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

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TravelMate 5330

Extensa 5230/5630Z Series

Service Guide

Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 5330/Extensa 5230/5630Z Series service guide.

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Copyright

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

Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

III

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES

Denotes actual messages that appear

 

on screen.

 

 

NOTE

Gives bits and pieces of additional

 

information related to the current

 

topic.

 

 

WARNING

Alerts you to any damage that might

 

result from doing or not doing specific

 

actions.

 

 

CAUTION

Gives precautionary measures to

 

avoid possible hardware or software

 

problems.

 

 

IMPORTANT

Reminds you to do specific actions

 

relevant to the accomplishment of

 

procedures.

 

 

IV

Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

1.This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2.Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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Table of Contents

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

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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

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Appendix B Test Compatible Components

135

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

.136

Appendix C Online Support Information

139

Index

141

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4

Chapter 1

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

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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Chapter 1

System Block Diagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobile CPU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLK GEN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMC2102

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICS 9LPRS365

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Penryn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4, 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOST BUS

667MHz@1.05V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DDR2

 

 

 

 

 

667MHz

 

Cantiga/GL40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

667/800 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGTL+ CPU I/F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DDR Memory I/F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DDR2

 

 

 

 

 

667MHz

 

 

 

INTEGRATED GRAHPICS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

667/800 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LVDS, CRT I/F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,7,8,9,10,11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X4 DMI

 

 

 

 

C-Link0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

400MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICH9M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MS/MS Pro/xD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RealTek

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cardbus

 

 

/MMC/SD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

AZALIA

 

 

 

 

6 PCIe ports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 in 1

31

 

 

PCMCIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI

OZ711MZ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALC268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI/PCI BRIDGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLOT 37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIC In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACPI 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 SATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

TXFM

 

 

RJ45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Giga LAN

 

 

 

33

 

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BCM5764M

32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETHERNET (10/100/1000MbE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Definition Audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP AMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New card

 

 

 

 

 

 

PWR SW

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPC I/F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TPS2231 35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G1412

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serial Peripheral I/F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line Out

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIex1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(No-SPDIF)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matrix Storage Technology(DO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mini Card

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active Managemnet Technology(DO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kedron

 

a/b/g/n 38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP AMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G1454 40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPC BUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INT.SPKR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,21,22,23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPC

 

 

RJ11

 

 

MDC Card

 

 

 

SATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KBC

 

 

Winbond

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W25X80

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mini USB

 

 

 

 

 

Camera

 

 

 

 

 

Winbond

 

 

43

 

 

 

DEBUG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WPC775 42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONN.43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDD SATA

 

 

 

Blue Tooth 27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Launch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buttom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finger

 

 

 

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ODD SATA

 

 

 

Printer

57

 

 

 

 

3 Port

 

29

 

 

 

Touch

 

INT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pad 42

 

KB 42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1

7

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.

 

 

 

 

8

Chapter 1

 

Icon

Item

Description

7

 

Easy-launch

Buttons for launching frequently used

 

 

buttons

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,

The left and right buttons function like the left

 

 

center* and right)

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.

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1

9

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/

Connects to audio line-out devices

 

 

speaker/line-out

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

 

 

jack.

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

Bluetooth

Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. (manufacturing

 

 

communication

option).

 

 

switch

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

Wireless

Enable/disable the wireless function. (manufacturing

 

 

communication

option).

 

 

switch

 

 

 

 

 

10

Chapter 1

Left View

#

 

 

 

 

 

 

Icon

Item

Description

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kensington lock slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External display

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(VGA) port

projector).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ethernet (RJ-45)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two USB 2.0 ports

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

camera).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ExpressCard/54

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

slot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Card slot

Accepts one Type II PC Card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Card slot eject

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right View

 

Icon

Item

Description

1

 

Optical drive

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

 

 

 

 

2

 

Optical disk access

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

 

 

indicator

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Optical drive eject

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

 

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Emergency eject hole

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

 

 

 

turned off.

 

 

 

Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject

 

 

 

hole to eject the optical drive tray when the

 

 

 

computer is off.

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1

11

Rear View

#Icon

1

2

3

4

Item

Description

USB 2.0 port

Connects to USB 2.0 devices

 

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

 

 

Modem

Connects to a phone line.

(RJ-11) port

 

 

 

DC-in jack

Connects to an AC adapter.

 

 

Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

 

prolonged use.

 

 

12

Chapter 1

Bottom View

 

 

 

Icon

Item

Description

1

 

 

 

Memory

Houses the computer's main memory.

 

 

 

 

compartment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

Battery release

Releases the battery for removal.

 

 

 

 

latch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

Battery bay

Houses the computer's battery pack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with

 

 

 

 

 

screws).

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

6

 

 

Acer DASP (Disk

Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and

 

 

 

 

Anti-Shock

bumps (only for certain models).

 

 

 

 

Protection)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

 

 

 

 

 

prolonged use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1

13

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

Indicates the status of Bluetooth

 

 

 

 

(Manufacturing option)

communication.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wireless LAN

Indicates the status of wireless LAN

 

 

 

 

(Manufacturing option)

communication.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows 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.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

Launch Acer Empowering Technology (user-

 

Technology

programmable)

 

 

 

 

Web browser

Internet browser (user-Programmable)

 

 

 

 

Mail

Email application (user-Programmable)

 

 

 

P

Programmable key

User-programmable

 

 

 

14

Chapter 1

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader.

1

2

3

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

 

Tap twice (at the same speed

 

 

twice.

 

as double-clicking a mouse

 

 

 

 

button).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select

Click once.

 

Tap once.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drag

Click and

 

Tap twice (at the same speed

 

 

hold, then

 

as double-clicking a mouse

 

 

use finger on

 

button); rest your finger on the

 

 

the touchpad

 

touchpad on the second tap

 

 

to drag the

 

and drag the cursor.

 

 

cursor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access

 

Click once.

 

 

context

 

 

 

 

menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scroll

 

 

 

Swipe up/down/left/right

 

 

 

 

using Acer FingerNav 4-

 

 

 

 

way control function

 

 

 

 

(Manufacturing option).

 

 

 

 

 

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

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

1

2

3

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

Chapter 1

15

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

 

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking

 

finger on the touchpad

 

a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad

 

to drag the cursor.

 

on the second tap and drag the cursor.

 

 

 

 

Access

 

Click once.

 

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.

16

Chapter 1

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.

 

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

 

 

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 key caps. 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

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as

 

 

 

key

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

key

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

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer

 

 

 

Management

Empowering Technology.

<Fn> + <F4>

 

Sleep

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5>

 

Display toggle

Switches display output between the display

 

 

 

 

screen, external monitor (if connected) and

 

 

 

 

both.

<Fn> + <F6>

 

Screen blank

Turns the display screen backlight off to save

 

 

 

 

power. Press any key to return.

<Fn> + <F7>

 

Touchpad toggle

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

<Fn> + <F8>

 

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + <

>

 

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <

>

 

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

<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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