Acer Travelmate 5330, extensa 5230, extensa 5630z Service Manual

TravelMate 5330

Extensa 5230/5630Z 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.

Chapter 1 System Specifications 1

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

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

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

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

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

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

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Special Key (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Launching Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Empowering Technology password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Acer ePower Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Windows Mobility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Chapter 2 System Utilities 35

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 51

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the WLAN Board Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Table of Contents

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Heatsink Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the USB Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Removing the LCD module with the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Removing the FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Removing the Web Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 101

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 121

Top and Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 125

TravelMate 5330 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Extensa 5230/5630Z and TravelMate 5330 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 134

Extensa 5230/5630Z and TravelMate 5330 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Table of Contents

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 135

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Appendix C Online Support Information 139

Index 141

System Specifications

Features

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

Platform

• Intel® Celeron® processor

• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g

System Memory

• Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support

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

Display and graphics

• 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800

• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset

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Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drives

• Optical drive options:

•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

•DVD/CD-RW combo drive

• 5-in-1 card reader

Special keys and controls

• 88-/89-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

• Empowering Key

• Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™

• Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next

• Volume wheel

• Acer Media Center remote control*

Audio

• Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers

• High-definition audio support

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphones

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

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•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam

•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone

• WLAN:

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g

• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

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

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92

I/O Ports

• ExpressCard™/54 slot

• 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

• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) 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: "*" "Only for certain models"

NOTE: 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

CLK GEN.

ICS 9LPRS365

DDR2

667/800 MHz

DDR2

667/800 MHz

Line In

MIC In

Line Out (No-SPDIF)

INT.SPKR

RJ11

12,13

RealTek

ALC268

OP AMP

G1412

MODEM

MDC Card

667MHz

AZALIA

OP AMP

G1454

HDD SATA

ODD SATA

Mobile CPU

Penryn

4, 5

EMC2102

HOST BUS 667MHz@1.05V

Cantiga/GL40

AGTL+ CPU I/F

DDR Memory I/F

INTEGRATED GRAHPICS

LVDS, CRT I/F

X4 DMI 400MHz

ICH9M

6 PCIe ports

PCI/PCI BRIDGE

12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

ETHERNET (10/100/1000MbE)

High Definition Audio

Serial Peripheral I/F

Matrix Storage Technology(DO)

Active Managemnet Technology(DO)

SATA

Mini USB Blue Tooth

Finger Printer

ACPI 2.0

4 SATA

LPC I/F

6,7,8,9,10,11

C-Link0

20,21,22,23

USB

Camera

USB 3 Port

PCI

PCIex1

LPC BUS

Cardbus OZ711MZ

LAN

Giga LAN

BCM5764M

New card

KBC

Winbond

WPC775

Touch Pad

42 42

INT. KB

CRT

LCD

MS/MS Pro/xD /MMC/SD

5 in 1

TXFM RJ45

Mini Card

Kedron

BIOS

Winbond W25X80

Launch Buttom

33 33

35 35

PWR SW TPS2231

a/b/g/n

LPC

DEBUG CONN.

PCMCIA SLOT

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Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication

(only for certain models).

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

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

displays computer output.

4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

output.

5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology

6 Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one-touch

access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work.

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Icon Item Description

7 Easy-launch

buttons

Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands

when you use the computer.

9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

functions like a computer mouse.

10 Click buttons (left,

center* and right)

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

*The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option).

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

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

12 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

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Closed Front View

Icon Item Description

1 Latch Locks and releases the lid.

2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),

Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card.

Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.

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

stereo walkman, mp3 player)

4 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

5 Headphones/

speaker/line-out jack.

6 Bluetooth

communication switch

7 Wireless

communication switch

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

Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. (manufacturing option).

Enable/disable the wireless function. (manufacturing option).

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Left View

# Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security

lock.

2 External display

(VGA) port

3 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

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

5 ExpressCard/54

slot

6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

7 PC Card slot eject

button

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

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.

camera).

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Right View

Icon Item Description

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

2 Optical disk access

indicator

3 Optical drive eject

button

4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

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Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

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

Rear View

# Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

2 Modem

(RJ-11) port

3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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

Connects to a phone line.

prolonged use.

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Bottom View

Icon Item Description

1 Memory

compartment

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

Houses the computer's main memory.

3 Battery release

latch

4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

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

6 6 Acer DASP (Disk

Anti-Shock Protection)

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

Releases the battery for removal.

screws).

Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps (only for certain models).

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

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.

Power Indicates the computer's power

status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery

status.

Bluetooth

(Manufacturing option)

Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

Wireless LAN

(Manufacturing option)

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

green when in AC mode.

Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

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.You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

Icon Function Description

Acer Empowering Te ch n ol o gy

Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)

Mail Email application (user-Programmable)

P Programmable key User-programmable

Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable)

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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.

1 23 4

• 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) 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 (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)

Execute Quickly click

twice.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button).

Select Click once. Tap once.

Drag Click and

hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

Scroll Swipe up/down/left/right

Click once.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.

using Acer FingerNav 4way control function (Manufacturing option).

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.

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

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• 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 (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

finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access

Click once.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.

context menu

NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

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 harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.

NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under

Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

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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

Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>

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

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.

NOTE: <Fn> + <F11> works only for certain models.

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.

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

Application 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.

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the 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 in Acer Empowering

Technology.

<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.

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

power. Press any key to return.

<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

(only for certain models).

<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume

(only for certain models).

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Special Key (only for certain models)

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. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the

upper-center of the keyboard.

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. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the

upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Acer Empowering Technology

The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Activated by pressing the Empowering Key, it provides access to the following utilities:

NOTE: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.

• Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (only for certain

models).

• Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.

• Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably

and completely.

• Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.

For more information, right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. For help with a

particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the bottom of the active window.

Launching Acer Empowering Technology

To launch Acer Empowering Technology:

1. Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop.

2. To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering Key again or click the hide button on the toolbar.

You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering

Technology program group in the Start menu, or by double-clicking the icon if you have created a

desktop shortcut.

To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications:

1. On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar, click the icon that corresponds to the application you want to launch.

2. When you mouse over an application icon, a quick menu appears below the toolbar. The quick menu allows you to perform certain tasks simply and quickly.

3. You may also run the application by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu.

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Empowering Technology password

You must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data.

To set the Empowering Technology password:

1. Launch Acer eRecovery Management.

2. Click the Restore tab.

3. Click Password settings. The Empowering Technology Password Center dialogue box pops up.

4. Click Create a new password.

5. In the Create a New Password dialogue box, key in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes.

Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 characters.

6. Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password.

7. Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked.

8. Click OK to set the password.

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Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management.

Using power plans

Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below.

View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. For more

power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the

system tray and select Power Options.

NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans.

To create a new power plan:

Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options.

1. Click the New power plan option or icon .

2. Enter a name for your new power plan.

3. Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on.

4. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use.

5. Click OK to save your new power plan.

To switch between power plans:

1. Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. The quick menu appears. Select the power plan you want to switch to.

2. You may also switch between power plans by launching the Acer ePower Management application. Select the power plan you wish to switch to, then click Apply.

To edit a power plan:

Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed.

1. Switch to the power plan you wish to edit.

2. Adjust settings as required.

3. Click Apply to save your new settings.

To delete a power plan:

You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first.

1. Select the power plan you wish to delete.

2. Click the Delete Power Plan icon.

Battery status

1. The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage.

2. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel

located just below the power plans.

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3. Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes.

Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models)

Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.

On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Password. You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). The Master Password may also be used to encrypt/decrypt files by default.

If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the encryption password, you can use the Master Password to decrypt the file.

NOTE: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose

the password, the Master Password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both

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