer.

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11 N/A Power button Turns the computer on and off.

12 N/A Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

Closed Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

2 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo

walkman).

3 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.

4 Headphones/speaker/

5 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.

7 Bluetooth communication

8 Wireless communication

9 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid.

line-out jack with S/PDIF support

indicator

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

Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

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Left View

"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10

Note:

# Icon Item Description

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

2 N/A Optical disk drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-

load depending on model).

3 N/A Optical disk access

indicator

4 N/A Optical disk drive eject

button

5 N/A Emergency eject hole Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off.

Lights up when the optical disk drive is active.

Ejects the drive tray from the drive (location depends on model).

Right View

# Icon Item Description

1 N/A PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

3 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD).

4 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

5 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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Rear View

Note:

# Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

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

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

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

5 N/A Battery Powers the computer.

S-video/TV-out(NTSC/ PAL)port

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

LCD projector).

Base View

# Icon Item Description

1 N/A Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

2 N/A Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.

NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

3 N/A Mini PCI card bay Houses the computer’s Mini PCI card.

4 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

5 N/A Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

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6 N/A PCI Express Mini Card bay Houses the computer’s PCI Express Mini card.

7 N/A Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws).

8 N/A Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

9 N/A Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

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Using the Keyboard

The full-sized keyboard includes 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 Description

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

Num Lock

Fn + F11

Scroll Lock

Fn + F12

When Num Lock is on, the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions.

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.

N/A

Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows keys

Key Description

<Fn>

< > + <Tab>:

< > + <E>:

< > + <F1>:

< > + <F>:

+ <R>:

< > + <M>:

<Shift> + < > + <M>:

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

Key Icon Description

Windows key Press 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:

+ Tab: Activates the next Taskbar button.

+ E: Opens the My Computer window.

+ F1: Opens Help and Support.

+ F: Opens the Find (All Files dialog box).

+ R: Opens the Run dialog box.

+ M: Minimizes all windows.

Shift + + M: Undoes the minimize all windows action.

Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It

opens the application’s context menu.

Hotkeys

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 hotkeys, 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 eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer

Empowering Technology.

Fn + F3 Acer ePower

Management

Fn + F4 Sleep Leads the computer to Sleep mode.

Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

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Fn + F5 Display toggle Switches the display output between the display

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Fn + F6 Screen blank Turns off the display screen backlight 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 +

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Special keys

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

The Euro Symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the Euro key on the bottom-right side of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr key

then press the Euro symbol on the number five key.

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.

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2. Either directly press the $ key on the bottom-right side of the keyboard, or hold Shift and then

press the US dollar sign on the number four key.

NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Indicators

"Launch keys" on page 10

The computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators on the front cover. These indicators show the status of the computer and its components.

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

Icon Item Description

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Power Lights when the computer is on.

Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication

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Easy-launch Buttons

1. Charging:

2. Fully charged:

There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable

button, web browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key . Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and Internet programs, they can be redefined by users. To set the web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.

Easy-launch button Default application

Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)

Mail E-mail application (user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)

P User-programmable

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.

Touchpad Basics

Use the touchpad as follows:

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

T Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of 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 (2) is the same as clicking the left button.

T Use the four-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This

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

twice.

Select Click once Tap once

Drag Click and hold.

Then slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection.

Access context menu

Scroll Click and hold to

Click once

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button).

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

move up/down/ left/right.

NOTE: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to

your finger movements: the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase

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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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Acer Empowering Technology

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

T Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption

algorithms.

T Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space,

memory and registry setting.

T Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. T Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. T Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings

conveniently.

For more information, press the key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on

the appropriate utility and select the Help function.

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Acer eDataSecurity Management

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

There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt and decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. The supervisor password is a “master” password that can decrypt any file on the system. The file-specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file.

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

NOTE: The password used to 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 the encrypted files! Be sure to safeguard all related password.

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Acer eLock Management

Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allow you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can not be stolen while your notebook is unattended.

T Removable data devices: includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB

MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.

T Optical drive devices: includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. T Floppy disk drives: 3.5-inch disks only.

To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set at first. Once set, you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices. The lock(s) will be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.

If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks cancelled.

NOTE: If you lose the password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting the notebook or

taking the notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down the

password.

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