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...noted in this generic service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. add-on your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will ...to provide you with further technical details. 2. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. V Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to extend the functionality ...
...noted in this generic service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. add-on your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will ...to provide you with further technical details. 2. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. V Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to extend the functionality ...
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Table of Contents Model Definition and Configuration 130 Test Compatible Components 153 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 154 Online Support Information 157 Index 159 IX
Table of Contents Model Definition and Configuration 130 Test Compatible Components 153 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 154 Online Support Information 157 Index 159 IX
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... 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or K Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 2920Z K Intel® Pentium® mobile processor T2310/T2330 (1 MB...
... 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or K Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 2920Z K Intel® Pentium® mobile processor T2310/T2330 (1 MB...
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... Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 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 Ethernet, Wake-on...
... Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 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 Ethernet, Wake-on...
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...Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. For entering data into your computer. Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. 5 The left and right buttons function like... a computer mouse. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right) Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that...
...Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. For entering data into your computer. Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. 5 The left and right buttons function like... a computer mouse. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right) Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that...
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NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The Euro symbol 1. Chapter 1 15 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Open a text ...
NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The Euro symbol 1. Chapter 1 15 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Open a text ...
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... control the enhanced sound effects of 5.1-channel surround sound from just 2 speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in the system and the external display supports it, your system. If auto-detection hardware is 20 Chapter 1 "Music" mode lets you project your...
... control the enhanced sound effects of 5.1-channel surround sound from just 2 speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in the system and the external display supports it, your system. If auto-detection hardware is 20 Chapter 1 "Music" mode lets you project your...
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... Properties or the utility provided by unauthorized persons. Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and... or you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your files from being accessed by the graphics vendor.
... Properties or the utility provided by unauthorized persons. Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and... or you need to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to the system. For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your files from being accessed by the graphics vendor.
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...BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0,..., 800 MHz FSB), T5250/ T5450/T5550/T7100/T7250 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.66/1.83/1.80/2 GHz, 800 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® 64 architecture Intel® Pentium® mobile processor T2310/T2330 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB...
...BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0,..., 800 MHz FSB), T5250/ T5450/T5550/T7100/T7250 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.66/1.83/1.80/2 GHz, 800 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® 64 architecture Intel® Pentium® mobile processor T2310/T2330 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB...
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System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS(with various capacities to form other ...
System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS(with various capacities to form other ...
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... wireless technology Intel® 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 ... Data throughput Protocol Interface 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...
... wireless technology Intel® 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 ... Data throughput Protocol Interface 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...
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... Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus UMA 8 MB Specification Specification ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 Two on the left side/one...
... Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus UMA 8 MB Specification Specification ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 Two on the left side/one...
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... Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.204 x 0.204...
... Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.204 x 0.204...
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... with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: K Numeric keypad 98 Chapter 4 If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. Replace the main board. Do the following to correct...
... with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: K Numeric keypad 98 Chapter 4 If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. Replace the main board. Do the following to correct...
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..." on the computer. 5. NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: K Non-Acer devices K Printer, mouse, and other external devices K Battery pack K Hard disk drive K DIMM K CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module K PC...
..." on the computer. 5. NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: K Non-Acer devices K Printer, mouse, and other external devices K Battery pack K Hard disk drive K DIMM K CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module K PC...
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... lists K TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to your local Acer branch office. Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, ... However some information sources will require a user i.d. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) K Returned material ...
... lists K TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to your local Acer branch office. Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, ... However some information sources will require a user i.d. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) K Returned material ...
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... Antennas 93 Audio 34 B Battery Pack 56 BIOS 29 package 29 password control 29 ROM size 29 ROM type 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...
... Antennas 93 Audio 34 B Battery Pack 56 BIOS 29 package 29 password control 29 ROM size 29 ROM type 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...
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... 65 Mainboard 80 media access on indicator 9 Memory Check 99 Model Definition 130 Modem Board 83 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 9 O Online Support Information 157 optical drive module 63 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 left 5 PC Card 9, 34 PCMCIA 34 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 101 Power Adapter 100 Processor...
... 65 Mainboard 80 media access on indicator 9 Memory Check 99 Model Definition 130 Modem Board 83 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 9 O Online Support Information 157 optical drive module 63 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 left 5 PC Card 9, 34 PCMCIA 34 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 101 Power Adapter 100 Processor...
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... User's Guide. For instructions on page 15 for your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to use your computer, clicking on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. See "Top view" on how to...the Just for meeting your mobile computing needs. For more on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's...
... User's Guide. For instructions on page 15 for your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to use your computer, clicking on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. See "Top view" on how to...the Just for meeting your mobile computing needs. For more on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's...
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For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project... in the system and the external display supports it, your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. If autodetection hardware is connected to the system. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use...
For projectors and external devices that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using the hotkey: + . Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project... in the system and the external display supports it, your computer's display to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. If autodetection hardware is connected to the system. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to use...