Acer Aspire V5 User manual
Aspire V5-571PG / V5-571P
SERVICEGUIDE
Revision History
Refer to the table below for the updates made to this Aspire V5-5 71 PG / V5- 57 1P Servic e
Guide.
Date Version Chapter Updates
09-07-2012 FIRST DRAFT
09-13-2012 Rev. 01
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without notice.
.The information in this guide is subject to change
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
There are 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. The software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should
the programs prove defective following th eir pur ch as e, th e bu ye r (n ot the ma n uf ac tur e r,
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.
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Conventions
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CAUTION:
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IMPORTANT:
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The following conventions are used in this manual:
Indicates a potential for personal injury.
Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment.
Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a
procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task.
The following typographical conventions are used in this document:
Book titles, directory names, file names, path names, and program/process names are
shown in italics.
Example:
the DRS5 User's Guide
/usr/local/bin/fd
the /TPH15spool_M program
Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen,
such as menus, prompts, responses to input, and error messages) are shown in
constant width.
Example:
[01] The server has been stopped
User input (text that represents information entered by a computer user, such as
command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold.
Variables contained within user input are shown in angle brackets (< >).
Example:
At the prompt, type run <file name> -m
Keyboard keys are shown in bold italics.
Example:
After entering data, press Enter.
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General information 0
Before using this information and the product it suppo rts, read the following general
information.
This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to the basic
configuration for Acer’s global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and
enhance product competitiveness, your regional office may have d ecided to extend the
functionality of a machine (such as add-on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities).
These localized features are not covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, contact
your regional office or the responsib le personnel/cha nnel to provide you with furthe r technical
details.
When ordering FRU parts: 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 may not be noted
in this printed service guide.
Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code
than those given in the FRU list in this 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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Chapter 1 - Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Storage Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Audio Subsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Privacy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Power Adapter and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Keyboard and Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Software and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Notebook Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Open Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Close Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Touchpad Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Chapter 2 - System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
BIOS Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
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Removing the HDD Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Removing the BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Using DMI Utility in DOS Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Using DMI Utility in Windows Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Chapter 3 - Machine Maintenance
Machine Disassembly and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Replacement Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Pre-disassembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Disassembly Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Removing the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Removing the DIMM Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Removing the ODD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Removing the Touchpad Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Removing the Power Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
Removing the SATA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Removing the HDD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Removing the Mainboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35
Removing the DC-In Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37
Removing the Battery Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38
Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41
LCD Module Disassembly Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43
Removing the LCD Back Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44
Removing the WLAN Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46
Removing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47
Removing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48
Removing the Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 -50
Removing the LCD FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52
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Removing the Converter Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-54
LCD Module Reassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-56
Reinstalling the Converter Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-56
Reinstalling the LCD FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-58
Reinstalling the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-60
Reinstalling the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-62
Reinstalling the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-64
Reinstalling the WLAN Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-65
Reinstalling the LCD Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-66
Main Unit Reassembly Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-68
Reinstalling the LCD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-68
Reinstalling the Speaker Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-70
Reinstalling the Battery Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-72
Reinstalling the DC-In Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-73
Reinstalling the Thermal Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-74
Reinstalling the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-76
Reinstalling the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-81
Reinstalling the HDD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-83
Reinstalling the SATA Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-84
Reinstalling the Power Button Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-85
Reinstalling the Touchpad Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-87
Reinstalling the Palmrest Module/Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-90
External Module Reassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-92
Reinstalling the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-92
Reinstalling the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-95
Reinstalling the DIMM Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-99
Reinstalling the DIMM Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-100
Reinstalling the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-101
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Power On Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
No Display Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Touchpad Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
USB Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
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WLAN Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Card Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Other Functions Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Intermittent Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Undetermined Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Chapter 5 - Jumper and Connector Locations
Mainboard Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Clearing the BIOS Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Performing a BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Chapter 6 - FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Exploded Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
LCD Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Chapter 7 - Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows 8 Environment Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Chapter 8 - Online Support Information
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CHAPTER 1
Hardware Specifications
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Storage Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Audio Subsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Privacy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Power Adapter and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Keyboard and Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Software and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Notebook Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Open Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Close Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Touchpad Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Computer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
Processor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24
System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Graphics Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
VRAM (Discrete models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
System BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-26
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
Super-Multi Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29
LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29
Supported Display Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
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Audio Codec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
Audio Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
Webcam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
Wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
HDMI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32
Expansion Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32
System LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32
Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32
AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33
System Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-34
System DMA Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-34
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Features 0
The following is a summary of the computer’s many features.
Operating System 0
Genuine Windows® 8 SL 64-bit
Genuine Windows® 8 ML 64-bit
Genuine Windows® 8 CN 64-bit
Genuine Windows® 8 Professional 64-bit
Platform 0
Intel Chief River
Supports the Second Generation Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor Family (Ivy
Bridge/Sandy Bridge)
Chipset: Mobile Intel
®
HM70/HM77 Express Chipset
System Memory 0
Two DDR3 1333 MHz DIMM slots
8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules)
Supports dual channel
Display 0
15.6-inch High Definition WXGA LED Touch Panel
Integrated multi-touch screen, supports 10 finger touch
1366×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
16.7 million colors, 200-nit brightness
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
Graphics 0
Graphics controller:
UMA: Integrated in the Mobile Intel
Discrete: NVIDIA N13P-GL-A1 / NVIDIA N13M-GS-B-A2
Supports dual display
Internal resolutions and refresh rate supported (applies to both UMA and Discrete
®
HM70/HM77 Express Chipset
models):
1024×768, 60 Hz
1280×720, 60 Hz
1280×768, 60 Hz
1360×768, 60 Hz
1366×768, 60 Hz
Maximum Resolution HDMI: 1900x1200
Maximum Resolution D-Sub: 2560x1600
Storage Subsystem 0
Hard disk drive 0
2.5-inch, 7.0 mm, 5400 rp m SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
Optical disc drive 0
Slim-type SATA optical disc drive (ODD)
Detailed read/write specifications on page 1-28.
Card reader 0
Multi-in-1 card reader slot
Supports MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™), Memory
Stick™ (MS™), Memory Stick™ PRO (MS-PRO™), xD-Picture Card (xD™) and
Secure Digital™ (SD) cards
Audio Subsystem 0
Optimized Dolby
Audio Regulator, Volume Leveler, Volume Maximizer, and Surround Virtualizer (for
built-in speakers) technologies
Two 2W, 2 cc chamber built-in speakers
®
Advanced Audio® v2 audio enhancement, featuring Audio Optimizer ,
Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
Built-in microphone
Realtek ALC271X-VB6
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Communication 0
Webcam 0
1.3M/2.0M DV slim camera module
Acer Video Conference software, featuring:
Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280×720 resolution
Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE)
technology
Supports 720p HD audio/video recording
Wireless and networking 0
WLAN:
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
Supports Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable):
Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Realtek RTL8411AA-CG controller
Privacy Control 0
BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
Power Adapter and Battery 0
19 V 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
4-Cell 2.5 Ah Li-ion battery pack
Battery life: 4 hours
Charging period:
1.5 to 2 hours for 0–80% capacity
3 to 3.5 hours for 0–99% capacity
3.5 to 4 hours for 0–100% (charge-in-use)
ACPI 3.0-compliant power management system
ENERGY STAR compliant
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
Keyboard and Pointing Device 0
Keyboard 0
AS7F Chiclet keyboard with backlight
Inverted “T” cursor keys
Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions,
and display and touchpad toggle
Windows
Multilanguage support
®
and Application keys
Touchpad 0
Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device
Touchpad lock hotkey
Adjustable touchpad sensitivity function
I/O Ports 0
Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/XD)
USB ports (2 x 2.0, 1 x 3.0)
HDMI™ port with HDCP support
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack without S/PDIF support
Internal microphone
Feature port (bundled Y cable with LAN/VGA combo port)
DC-in jack for AC adapter
Kensington lock slot
Software and Tools 0
Productivity 0
7digital
Acer Backup Manager
Acer Cloud
Acer Instant Update Utility
Acer Power Management
Acer Recovery Management
Acer Ring
Adera
Amazon
Chacha
Device Control Lite
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Device Fast-Lane
Evernote (except Japan)
Microsoft
Microsoft
newsXpresso
Kindle for PC (US only)
Norton™ Online Backup
Spotify
Windows Live™ Essentials
®
Office Starter 2010
®
Office Personal 2010 (Japan only, subject to customer request)
Security 0
McAfee
MyWinLocker
®
Internet Security Suite (trial only)
®
(except China, Hong Kong)
Multimedia 0
Acer clear.fi
NTI Media Maker™
Cyberlink
®
MediaEspresso
Gaming 0
Cut the Rope
Pinball FX2
Treasures of Montezuma
Communication and ISP 0
Acer Crystal Eye
Skype™
Web links and utilities 0
Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden,
UK only)
Acer Explorer
Acer Identity Card
Acer Updater
eBay
Hulu shortcut (Canada, Latin America, United States only)
Netflix shortcut (Canada, Latin America, United States only)
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
®
shortcut (Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland,
Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland,
United St ates, United Kingdom only)
Warranty 0
One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
Dimensions and Weight 0
Dimensions 0
Width × Depth × Height: 381.6 x 253 x 24.5mm (15.02 × 9.96 × 0.96 in)
Weight 0
2.44 kg (5.38 lb) (including batter y) fo r UM A mode ls
2.48 kg (5.47 lb) (including battery) for Discrete models
Environment 0
Temperature:
Operating: 0 to 40 °C
Non-operating: -20 to 60 °C
Humidity (non-condensing):
Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
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Notebook Tour 0
This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook.
Open Front View 0
Figure 1-1. Open Front View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication.
2 Touch display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays
computer output, supports multi-touch input.
3 Integrated microphone Internal microphone for sound recording and video
communication.
4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands wh en you
use the computer.
5 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions like
a computer mouse.
6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
7 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11
Close Front View 0
Figure 1-2. Close Front View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Multi-in-1 card reader Supports MMC, MMCplus and SD cards.
Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.
2 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
Blue: The computer is turned on.
Blinking amber: The computer is in power-saving
mode.
3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
Blue: The computer is in AC mode.
Blinking amber: The battery is charging.
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Left View 0
Figure 1-3. Left View
No. Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to the AC adapter.
2 Feature port Connects to a Y cable with VGA & RJ45 port
3 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
4 USB 3.0 ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
camera).
5 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
camera).
6 Headphones/
speaker/line-out jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,
headphone).
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13
Right View 0
Figure 1-4. Right View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Optical disc drive
(ODD)
2 ODD access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 ODD eject button Ejects the optical disc from the drive.
4 ODD emergency
eject hole
5 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
Internal optical disc drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to
eject the optical drive tray when the computer is
off.
security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable
around an immovable object such as a table or the
handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the
notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some
keyless models are also available.
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Base View 0
Figure 1-5. Base View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Battery pack Provides power to the computer when the power
cord is unplugged.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules.
4 Speaker Outputs sounds.
5 Optical disc drive
(ODD)
Internal optical disc drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
Touchpad Basics 0
Figure 1-6. Touchpad
Move finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor . Tapping on the touchp ad is the
same as clicking the left button of a mouse.
Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform
selection and execution functions. These two buttons are the equivalent of the left and
right buttons on a mouse.
Function Touchpad (1) Left Button (2) Right Button (3)
Execute Rapidly tap twice. Quickly click twice.
Select Tap once. Click once.
Drag Rapidly tap twice,
keep your finger on
the touchpad on the
Tap and hold, then
use your finger to
drag the cursor.
second tap and drag
the cursor.
Access context menu Click once.
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Keyboard 0
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, in verted “T” cu rsor key,
Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotk eys controlling various computer
features.
Figure 1-7. Keyboard
Lock Keys 0
The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off.
Figure 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys
Lock Key Description
Caps Lock When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase.
Num Lock Off by default. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts a s a numeric
keypad. If an external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will
have the following definitions:
When On, the system boots with external keyboar d/keypad Num Lock
status On. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17
Lock Key Description
Num Lock
The key can be turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the
external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock affects the external
keyboard/keypad only.
Shift state is NOT required for the cursor movement by the numeric
keys.
The state of the Num Lock is not changed by the attachment/rem oval
(hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad.
Scroll Lock
Fn+F12
When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up
or down cursor keys. Scroll Lock is not applicable for all applications.
Windows Keys 0
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Figure 1-9. Windows-specific Keys
Key Description
Windows
Logo key
Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows
Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other
keys to provide a variety of functions.
Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 & 8:
: Open or close the Start menu
+R: Open the Run dialog box
+M: Minimizes all windows
Shift++M: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
+F1: Show the Help window
+ E: Open Windows Explorer
+F: Search for a file or folder
+ D: Display the desktop
Ctrl++F: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
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Key Description
Windows
Logo key
Ctrl++L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a ne two r k
domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
Ctrl++Tab: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch
toolbar, to the system tray (use or to move focus to items on the
Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray)
+Tab: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
+Break: Display the System Properties dialog box
Functions supported by Windows XP:
+Break: Display the System Properties dialog box
+U: Open the Ease of Access Center window
Application
key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mo use button; it opens
the application's context menu.
Hotkeys 0
The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls. To
activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in the combination.
Figure 1-10. Hotkeys
Hotkey Icon Function Description
Fn+F3 Communication
device toggle
Fn+F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn+F5 Display off Turns off the LCD back light
Fn+F6 Display toggle Switches the display output between the display
Fn+F7 Touchpad
toggle
Fn+F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers On or Off.
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Toggles the WiFi function On and Off using a
pop-up window.
screen, external monitor (if connected) or both.
Turns the touchpad On or Off.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
Fn+F9 Keyboard
Turns the keyboard b acklight On or Off.
backlight
Fn+Home Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.
Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file.
Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the previous media file.
Fn+End Next Jump to the next media file.
Fn+
Fn+
Fn+
Fn+
Volume Up Increases the sound volume.
Volume Down Decreases the sound volume.
Brightness Down Decr eases the screen brightness.
Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness.
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System Block Diagram 0
Figure 1-11. System Block Diagram
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21
Specification Tables 0
NOTE:
Computer Specifications
Item Metric Imperial
Dimensions
Width 38.2 cm 15.02 in
Depth 25.3 cm 9.96 in
Height 2.45 cm 0.96 in
Weight (equipped with 4-cell
battery pack, HDD, and ODD)
Input power
Operating voltage 19 V, 65 W
Operating current (max) 3.42 A
Temperature
Operating (not writing to
optical disc)
Operating (writing to optical
disc)
Nonoperating -20 to 60 °C -4 to 140 °F
Relative humidity
Operating 10% to 90%
Nonoperating 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating -1 5 to 3,04 8 m -50 to 10,000 ft
2.44 kg for UMA
2.48 kg for Discrete
0 to 35 °C 32 to 95 °F
5 to 35 °C 41 to 95 °F
5.38 lb for UMA
5.47 lb for Discrete
Nonoperating -15 to 12,192 m -50 to 40,000 ft
Shock
Operating 125 g, 2 ms, half-sine TBD
Nonoperating 200 g, 2 ms, half-sine TBD
Random vibration
Operating 0.75 g zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate
Nonoperating 1.50 g zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate
Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limit s for plastic surfaces. The computer
operates well within this range of temperatures.
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