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... Board 77 Removing theTouch Pad Board Module 78 Removing the main board 80 Removing the Speaker Modules 82 Removing the Modem Board 83 Removing the Bluetooth board 85 LCD Module Disassembly Process 86 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 86 Removing the LCD Bezel 87 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 88... View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
... Board 77 Removing theTouch Pad Board Module 78 Removing the main board 80 Removing the Speaker Modules 82 Removing the Modem Board 83 Removing the Bluetooth board 85 LCD Module Disassembly Process 86 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 86 Removing the LCD Bezel 87 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 88... View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery 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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... 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-in stereo speakers K Dolby® Home... 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) jAcer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology K WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) K LAN: Gigabit...
... 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-in stereo speakers K Dolby® Home... 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) jAcer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology K WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) K LAN: Gigabit...
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...HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's batttery status. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the ... The light shows green when in AC mode. These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. NOTE: 1. Icon...
...HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's batttery status. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the ... The light shows green when in AC mode. These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. NOTE: 1. Icon...
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... wireless LAN communication. K Press the left button. 10 Chapter 1 Tapping on a mouse. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/ indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the wireless function. Internet browser (user-Programmable) Email application (user-Programmable) Enables...
... wireless LAN communication. K Press the left button. 10 Chapter 1 Tapping on a mouse. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/ indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the wireless function. Internet browser (user-Programmable) Email application (user-Programmable) Enables...
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... from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation...
... from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation...
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... PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 11~54 Mbps, up to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Chipset Data throughput...Specification Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quadmode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn TT60H928.11 723 bps (full speed ...
... PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 11~54 Mbps, up to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Chipset Data throughput...Specification Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quadmode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn TT60H928.11 723 bps (full speed ...
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System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Controller Mobile Intel® GM965/GL960 + ICH8M Express Chipset UMA Realtek 8100SBL/CL Intel ICH8M N/A ALC ...
System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Controller Mobile Intel® GM965/GL960 + ICH8M Express Chipset UMA Realtek 8100SBL/CL Intel ICH8M N/A ALC ...
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... Board Modules" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 5. Detach the Bluetooth cable from the main board. Carefully pry loose the Bluetooth module from the main board. 16. Removing the Bluetooth board 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module...Case from the Lower Case" on page 70. 13. See "Removing the main board" on page 59. 6. WARNING:The Bluetooth board is glued to the main board, only remove the Bluetooth board if it is defective. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 80. 15. Chapter 3 85 See "Removing the ...
... Board Modules" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 5. Detach the Bluetooth cable from the main board. Carefully pry loose the Bluetooth module from the main board. 16. Removing the Bluetooth board 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module...Case from the Lower Case" on page 70. 13. See "Removing the main board" on page 59. 6. WARNING:The Bluetooth board is glued to the main board, only remove the Bluetooth board if it is defective. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 80. 15. Chapter 3 85 See "Removing the ...
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Part Name and Description RTC BATTERY COIN BATTERY CR2032 MITSUBISHI Acer Part No. 23.TCZV1.004 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11ABG INTEL 3945 MW1...BOARD 802.11ABG KEDRON MOW1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11ABG KEDRON MOW2 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11ABG KEDRON ROW BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM00540002 KI.GLN01.001 KI.GLN01.002 KI.GLN01.003 KI.GLN01.005...B85244300G 55.ANK01.001 19.ANK01.001 FX.22500.011 TOUCHPAD CABLE TENNRICH 50.ANK01.002 POWER BOARD CABLE TENNRICH BLUETOOTH CABLE HUALI/HIGHTEK MODEM CABLE HUALI/HIGH-TEK 50.ANK01.001 50.ANK01.004 50.ANK01.003 LCD/CAMERA CABLE...
Part Name and Description RTC BATTERY COIN BATTERY CR2032 MITSUBISHI Acer Part No. 23.TCZV1.004 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11ABG INTEL 3945 MW1...BOARD 802.11ABG KEDRON MOW1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11ABG KEDRON MOW2 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11ABG KEDRON ROW BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM00540002 KI.GLN01.001 KI.GLN01.002 KI.GLN01.003 KI.GLN01.005...B85244300G 55.ANK01.001 19.ANK01.001 FX.22500.011 TOUCHPAD CABLE TENNRICH 50.ANK01.002 POWER BOARD CABLE TENNRICH BLUETOOTH CABLE HUALI/HIGHTEK MODEM CABLE HUALI/HIGH-TEK 50.ANK01.001 50.ANK01.004 50.ANK01.003 LCD/CAMERA CABLE...
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... Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 154 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB... D-Link Building Networks People WiFi Certified a/b/g Wireless 108AG Belkin N1MIMO Wireless Router High Performance wireless 802.11n Sony Ericsson Wireless Headset Sony Ericsson T610 X Bridge Bluetooth Access Point BT300 Appendix B
... Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 154 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB... D-Link Building Networks People WiFi Certified a/b/g Wireless 108AG Belkin N1MIMO Wireless Router High Performance wireless 802.11n Sony Ericsson Wireless Headset Sony Ericsson T610 X Bridge Bluetooth Access Point BT300 Appendix B
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... Lan Card (Not recommended for wireless ready model) Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.11a NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802.11a ISDN Card Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card GPRS Card Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card...
... Lan Card (Not recommended for wireless ready model) Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.11a NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802.11a ISDN Card Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card GPRS Card Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card...
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... 29 vendor 29 Version 29 BIOS Supports protocol 29 BIOS Utility 39-50 Navigating 40 Onboard Device Configuration 45 Security 43, 44 System Security 49 Bluetooth board 85 Board Layout Top View 117 brightness hotkeys 14 C Cache controller 29 size 29 caps lock on indicator 9 CardBus 34 computer on indicator 9, 10...
... 29 vendor 29 Version 29 BIOS Supports protocol 29 BIOS Utility 39-50 Navigating 40 Onboard Device Configuration 45 Security 43, 44 System Security 49 Bluetooth board 85 Board Layout Top View 117 brightness hotkeys 14 C Cache controller 29 size 29 caps lock on indicator 9 CardBus 34 computer on indicator 9, 10...
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... equipment that the above -stated distance from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to this device requires a good quality connection to : wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Medical devices Operation of inadequately protected medical devices. For safety reasons, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the...
... equipment that the above -stated distance from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to this device requires a good quality connection to : wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Medical devices Operation of inadequately protected medical devices. For safety reasons, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the...
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...Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as ...you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows ...
...Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as ...you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 14 Windows Mobility Center The Windows ...
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... (acceleration) WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) acceleration S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support AcerArcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi...802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet...
... (acceleration) WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) acceleration S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support AcerArcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi...802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet...
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... standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.3 W/44.4 W, 4800/4000 mAh Li-ion 6-cell primary battery pack • Acer Quiccharge™ technology: • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Special ...support • Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ • Volume wheel I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS...
... standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.3 W/44.4 W, 4800/4000 mAh Li-ion 6-cell primary battery pack • Acer Quiccharge™ technology: • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Special ...support • Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ • Volume wheel I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS...
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..." on page 36. Icon Function Description Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication Enables/disables the wireless function. Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. They are called easy-launch buttons. Indicates the...
..." on page 36. Icon Function Description Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication Enables/disables the wireless function. Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. They are called easy-launch buttons. Indicates the...
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... it clicks into the slot and release to your computer. It is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/ 34 (54mm and 34mm), each with different functions.
... it clicks into the slot and release to your computer. It is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/ 34 (54mm and 34mm), each with different functions.
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... with such devices. Below information is for wireless use. European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as attested by conformity with the following harmonized...(Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN300 220-3 V1.1.1:2000 (Applied to models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. English 84 Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for products with the radio frequency and safety standards of any...
... with such devices. Below information is for wireless use. European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as attested by conformity with the following harmonized...(Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN300 220-3 V1.1.1:2000 (Applied to models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. English 84 Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for products with the radio frequency and safety standards of any...
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... in the country of use . The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is selected automatically or manually (by users) to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are : Belgium,... Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. English 86 List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are included...
... in the country of use . The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is selected automatically or manually (by users) to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are : Belgium,... Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. English 86 List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are included...