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...Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the Aspire product series. Follow these steps to the basic features and functions of guides: First off... for certain models". poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your mobile computing needs. Please understand that due to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer,... models in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to be more on your computer can help you...
...Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the Aspire product series. Follow these steps to the basic features and functions of guides: First off... for certain models". poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your mobile computing needs. Please understand that due to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer,... models in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to be more on your computer can help you...
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...). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode. Acer PowerSmart Puts your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . ... support area for displaying system information. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for three-step data backup. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is ...
...). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode. Acer PowerSmart Puts your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . ... support area for displaying system information. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for three-step data backup. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is ...
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....) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 62.16 W 5600 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support •...
....) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 62.16 W 5600 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support •...
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...; ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)) USB 2.0 port HDMI™ port with HDCP support.../speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: z UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quadband GSM...
...; ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)) USB 2.0 port HDMI™ port with HDCP support.../speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: z UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quadband GSM...
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Name Description 1 CN1 CCD cable CNTR 2 CN2 MMB cable CNTR 3 CN3 LVDS cable CNTR 4 CN4 Keyboard CNTR 5 CN5 Touch Pad FFC CNTR 6 CN6 SSD cable CNTR 7 CN7 Card reader CNTR 8 CN8 BT cable CNTR 9 CN15 Fan cable CNTR 10 CN21 Audio board CNTR Chapter 1 5 Board Layout Top View Aspire 3810T/3810TZ M/B layout and connector location TOP view No.
Name Description 1 CN1 CCD cable CNTR 2 CN2 MMB cable CNTR 3 CN3 LVDS cable CNTR 4 CN4 Keyboard CNTR 5 CN5 Touch Pad FFC CNTR 6 CN6 SSD cable CNTR 7 CN7 Card reader CNTR 8 CN8 BT cable CNTR 9 CN15 Fan cable CNTR 10 CN21 Audio board CNTR Chapter 1 5 Board Layout Top View Aspire 3810T/3810TZ M/B layout and connector location TOP view No.
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...(Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off. / Indicates the indicator computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication. Top View No. 1 2 Icon Item... Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for Starters... Your Acer Notebook tour After setting up your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse...
...(Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off. / Indicates the indicator computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication. Top View No. 1 2 Icon Item... Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for Starters... Your Acer Notebook tour After setting up your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse...
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Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll ... keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. When Scroll Lock is on...
Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll ... keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. When Scroll Lock is on...
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... button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 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...
... button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 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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... combinations to return. Hotkey + + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). Press any key to access most of your keyboard. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Turns the speakers on and off to save power.
... combinations to return. Hotkey + + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). Press any key to access most of your keyboard. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Turns the speakers on and off to save power.
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NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. 16 Chapter 1 The Euro symbol 1.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. 16 Chapter 1 The Euro symbol 1.
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... content you will be , but it will need to setup scheduled back ups. You will increase your D: drive; To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above the keyboard. Acer Backup Manager is a simple three-step process that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. Select how often you need to...
... content you will be , but it will need to setup scheduled back ups. You will increase your D: drive; To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above the keyboard. Acer Backup Manager is a simple three-step process that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. Select how often you need to...
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... All of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity.... If no activity is detected for your previous settings. If you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the Windows graphics scheme will be changed to Windows Vista Basic, screen brightness reduced and the graphics chip will be ...
... All of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving chores for a period of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity.... If no activity is detected for your previous settings. If you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the Windows graphics scheme will be changed to Windows Vista Basic, screen brightness reduced and the graphics chip will be ...
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For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Main unit disassembly flow chart LCM module disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 43 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing.
For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Main unit disassembly flow chart LCM module disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 43 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing.
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Remove keyboard 5. Use tweezers to remove the rubber foot on the keyboard. 6. Remove FFC of the notebook. Disconnect five latches on the back of main board 8. There are five rubber foots. 46 Chapter 3 Remove the FFC behind the keyboard. 7. Remove Touch Pad FFC and lamp FFC.
Remove keyboard 5. Use tweezers to remove the rubber foot on the keyboard. 6. Remove FFC of the notebook. Disconnect five latches on the back of main board 8. There are five rubber foots. 46 Chapter 3 Remove the FFC behind the keyboard. 7. Remove Touch Pad FFC and lamp FFC.
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... 2. Follow the instructions in the message window. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard If any label attached to fail. See if FDD Test is passed when the program runs to FDD Test. 3. If the tests detect... diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed as the program runs to CD-ROM Test. 3. If the keyboard cable connection is correctly seated in the message window. Replace the main board. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate...
... 2. Follow the instructions in the message window. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard If any label attached to fail. See if FDD Test is passed when the program runs to FDD Test. 3. If the tests detect... diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed as the program runs to CD-ROM Test. 3. If the keyboard cable connection is correctly seated in the message window. Replace the main board. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate...
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... Messages Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Incorrect password is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup ...Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 64 Chapter 4 IDE...
... Messages Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Incorrect password is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup ...Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 64 Chapter 4 IDE...
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...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
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... system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
... system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
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... Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen...
... Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen...
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...reboot system. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 29 Keyboard (if control is damaged. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad...Error The system doesn't power-off. See "Power System Check" on page 61. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery can't be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Action in ...
...reboot system. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 29 Keyboard (if control is damaged. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad...Error The system doesn't power-off. See "Power System Check" on page 61. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery can't be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Action in ...