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...4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touchpad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock ...Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows 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...
...4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touchpad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock ...Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows 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...
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...Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module 65 Removing the CPU 67 Removing the Keyboard 69 Removing the LCD Module 70 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 74 Removing the ... 94 Troubleshooting 97 System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory check 99 Power System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On... by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
...Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module 65 Removing the CPU 67 Removing the Keyboard 69 Removing the LCD Module 70 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 74 Removing the ... 94 Troubleshooting 97 System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory check 99 Power System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On... by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
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...(MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Input devices K 84-/85-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel K Touchpad pointing device K 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® ...keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built...
...(MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Input devices K 84-/85-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel K Touchpad pointing device K 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® ...keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built...
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Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. 5 For entering data into your hands when you around your...like a computer mouse. Front View 1 10 2 3 4 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Item Description Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components.
Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. 5 For entering data into your hands when you around your...like a computer mouse. Front View 1 10 2 3 4 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Item Description Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components.
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... Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Chapter 1 9 To set to -read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated...The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Num Lock is closed. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are application buttons. Indicates when the hard disk ...
... Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Chapter 1 9 To set to -read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated...The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Num Lock is closed. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are application buttons. Indicates when the hard disk ...
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..., cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. 12 Chapter 1 Type the letters in uppercase. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Hold ... you need to connect an external keypad. Num Lock off . Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the embedded keypad is on Type numbers in numeric mode. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Using the...
..., cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. 12 Chapter 1 Type the letters in uppercase. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Hold ... you need to connect an external keypad. Num Lock off . Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the embedded keypad is on Type numbers in numeric mode. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Using the...
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... on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on...
... on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on...
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... Euro symbol 1. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ .... Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. Chapter 1 15 NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.
... Euro symbol 1. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ .... Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. Chapter 1 15 NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.
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... Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. NOTE: Please ensure that can access the Launch Manager by clicking on the Windows desktop. 2. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start...
... Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. NOTE: Please ensure that can access the Launch Manager by clicking on the Windows desktop. 2. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start...
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... 883 Built-in ATI SB460 Built-in ATI SB460 ENE CB714/1410 Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key 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...
... 883 Built-in ATI SB460 Built-in ATI SB460 ENE CB714/1410 Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key 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...
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...Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the CPU. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. Displays system BIOS version. This field shows the speed of the system. This ...1.60GHz 1.60GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 2XXX Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save...
...Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the CPU. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. Displays system BIOS version. This field shows the speed of the system. This ...1.60GHz 1.60GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 2XXX Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save...
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... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Remove the battery pack. Disassembly Process The disassembly process...
... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Remove the battery pack. Disassembly Process The disassembly process...
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... a graphic representation on the components that need to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER...
... a graphic representation on the components that need to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT 5xCaptive Screws CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE CPU KEYBOARD Ax7, Fx4 Hx2 LCD MODULE Dx9 UPPER CASE Ax4 Fx2 MAIN BOARD LAUNCH BOARD Fx2 TOUCH PAD BRACKET ASSEMBLY 2xSCREWS MODEM BOARD 2xSCREWS LEFT AND ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT 5xCaptive Screws CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE CPU KEYBOARD Ax7, Fx4 Hx2 LCD MODULE Dx9 UPPER CASE Ax4 Fx2 MAIN BOARD LAUNCH BOARD Fx2 TOUCH PAD BRACKET ASSEMBLY 2xSCREWS MODEM BOARD 2xSCREWS LEFT AND ...
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Chapter 3 69 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3. Push down on page 56.. 2. Turn over the keyboard on the touchpad area. Removing the Keyboard 1.
Chapter 3 69 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3. Push down on page 56.. 2. Turn over the keyboard on the touchpad area. Removing the Keyboard 1.
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Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 69. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 56. 2. 4. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 3. Removing the LCD Module 1.
Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 69. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 56. 2. 4. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 3. Removing the LCD Module 1.
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11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the main board. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the CN1 on page 69. 12. Disconnect the Launch board cable from the TOUCHPAD1 on page 70. 13. Chapter 3 75 See "Removing the Keyboard" on the main board. 14.
11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the main board. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the CN1 on page 69. 12. Disconnect the Launch board cable from the TOUCHPAD1 on page 70. 13. Chapter 3 75 See "Removing the Keyboard" on the main board. 14.
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..." on page 63. 9. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 56. 2. Chapter 3 77 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 70. 13. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 65. 10. See "Removing the...
..." on page 63. 9. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 56. 2. Chapter 3 77 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 70. 13. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 65. 10. See "Removing the...
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... board and remove the launch board from the upper cover. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 65. 10. 15. See "Removing the CPU" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 67. 11. See "Removing the WLAN...
... board and remove the launch board from the upper cover. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 65. 10. 15. See "Removing the CPU" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 67. 11. See "Removing the WLAN...
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... cable from the Lower Case" on the main board. 80 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 65. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the CPU" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on...
... cable from the Lower Case" on the main board. 80 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 65. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the CPU" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on...