Acer Extensa 5635, Extensa 5635g, Extensa 5635zg Service Manual

Extensa 5635/5635Z/5235

Service Guide

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made to this Series service guide.

Date	Chapter	Updates

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Copyright

Copyright © 2009 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.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . 12 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using the Flash16 Utility to Update the BIOS . . . . . . . . 31 WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Miscellaneous Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Machine Disassembly and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 39
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . .	41
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Removing the Lower Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60

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Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Removing the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Removing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Removing the Hinge Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Removing the FPC Cable and LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . 83

Removing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Replacing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Replacing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . 87

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 91
Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 92
No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 93
Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	95
LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	96
Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	97
TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	98
Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	99
Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	101
HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	102
USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	103
External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	104
Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	105
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	105
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	105
POST Code Reference Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	106
Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	106

Jumper and Connector Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	111
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	112
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . .	113
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	113
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	114

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Extensa 5635/5635Z/5235 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . 116

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Extensa 5635/5635Z/5235 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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Model Definition and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Extensa 5635/5635Z/5235 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Test Compatible Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 179
Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	180
Online Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 185
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 187

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Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

•Microsoft Windows® Vista

Platform

•Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:

•Intel® Core™2 Duo processor

•Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*

•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

•Intel® Pentium® mobile processor*

•Intel® Celeron® mobile processor*

•Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset*

•Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

System Memory

•Dual-Channel SDRAM support

•• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 800 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*

•• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display

•16:9 aspect ratio

•15.6" HD 1366 x 768

Graphics

•Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset*

•Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*

•NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M*

Audio

•High-definition audio support

•MS-Sound compatible

•Built-in microphone

•Two built-in stereo speakers

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Storage subsystem

•2.5" hard disk drive

•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

•5-in-1 card reader

Communication

•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam

•WLAN:

•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

•Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

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

Privacy control

•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

•Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and Weight

•370 (W) x 243.5 (D) x 24.4/34.95 (H) mm (14.6 x 9.6 x 0.96/1.4 inches)

•2.50 kg (5.51 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

Power subsystem

•ACPI 3.0

•48.8 W 4400 mAh

•3-pin 65 W AC adapter

•ENERGY STAR®*

Special keys and controls

•105-/106-key keyboard

•Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface

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

•USB 2.0 port

•External display (VGA) port

•Headphones/speaker/line-out jack

•Microphone-in jack

•Ethernet (RJ-45) port

•DC-in jack for AC adapter

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Environment

•Temperature:

•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)

•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C (-4 °F to 149°F)

•Humidity (non-condensing):

•Operating: 20% to 80%

•Non-operating: 20% to 80%

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System Block Diagram

BOM MARK
IV@: INT VGA
EV@: STUFF FOR EXT VGA
SP@: STUFF FOR UMA or VGA						X'TAL
						14.318MHz
		CLOCK GENERATOR
		ICS:
		SELGO: SLG8SP512TTR

DDRIII

Dual Channel DDR3

667/800 MHz

HDD (SATA) *1

Ext USB Port x 2

SATA0

USB 0,1

ODD (SATA)

SATA1

Int USB Port x 1

USB 7

USB 2.0

Bluetooth

Azalia

CCD

USB11

Audio CODEC

(CX20561)

Audio Amplifier

MIC Jack

Int. MIC

G1453L

Int.

Speaker

DDR3 PWR

CHARGER

TPS51116

ISL6251

THERMAL

3/5V SYS PWR

Penryn 479

Thermal Sensor

Fan Driver

PROTECTION

ISL6237

DISCHARGER

CPU CORE PWR

OZ8116LN

VGA CORE

+1.05V

OZ8118

UP6111AQDD

FSB

667/800/1067 Mhz

NVIDIA

EXT_LVDS

PCIE 16X

N10M-GE1

EXT_CRT

SWITCH

CRT

VRAM DDRII

EXT_HDMI

NB

512MB

CIRCUIT

LVDS

Cantiga

LVDS

INT_LVDS

RGB

INT_CRT

X4 DMI interface

SB

PCI-Express

PCIE-1

Mini Card

ICH9M

USB8

X'TAL

PCIE-6

X'TAL

32.768KHz

25MHz

Media

Atheros

LPC

Cardreader

Giga-LAN

(RTS5159)

(AR8131)

EC (WPC775LDG)

X'TAL

32.768KHz

Card Reader

Transformer

SPI ROM

Connector

RJ45

Touch Pad

K/B COON.

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Chapter 1

Acer Notebook tour

Front View

No.	Icon			Item	Description
1				Acer Crystal Eye	Web camera for video communication (only for
				webcam	certain models).
2				Display screen	Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
					displays computer output (Configuration may
					vary by models).
3				Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
					output.
4				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.
5				Power button	Turns the computer on and off.
				Wireless LAN	Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.
				Communication	Indicates the status of wireless LAN
				button / Indicator	communication.
				Bluetooth	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
				Communication	Indicates the status of Bluetooth
				button/indicator	communication. (only for certain models)
6				Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.

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No.	Icon			Item	Description
7				Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
					like a computer mouse.
8				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 blue when in
					AC mode.
9				Click buttons	The left and right buttons function like the left
				(left, center* and	and right mouse buttons.
				right)	*The center button serves as Acer Bio-
					Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer
					FingerNav 4-way control function (only for
					certain models).
10				Palmrest	Comfortable support area for your hands when
					you use the computer.
11				Microphone	Internal Microphone for sound recording

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Chapter 1

Hot Keys

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

To activate hotkeys, 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>			System Properties	Display the System Properties dialog box.
<Fn> + <F3>			Power Options	Display the Power Options Properties
				dialog box.
<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.
<Fn> + <	>		Volume up	Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <	>		Volume down	Decreases the sound volume.

Closed Front View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		5-in-1 card	Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
		reader	(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick
			PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
			Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
			one card can operate at any given time.

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Rear View

No.	Icon							Item	Description
1								DC-in jack	Connects to an AC adapter.

Left View

No.	Icon		Item	Description
1			Ethernet (RJ-45)	Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
			port	network.
2			Ventilation slots	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
				prolonged use.
3			External display	Connects to a display device
			(VGA) port	(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
4			USB 2.0 port	Connect to USB 2.0 devices
				(e.g. USB mouse, USB camera)
5			Microphone jack	Accepts inputs from external microphones.
			Headphones/	Connects to audio line-out devices
			speaker/line-out	(e.g., speakers, headphones).
			jack with S/PDIF
			support

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Right View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		USB 2.0 port	Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
			USB camera).
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.

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						Hard disk bay	Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
							screws).
4						Memory	Houses the computer's main memory.
						compartment

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No.	Icon			Item	Description
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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Touchpad Basics

The following items show you how to use the touchpad:

•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 (4)	Main touchpad (1)
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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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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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 Manufacturer	Intel
CPU package	Micro-FCPGA packaging, 479-pin
Core Logic	• NB Chipset Intel CS GM45NB / PM45NB
	• SB Chipset Intel CS ICH9M
Chipset	• ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management
	Unit, and RTC.
	• Integrated VGA solution for Intel 945GSE.
	• Realtek ALC272X-GR for High Definition Audio Codec.
	• Atheros AR8114A for 10/100 LAN
Features	• Dual-core processor for mobile with enhanced performance
	• Supports Intel® architecture with Intel® Wide Dynamic
	Execution
	• Supports L1 cache-to-cache (C2C) transfer
	• On-die, primary 32-kB instruction cache and 32-kB write-back
	data cache in each core
	• The Penryn processor in XE, SV and LV have an On-die, up to
	6-MB second-level shared cache with Advanced Transfer
	Cache architecture
	• The Penryn processor in ULV have an On-die, up to 3-MB
	second-level shared cache with Advanced Transfer Cache
	architecture
	• Streaming SIMD extensions 2 (SSE2), streaming SIMD
	extensions 3 (SSE3), supplemental streaming SIMD
	extensions 3 (SSSE3) and SSE4.1 instruction sets
	• The Penryn processor in XE, SV and LV are offered at 667-
	MHz, 800-MHz and 1066-MHz source-synchronous front side
	bus (FSB)
	• The Penryn processor in ULV are offered at 667-MHz and 800-
	MHz source synchronous front side bus (FSB)
	• Advanced power management features including Enhanced
	Intel SpeedStep® Technology and dynamic FSB frequency
	switching
	• Digital thermal sensor (DTS)
	• Intel® 64 architecture
	• Supports enhanced Intel® Virtualization Technology
	• Intel® Dynamic Acceleration Technology and Enhanced Multi
	Threaded

Processor Specifications

	Item	CPU	Cores	Bus	Mfg.	Cache	Package	P/N
				Speed
		Speed			Tech	Size
				(MHz)
	P7450	2.13 GHz	2	1066	45 nm	3 MB	Micro-FCPGA
	P8600	2.4 GHz	2	1066	45 nm	3 MB	Micro-FCPGA
	P8700	2.53 GHz	2	1066	45 nm	3 MB	Micro-FCPGA
	P9500	2.53 GHz	2	1066	45 nm	6 MB	Micro-FCPGA
	T6400	2.0 GHz	2	800	45 nm	3 MB	Micro-FCPGA

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	Item	CPU	Cores	Bus	Mfg.	Cache	Package	P/N
				Speed
		Speed			Tech	Size
				(MHz)
	T6600	2.2 GHz	2	800	45 nm	2 MB	Micro-FCPGA
	T9550	2.66 GHz	2	1066	45 nm	6 MB	Micro-FCPGA
	T9600	2.8GHz	2	1066	45 nm	6 MB	Micro-FCPGA
	T9800	2.93 GHz	2	1066	45 nm	6 MB	Micro-FCPGA

CPU Fan Tru Value Table

	CPU Temperature at		Fan Speed (RPM)	SPL Spec (dBA)
	Diode (°C)
33		38	2700	28
40		45	3000	31
52		47	3300	34
60		67	3800	37
72		75	4000	40
92		89	4800

•Throttling 50%: On= 84°C; OFF=86°C

•OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down(PH1) at 110°C

Graphics

Item	Specification
Graphics	NVIDIA® N10M-GE1	Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express
processor		Chipset
Specifications	• Supports multi-mode DisplayPort,	• Integrated 3D graphics, featuring
	in addition to TMDS (DVI and	Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
	HDMI) and LVDS	4500MHD (Intel® GMA 4500MHD)
	• Capable of running at next	• Up to 1759 MB of Intel® Dynamic
	generation PCI Express 2.0	Video Memory Technology 5.0 (128
	speeds.	MB of dedicated video memory, up
	• DX10 graphics hardware leverages	to 1631 MB of shared system
	the extremely efficient unified	memory)
	shader architecture introduced by	• Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10
	NVIDIA with the GeForce NB8x
	family of products.
	• Enabled with PureVideo HD
	technology, providing the highest
	video quality while at the same time
	minimizing CPU utilization for video
	playback, especially for the latest
	video-intensive HDDVD and Blu-
	Ray content.
Display support	Dual independent display support
Colors	16.7 million colors

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Item

Specification

External

•

2048 x 1536: 75/60 Hz

resolution/refresh

• 1920 x 1440: 85/75/60 Hz

rate

• 1920 x 1200: 75/60 Hz

• 1920 x 1080: 100/85/75/60 Hz

• 1680 x 945: 100/85/75/60 Hz

• 1600 x 1200: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz

• 1600 x 900: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz

• 1400 x 1050: 85/75/60 Hz

• 1366 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz

• 1280 x 1024: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz

• 1280 x 960: 85/75/60 Hz

• 1280 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz

• 1280 x 720: 100/85/75/60 Hz

• 1024 x 768: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz

• 800 x 600: 120/100/85/72/60 Hz

Supported

•

MPEG-2/DVD decoding

interfaces

• WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding

• HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth

Digital Content Protection) support

•

DisplayPort™ support

System Memory

Item

Specification

Memory controller

Built in

Memory size

N/A

DIMM socket number

2

Supports memory size per socket

2 GB

Supports maximum memory size

4 GB

Supports DIMM type

JEDEC 204-pin SODIMM, 67.75”x 30.15”x 3.8”(Max)n

Supports DIMM Speed

DDR 3-800/1066 Mhz

System Storage

Item

Specification

HDD

• 9.5mm height, 2.5" HDD

• Easily removable with no more than four screws

•

SATA bus

•

160-500GB

•

5400 rpm

•

SATA connector BTO

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Hard Disk Specification

Vendor &

Seagate

Seagate

Seagate

Seagate

Hitachi

Hitachi

Model Name

ST9160310AS

ST9250315AS

ST9320320AS

ST9500325AS

HTS545016B9A

HTS545025B9

300

A300

Capacity (GB)

160

250

320

500

160

250

Bytes per

512

512

512

512

512

512

sector

Data heads

2

2

4

4

2

2

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Item			Hard Disk Specification
Drive Format
Disks	1	1	2	2	1	1
Spindle speed	5400	5400	5400	5400	5400	5400
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size	8 MB	8 MB	8MB	8 MB	8 MB	8MB
Interface	SATA	SATA	SATA	SATA	SATA	SATA
Fast data	830	1175	830	1175	845	875
transfer rate
(Mbits/sec,
max)
Media data	300	300	300	300	300	300
transfer rate
(Mbytes/sec
max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage	5V ±5%	5V ±5%	5V ±5%	5V ±5%	5V ±5%	5V ±5%
tolerance

Item			Hard Disk Specification
Vendor &	Hitachi	Hitachi	Toshiba	Toshiba	Toshiba	Toshiba
Model Name	HTS545032B9	HTS545050B9	MK1655GSX	MK2555GSX	MK3255GSX	MK5055GSX
	A300	A300
Capacity (GB)	320	500	160	250	320	500
Bytes per	512	512	512	512	512	512
sector
Data heads	2	4	2	2	4	4
Drive Format
Disks	1	2	1	1	2	2
Spindle speed	5400	5400	5400	5400	5400	5400
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size	8 MB	8 MB	8MB	8 MB	8 MB	8MB
Interface	SATA	SATA	SATA	SATA	SATA	SATA
Fast data	875	875	363 ~ 952	363 ~ 952	363 ~ 952	363 ~ 952
transfer rate			typical	typical	typical	typical
(Mbits/sec,
max)
Media data	300	300	300	300	300	300
transfer rate
(Mbytes/sec
max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage	5V ±5%	5V ±5%	5V ±5%	5V ±5%	5V ±5%	5V ±5%
tolerance

Item			Hard Disk Specification
Vendor & Model Name		Western Digital	Western Digital	Western Digital	Western Digital
		WD1600BEVT-22ZCTO	WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0	WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0	WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0
Capacity (GB)		160	250	320	500
Bytes per sector		512	512	512	512
Data heads		2	4	3	4
Drive Format
Disks		1	2	2	2
Spindle speed (RPM)		5400	5400	5400	5400
Performance Specifications

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Item

Hard Disk Specification

Buffer size

8 MB

8 MB

8MB

8 MB

Interface

SATA

SATA

SATA

SATA

Fast data transfer rate

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

(Mbits/sec, max)

Media data transfer

300

300

300

300

rate

(Mbytes/sec max)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance

5V ±5%

5V ±5%

5V ±5%

5V ±5%

Optical Disk Drive

Item

Specification

Manufacturer

Sony 30656330, PLDS Corp., TS-L633B, Panasonic UJ880ADAA-A

Type

8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

Performance Specification

Transfer rate (MB/

10.8

sec)

Buffer Memory

2MB

Read/write speeds

Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X

DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R

DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM

·Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-

layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM

Interface

SATA

Loading mechanism

Drawer-Type

Power Requirement

Input Voltage

DC 5 V +/- 5%

BIOS

Item

Specification

BIOS vendor

Phoenix

BIOS Version

V0.3207C

BIOS ROM type

Flash

BIOS ROM size

16 MB

LCD 10.1”

Item

Specification

Vendor/model name

AU Optronics

Chi Mei

Samsung

LG

Screen Diagonal (mm)

391

391

391

354.95

Active Area (mm)

344.2 X 193.5

344.232 X

344.232 X

309.40 X

193.536

193.536

173.95

Display resolution (pixels)

1366x768

1366x768

1366x768

1366x768

Pixel Pitch (mm)

0.252X0.252

0.252X0.252

0.252X0.252

0.2265X0.226

5

Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)

220

220

220

220

also called Brightness

Contrast Ratio

500

500

500

500

Response Time (Optical Rise

8

8

25

8

Time/Fall Time) msec

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