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...Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-7 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-7 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-27 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-27 LAN Controller 1-28...
...Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-7 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-7 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-27 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-27 LAN Controller 1-28...
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... (LCD Supported Resolution) 1-35 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) 1-35 Bluetooth Interface (not available with this model 1-36 Mini Card Wireless Networking Card 1-36 3G Card (not available in this model 1-36 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-36 Audio Interface 1-38 Battery 1-38 VRAM (not available in this model 1-38 USB Port 1-39 AC Adapter 1-39 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS...
... (LCD Supported Resolution) 1-35 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) 1-35 Bluetooth Interface (not available with this model 1-36 Mini Card Wireless Networking Card 1-36 3G Card (not available in this model 1-36 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-36 Audio Interface 1-38 Battery 1-38 VRAM (not available in this model 1-38 USB Port 1-39 AC Adapter 1-39 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS...
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... Utility 2-27 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-10 Keyboard Installation 3-11 Base Assembly Removal 3-12 Base Assembly Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 USB Module Removal 3-16 USB Module Installation 3-17 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 HDD...
... Utility 2-27 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-10 Keyboard Installation 3-11 Base Assembly Removal 3-12 Base Assembly Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 USB Module Removal 3-16 USB Module Installation 3-17 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 HDD...
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...Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-7 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-7 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-27 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-27 LAN Controller 1-28...
...Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-7 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-7 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 Processor 1-25 Processor Specifications 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-26 System Memory 1-26 Memory Combinations 1-27 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-27 LAN Controller 1-28...
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..., 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution Microphone Wireless and Networking 0 Wireless: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Fast Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
..., 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution Microphone Wireless and Networking 0 Wireless: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Fast Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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...and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Figure 1-5. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to secure the lock. Left View Table 1-5. Some keyless models are also available. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera...
...and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Figure 1-5. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to secure the lock. Left View Table 1-5. Some keyless models are also available. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera...
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... embedded keypad. Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or down arrow keys are in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19...
... embedded keypad. Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or down arrow keys are in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19...
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... functions. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) < > + : Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; Windows Logo key Application key Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
... functions. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) < > + : Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; Windows Logo key Application key Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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Hot key + Icon Function Communication Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hockey combination. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + + + Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkeys 0 The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Increases the sound volume. Figure 1-10. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press...
Hot key + Icon Function Communication Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hockey combination. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + + + Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkeys 0 The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Increases the sound volume. Figure 1-10. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press...
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... Supported protocol Specifications Bluetooth Module (not available with this model) Item Controller Feature Controller Specifications Camera Item Vendor & Model Type Specification Suyin 1.3MB HF1316, HF1315 Liteon 1.3MB 09P2SF119, 10P2SF036 CMOS image sensor S5K6A1GX03 CMOS image sensor with SXGA Mini Card Wireless Networking Card Item Vendor Number supported Features Specification Intel 1 1 mini card slot (for ) 3G Card (not available in this model) Features Item Specification Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Realtek ALC888S-VC Specification 1-36 Hardware...
... Supported protocol Specifications Bluetooth Module (not available with this model) Item Controller Feature Controller Specifications Camera Item Vendor & Model Type Specification Suyin 1.3MB HF1316, HF1315 Liteon 1.3MB 09P2SF119, 10P2SF036 CMOS image sensor S5K6A1GX03 CMOS image sensor with SXGA Mini Card Wireless Networking Card Item Vendor Number supported Features Specification Intel 1 1 mini card slot (for ) 3G Card (not available in this model) Features Item Specification Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Realtek ALC888S-VC Specification 1-36 Hardware...
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... entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Enabled. Navigation keys appear at the bottom of the screen. The default parameter of the screen. use the left and right arrow keys Item - press F5 or F6. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to specific models. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility...
... entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Enabled. Navigation keys appear at the bottom of the screen. The default parameter of the screen. use the left and right arrow keys Item - press F5 or F6. To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to specific models. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility...
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The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9. Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11
The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9. Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11
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... Defaults Save setup item changes to system. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without exiting. Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save setup item changes to system. Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save your changes. BIOS...
... Defaults Save setup item changes to system. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without exiting. Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save setup item changes to system. Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save your changes. BIOS...
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... Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-10 Keyboard Installation 3-11 Base Assembly Removal 3-12 Base Assembly Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 USB Module Removal 3-16 USB Module Installation 3-17 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 HDD Module Installation 3-19 Mainboard Removal 3-20 Mainboard Installation 3-22 DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal . . . .3-23 DIMM Module...
... Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-10 Keyboard Installation 3-11 Base Assembly Removal 3-12 Base Assembly Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 USB Module Removal 3-16 USB Module Installation 3-17 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 HDD Module Installation 3-19 Mainboard Removal 3-20 Mainboard Installation 3-22 DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal . . . .3-23 DIMM Module...
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... the following : START Replace LCD panel/ No LCD cable LCD module OK? Drain stored power by checking for one of the following: Fans start up Status LEDs illuminate If no power, refer to Power On Issues. 3. No Ext. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery. No Power On Issues Ext. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. DDRRAM module OK? Make sure that internal display is selected. Power On? Switching between internal and external by pressing...
... the following : START Replace LCD panel/ No LCD cable LCD module OK? Drain stored power by checking for one of the following: Fans start up Status LEDs illuminate If no power, refer to Power On Issues. 3. No Ext. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery. No Power On Issues Ext. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. DDRRAM module OK? Make sure that internal display is selected. Power On? Switching between internal and external by pressing...
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..., check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on the external display only, refer to determine that the computer is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Readjust if necessary. 4. Adjust the brightness to Maintenance Flowchart). 11. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. 4. Check the display resolution is not running on -screen prompts. 4-6 Troubleshooting Boot the computer...
..., check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on the external display only, refer to determine that the computer is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Readjust if necessary. 4. Adjust the brightness to Maintenance Flowchart). 11. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. 4. Check the display resolution is not running on -screen prompts. 4-6 Troubleshooting Boot the computer...
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... isolate non-defective FRU). If any FRU. 3. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following FRUs: System board LCD assembly 4-16 Troubleshooting Perform 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. FRU replacement should be caused by the computer. If an...
... isolate non-defective FRU). If any FRU. 3. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following FRUs: System board LCD assembly 4-16 Troubleshooting Perform 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. FRU replacement should be caused by the computer. If an...
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... 10 Enter BDS entry BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS_ASF_INIT* BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_START BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, Keyboard and Mouse initialization BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS 18 Error report device initialization 4-20 Troubleshooting Table 4-5. (Continued)DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality...
... 10 Enter BDS entry BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS_ASF_INIT* BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_START BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, Keyboard and Mouse initialization BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS 18 Error report device initialization 4-20 Troubleshooting Table 4-5. (Continued)DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality...
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... with minimum BIOS initialization. Format the USB storage disk using the Fast Format option. 2. BIOS Recovery Hot Key 0 The system provides a function hot key, , for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage 0 NOTE: NOTE: Prior to boot up the system with a workable BIOS. 8. To Create a Crisis USB key, perform the following: 1. Press Power button to the root directory of BIOS. It is powered on another system with Windows 7 OS. The Crisis USB key is a special block of USB storage. Steps for enable BIOS Recovery process...
... with minimum BIOS initialization. Format the USB storage disk using the Fast Format option. 2. BIOS Recovery Hot Key 0 The system provides a function hot key, , for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage 0 NOTE: NOTE: Prior to boot up the system with a workable BIOS. 8. To Create a Crisis USB key, perform the following: 1. Press Power button to the root directory of BIOS. It is powered on another system with Windows 7 OS. The Crisis USB key is a special block of USB storage. Steps for enable BIOS Recovery process...
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These can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for ways to optimize and improve our services, so do not hesitate to direct any suggestions or comments to us. Acer's Website offers...
These can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for ways to optimize and improve our services, so do not hesitate to direct any suggestions or comments to us. Acer's Website offers...