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Quick Start Guide - Page 5
... as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on how to complete the installation. For instructions on the screen to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the setup poster helps you to the basic features and functions of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased.
Service Guide - Page 1
for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG Series Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
Service Guide - Page 7
... Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows Keys 17 Hot Keys 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19
System Utilities
31
BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31
Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38
BIOS Flash Utilities 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 41
Remove HDD/BIOS Password...
Service Guide - Page 9
... of Contents
Troubleshooting
159
Common Problems 159 Power On Issue 160 No Display Issue 161 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 162 LCD Failure 163 Internal Keyboard Failure 163 Touch Pad Failure 164 Internal Speaker Failure 164 Microphone Record Failure 166 USB Failure (Right side 167 HDD Not Operating Correctly 168 ODD Failure 169 Wireless Function Failure 172 Bluetooth Function Test...
Service Guide - Page 12
... Protection) support 5742, 5742Z • Intel® HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10 5742G, 5742ZG • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M with 1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting NVIDIA® CUDA™, PhysX™, PureVideo® HD technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft...
Service Guide - Page 13
...Privacy control
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot
Power adapter and battery
• ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving modes
Battery • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • ENERGY STAR® • 5742, 5742Z • Battery life: 3.5 hours • 5742G, 5742ZG • Battery...
Service Guide - Page 27
... to provide a variety of functions:
< >: Open or close the Start menu
< > + : Display the desktop
< > + : Open Windows Explore
< > + : Search for a file or folder
< > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
< > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
< > + : Minimizes all windows
< > + : Open the Run dialog...
Service Guide - Page 32
... work simultaneously Features
Specification AC7T-A10B 103-US/104-UK keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes
• Phantom key auto detect • Overlay numeric keypad • Support independent pgdn/pgup/pgup/home/end keys • Support reverse T cursor keys • Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & Model...
Service Guide - Page 42
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit
Rev. 3.5
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:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 2.53GHz
M 380 @ 2.53GHz
WDC WD2500BEVT-22A23T0 WD-WX30AA9U3617 None
V1.01 Intel V1994 123456789
Aspire5742 Acer ...
Service Guide - Page 45
After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password ...
Service Guide - Page 48
... Specific Help
Exit System Setup and save your changes.
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item F5/F6 Change Values
F9 Setup Default
Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Exit utility without saving setup data. Exit
The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS...
Service Guide - Page 169
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Page 173
Other Functions Failure
Page 175
Intermittent Failures
Page 176
Undermined Failures
Page 176
4. Chapter 4
159 Use the following procedure as possible.
2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic...
Service Guide - Page 171
... that the internal display is no power, see "LCD Failure" on page 160. 3. Remove any stored power by checking at least one of the following occurs:
• Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is selected. Restart the computer. On this model). Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Reference Product pages for 10...
Service Guide - Page 186
... Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that there are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On
Issue" on the computer. 5. If the problem remains, replace the following...
Service Guide - Page 217
...DIS, RED UPPER CASE ASSY, INCL.TP - UMA, BLACK
UPPER CASE ASSY, INCL.TP - Category
Description
POWER CORD US 3 PIN
POWER CORD EU 3 PIN
POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN
POWER CORD UK 3 PIN
POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN
POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN
POWER CORD ITALIAN 3 PIN
POWER CORD DENMARK 3 PIN
POWER CORD JP 3 PIN
POWER CORD SOUTH AFRICA 3 PIN
POWER CORD KOREA 3 PIN
POWER CORD ISRAEL 3 PIN
POWER CORD INDIA...
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