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...1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key (only for certain... models 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 ...
...1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key (only for certain... models 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 ...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... 119 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 123 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Exploded Diagram 124 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 171 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 202 Test Compatible Components 217 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 218 Online Support Information...
... 119 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 123 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Exploded Diagram 124 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 171 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 202 Test Compatible Components 217 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 218 Online Support Information...
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...your PC depends on the model purchased. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on the touchpad to do a lot of the key caps....keep it - NOTE: Illustrations are for certain models. It can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type numbers in Windows Control Panel. Use this mode when you can be to finger movement; A better solution would be disabled under Mouse settings in a normal manner...
...your PC depends on the model purchased. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on the touchpad to do a lot of the key caps....keep it - NOTE: Illustrations are for certain models. It can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type numbers in Windows Control Panel. Use this mode when you can be to finger movement; A better solution would be disabled under Mouse settings in a normal manner...
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.... it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Chapter 1 13 Desired access Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Hold while typing letters on your computer (if you are...a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on embedded keypad. It can also be used with other keys to cycle through Sidebar...
.... it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Chapter 1 13 Desired access Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Hold while typing letters on your computer (if you are...a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on embedded keypad. It can also be used with other keys to cycle through Sidebar...
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... and click on Settings. AcerGridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click ...the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK NOTE: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical),...
... and click on Settings. AcerGridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click ...the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK NOTE: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical),...
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... Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Controller Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series: Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak/Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN/Foxconn...
... Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Controller Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series: Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak/Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN/Foxconn...
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... to run the Flash utility. Turn off state (i.e. Chapter 2 39 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to a power outlet and plugged in Windows XP/Vista" on the system from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis...
... to run the Flash utility. Turn off state (i.e. Chapter 2 39 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to a power outlet and plugged in Windows XP/Vista" on the system from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis...
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...the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: • Numeric keypad 98 Chapter 4 Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. See if CD-ROM Test is correctly seated in the connector on the ...the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Do the following one label attached to be tested. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the...
...the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: • Numeric keypad 98 Chapter 4 Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. See if CD-ROM Test is correctly seated in the connector on the ...the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Do the following one label attached to be tested. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the...
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..., or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to the next step. Press F2 in the message window. Connect the power adapter and check that power is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see "Check the Battery Pack...
..., or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to the next step. Press F2 in the message window. Connect the power adapter and check that power is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see "Check the Battery Pack...
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... Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board 110 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from...
... Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board 110 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from...
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... standby mode after opening the LCD. System hangs intermittently. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. External display does not work . The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard...
... standby mode after opening the LCD. System hangs intermittently. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. External display does not work . The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard...
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... Crisis Disk Before doing this, prepare a Crisis Disk (refer to the "Steps for Creating the Crisis Disk in Windows XP/Vista" section below) and keep it ready in Windows XP/Vista Follow these steps for this function is finished, the system will restart. BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides...To use this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to create the Crisis Disk: 1. Creating the Crisis Disk in hand. Set up the system with Windows XP or Vista operating system. After the crisis flashing process is enabled, the system will be connected. It is a special block of the Crisis ...
... Crisis Disk Before doing this, prepare a Crisis Disk (refer to the "Steps for Creating the Crisis Disk in Windows XP/Vista" section below) and keep it ready in Windows XP/Vista Follow these steps for this function is finished, the system will restart. BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides...To use this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to create the Crisis Disk: 1. Creating the Crisis Disk in hand. Set up the system with Windows XP or Vista operating system. After the crisis flashing process is enabled, the system will be connected. It is a special block of the Crisis ...
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... peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/ 5738/5338 series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment, Windows® Vista. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer...
... peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/ 5738/5338 series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment, Windows® Vista. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer...
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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 ... ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 218 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 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool...
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 ... ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 218 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 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool...
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... Compatible Components 217 Touchpad Check 100 Troubleshooting 97 TV Tuner Board 50 U Undetermined Problems 114 utility BIOS 27-39 V view left 8 rear 9 right 9 view front 6 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 218 224
... Compatible Components 217 Touchpad Check 100 Troubleshooting 97 TV Tuner Board 50 U Undetermined Problems 114 utility BIOS 27-39 V view left 8 rear 9 right 9 view front 6 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 218 224
Acer Aspire 5738 Series OOBE
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New Product Evaluation Out Of Box Experience OOBE Performed by: Daniel Rose Date: 12/01/2009 Model Name: AS5738-6165 Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Items in the user accessible slot(s) ___4GB___ Are there any removable panels (memory, modem, LAN, etc.) and take pictures. Are there ...
New Product Evaluation Out Of Box Experience OOBE Performed by: Daniel Rose Date: 12/01/2009 Model Name: AS5738-6165 Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Items in the user accessible slot(s) ___4GB___ Are there any removable panels (memory, modem, LAN, etc.) and take pictures. Are there ...
Acer Aspire 5738 Series OOBE
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...the OS - HDD Panel Memory Panel Battery Location Beneath unit in the middle Beneath SD slot in the front corner. Include all of Windows that is the exact version of the requested information. Pictured screen shots should be taken for each screen that shipped on this unit:.... Continued What is unique to include every prompt and selection available. 1.) Unit had already been on this computer?(ex: Vista Home Premium, Windows XP Professional, etc): Removable Access Panels What are they? Label Microsoft CoA SN Label Information xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx S/N and SNID Location Beneath...
...the OS - HDD Panel Memory Panel Battery Location Beneath unit in the middle Beneath SD slot in the front corner. Include all of Windows that is the exact version of the requested information. Pictured screen shots should be taken for each screen that shipped on this unit:.... Continued What is unique to include every prompt and selection available. 1.) Unit had already been on this computer?(ex: Vista Home Premium, Windows XP Professional, etc): Removable Access Panels What are they? Label Microsoft CoA SN Label Information xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx S/N and SNID Location Beneath...
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... 2007 Microsoft Works Task Launcher McAfee NetZero Internet Microsoft Office Windows Anytime Upgrade Microsoft Works Windows DVD Maker Norton Online Backup Windows Fax and Scan NTI Backup Now 5 Windows Media Center NTI Media Maker 8 Windows Media Player Startup Windows Update TriDef 3D XPS Viewer Windows Live Accessories Acer Acer 3D demo Online Norton Online eManager Utilities: List all e-functions...
... 2007 Microsoft Works Task Launcher McAfee NetZero Internet Microsoft Office Windows Anytime Upgrade Microsoft Works Windows DVD Maker Norton Online Backup Windows Fax and Scan NTI Backup Now 5 Windows Media Center NTI Media Maker 8 Windows Media Player Startup Windows Update TriDef 3D XPS Viewer Windows Live Accessories Acer Acer 3D demo Online Norton Online eManager Utilities: List all e-functions...
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... Manager EgisTec In-Product Service McAfee Security Center Catalyst Control Center Launch Manager CyberLink PowerCinema Acer Arcade Deluxe PlayMovie Acer Assist Launcher Items listed in Assistant Windows Live Upload Tool Go to Start then Run and type MSConfig. Identity Card Launch Manager McAfee ...Online Backup NTI Media Maker 8 Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader TriDef 3D (OEM-A) 1.4.10 TriDef 3D Media Player 6.4.21 Windows Live Essentials Windows Live Sync Intel Matrix Storage Manager LSI HAD Modem Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Microsoft Office Suit Activation Assistant Microsoft ...
... Manager EgisTec In-Product Service McAfee Security Center Catalyst Control Center Launch Manager CyberLink PowerCinema Acer Arcade Deluxe PlayMovie Acer Assist Launcher Items listed in Assistant Windows Live Upload Tool Go to Start then Run and type MSConfig. Identity Card Launch Manager McAfee ...Online Backup NTI Media Maker 8 Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader TriDef 3D (OEM-A) 1.4.10 TriDef 3D Media Player 6.4.21 Windows Live Essentials Windows Live Sync Intel Matrix Storage Manager LSI HAD Modem Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Microsoft Office Suit Activation Assistant Microsoft ...
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...create an Application CD, you to "Select Restore Type". 5.) The first option on this option below in E-RECOVERY load compared to see "Windows is created on the eRecovery program. Pictured screen shots should be "Restore Operating System and Retain User Data" with the system/recovery CD's ...will see if they can press enter and it will load the eRecovery, otherwise pressing enter will load to windows.) 3.) Next it will say "Starting Windows", then "Please wait a Moment". 4.) The "Acer eRecovery Management" Program will come up, the first screen, or step 1 will ask to enter it, ...
...create an Application CD, you to "Select Restore Type". 5.) The first option on this option below in E-RECOVERY load compared to see "Windows is created on the eRecovery program. Pictured screen shots should be "Restore Operating System and Retain User Data" with the system/recovery CD's ...will see if they can press enter and it will load the eRecovery, otherwise pressing enter will load to windows.) 3.) Next it will say "Starting Windows", then "Please wait a Moment". 4.) The "Acer eRecovery Management" Program will come up, the first screen, or step 1 will ask to enter it, ...