PackardBell lt21, dot s Service Manual

Packard Bell dot s 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

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

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Bottom and Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Keyboard Area and LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

System Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System Utilities 19

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Miscellaneous Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing the 3G Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the Bridge Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

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Removing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the LCD Brackets and Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the 3G Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the WLAN Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Replacing the WLAN Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Replacing the 3G Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Replacing the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Replacing the LCD Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

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

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the Bridge Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Replacing the Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Replacing the 3G Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Replacing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Troubleshooting 129

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

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USB Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

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

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Jumper and Connector Locations 149

Mainboard Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 153

Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Model Definition and Configuration 162 Test Compatible Components 163 Online Support Information 167 Index 169

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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

Chapter 1

• Genuine Windows

Platform

• Intel

• Mobile Intel

Atom™ processor N450 (512 KB L2 cache, 1.66 GHz, DDR2 667 MHz)

System Memory

• Single channel with one soDIMM slot

• DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM memory interface design

• soDIMM slot: Supports 1 GB soDIMMs for total system memory of up to 1 GB

Display

• 10.1" SD 1024 x 600 (WSVGA) pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) LED-backlit TFT

LCD

graphics

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" (9.5 mm) 160/250 GB hard disk drive

• Multi-in-1 card reader:

• Supporting Secure Digital

Card (RS-MMC), Memory Stick (xD)

• Supporting storage cards with adapter: miniSD

Stick PRO Duo

7 Starter for Small Notebook PCs

7 Home Basic (China only)

NM10 Express Chipset

™

(SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced-Size Multimedia

™

(MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™

™

, microSD™, Memory Stick Duo™, Memory

Audio

• High-definition audio support

• Two built-in stereo speakers

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in digital microphone

Chapter 1 1

I/O Interface

• Multi-in-1 card reader

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Dimensions and Weight

• 258.5 (W) x 185 (D) x 25.2 (H) mm (10.17 x 7.28 x 0.99 inches)

• 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs.) for models with 3-cell battery pack

• 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs.) for models with 6-cell battery pack

Communication

• Video conferencing solution, featuring:

• Webcam with 640 x 480 resolution

• WLAN:

• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

• 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

• WPAN: Bluetooth

• WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/

1900 MHz), upgradeable to 7.2 Mb/s HSDPA and 2 Mb/s HSUPA, supporting receiver diversity and equalizing at 2100 MHz (for 3G model)

• LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet

2.1+EDR

™

Privacy Control

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem

• Product Safety Electric Appliance and Materials (PSE) certified for battery pack

• 63 W 5600 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 10-hour battery life

• 48 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 8-hour battery life

• 24 W 2200 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 4-hour battery life

• 40 W AC adapter with power plug

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Special keys and controls

• 84-key keyboard, 93% of standard-size keyboard

• Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip

• 12 function keys, four cursor keys, one Windows

keypad, international language support

• Power button with LED

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: TBD

• Non-operating: TBD

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: TBD

• Non-operating: TBD

key, hotkey controls, embedded numeric

Chapter 1 3

System Block Diagram

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Front View

# Component Icon Description

1 Status Indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) that light up to show the status of

the computer's functions and components.

Left View

# Component Icon Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 External display

(VGA) port

3 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse).

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

Right View

# Component Icon Description

1 Multi-in-1 card

reader

2 Headphone/

speaker/line-out jack

3 Microphone-in

jack

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD).

Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

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

Accepts input from external microphones.

4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse).

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# Component Icon Description

5 Kensington lock

slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

6 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

Bottom and Rear View

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

# Component Icon Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

Note: The battery shown is for reference only. Your PC may have a different battery, depending on the model purchased.

2 Battery release

latch

3 Hard disk/3G/

Wireless LAN communication bay

4 Ventilation slots

and/or cooling fan

5 3G SIM card slot Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity. (only for certain

6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

7 Memory

compartment

Releases the battery for removal.

Houses the computer's hard disk/3G/Wireless LAN communication (secured with screws).

Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

models)

Houses the computer's main memory

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Keyboard Area and LCD Panel

No. Component Icon Description

1 Webcam Web camera for video communication 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer

output.

4 Power button/

indicator 5 Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. 6 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.

HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Num Lock

indicator

Caps Lock

indicator 7 Click buttons (left,

and right) 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

Indicates when the computer is turned on.

Lights up when Num Lock is activate d.

Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

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

computer mouse.

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No. Component Icon Description

9 Bluetooth

communication

indicator 3G/

Wireless LAN

communication

indicator

Indicates the status of the Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Indicates the status of 3G/Wireless LAN communication:

• Blue light on — 3G on / WiFi on or off

• Orange light on — 3G off / WiFi on

• Not lit — 3G off / WiFi off

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Touchpad Basics

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:

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

• Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the TouchPad is the sa me as cli cking the left button.

Function Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Main TouchPad (1)

Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed

Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use

finger on the TouchPad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

NOTE: When using the T ouchPad, 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.

Click once.

as double-clicking a mouse button).

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.

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Using the Keyboard

Your Packard Bell Dot S has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, 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 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

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

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.

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Type the letters in a normal

embedded keypad.

manner.

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Windows Keys

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

Key Description

Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;

it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:

<>: Open or close the S tart 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 7, some shortcuts may not function as

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

described.

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System Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, Bluetooth and WiFi.

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

Function Key Description

<Fn> + <F2> Turn the wireless radio on or off. <Fn> + <F3> Turn the Bluetooth radio on or off.

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle <Fn> + <F6> Screen blank (backlight off)

<Fn> + <F7> TouchPad toggle

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle

<Fn> + < > Brightness up

<Fn> + < > Brightness down

Volume up

Volume down

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Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F1> Hot key help Displays the hot key menu description <Fn> + <F2> Wireless toggle Turn the wireless radio on or off.

<Fn> + <F3> Bluetooth toggle Turn the Bluetooth radio on or off.

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle S witches 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 TouchP ad 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.

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

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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: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.

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 according to the language settings.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU

Core Logic

Processor Specifications

Item

Atom N450B 1.667 1 512

Atom 470B 1.833 1 512

CPU Fan True Value Table

Fan On Temp (°C) Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)

43 5200 26 50 5700 29 55 6000 31

• Intel® Pineview-M (N450, N470) Processor

• Micro-FCBGA8 packaging technologies

• On die 512-kB, 8-way L2 cache

• AMD M880G Chipset

CPU

Speed

Cores

Mfg.

Tech

cache

Size

Package Power Acer P/N

TBD TBD KC.ANB01.45

TBD TBD KC.ANB01.47

• Throttling 50%: On=100°C, Off=80°C

• OS Shutdown: 100°C

• H/W Shutdown: 90°C

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor InsydeH20 BIOS Version 3.5

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller AMD M880G Chipset Memory size 0MB (onboard) DIMM socket number 2 Supports memory size per socket 2048MB Supports maximum memory size 2048MB Supports DIMM type 200-pin DDRII SO-DIMM Supports DIMM Speed 533/667 mHz Supports DIMM voltage TBD

Graphics Controller

Item Specification

VGA Chip

Atom™ processor with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150

Intel

(Intel

GMA 3150), 64 MB of dedicated video memory, supporting

Microsoft

DirectX® 9

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Item Specification

Supports

• External resolution - VGA port up to 1600 x 900: 60 Hz16.7

million colors

Resolution • TBD

LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset

Atheros AR8132L for 10/100LAN

LAN connector type RJ-45 LAN connector location Right side Features Support for 10/100

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor Seagate Model Name ST9160310 AS ST9320320AS Capacity (MB) 160 250 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 4 Drive Format Disks 1 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5,400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate (Mbits/

sec max) I/O data transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5%

830

300

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio

TBD

Controller

•Features •

Power and Keyboard Controller

Item Specification

Controller TBD Total number of keypads Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard

Yes

work simultaneously Features • Support Application keys for Windows 7

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Battery

Item

3 Cell 6 Cell 2.2 6 Cell 2.8

Specification

Vendor & model name SIMPLO UM09G75 SIMPLO UM09H75 SIMPLO UM09H70 Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Pack capacity 2200 mAh 4400 mAh 5600 mAh Normal Voltage 11.1V 11.1V 11.1 Charge Voltage 12.6V 12.6V 12.6 Fast Charge Current 2.94~3.5A 2.94~3.5A 2.94~3.5A Package configuration 3S2P 3S2P 3S2P

LCD

Item Specification

Vendor/model name AUO B101AW03

CMO N101L6-L02 Innolux BT101IW01 LPL LP101WSA-TLA1

Samsung LP101WSA-TLA1 Screen Diagonal (mm) 256.54 Display Area (mm) 222 x 124.97 Display resolution (pixels) 1024x600/1280x720 Pixel Pitch 0.218 x 0.209 Display Mode TBD

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

200 (also called Brightness)

Contrast Ratio 400:1 Response Time (Optical Rise Time/

16 Fall Time) msec

Typical Power Consumption (watt) 2.8 Weight (g) 190 Max. Physical Size (mm) 235 x 143 x 5.2 Electrical Interface TBD Support Color 262K Viewing Angle (H/D) 90 / 50

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System).

Y our computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility . However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when Press <F2> to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen).

Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.

Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions:

• To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.

• To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.

• To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.

• A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.

• Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

• In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a

particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.

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Information

The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Main Boot

SecurityInformation

Exit

CPU Type

CPU Speed

HDD Model Name:

HDD Serial Number:

ATAPI Model Name:

System BIOS Version:

VGA BIOS Version:

Serial Number:

Asset Tag Number:

Product Name:

Manufacturer Name:

UUID:

Help

Exit

ESC

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Select Item Select Menu

Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N450

1.66GHz

ST9250315AS 5VC

5VC8K25L

None

V0.1

V0.13

Intel V1818

DOTS2 Packard Bell 214BB15DCE9611DDA5BC00262273B259

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

Parameter Description

CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU. HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. ATAPI Model Name This field displays the ATAPI Model Name. System BIOS Version This field displays the system BIOS version. VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit. Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system. Product Name This field shows product name of the system. Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system. UUID Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software

construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

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