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11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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... S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D)... 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington...
... S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D)... 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington...
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... numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 45 Removing the SD dummy card 46 Removing the Lower Covers 47 Removing the ...
... numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 45 Removing the SD dummy card 46 Removing the Lower Covers 47 Removing the ...
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... controls • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • Energy Star 4.0 Dimensions and weight • 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm ...6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress ...
... controls • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • Energy Star 4.0 Dimensions and weight • 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm ...6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress ...
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... cool, even after prolonged use . Chapter 1 Houses the computer's main memory. Releases the battery for removal. Locks the battery in position. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery lock Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
... cool, even after prolonged use . Chapter 1 Houses the computer's main memory. Releases the battery for removal. Locks the battery in position. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery lock Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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...Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. NOTE: 1. The mail and Web browser buttons are application buttons. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access ...-programmable Chapter 1 9 These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. They are called easy-launch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is ...
...Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. NOTE: 1. The mail and Web browser buttons are application buttons. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access ...-programmable Chapter 1 9 These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. They are called easy-launch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is ...
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Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Chipset Item Features Battery Item Vendor Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Aspire 12" 88/89 Support Windows keys and Application keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 1.0M pixel, Fixed Specification Specification Authentec AES1610 USB interface Specification Sanyo/Sony/Panasonic/Simplo AS2007A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Chapter 1 21
Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Chipset Item Features Battery Item Vendor Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Aspire 12" 88/89 Support Windows keys and Application keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 1.0M pixel, Fixed Specification Specification Authentec AES1610 USB interface Specification Sanyo/Sony/Panasonic/Simplo AS2007A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Chapter 1 21
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... the following steps to enter the Setup Menu. 2. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to position 1. 3. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or...
... the following steps to enter the Setup Menu. 2. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to position 1. 3. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or...
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Remove the battery pack. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part Number M2*3 19 86.ART02.001 M2*4 4 86.ART02.002 M2.5*4 12 86.ART02.003 M2.5*5 17 86....
Remove the battery pack. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part Number M2*3 19 86.ART02.001 M2*4 4 86.ART02.002 M2.5*4 12 86.ART02.003 M2.5*5 17 86....
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... to remove the main board, you on the components that order. Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Rem ove SD Dummy Card Rem ove Express Dummy Card Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove DIMM Modules Rem ove WLAN Antenna Rem ove HDD...
... to remove the main board, you on the components that order. Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Rem ove SD Dummy Card Rem ove Express Dummy Card Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove DIMM Modules Rem ove WLAN Antenna Rem ove HDD...
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Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2 44 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2 44 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Loosen the 3 captive screws on page 44. 2. Remove the WLAN cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN and Memory covers. Memory Cover 4. Removing the Lower Covers 1. Remove the Battery Pack. Chapter 3 47 Carefully open the Memory Cover. WLAN Cover 3.
Loosen the 3 captive screws on page 44. 2. Remove the WLAN cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN and Memory covers. Memory Cover 4. Removing the Lower Covers 1. Remove the Battery Pack. Chapter 3 47 Carefully open the Memory Cover. WLAN Cover 3.
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NOTE: When replacing, connect the black cable to the MAIN and the white to release the WLAN board. Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the WLAN board. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Remove the Memory Cover. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 48 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to the AUX connector. 4.
NOTE: When replacing, connect the black cable to the MAIN and the white to release the WLAN board. Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the WLAN board. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Remove the Memory Cover. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 48 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to the AUX connector. 4.
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See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Step HDD Module Size M3*5 Quantity 3 4. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of the chassis. Remove the HDD2 cover. Remove the three screws securing the HDD module. Pull the HDD out of the bay and clear out of it. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3.
See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Step HDD Module Size M3*5 Quantity 3 4. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of the chassis. Remove the HDD2 cover. Remove the three screws securing the HDD module. Pull the HDD out of the bay and clear out of it. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3.
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Loosen the screw to remove from the computer. 52 Chapter 3 Remove the single securing screw. Using a screw driver, push the ODD module and grasp the front panel to remove the ODD cap. 3. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2.
Loosen the screw to remove from the computer. 52 Chapter 3 Remove the single securing screw. Using a screw driver, push the ODD module and grasp the front panel to remove the ODD cap. 3. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2.
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... pull the Switch Cover completely off at this time. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Instead lift one end first and follow the instructions as shown. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module to...
... pull the Switch Cover completely off at this time. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Instead lift one end first and follow the instructions as shown. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module to...
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... least one at a time to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Chapter 4 127 Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators...
... least one at a time to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Chapter 4 127 Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators...
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... is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. If HDD information is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Replace the Motherboard. 6. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 4. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. Check the display resolution is... 1. See the User Manual for instructions on page 42. 5. If desktop display resolution is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. If the Issue is not normal, right-click on page 235. 10. If the...
... is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. If HDD information is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Replace the Motherboard. 6. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 4. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. Check the display resolution is... 1. See the User Manual for instructions on page 42. 5. If desktop display resolution is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. If the Issue is not normal, right-click on page 235. 10. If the...
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...-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is properly installed. If the Issue is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Try an alternative mouse. 2. External Mouse...
...-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is properly installed. If the Issue is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Try an alternative mouse. 2. External Mouse...
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... the following FRU one at least 10 times. 2. Follow these procedures to verify that all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Determine if the problem...
... the following FRU one at least 10 times. 2. Follow these procedures to verify that all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Determine if the problem...