Quick Start Guide
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... Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as "only for certain models". This guide contains detailed information on your notebook. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide. Follow the instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started...
... Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as "only for certain models". This guide contains detailed information on your notebook. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide. Follow the instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started...
Quick Start Guide
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... Display (LCD), displays computer output. Communication indicator Power button / indicator Keyboard Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. Delivers audio output. Indicates the computer's power status. Internal microphone for sound recording. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active...
... Display (LCD), displays computer output. Communication indicator Power button / indicator Keyboard Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. Delivers audio output. Indicates the computer's power status. Internal microphone for sound recording. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active...
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...other key in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Return to save power. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . English 6 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey Icon + + Function Description Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Increases the sound...
...other key in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Return to save power. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . English 6 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey Icon + + Function Description Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Increases the sound...
Service Guide
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... 16 Windows Keys 17 Hot Keys 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utilities 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 42 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 49 External Module Disassembly Process 50 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery Pack...
... 16 Windows Keys 17 Hot Keys 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utilities 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 42 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 49 External Module Disassembly Process 50 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery Pack...
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... Removing the Power Board 74 Removing the Touch Pad FFC 76 Removing the Card Reader Module (Discrete Only 78 Removing the USB Board 80 Removing theBluetooth Board 82 Removing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only 84 Removing the Mainboard 85 Removing the Thermal Module 89 Removing the CPU 91 Removing the LCD Module 92 Removing the DC-In Assembly 96 LCD Module Disassembly Process 97 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 97 Removing the LCD Bezel 98 Removing the CCD Module 100 Removing the Inverter Module (LCD Only 101 Removing the LCD/LED Panel 104 Removing...
... Removing the Power Board 74 Removing the Touch Pad FFC 76 Removing the Card Reader Module (Discrete Only 78 Removing the USB Board 80 Removing theBluetooth Board 82 Removing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only 84 Removing the Mainboard 85 Removing the Thermal Module 89 Removing the CPU 91 Removing the LCD Module 92 Removing the DC-In Assembly 96 LCD Module Disassembly Process 97 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 97 Removing the LCD Bezel 98 Removing the CCD Module 100 Removing the Inverter Module (LCD Only 101 Removing the LCD/LED Panel 104 Removing...
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... View 183 Bottom View 186 USB/B Board 189 Power Board 190 CR/B Board 193 ODD Board 194 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 195 Clearing Password Check 195 Clear CMOS Jumper 195 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 197 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 199 Aspire Exploded Diagrams 200 Main Assembly 200 Lower Cover 202 LCD Assembly 203 LED Assembly 204 Aspire FRU List 205 Screw List 229 Model Definition and Configuration 231 Aspire 5742/5742G 231 Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG 257 Test Compatible...
... View 183 Bottom View 186 USB/B Board 189 Power Board 190 CR/B Board 193 ODD Board 194 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 195 Clearing Password Check 195 Clear CMOS Jumper 195 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 197 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 199 Aspire Exploded Diagrams 200 Main Assembly 200 Lower Cover 202 LCD Assembly 203 LED Assembly 204 Aspire FRU List 205 Screw List 229 Model Definition and Configuration 231 Aspire 5742/5742G 231 Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG 257 Test Compatible...
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... toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. Stop Previous Stop playing the selected media file. Increases the screen brightness. Play or pause a selected media file. Return to return. Next Jump to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Increases the sound volume. To activate hot keys...
... toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. Stop Previous Stop playing the selected media file. Increases the screen brightness. Play or pause a selected media file. Return to return. Next Jump to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Increases the sound volume. To activate hot keys...
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... the screen. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit. You can also press F10 to "enabled". Chapter 2 31 Your computer is set the parameter to save any menu, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. If you can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
... the screen. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit. You can also press F10 to "enabled". Chapter 2 31 Your computer is set the parameter to save any menu, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. If you can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
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... CPU. This field displays the manufacturer of this screen. The table below describes the parameters in this system. This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the system. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number...
... CPU. This field displays the manufacturer of this screen. The table below describes the parameters in this system. This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the system. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number...
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... user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot options and recovery. Control the mode in this screen. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI Mode or IDE Mode Chapter 2 33 Valid range is from LAN (remote server). Displays...
... user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot options and recovery. Control the mode in this screen. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI Mode or IDE Mode Chapter 2 33 Valid range is from LAN (remote server). Displays...
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... sensitive). Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. If...
... sensitive). Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. If...
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... password in the Enter New Password field. Press Enter. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. When you the Setup Warning. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Type a password in the Enter Current Password...
... password in the Enter New Password field. Press Enter. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. When you the Setup Warning. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Type a password in the Enter Current Password...
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... Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data. 38 Chapter 2 Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults...
... Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data. 38 Chapter 2 Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults...
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... operation. 3. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 279. Chapter 4 159 Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 160 No Display Issue Page 161 LCD Failure Page 163 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 163 TouchPad...
... operation. 3. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 279. Chapter 4 159 Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 160 No Display Issue Page 161 LCD Failure Page 163 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 163 TouchPad...
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... the internal display and the external display is selected. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Remove any stored power by one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Restart the computer. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light...
... the internal display and the external display is selected. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Remove any stored power by one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Restart the computer. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light...
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... from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. If desktop display resolution is virus free. 3. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to its highest level. If HDD information is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same location, the LCD is properly installed. Replace the Motherboard. 6.
... from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. If desktop display resolution is virus free. 3. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to its highest level. If HDD information is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same location, the LCD is properly installed. Replace the Motherboard. 6.
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... the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is discovered, follow the onscreen information to enter the BIOS Utility. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. The Install Windows screen displays. f. Replace the HDD. d. e. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on page 49. 168 Chapter 4 Ensure all external devices. 2. Startup Repair...
... the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is discovered, follow the onscreen information to enter the BIOS Utility. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. The Install Windows screen displays. f. Replace the HDD. d. e. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on page 49. 168 Chapter 4 Ensure all external devices. 2. Startup Repair...
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... a time to the ODD. a. c. See "Disassembly Process" on page 19. 3. d. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. c. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is detected in the drive, perform the following actions one...
... a time to the ODD. a. c. See "Disassembly Process" on page 19. 3. d. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. c. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is detected in the drive, perform the following actions one...
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... USB port. 4. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 279. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is a good connection. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is listed under Other Devices. 13. Run the Event Viewer to verify mouse operation. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver...
... USB port. 4. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 279. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is a good connection. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is listed under Other Devices. 13. Run the Event Viewer to verify mouse operation. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver...
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... considered only when a recurring problem exists. Follow these procedures to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the...
... considered only when a recurring problem exists. Follow these procedures to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the...