Acer Travelmate 4530 Service Manual

TravelMate 4530 Series

Service Guide

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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.

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.

Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System Utilities 25

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

AMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Removing HDD Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Removing BIOS Passwords: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Replacing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Replacing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Replacing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

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Troubleshooting 123

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Port 80 POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

POST Keys and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Jumper and Connector Locations 145

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149

TravelMate 4530 Exploded Diagrams .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

TravelMate 4530 FRU List......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Model Definition and Configuration 160

Travel 4530 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Test Compatible Components 163

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

With Fingerprint Reader SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Without Fingerprint Reader SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Online Support Information 169 Index 171

Table of Contents

System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® Vista™

• Genuine Windows® XP

Platform

• AMD Better By Design program, featuring:

• Mobile AMD Sempron™ Processor*

• AMD Turion™ Ultra Dual-Core Processor*

• AMD Turion™ Dual-Core Processor*

• AMD Athlon™ Dual-Core Processor*

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

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

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System Memory

• Dual-Channel DDR2 support

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

Display and graphics

• 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

• Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-laye drive

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

• DVD/CD-RW combo drive

• 5-in-1 card reader

Audio

• Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers

• High-definition audio support

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

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Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam

• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone

• WLAN:

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

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

• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR

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

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92

Privacy control

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and Weight

• 338 (W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm (13.31 x 9.7 x 1.22/1.61 inches)

• 2.29 kg (6.36 Ibs)

Power subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 71 W 4800 mAh

• 48.8W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• Energy Star 4.0

Input Devices

• 88-/89-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface

• PC Card slot (Type II)

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

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• External display (VGA) port

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

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• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

• Acer EasyPort IV connector

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. The specifications listed above are for reference

only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

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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 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),

displays computer output.

3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to

show the status of the computer's functions and components.

4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

you use the computer. 7 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions

like a computer mouse.

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No. Icon Item Description

8 Click buttons

(left, center* and right)

9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to

10 Acer Bio-

Protection fingerprint

reader

11 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

The left and right buttons function like the left

and right mouse buttons.

*The center button serves as Acer Bio-

Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer

FingerNav 4-way control function (only for

certain models).

show the status of the computer's functions

and components.

The center button serves as Acer Bio-

Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer

FingerNav 4-way control function (only for

certain models).

12 Easy-launch

buttons

13 Productivity Keys Three productivity keys give users onetouch

14 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.

Buttons for launching frequently used

programs.

access to protection and manageability

features for a more secure, smarter and easier

way to work.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

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

player, stereo walkman, mp3 player). 2 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

3 Headphones/

speaker/line-out jack

4 Bluetooth

communication switch

5 Wireless

communication switch

6 Latch Locks and releases the lid.

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

speakers, headphones).

Enables/disables the 3G/Bluetooth function.

(only for certain models).

Enables/disables the wireless function.

Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Acer EasyPort IV

connector

2 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

3 External display

(VGA) port

5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

HDMI

HDMI Connects to a television or display device with

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain

models).

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based

network.

Connects to a display device

(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).

HDMI input (only for certain models).

USB camera).

7 5-in-1 card

reader

8 PC Card slot

eject button

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard

(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.

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

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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

6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

7 Modem (RJ-11)

port

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

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.

USB camera). Connects to a phone line.

Rear View

No. Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter

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

prolonged use.

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Bottom View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

3 Battery release

latch

4 Memory

compartment

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

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.

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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

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

WLAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN

communication.

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 battery light show s amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light

shows green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.

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

Icon Function Description

Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.

(user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable)

Bluetooth communication switch

Wireless communication switch

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

Enables/disables the wireless function.

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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 (2) to move the cursor.

• Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and

execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

• Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function

(only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Function Left Button (1) 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.

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. 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 cha ra c ters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock

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 output 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 Empowering Technology.

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

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 Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe.

Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger!

For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.

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:

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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.

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Mobile AMD Family 11h Processor Core logic

CPU package S1G2 package CPU

CPU Fan True Value Table

DTS (degree C°) Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA)

45 - 55 2800 31 50 - 65 3200 34 60 - 75 3600 37 70 - 80 4000 40 80 - 100 4000 40

• AMD RS780M

• AMD SB700

• ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management

Unit, and RTC.

• JMircon JMB385 for Card Reader controller

• Integrated VGA solution for RS-780M/

• Realtek ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby.

• Broadcom BCM5764KMLG for Giga LAN

• CPU DTS Throttling 50% point = 100C; /recover 85C

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version V0.20T1 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 1 MB BIOS package Supported protocols Support ISIPP

Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3) Support SMBIOS 2.3 ,PCI2.2. DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag Support PXE Support Y2K solution Support WinFlashWake on LAN from S3

BIOS password control Supervisor, user, HDD, power on

Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built in Cache size 1MB L2 Cache x 2

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System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built in Memory size 0 MB (no onboard memory) DIMM socket number 2 Supports memory size per socket 2 GB Supports maximum memory size 4 GB Supports DIMM type DDRII SO-DIMM Supports DIMM Speed 667/800 MHz Supports DIMM voltage +1.8V Supports DIMM package 200-pin DDRII SO-DIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as

they match the above specifications.

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 256MB 2048MB 2304MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 512MB 2048MB 2560MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 2304MB 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.

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LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764MKML Supports LAN protocol Integrated 10/100/10000BASE-T transceiver LAN connector type RJ-45 LAN connector location Left side Features

• Automatic MDI crossover function

• PCIe V1.1 compliant

• 10/100/10000BASE-T full -duplex/half -duplex MAC

• Receive side scaling(RSS)for multi-core processors

• IPv4 and IPv6 large send offload and checksum offload

(LSO/TCO)

• Wake on LAN (WOL) support meeting the ACPI

requirements

• Statistics for SNMP MIB II, Ethernet-like MIB, and

Ethernet MIB (IEEE 802.3z, Clause 30)

• Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size

• Serial flash memory support

• SMBus interface supporting Alert Standard Format (ASF)

v2.0

• Hot Plug support

• PCI Express CLKREQ# support

• Energy Detect/Cable sense

• 68-pin QFN package

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type

Wireless Module 802.11b/g

Item Specification

Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (MB)

Bytes per sector

Data heads

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