Acer D720, D520 User Manual

eMachines D720/D520 Series

Service Guide

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Revision History

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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. 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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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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Chapter 1

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

•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	Web camera for video communication
		webcam	(for selected models).
3		Display screen	Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
			displays computer output.
4		Power button	Turns the computer on and off.
5		Wireless LAN	Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.
		communication	Indicates the status of wireless LAN
		button/indicator	communication.
6		Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
			output.
7		Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.
8		Palmrest	Comfortable support area for your hands when
			you use the computer.

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No.	Icon				Item	Description
9					TouchPad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
						like a computer mouse.
10					Click buttons (left	The left and right buttons function like the left
					and right)	and right mouse buttons.
11					Power	Indicates the computer's power status.
					Battery	Indicates the computer's battery status.
						1. Charging: The light shows amber when the
						battery is charging.
						2. Fully charged: The light shows green when
						in AC mode.
					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

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)	Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
		port	network.
2		External display	Connects to a display device
		(VGA) port	(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
3		USB 2.0 ports	Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
			USB camera).
		Line-in jack	Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
			player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
		Microphone-in	Accepts input from external microphones.
		jack
		Headphones/	Connects to audio line-out devices
		speaker/line-out	(e.g. speakers, headphones).
		jack

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Right View

No.		Icon						Item	Description
1								Kensington lock	Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
								slot	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.
2								Optical drive	Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3								Optical disk access	Lights up when the optical drive is active.
								indicator
4								Optical drive eject	Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
								button
5								Emergency eject	Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
								hole	turned off.
									Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject
									hole to eject the optical drive tray when the
									computer is off.
8								DC-in jack	Connects to an AC adapter

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Bottom View

No.	Icon			Item	Description
1				Battery bay	Houses the computer's battery pack.
2				Battery release	Releases the battery for removal.
				latch
3				Memory	Houses the computer's main memory.
				compartment
4				Hard disk bay	Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
					screws).
5				Battery lock	Locks the battery in position.
6				Ventilation slots	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
				and cooling fan	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 fingerprint reader:

•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		Tap twice (at the same speed
	finger on the TouchPad to		as double-clicking a mouse
	drag the cursor.		button); rest your finger on
			the TouchPad on the second
			tap and drag the cursor.
Access		Click once.
context menu

NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The TouchPad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping 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 characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock	When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
<Fn> + <F11>	function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use
	this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
	would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock <Fn> +	When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press
<F12>	the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
	applications.

The 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	Type numbers in a normal manner.
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on	Hold <Shift> while using cursor-	Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
embedded keypad	control keys.	control keys.
Main keyboard keys	Hold <Fn> while typing letters on	Type the letters in a normal
	embedded keypad.	manner.

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Windows Keys

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

			Key	Description
			Windows 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
				<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
				<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
				taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
				Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function
				as described.
			Application	This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
			key	application's context menu.

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Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey		Icon	Function	Description
<Fn> + <F1>			Hotkey help	Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2>			Acer eSettings	Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.
<Fn> + <F3>			Acer ePower	Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.
<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> + <	>		Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <	>		Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness.

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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					Fan Speed (rpm)		SPL Spec (dBA)
Core 0			Core 1
50		50			3000		31
60		60			3400		34
70		70			3700		37
77		77			4000		40
85		85			4000		40

•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)
	• Various 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/		778
sec max)
Sustained transfer rate		58
(Mbytes/sec max)
I/O data transfer rate		300
(Mbytes/sec max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance		5V(DC) +/- 5%

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				352
(Mbits/sec max)
I/O data transfer rate				150
(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 Specification	With CD Diskette	With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (MB/sec)	Sustained:	Sustained:
	Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec	Max 10 Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory	2MB
Interface	SATA
Applicable disc format	Applicable 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,100mVP-P maximum
	LINE IN—AC-coupled input,100mVP-P maximum
	Headphone out—1VP-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
Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)	200 cd/m2(Typ.5 point)
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	greater than 262144
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left	Minimum: 40/40, Typical: 45/45
Vertical: Upper/Lower	Minimum: 10/30, Typical: 20/35
Temperature Range (°C)
Operating	0 to +50
Storage (shipping)	-20 to +60

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