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...Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 ...Information 30 Main 31 Security 32 Power 35 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 42 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 43 ...
...Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 ...Information 30 Main 31 Security 32 Power 35 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 42 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 43 ...
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 139 Common Problems 139 Power On Issue 140 No Display Issue 141 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 142 LCD Failure 143 Built-In Keyboard Failure 143 Touchpad Failure 144 Internal ... Check 165 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 166 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series FRU List 169 Screw List 175 Model Definition and Configuration 176 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series 176 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 139 Common Problems 139 Power On Issue 140 No Display Issue 141 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 142 LCD Failure 143 Built-In Keyboard Failure 143 Touchpad Failure 144 Internal ... Check 165 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 166 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series FRU List 169 Screw List 175 Model Definition and Configuration 176 Aspire 4736G/4736Z Series 176 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
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... Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™: ... 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.3 (5.07lbs) with 6-cell battery Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ...
... Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™: ... 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.3 (5.07lbs) with 6-cell battery Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ...
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Front View No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (only for sound recording. Display screen Power button Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Chapter 1 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Internal microphone for certain models). Turns the computer on and off.
Front View No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (only for sound recording. Display screen Power button Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Chapter 1 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Internal microphone for certain models). Turns the computer on and off.
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...indicators Keyboard Palmrest Status indicators Click buttons (left, center* and right) Touchpad Touchpad Toggle Volume Up/ Volume Down Acer PowerSmart key Backup key Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Speakers Description Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) ...speakers deliver stereo audio output. Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. For entering data into power-saving mode. Note: Push to remove/install the card. No. 1 6 Icon Item 5-in-1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital...
...indicators Keyboard Palmrest Status indicators Click buttons (left, center* and right) Touchpad Touchpad Toggle Volume Up/ Volume Down Acer PowerSmart key Backup key Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Speakers Description Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) ...speakers deliver stereo audio output. Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. For entering data into power-saving mode. Note: Push to remove/install the card. No. 1 6 Icon Item 5-in-1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital...
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...To set to -read status indicators: The front panel indicators are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch Empowering Technology Enables/disables ...are called easy-launch buttons. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Icon Function Wireless communication switch Web browser Description Enables/disables the wireless function. They ...
...To set to -read status indicators: The front panel indicators are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch Empowering Technology Enables/disables ...are called easy-launch buttons. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Icon Function Wireless communication switch Web browser Description Enables/disables the wireless function. They ...
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... display screen backlight off . Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. To activate hot keys, press and hold the ...key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both....
... display screen backlight off . Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. To activate hot keys, press and hold the ...key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both....
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... speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal 778 transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data 300 transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% Seagate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Specifications Seagate ST9500325AS Toshiba MK3252GSX MK2552GSX MK1652GSX 320, 160 500 320, 250, 160 512 512 512 4, 2 4 4, 4, 2 2 or 1, 1 5400...
... speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal 778 transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data 300 transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% Seagate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Specifications Seagate ST9500325AS Toshiba MK3252GSX MK2552GSX MK1652GSX 320, 160 500 320, 250, 160 512 512 512 4, 2 4 4, 4, 2 2 or 1, 1 5400...
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..., Multi-session, Video CD CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% 22 Chapter 1
..., Multi-session, Video CD CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% 22 Chapter 1
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.../side (Ver. Super-Multi Combo Module (continued) Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HLDS GT10N With CD Diskette Specification Sony AD7580S With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x...
.../side (Ver. Super-Multi Combo Module (continued) Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HLDS GT10N With CD Diskette Specification Sony AD7580S With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x...
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Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK • CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD Write • DVD+R Media (16x/8x/... Combo Drive Item Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Modes Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specification Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR Drawer loading SATA • PIO mode • DMA • Ultra...
Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK • CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD Write • DVD+R Media (16x/8x/... Combo Drive Item Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Modes Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specification Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR Drawer loading SATA • PIO mode • DMA • Ultra...
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.../m2) (also called Brightness) 220 (typ.) Contrast Ratio (typical) 500 Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec 8 (typ.) Input Voltage 3.3V ±0.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5W (max.) Weight 375g (max.) Physical Size (mm) 324.0(H) x 192.5(V) x 5.2(D) Electrical Interface LVDS Support Color 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Min. Typ. Horizontal...
.../m2) (also called Brightness) 220 (typ.) Contrast Ratio (typical) 500 Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec 8 (typ.) Input Voltage 3.3V ±0.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5W (max.) Weight 375g (max.) Physical Size (mm) 324.0(H) x 192.5(V) x 5.2(D) Electrical Interface LVDS Support Color 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Min. Typ. Horizontal...
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VGA Graphic Controller Item Type NB10MGE1-512MB-DDR3 Features • Power Package Keyboard Item Keyboard Controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously ENE KB926 88-/89-/93-key Yes Yes ...,100mVP-P maximum 2 * 4 Ohm 2W Main Speakers LAN Item Type Features Specification ATHEROS AR8121 for GIGA LAN 10/100/1000 MHz CIR Item Type Features • Power Package Specification Bluetooth Item Type Features •...
VGA Graphic Controller Item Type NB10MGE1-512MB-DDR3 Features • Power Package Keyboard Item Keyboard Controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously ENE KB926 88-/89-/93-key Yes Yes ...,100mVP-P maximum 2 * 4 Ohm 2W Main Speakers LAN Item Type Features Specification ATHEROS AR8121 for GIGA LAN 10/100/1000 MHz CIR Item Type Features • Power Package Specification Bluetooth Item Type Features •...
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... value of the screen. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Chapter 2 29 Your computer is set the parameter to run Setup. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to "enabled...
... value of the screen. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Chapter 2 29 Your computer is set the parameter to run Setup. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to "enabled...
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... to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is required or not while the system powers on password Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. The user can not either enter the Setup menu ...to reset it. 32 Chapter 2 Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Power on . If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to enter a password, you may have...
... to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is required or not while the system powers on password Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of parameters. The user can not either enter the Setup menu ...to reset it. 32 Chapter 2 Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Power on . If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to enter a password, you may have...
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... allows the user to configure CPU and power management options. Settings in this screen. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Advanced CPU Control ...
... allows the user to configure CPU and power management options. Settings in this screen. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Advanced CPU Control ...
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... Enable wake up event occurs. Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State. Disable or Enable auto wake up when the system power is ringing. Submenu Items • PCI Clock Run • Storage Break Event • PCIE Break Event • PCI Break Event • EHCI Break Event • ... Break Event N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 36 Chapter 2 Enter the Break Event menu. Enable or Disable wake up by date and time or at a fixed time everyday. Parameter Platform Power Management Break Event ACPI S3 Wake on PME Wake on Modem Ring Quickly S4 Resume Auto wake on S5 Description Enter the Platform...
... Enable wake up event occurs. Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State. Disable or Enable auto wake up when the system power is ringing. Submenu Items • PCI Clock Run • Storage Break Event • PCIE Break Event • PCI Break Event • EHCI Break Event • ... Break Event N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 36 Chapter 2 Enter the Break Event menu. Enable or Disable wake up by date and time or at a fixed time everyday. Parameter Platform Power Management Break Event ACPI S3 Wake on PME Wake on Modem Ring Quickly S4 Resume Auto wake on S5 Description Enter the Platform...
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.... 3. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough... power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to finish ...
.... 3. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough... power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to finish ...
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DOS Flash Utility Perform the following message displays. 40 Chapter 2 Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to position 1. 3. The flash process begins as shown. 4. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following steps to enter the Setup Menu. 2. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Press F2 during boot to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1.
DOS Flash Utility Perform the following message displays. 40 Chapter 2 Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to position 1. 3. The flash process begins as shown. 4. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following steps to enter the Setup Menu. 2. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Press F2 during boot to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1.
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Chapter 2 41 Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.
Chapter 2 41 Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.