Quick Start Guide
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... and Support menu. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions...
... and Support menu. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions...
Quick Start Guide
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... activated. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. (only for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the and right) left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 Power indicator1 Indicates the computer's power status. 9 10 11 12 13 P Battery indicator1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models) 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive...
... activated. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. (only for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the and right) left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 Power indicator1 Indicates the computer's power status. 9 10 11 12 13 P Battery indicator1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models) 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive...
Quick Start Guide
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... video connections. Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 8 Left view English 1 2 3 45 6 7 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD...
... video connections. Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 8 Left view English 1 2 3 45 6 7 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD...
Service Guide
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... Acer Notebook tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Bottom View 11 Indicators 11 TouchPad Basics 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 4745 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utilities 31 DOS Flash Utility 32 WinFlash Utility 34 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities...
... Acer Notebook tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Bottom View 11 Indicators 11 TouchPad Basics 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 4745 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utilities 31 DOS Flash Utility 32 WinFlash Utility 34 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities...
Service Guide
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... USB Board 95 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 95 Replacing the Left Speaker Module 96 Replacing the Function Board 97 Replacing the Power Switch Board 97 Replacing the Upper Cover 98 Replacing the Keyboard 101 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 101 Replacing the WLAN Board 103 Replacing the DIMM Modules 103 Replacing the ODD Module 104 Replacing the Lower Covers 105 Replacing the Dummy Cards 106 Replacing the Battery Pack 106 Troubleshooting 107 Common Problems 107 Power On Issue 108 No Display Issue 109 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 110 LCD...
... USB Board 95 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 95 Replacing the Left Speaker Module 96 Replacing the Function Board 97 Replacing the Power Switch Board 97 Replacing the Upper Cover 98 Replacing the Keyboard 101 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 101 Replacing the WLAN Board 103 Replacing the DIMM Modules 103 Replacing the ODD Module 104 Replacing the Lower Covers 105 Replacing the Dummy Cards 106 Replacing the Battery Pack 106 Troubleshooting 107 Common Problems 107 Power On Issue 108 No Display Issue 109 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 110 LCD...
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... drive. Keyboard TouchPad Power Indicator For entering data into your computer into power-saving mode. (only for certain models) 8 Chapter 1 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. User-programmable. (only for your hands when you use the computer. The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. No. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Icon Item HDD Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Power button Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery Indicator Communication indicator Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Indicates...
... drive. Keyboard TouchPad Power Indicator For entering data into your computer into power-saving mode. (only for certain models) 8 Chapter 1 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. User-programmable. (only for your hands when you use the computer. The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. No. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Icon Item HDD Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Power button Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery Indicator Communication indicator Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Indicates...
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... prolonged use. external monitor, LCD projector). Chapter 1 9 Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Left View 1 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 45 6 7 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port HDMI Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB 2.0 ports Description Connects to remove/install the card. USB mouse, USB camera). Note: Push to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connect to HDMI devices Connects to a display device (e.g. Closed Front View No. 1 1 Icon Item Multi-in-1 card reader...
... prolonged use. external monitor, LCD projector). Chapter 1 9 Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Left View 1 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 45 6 7 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port HDMI Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB 2.0 ports Description Connects to remove/install the card. USB mouse, USB camera). Note: Push to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connect to HDMI devices Connects to a display device (e.g. Closed Front View No. 1 1 Icon Item Multi-in-1 card reader...
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... screen brightness. Stop playing the selected media file. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to the previous media file. Decreases the sound volume. Return to return. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Play or pause a selected media file. Jump to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
... screen brightness. Stop playing the selected media file. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to the previous media file. Decreases the sound volume. Return to return. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Play or pause a selected media file. Jump to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
Service Guide
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... Acer M 330 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field shows the model name of HDD installed...
... Acer M 330 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field shows the model name of HDD installed...
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... Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Enter HDD Password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to change the value of the user password. If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to set the user password. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Press Enter to reset...
... Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Enter HDD Password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to change the value of the user password. If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to set the user password. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Press Enter to reset...
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... enable the Password on the screen. 3. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type...
... enable the Password on the screen. 3. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type...
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... to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Press Enter. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Re-enter password. [Continue] 28 Chapter 2 Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following...
... to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Press Enter. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Re-enter password. [Continue] 28 Chapter 2 Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following...
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Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save...
Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save...
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....W4107.002 86.W4107.002 86.PSR07.001 86.PSR07.001 52 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove external modules before proceeding Remove keyboard Remove upper cover Remove USB Board Remove Bluetooth Module Remove Function Board Remove Power Switch Remove Left Speaker Board Module Remove Touch Pad Bracket Remove CRT Cable Remove main board Remove LCD module Remove Right Speaker Module Remove DC cable Remove wifi switch board Remove RTC Battery Remove thermal module Remove CPU Screw List Step LCD Module Upper Cover L. Speaker Module L.
....W4107.002 86.W4107.002 86.PSR07.001 86.PSR07.001 52 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove external modules before proceeding Remove keyboard Remove upper cover Remove USB Board Remove Bluetooth Module Remove Function Board Remove Power Switch Remove Left Speaker Board Module Remove Touch Pad Bracket Remove CRT Cable Remove main board Remove LCD module Remove Right Speaker Module Remove DC cable Remove wifi switch board Remove RTC Battery Remove thermal module Remove CPU Screw List Step LCD Module Upper Cover L. Speaker Module L.
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... LCD Failure Page 111 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 111 TouchPad Failure Page 112 Internal Speaker Failure Page 112 ODD Failure Page 115 WLAN Failure Page 118 Thermal Unit Failure Page 118 Other Functions Failure Page 119 Intermittent Failures Page 120 Undermined Failures Page 120 4. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Use...
... LCD Failure Page 111 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 111 TouchPad Failure Page 112 Internal Speaker Failure Page 112 ODD Failure Page 115 WLAN Failure Page 118 Thermal Unit Failure Page 118 Other Functions Failure Page 119 Intermittent Failures Page 120 Undermined Failures Page 120 4. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Use...
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... any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Remove the drives (see "Power On Issue" on page 167. If the Issue is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 111. 5. Make sure the computer has power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching 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. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work...
... any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Remove the drives (see "Power On Issue" on page 167. If the Issue is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 111. 5. Make sure the computer has power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching 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. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work...
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... following actions one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on adjusting settings. If the computer is listed under Other Devices. 9. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. Replace the Motherboard. 6. See the User Manual for instructions on page 167. 10. b. If...
... following actions one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on adjusting settings. If the computer is listed under Other Devices. 9. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. Replace the Motherboard. 6. See the User Manual for instructions on page 167. 10. b. If...
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... and Support. 5. Run the Windows 7 Startup Repair Utility: a. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. If an issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the Boot menu. 6. The Install Windows screen displays. e. h. Startup Repair attempts to resolve the problem...
... and Support. 5. Run the Windows 7 Startup Repair Utility: a. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. If an issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the Boot menu. 6. The Install Windows screen displays. e. h. Startup Repair attempts to resolve the problem...
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... cable connections. Chapter 4 117 Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to one of the ODDs specified in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. b. Replace the ODD. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings...
... cable connections. Chapter 4 117 Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to one of the ODDs specified in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. b. Replace the ODD. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings...
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... mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Check Drive whether is ok. 3. Restart the computer. 6. Roll back the mouse driver to verify mouse operation. Check Test Fixture is OK. 2. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the Issue is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Remove...
... mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Check Drive whether is ok. 3. Restart the computer. 6. Roll back the mouse driver to verify mouse operation. Check Test Fixture is OK. 2. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the Issue is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Remove...
