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... System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Right View 10 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 ...Special Key (only for certain models 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and ...
... System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Right View 10 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 ...Special Key (only for certain models 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and ...
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...Removing the Web Camera 94 Troubleshooting 95 System Check Procedures 96 External Diskette Drive Check 96 External CD-ROM Drive Check 96 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 Memory Check 97 Power System Check 97 Touchpad Check 98 Power-On Self-Test (POST)...Unit) List 121 Exploded Diagram 122 FRU List 123 Model Definition and Configuration 214 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 215 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 235 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series 249 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series 263 Test Compatible Components 291 Microsoft® Windows® Environment Test...
...Removing the Web Camera 94 Troubleshooting 95 System Check Procedures 96 External Diskette Drive Check 96 External CD-ROM Drive Check 96 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 Memory Check 97 Power System Check 97 Touchpad Check 98 Power-On Self-Test (POST)...Unit) List 121 Exploded Diagram 122 FRU List 123 Model Definition and Configuration 214 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 215 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 235 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series 249 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series 263 Test Compatible Components 291 Microsoft® Windows® Environment Test...
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... • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers • True 5.1-channel ...-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series only) • WWAN...
... • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers • True 5.1-channel ...-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series only) • WWAN...
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...function like the left and right mouse center* and right) buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for sound recording. 13 +/14 15 Volume Up/Volume Increase ...system volume/decrease system volume. Down Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle ... Chapter 1 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode.
...function like the left and right mouse center* and right) buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for sound recording. 13 +/14 15 Volume Up/Volume Increase ...system volume/decrease system volume. Down Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle ... Chapter 1 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode.
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...the status of wireless LAN communication. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Function Wireless LAN communication...up Volume down Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the left and right buttons on...
...the status of wireless LAN communication. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Function Wireless LAN communication...up Volume down Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to the left and right buttons on...
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...numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). rest your touchpad. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock ...is in Windows Control Panel. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are for certain models. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on the keys. When Scroll ...
...numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). rest your touchpad. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock ...is in Windows Control Panel. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are for certain models. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on the keys. When Scroll ...
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the ... embedded keypad. it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Desired access Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Hold while typing letters on the Windows Start button; Num Lock off Type the letters in a normal manner.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the ... embedded keypad. it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Desired access Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Hold while typing letters on the Windows Start button; Num Lock off Type the letters in a normal manner.
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Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. Either press < > on the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Special Key (only for more information. The Euro symbol 1. Please refer to the language settings. 16 Chapter 1 Either press < >... at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies according...
Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. Either press < > on the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Special Key (only for more information. The Euro symbol 1. Please refer to the language settings. 16 Chapter 1 Either press < >... at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies according...
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... in parallel/ 3 cells in series, 2 series in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Controller Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG/5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/ 5338 Series: Mobile Intel® GM45...
... in parallel/ 3 cells in series, 2 series in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Controller Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG/5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/ 5338 Series: Mobile Intel® GM45...
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... model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 30 Chapter 2 This field displays the serial number of the CPU. This field...
... model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 30 Chapter 2 This field displays the serial number of the CPU. This field...
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Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Unplug the ...
Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Unplug the ...
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... Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF...
... Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT MIDDLE COVER F x 1 VOLUME BUTTON BOARD KEYBOARD Ax2 Gx2 LCD MODULE A x 10 F x 3 UPPER CASE Ex1 RIGHT SPEAKER MODULE BLUETOOTH MODULE Fx1 MODEM CARD FINGERPRINT MODULE Fx1 USB MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Ex2 LEFT SPEAKER MODULE Fx1 MAIN BOARD SCREW X 6 HEATSINK MODULE CPU Screw List Item A E F G Screw M2.5 x L8 M2 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L10 Color Black Black Silver Silver Part No. 86.00E34.738 86.00E13.524 86.9A552.4R0 86.1A553.100 Chapter 3 55
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT MIDDLE COVER F x 1 VOLUME BUTTON BOARD KEYBOARD Ax2 Gx2 LCD MODULE A x 10 F x 3 UPPER CASE Ex1 RIGHT SPEAKER MODULE BLUETOOTH MODULE Fx1 MODEM CARD FINGERPRINT MODULE Fx1 USB MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Ex2 LEFT SPEAKER MODULE Fx1 MAIN BOARD SCREW X 6 HEATSINK MODULE CPU Screw List Item A E F G Screw M2.5 x L8 M2 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L10 Color Black Black Silver Silver Part No. 86.00E34.738 86.00E13.524 86.9A552.4R0 86.1A553.100 Chapter 3 55
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 44. 2. Release the keyboard from the middle cover. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on the touchpad area. 58 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 56. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 51. 7. 12. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 47. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 6. Detach the volume button board from the latches and turn it over on page 53. 8.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 44. 2. Release the keyboard from the middle cover. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on the touchpad area. 58 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 56. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 51. 7. 12. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 47. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 6. Detach the volume button board from the latches and turn it over on page 53. 8.
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... Battery Pack" on page 48. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 51. 7. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the latches. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 56. 9. Release the cables from the main board and detach the... keyboard. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 47. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 46. 4. ...
... Battery Pack" on page 48. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 51. 7. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the latches. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 56. 9. Release the cables from the main board and detach the... keyboard. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 47. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 46. 4. ...
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15. Carefully remove the LCD module from the Lower Case 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 2. Part No. 86.1A553.100 NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, please note that the cable should be routed ...
15. Carefully remove the LCD module from the Lower Case 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 2. Part No. 86.1A553.100 NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, please note that the cable should be routed ...
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... the Fingerprint and Touchpad Boards 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 56. 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 7. Release the latch and disconnect the fingerprint cable from the touchpad board. 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 58...
... the Fingerprint and Touchpad Boards 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 56. 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 7. Release the latch and disconnect the fingerprint cable from the touchpad board. 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 58...
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... upper case. Detach the touchpad board from the Lower Case" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 62. 17. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 10.
... upper case. Detach the touchpad board from the Lower Case" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 62. 17. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 10.
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...-cm Part No. 86.00E13.524 Removing the USB Board Module 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 6. See "Separating the Upper Case from the upper case. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy...
...-cm Part No. 86.00E13.524 Removing the USB Board Module 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 6. See "Separating the Upper Case from the upper case. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy...
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.... 11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. 8. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 58. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 62. 12. Removing the Modem Module 1. 14. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 46. 4.
.... 11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. 8. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 58. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 62. 12. Removing the Modem Module 1. 14. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 46. 4.