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... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you purchased. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as using the keyboard...
... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you purchased. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as using the keyboard...
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.... 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Eject button Presses to access most of the computer's controls like and right) the left and right buttons function like screen brightness and volume output. Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons...
.... 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Eject button Presses to access most of the computer's controls like and right) the left and right buttons function like screen brightness and volume output. Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons...
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... display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack with (e.g., speakers, headphones). Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). S/PDIF support 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Item USB 2.0 port Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Description Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. HDMI port USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts inputs from external...
... display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack with (e.g., speakers, headphones). Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). S/PDIF support 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Item USB 2.0 port Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Description Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. HDMI port USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts inputs from external...
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...: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 338.4 (W) x 240 (D) x 24/28.9 (H) mm 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh* 62.64 W 5800 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 External display...
...: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 338.4 (W) x 240 (D) x 24/28.9 (H) mm 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh* 62.64 W 5800 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 External display...
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...Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 30 Security 32 Boot 35 Exit 36 BIOS Flash Utility 37 BIOS Flash Utility 37 Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords 38 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the Lower Cover 45 Removing the Optical Drive Module 46 Removing the DIMM 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
...Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 30 Security 32 Boot 35 Exit 36 BIOS Flash Utility 37 BIOS Flash Utility 37 Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords 38 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the Lower Cover 45 Removing the Optical Drive Module 46 Removing the DIMM 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
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... Removing the Thermal Module 63 Removing the Mini Board Module 65 Removing the CRT Board Module 66 Removing the Card Reader Board 67 Removing the Bluetooth Module 68 Removing the Touchpad Lock Board 69 LCD Module Disassembly Process 71 Removing the LCD Bezel 72 Removing the LCD Panel Hinges 73 Removing the LCD Panel 74 Removing the Webcam 76 Removing the Microphone 77 Troubleshooting 79 System Check Procedures 80 External Diskette Drive Check 80 External Optical Disk Drive Check 80 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory Check 81 Power System Check 81 Touchpad...
... Removing the Thermal Module 63 Removing the Mini Board Module 65 Removing the CRT Board Module 66 Removing the Card Reader Board 67 Removing the Bluetooth Module 68 Removing the Touchpad Lock Board 69 LCD Module Disassembly Process 71 Removing the LCD Bezel 72 Removing the LCD Panel Hinges 73 Removing the LCD Panel 74 Removing the Webcam 76 Removing the Microphone 77 Troubleshooting 79 System Check Procedures 80 External Diskette Drive Check 80 External Optical Disk Drive Check 80 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory Check 81 Power System Check 81 Touchpad...
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... sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / indicator Turns the computer on and off . / Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G functions...
... sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / indicator Turns the computer on and off . / Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G functions...
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... support Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Chapter 1 7 USB 2.0 port Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. External display (VGA) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Left View # Icon 1 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Item Description USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB...
... support Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Chapter 1 7 USB 2.0 port Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. External display (VGA) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Left View # Icon 1 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Item Description USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB...
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... settings. Special Key (only for displaying system information. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: This function varies according to access most of the keyboard. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for more information. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open...
... settings. Special Key (only for displaying system information. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: This function varies according to access most of the keyboard. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for more information. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open...
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...™2 Duo SU9400 (1.4G) Aspire 4810TG (DIS): Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 1.4G; Chapter 1 19 H/W shot down at 110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Insyde H2O 1.06 Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G...
...™2 Duo SU9400 (1.4G) Aspire 4810TG (DIS): Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 1.4G; Chapter 1 19 H/W shot down at 110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Insyde H2O 1.06 Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G...
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... displays the manufacturer of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an internal LAN device present. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of your computer hardware information. If no hard disk present or unknown type...
... displays the manufacturer of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an internal LAN device present. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of your computer hardware information. If no hard disk present or unknown type...
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... 2 33 Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have three tries before the system halts. Use the up /down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. If desired, you are prompted to enter a password, you set the user or...
... 2 33 Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have three tries before the system halts. Use the up /down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. If desired, you are prompted to enter a password, you set the user or...
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... screen will display as following message. 34 Chapter 2 Press Enter. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use...
... screen will display as following message. 34 Chapter 2 Press Enter. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use...
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Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen. Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 38 Chapter 2 Select "2" 3.
Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen. Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 38 Chapter 2 Select "2" 3.
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... reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 87 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 Missing pels in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 81. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Errors LCD...
... reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 87 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 Missing pels in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 81. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Errors LCD...
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... the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board 88 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Keyboard (if control is...
... the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board 88 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Keyboard (if control is...
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... mode. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Disk (S4)" on page 25. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Enabled. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot...
... mode. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Disk (S4)" on page 25. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Enabled. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot...
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... BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is necessary to bypass the password check, the user needs to short the hardware gap to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block. After the Crisis Recovery process is enabled, the system will restart. If this function is finished, the system should be connected. Connect a removable USB storage device containing the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to the "Steps for Creating the Crisis Disk in Windows XP/Vista...
... BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is necessary to bypass the password check, the user needs to short the hardware gap to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block. After the Crisis Recovery process is enabled, the system will restart. If this function is finished, the system should be connected. Connect a removable USB storage device containing the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to the "Steps for Creating the Crisis Disk in Windows XP/Vista...
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 134 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 134 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
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...) List 101 H Hard disk 21 hard disk drive module removing 47 HDD 21 Hot key Bluetooth 15 brightness down 15 brightness up 15 Display 15 Screen blank 15 Sleep 15 Speaker 15 System property 15 volume down 15 volume up 15 Hot Keys 13, 15 I Indicator battery 11 HDD 11 WLANG/3G 11 Indicator/button Acer PowerSmart key 11 backup key 11 power 11 Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems 91 K Keyboard 23 removing 51 using 13 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 L Launch Board 55 LCD bezel removing 72 LCD hinges removing 73 LCD Module Disassembly...
...) List 101 H Hard disk 21 hard disk drive module removing 47 HDD 21 Hot key Bluetooth 15 brightness down 15 brightness up 15 Display 15 Screen blank 15 Sleep 15 Speaker 15 System property 15 volume down 15 volume up 15 Hot Keys 13, 15 I Indicator battery 11 HDD 11 WLANG/3G 11 Indicator/button Acer PowerSmart key 11 backup key 11 power 11 Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems 91 K Keyboard 23 removing 51 using 13 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 L Launch Board 55 LCD bezel removing 72 LCD hinges removing 73 LCD Module Disassembly...