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... Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Acer Empowering Technology 16 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eNet Management 16 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using ...53 General Information 54 Pre-disassembly Instructions 54 Disassembly Process 54 External Module Disassembly Process 55 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 55 Removing the Battery Pack 56 VII
... Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Acer Empowering Technology 16 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eNet Management 16 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using ...53 General Information 54 Pre-disassembly Instructions 54 Disassembly Process 54 External Module Disassembly Process 55 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 55 Removing the Battery Pack 56 VII
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latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use. Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal.
latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use. Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal.
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...is active. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. These buttons are application buttons. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 9 Easy-Launch Buttons ...Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's batttery status. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the...
...is active. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. These buttons are application buttons. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 9 Easy-Launch Buttons ...Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's batttery status. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the...
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... the best settings for you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs. 16 Chapter 1 K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Make sure to external storage media. Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for a new location, while offering you to access frequently...
... the best settings for you the option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs. 16 Chapter 1 K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Make sure to external storage media. Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for a new location, while offering you to access frequently...
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... program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Choose a predefined power plan to base your computer ...by clicking the appropriate tabs. Click "OK" to a personalized set of power options. 1. You can also create customized power plans. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. 18 Chapter 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2. ...
... program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Choose a predefined power plan to base your computer ...by clicking the appropriate tabs. Click "OK" to a personalized set of power options. 1. You can also create customized power plans. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. 18 Chapter 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2. ...
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...2. Click the Delete Power Plan icon. You can also turn on current usage, refer to from the drop-down list. 2. Click "Apply" to extend battery life. 1. Select the power plan you are currently using. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to edit 2. Click... "Apply". Select the power plan you to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Chapter 1 19 To switch ...
...2. Click the Delete Power Plan icon. You can also turn on current usage, refer to from the drop-down list. 2. Click "Apply" to extend battery life. 1. Select the power plan you are currently using. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to edit 2. Click... "Apply". Select the power plan you to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Chapter 1 19 To switch ...
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... Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS PC97541V 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification SANYO (6cell) 2.0 SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 Sanyo (6cell) 2.4 SONY (6cell) 2.4 Li-ion 2.0 AH SANYO...
... Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS PC97541V 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification SANYO (6cell) 2.0 SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 Sanyo (6cell) 2.4 SONY (6cell) 2.4 Li-ion 2.0 AH SANYO...
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...-execution function. 50 Chapter 2 Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. Then boot...
...-execution function. 50 Chapter 2 Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. Then boot...
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... 86.9A524.4R0 86.00E32.725 86.00F87.735 86.00F24.724 86.9A552.3R0 86.00E34.738 86.00E41.134 54 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: • External...
... 86.9A524.4R0 86.00E32.725 86.00F87.735 86.00F24.724 86.9A552.3R0 86.00E34.738 86.00E41.134 54 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: • External...
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... that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Bx4, Captive Screwx5 LOWER COVER Ax2 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES OPTICAL DISK DRIVE MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax2...
... that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Bx4, Captive Screwx5 LOWER COVER Ax2 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES OPTICAL DISK DRIVE MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax2...
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Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Removing the SD dummy card 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it (1, 2). 56 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn base unit over. 2.
Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Removing the SD dummy card 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it (1, 2). 56 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn base unit over. 2.
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Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. Pull it out from the slot. Pull it . 2. Removing the Lower Cover 1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it out from the slot. Chapter 3 57 2.
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. Pull it out from the slot. Pull it . 2. Removing the Lower Cover 1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it out from the slot. Chapter 3 57 2.
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6. Chapter 3 59 Removing the DIMM 1. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57.. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM. Push out the latches on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. Remove the lower cover from the lower case.
6. Chapter 3 59 Removing the DIMM 1. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57.. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM. Push out the latches on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. Remove the lower cover from the lower case.
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Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 4. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57. 5. Remove the DIMM module. 6.
Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 4. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57. 5. Remove the DIMM module. 6.
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... WLAN board and remove the two screws (A) on the WLAN board to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. Move the antenna away from the WLAN socket. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 3. Color Torque 1.6 kgf-cm...
... WLAN board and remove the two screws (A) on the WLAN board to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. Move the antenna away from the WLAN socket. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 3. Color Torque 1.6 kgf-cm...
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7. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to the bracket. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Chapter 3 63 Remove the four screws (C) securing the hard disk to eject the optical drive tray. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (4) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
7. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to the bracket. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Chapter 3 63 Remove the four screws (C) securing the hard disk to eject the optical drive tray. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (4) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
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Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT 5xCaptive Screws CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE CPU KEYBOARD ...
Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT 5xCaptive Screws CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE CPU KEYBOARD ...
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Slide out and remove the heatsink module. 5. Removing the CPU 1. Chapter 3 67 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56.. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57.. 3. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 65.
Slide out and remove the heatsink module. 5. Removing the CPU 1. Chapter 3 67 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56.. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57.. 3. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 65.
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Turn over the keyboard on page 56.. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the touchpad area. Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3. Chapter 3 69 Removing the Keyboard 1.
Turn over the keyboard on page 56.. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the touchpad area. Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3. Chapter 3 69 Removing the Keyboard 1.
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See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 69. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 4. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 60. 4.
See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 69. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 4. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 60. 4.