Acer Aspire 9800 Service Manual

Aspire 9800 Series

Service Guide

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 9800 service guide.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2006 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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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:

Operating system

Genuine Windowsl® VistaTM Capable

Genuine Windowsl® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Genuine Windowsl® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2)

NOTE: Windowsl® VistaTM Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to

Windows® VistaTM. For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista.

Platform and memroy

Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, featuring:

τIntel® CoreTM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) or higher

τIntel® 945PM Express chipset

Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology

Core logic: Intel® 945PM+ICH7M (north bridge+ south bridge)

Up to 2GB of DDR2 677 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM moules (dualchannel support)

Display and graphics

20.1” WSXGA+ high-brightness Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 6 lamps

19” WXGA+ high-brightness Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, 4 lamps 16 ms typical of/off and 8 ms average gray-to-gray response time

Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer VistaTM supported

NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 with up to 512MB TurboCacheTM (256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM and up to 256 MB of shared system memory) or,

NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300 with up to 256MB TurboCacheTM (128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM and up to 128 MB of shared system memory)

Supporting NVIDIA® PureVideoTM technology (WMV HD, High-Definition MPEG-2 Hardware Acceleration, integrated HDTV encoder) dual-link DVI, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR Hight Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizerTM 6.0 and PCI Express®

Dual independent display

16.7 million colors (20.1” LCD model)

16.2 million colors (19” LCD model) MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support

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DVI-D (ture digital video interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVision technologies

TV-tuner

Acer TV-tunver options:

τAnalog TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encding

τDigital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding τDigital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting software MPEG-2 stream encoding Analog TV-tuner supporting international analog TV standards (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)

Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard (6 MHz to 8MHz)

TV-tuner I/O:

τRF jack for digital/analog TV antenna cable input

τAV-in port for composite/S-video/line-in audio/video input TV-tuner cables:

τPAL cable for digital/analog TV input, PAL/SECAM to NTSC port converter τMini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for audio/video input

Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supporting Acer SignaUpTM wireless technology

Audio

Audio system with two built-in Acer 3DSonic (1.5W) stereo speakers and one Acer BasSonic Subwoofer

Dolby® Digital Live and DTS Neo: PC support Intel® High Definition audio support

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers (1.5W) Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible

Two built-in stereo microphone

Storage subsystem

One or two 80/100/120 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive, supporting software RAID 0/1 Optical drive options: DVD-Super Mulit double-layer drive (slot-load)

5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD)

Input devices

88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with 5-degree curve Touchpad with 4-way scroll button

Four easy-launch buttons

Two front-access switches: WLAN LED and Bluetooth® LED-switches (for selected models)

Communication

Acer Video Conference, featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone

Acer OrbiCamTM 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera, featuring: τ30 degree ergonomic rotation

τAcer VisageOnTM technology

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τAcer PrimaLiteTM technology

Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready LAN: gigabit Ethernet; wake-on-LAN ready

WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) WiFi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology

I/O Ports

ExpressCardTM/54 slot PC Card slot (one Type II)

5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports

DVI-D port with HDCP support IEEE 1394 port

Consumer infrared (CIR) port Fast infrared (FIR) port External display (VGA) port

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

TV-tuner antenna-in port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack

Line-in jack Parallel port Serial port

Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port

DC-in jack for AC adaptor

NOTE: HDCP is acronym for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. An encryption system for enforcing digital rights management (DRM) over DVI and HDMI interfaces

Environment

Temperature:

τoperating: 5 ° C to 35 ° C

τNon-operating: -20 ° C to 65 °C

Humidity (non-condensing):

τoperating: 20%~80% τNon-operating: 20%~80%

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System Block Diagram

CPU

YONAH/MEROM

HDMI

31W/34W

M P.14-17

CLK GEN

THERMAL SENSOR

M P.38

ICS9LPR316

& FAN

M P.13

ADM1032

M P.18

LCM

HDCP

PSB

ROM

M P.39

M P.30

DDR2 533/667

DDR2_SODIMM0

LOM

DVI

VGA

North Bridge

M P.25

Controller

PCIE

MARVELL

M P.38

Controller

Calistoga

88E8055 M P.49

NVG73M/G72MV

1466 uFCBGA

DDR2 533/667

DDR2_SODIMM1

CRT

M P.28-31

M P19-24

RJ45

M P.26

M P.37

CONN

VRAM

* 8(4) PCS

DMI

M P.50

S-Video

M P32-36

M P.38

OPTION

PCI_Express Bus

PWR Board

HDD

South Bridge

M P.53

SATA

USB 2.0

USB2.0 PORT

BLUETOOTH

Mini Card

M P.51

Batt Charger

ICH7-M

DSC

Express Card

Mini Card

x4

VER 2.0

652 BGA

PCI Bus

M P54 & I P.1

M P.39

M P.55

M P.46

M P.51

(No USB)

CD-ROM

Ultra ATA-100

M P.53

M P40-44

CardBus

RAID

INTEL PRO

MAIN BATT

PATA

LPC 3.3V 33MHZ

Controller

MINI PCI

SIL3512E

WIRELESS 3945ABG

I/O BOARD

HDD

TI PCI7412

1.5*3A TAPE

SUPPORT 0,1

8 Cell

M P.53

M P.45

M P.56

M P.52

OPTION

SATA

SATA

I P.3

I P.3

ANT

ANT

PRINTER

SMSC

LPC 3.3V 33MHZ

M P.47

TV TUNER

HDD

HDD

PORT

LPC47N217

1394 CONN X 1

6 IN 1 SLOT

MS,MS-P,SD.SD-IO,XD,MMC

M P.53

M P.53

I P.3

M P.48

COM

SUPER I/O & KBC

PORT

M P.60

M P.60

KBC1122

PCMCIA

ANT

AV IN

TYPE II

M P.46

BIOS

Azalia

MDC

M P.57

MDC 1.5

M P.57

Azalia

I P.2

Audio Board

Two

RJ11 CNTR

CIR / FIR

Speakers

A P.1

MAX_9713

Sub

KB / LED

HD Codec

Woofer

M P.59

MAX

M P.62

REAL_ALC883DD-GR M P.58

9722

M P.59

TOUCH PAD

AMP

2 PICK BUTTON/

LINE IN

Internal Array

MIC IN

\SPDIF\

4 WAY

MAX_MAX9714 M P.59

TITLE

Aspire 9800

HP Jack

T P.1

Jack

MIC

Jack

LINE OUT

A P.2

A P.2

A P.2

A P.2

SIZE

CODE

DOC. NUMBER

REV

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Board Layout

Top View

1	JACK1	AV-in Jack	20	CN29	PATA HDD Connector
2	CN1	TV Antenna Connector	21	CN30	SATA HDD Connector
3	CN2	S-Video Connector	22	U23	North Bridge
4	CN509	Card Bus Socket	23	U33	RAID Controller
5	CN3	S-Video Connector	24	U37	Timing Controller
6	CN4	HDMI Connector	25	CN13	CPU Socket
7	U6	Video Memory	26	CN28	SATA HDD Connector
8	CN5	I/O Board to Main Board	27	CN24	BIOS Flash Memory
		Connector
9	U7	Video Memory	28	U515	Audio Codec
10	CN8	DVI-D Port	29	CN20	Mini PCI Socket
11	U14	Graphic Controller	30	CN23	Mini Card Connector
12	U9	DDR2 SDRAM IC	31	CN26	Media Board Connector
13	U15	DDR2 SDRAM IC	32	CN22	Wireless LAN Card Connector
14	JACK2	Microphone Jack	33	CN21	USB Connector
15	U11	Ethernet Controller	34	CN19	USB Connector
16	CN15	DIMM Socket	35	CN16	USB Connector
17	CN14	DIMM Socket	36	CN11	IEEE port
18	CN18	Optical Disk Drive Connector	37	U25	PCI cardbus/Media Board/1394 IC
19	U39	South Bridge

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Bottom View

1	U504	LAN Transformer GSN 5009	9	CN4000	Touchpad Connector (Touchpad
					to main board)
2	CN502	Launch Board Connector	10	CN4001 6-pin Touchpad Board Connector
3	U503	Video Memory	11	CN504	Audio Board Connector
4	U502	Video Memory	12	CN506	DDR2 SDRAM IC
5	CN4002	LCD Connector	13	CN5001	Hotkey Board Connector
6	CN3000	Hotkey Board Connector	14	CN5000 Main Board to Media Board
					Connector
7	CN503	Express Card Slot	15	CN505	Touchpad Board Connector
8	CN507	DDR2 SDRAM IC

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Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Built-in camera	1.3 megapixel web camera for video
			communication.
2		Display screen	Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
			displays computer output.
3		Media/volume buttons	For use with Acer Arcade and other mdeia
			playing programs.
4/8		Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.
5		Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which
			functions like a computer mouse.
6		Click buttons (left,	The left and right buttons function like the
		center and right)	left and right mouse buttons; the center
			button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
7		Palmrest	Comfortable support area for your hands
			when you use the computer.
9		Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.

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10/11		Easy-launch buttons	Buttons for launching frequently used
			programs.
12		Power button	Turns the computer on and off.

Closed Front View

#		Icon						Item	Description
1								Speaker	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
									output.
2								Infrared port/CIR	Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g,
								receiver	infrared printer and IR-aware computer)/
									Receives signals from a remote control.
3								Line-in jack	Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
									CD player, stereo walkman).
4								Microphone-in jack	Accepts input from external microphones.
5								Headphones/speaker/	Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
								line-out jack with S/	speakers, headphones).
								PDIF support
6								Power indicator	Indicates the computer’s power status.
7								Battery indicator	Indicates the computer’s battery status.
8								Bluetooth®	Enables/disables the Bluetooth® function.
								communication button/	Indicates the status of Bluetooth
								indicator	communication.
9								Wireless	Enables/disables the wireless function.
								communication button/	Indicates the status of wireless LAN
								indicator	communication.

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Left View

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		USB 2.0 ports	Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
			mouse, USB camera).
2		Modem (RJ-11) port	Connects to a phone line.
3		Optical drive	Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
			(slot-load or tray-load depending on
			model).
4		Optical disk access	Lights up when the optical drive is active.
		indicator
5		Optical drive eject	Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
		button
6		Emergency eject hole	Ejects the optical drive tray when the
			computer is turned off.
7		Latch	Locks and releases the lid.

Right View

	#	Icon	Item	Description
	1		Latch	Locks and releases the lid.
	2		5-in-1 card reader	Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
				MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
				(MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-
				Picture Card (xD).

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3							3 USB 2.0 ports	Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
								mouse, USB camera).
4							4-pin IEEE 1394 port	Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
5							PC Card slot eject	Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
							button
6							PC Card slot	Accepts one Type II PC Card.
7							Express Card/54 slot	Accepts and ExpressCard/34 module
								Note: ExpressCards are third generation of
								PC cards, hot-swapable and smaller than
								previous PC Cards. Designed for both
								desktop and mobile use, ExpressCards
								use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI
								Express technology that provides 500
								Mbytes/sec total throughput. Formerly
								code named "NEWCARD," ExpressCards
								are 5 mm thick like Type II PC Cards, but
								do not use the same 86x54 mm footprint.
								ExpressCards come in 75x54 mm and
								75x34 mm sizes. Express Card/54 slot
								means this notebook accepts 75x54mm
								ExpressCards.

Rear view

	#	Icon							Item	Description
	1								DC-in jack	Connects to an AC adapter.
	2								TV-in port	Accepts input signals from analog/digital
										TV-tuner devices (for selected models).
	3								AV-in port	Accepts input signals from audio/video
										(AV) devices (manufacturing option).
	4								Kensington lock slot	Connects to a Kensington-compatible
										computer security lock.

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#	Icon						Item	Description
5							Ventilation slots	Enable the computer to stay cool, even
								after prolonged use.
6							S-video/TV-out	Connects to a television or display
							(NTSC/PAL) port	device with S-video input.
7							External display	Connects to a display device (e.g.,
							(VGA) port	external monitor, LCD projector).
8							DVI-D port	Supports digital video connections.
9							Ethernet (RJ-45)	Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
								based network (for selected models).
10							Parallel port	Connects to a printer.
11							Serial port	Connects to a serial device.

Base view

#	Item	Description
1	Ventilation slots and	Enable the computer to stay cool, even
	cooling fan	after prolonged use.
		Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening
		of the fan.

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2	Memory compartment	Houses the computer’s main memory.
3	Battery lock	Locks the battery in position.
4	Battery release latch	Releases the battery for removal.
5	Battery bay	Houses the computer’s battery pack.
6	Hard disk bay	Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
		with screws)
7	Sub woofer	Emits low frequency sound output.

Indicators

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

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

	Icon			Function	Description
				Standby	Indicates the computer’s standby status.
				HDD	Indicates when the hard disc or optical
					drive is active.
				Cap lock	Lights when Cap Lock is activated
				Num lock	Lights when Num Lock is activated.
				Power	Lights up when the computer is on.

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Icon			Function	Description
			Battery	Lights up when the battery is being
				charged.
			Bluetooth	Indicates the status of Bluetooth
				communication.
			Wireless LAN	Indicates the status of wireless LAN
				communication.

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

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser, Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button.

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

Launch key	Default application
	Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
P	User-programmable
Web browser	Internet browser (user-programmable)
Mail	Email application (user-programmable)

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Touchpad Basics

The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

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

Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

Use the 4-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	Main touchpad	Center button (3)
			(4)	(2)
	Execute	Click twice		Tap twice (at
		quickly		the same speed
				as double-
				clicking the
				mouse button)
	Select	Click once		Tap once
	Drag	Click and hold,		Tap twice (at
		then use finger		the same speed
		on the touchpad		as double-
		to drag the		clicking a
		cursor.		mouse button);
				rest your finger
				on the touchpad
				on the second
				tap and drag
				the cursor.
	Access context		Click once
	menu
	Scroll				Click and hold to move
					up/down/left/right.

NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your infers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

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Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

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

Lock Key	Description
Caps Lock	When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed
	are in uppercase.
Num lock	When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in
<Fn>+<F11>	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	When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up
<Fn>+<F12>	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	Type numbers in a normal
keypad	manner.
Cursor-control keys on	Hold <Shift> while using	Hold <Fn> while using
embedded keypad	cursor-control keys.	cursor-control keys.
Main keyboard keys	Hold <Fn> while typing	Type the letters in a normal
	letters on embedded	manner.
	keypad.

Windows Keys

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

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Key	Icon	Description
Windows key		Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as
		clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the
		Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to
		provide a variety of function:

+ <Tab> Activates next taskbar button.

+ <E> Opens the My Computer window

+ <F1> Opens Help and Support.

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

+ <R> Opens the Run dialog box.

+ M Minimizes all windows.

<Shift>+ + <M> Undoes the minimize all windows action.

		This key has the same effect as clicking the right
	Applicati	mouse button; it opens the application’s context
		menu.
	on key

Hot Keys

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

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

Hot Key	Icon	Function	Description
<Fn>+<F1>		Hot key help	Displays help on hot keys.
<Fn>+<F2>		Acer eSetting	Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
<Fn>+<F3>		Acer	Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer
		ePowerManagement	Empowering Technology. See “Acer Empowering
			Technology” on page 19.

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Hot Key	Icon	Function	Description
<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>+<F7>		Touchpad toggle	Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
<Fn>+<F8>		Speaker toggle	Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn>+<w>		Volume up	Increases the speaker volume.
<Fn>+<y>		Volume down	Decreases the speaker volume.
<Fn>+<-x>		Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn>+<z>		Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness

Special Key

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

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

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

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

The US dollar sign

1.Open a text editor or word processor.

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

NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

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Acer Empowering Technology

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

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

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

Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.

Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings.

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

Empowering Technology password

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

Acer eNet Management

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

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

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

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

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Acer ePower Management

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

AC Mode (Adapter mode)

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

DC Mode (Battery mode)

There are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can also define up to three of your own.

To create new power profile

1.Change power settings as desired.

2.Click “Save as...” to save to a new power profile.

3.Name the newly created profile.

4.Select whether this profile is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK.

5.The new profile will appear in the profile list.

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Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.

For additional options, click “Settings” to:

Set alarms.

Re-load factory defaults.

Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed. View information about Acer ePower Management.

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Acer ePresentation Management

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

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Acer eDataSecurity Management

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

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

NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encryped file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!

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