Acer D720, D520 User Manual

eMachines D720/D520 Series

Service Guide

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Copyright

Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the

contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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III

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

System Utilities 21

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the Speaker Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Replacing the CPU Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Replacing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Replacing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Replacing the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Troubleshooting 107

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

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ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Sec: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Memory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

BDS & Specific action: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Jumper and Connector Locations 129

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 133

eMachines D720/D520 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

eMachines D720/D520 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Model Definition and Configuration 142

eMachines D720/D520 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Model Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Test Compatible Components 153

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Online Support Information 161
Index 163

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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® Vista™

Platform

• Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor*

• Intel® Celeron® processor*

• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset

• IEEE 802.11b/g

System Memory

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• Dual-channel support

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

Display and graphics

• 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800

• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive option:

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• DVD/CD-RW combo drive*

Audio

• Two built-in stereo speakers

• High-definition audio support

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

Dimensions and Weight

• 340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches)

• 2.40 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

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Communication

• Integrated webcam*

• WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g

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

Privacy control

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• ENERGY STAR® 4.0*

Special keys and controls

• 88-/89-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface

• USB 2.0 port

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) 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%

NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

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System Block Diagram

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Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

2 Integrated

webcam

3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5 Wireless LAN

communication
button/indicator

6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

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Web camera for video communication
(for selected models).

displays computer output.

Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.

output.

you use the computer.

No. Icon Item Description

9 T ouchPad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions

like a computer mouse.

10 Click buttons (left

and right)

11 Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

NOTE: The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed

The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the
battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows green when
in AC mode.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Latch Locks and releases the lid

Rear View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

prolonged use.

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Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

2 External display

(VGA) port

3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

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

Microphone-in
jack

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
network.

Connects to a display device
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).

USB camera).

player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
Accepts input from external microphones.

Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack

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

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Right View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock

slot

2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access

indicator

4 Optical drive eject

button

5 Emergency eject

hole

8 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
security lock.

Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable
around an immovable object such as a table or
handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the
notch and turn the key to secure the lock.

Some keyless models are also available.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

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

Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject
hole to eject the optical drive tray when the
computer is off.

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Bottom View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release

latch

3 Memory

compartment

4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

Releases the battery for removal.

Houses the computer's main memory.

screws).

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.

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

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Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the
computer cover is closed.

Icon Function Description

Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

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

green when in AC mode.

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TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection finge rp r in t read er:

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

• Press the left (2) and right (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 (2)

Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed

as double-clicking a mouse

button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use

finger on the TouchPad to
drag the cursor.

Access
context menu

Click once.

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.

NOTE: When using the T ouchPad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The TouchPad is sensitive to

finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not
increase the TouchPad’s responsiveness.

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Using the Keyboard

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

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

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

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic cha ra c ters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock

<Fn> + <F11>

Scroll Lock <Fn> +
<F12>

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use
this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
would be to connect an external keypad.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press
the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
applications.

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on
embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursor­control keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursor­control keys.

Type the letters in a normal
manner.

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Windows Keys

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

Key Description

Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;

it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
functions:

<>: Open or close the 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

Application
key

<CTRL> +
<CTRL> + <> + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function

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

<> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)

taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

as described.

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Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings

Management

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

Management

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display outp ut between the display

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save

<Fn> + <F7> TouchPad toggle Turns the internal TouchPad on and off.

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
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Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
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screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.

power. Press any key to return.

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Special Key

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

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

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Using the System Utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. 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 Penryn based Intel® Celeron Processor and Intel® Pentium

Processor

Core logic Intel Cantiga GL40 (667MHz FSB supported)

ICH9-M
ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit.
Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GL40
REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec.
REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for Giga LAN

CPU package Micro uPGA-478

CPU Fan True Value Table

CPU Temperature

Core 0 Core 1

50 50 3000 31
60 60 3400 34
70 70 3700 37
77 77 4000 40
85 85 4000 40

Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)

• Throttling 50%: On= 85°C; OFF=78°C

• OS shut down at 90°C; H/W shut down at 96°C

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Insyde
BIOS Version V0.15T2
BIOS ROM type Flash
BIOS ROM size 1 MB
Supported protocols

• Flash ROM 1MB

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• Va rious hot-keys for system control

• Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3

• ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3

and S3, S4 for mobile CPU

• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag

• Support PXE

• Support Y2K solution

• Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode

• System information

BIOS password control BIOS user, Supervisor and HDD passwords

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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 2 GB
Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM)
Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 667 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various

capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be
reversed.

LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for GIGA LAN
Supports LAN protocol PCI-E 10/100/1000 MB LAN
LAN connector type RJ-45
LAN connector location Left side
Features Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5)

Wireless Module 802.11b/g

Item Specification

Chipset
Data throughput
Protocol
Interface

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor Seagate Momentus 5400.4 SATA
Model Name ST9250827AS ST9160827AS ST9120817AS
Capacity (MB) 250 160 120
Bytes per sector 512
Data heads 4 3 2
Drive Format
Disks 2 2 1
Spindle speed (RPM) 5 ,400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8MB
Interface SATA
Internal transfer rate (Mbits/

sec max)
Sustained transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)
I/O data transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5%

778

58

300

Item Specification

Vendor Seagate Momentus 5400.5 SATA
Model Name ST9320320AS ST9250320AS ST9160310AS ST9120310AS
Capacity (MB) 320 250 160 120
Bytes per sector 512
Data heads 4 4 or 3 2 2
Drive Format
Disks 2 or 1 2 1 1
Spindle speed (RPM) 5,400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8 MB
Interface SATA
Internal transfer rate

(Mbits/sec max)
I/O data transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5%

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Super-Multi Drive Module

Item Specification

Vendor & model name HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A
Performance S p ecification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec

Sustained:

Max 10 Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface SATA
Applicable disc format Applicab le media types:

Writing:
Confirms to DVD+R Version 1.2 and DVD+RW Version 1.3 / DVD+R DL

Version 1.0 /DVD-R Version 2.0 / DVD-RW Version 1.2 / DVD-R DL Version

3.0.
Reading:
DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R single/dual layer
DVD+R single/double layer
DVD-RW
DVD+RW
CD-DA
CD-ROM
CD-ROM/XA
Photo-CD, Multi-session, Video CD
CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW

Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open)

Tact SW (Open)

Emergency Release (draw open hole)
Power Requirement
Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Compatibility MIC IN—AC-coupled input,100mV

LINE IN—AC-coupled input,100mV
Headphone out—1V

P-P

maximum

P-P

maximum

P-P

Build-in Speaker—4 ohm, 2W Main Speaker

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic Intel® Core™2 Duo processor based Intel® Celeron

processor and Intel® Pentium processor, FSB 667MHz
LAN REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for GIGA LAN
Audio Codec REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller KB926
Total number of keypads 88-/89-key keyboard

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Item Specification

Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work

Yes
simultaneously

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Sanyo, Sony, Panasonic, Simplo
Battery Type Li Ion
Pack capacity 2400/4400 mAh
Number of battery cell 6
Package configuration 3S2P

LCD 14.1”

Item Specification

Vendor/model name LG.Philips/LP141WX3, AUO/B141EW04 V4,

Chimei/N141I3 - L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01
Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches
Active Area (mm) 303.74 x 189.84 mm
Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 WXGA
Pixel Pitch 0.2373 × 0.2373 mm
Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
Display Mode Transmissive mode, normally white

2

200 cd/m2(Typ.5 point)

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity 1.3 max.
Contrast Ratio 300 minimum
Response Time (Optical Rise

16
Time/Fall Time) msec

Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 1.4W max.
Weight (without inverter) 400g max.
Physical Size (mm) 319.5 (±0.5) x 205.5 (± 0.5) x 5.5 max.
Electrical Interface 3.3V LVDS interface with 1 pixel/clock
Support Color g reater than 262144
Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertical: Upper/Lower

Minimum: 40/40, Typical: 45/45

Minimum: 10/30, Typical: 20/35
Temperature Range (°C)

Operating
Storage (shipping)

0 to +50

-20 to +60

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