Quick Start Guide
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Your guides To help you to be more on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with language such as "only for certain models". Such ... Guide. This guide contains detailed information on Aspire Generic User Guide. For instructions on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. In addition it : 1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. 3 First things first...
Your guides To help you to be more on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with language such as "only for certain models". Such ... Guide. This guide contains detailed information on Aspire Generic User Guide. For instructions on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. In addition it : 1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. 3 First things first...
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... pointing device which functions like and right) the left and right mouse buttons. 8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 5 English # Icon 3 4 5 Item Power button / indicator Keyboard Touchpad 6 HDD indicator Communication indicator Power indicator Description Turns the computer on and off.
... pointing device which functions like and right) the left and right mouse buttons. 8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 5 English # Icon 3 4 5 Item Power button / indicator Keyboard Touchpad 6 HDD indicator Communication indicator Power indicator Description Turns the computer on and off.
Service Guide
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... that is important to input, and error messages) are shown in italics. http://mycomp.su iмii Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys are shown in constant width bold. Example: After entering data, press Enter. Variables contained within user input are used in this manual: ! WARNING: Indicates...
... that is important to input, and error messages) are shown in italics. http://mycomp.su iмii Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys are shown in constant width bold. Example: After entering data, press Enter. Variables contained within user input are used in this manual: ! WARNING: Indicates...
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... 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23 System Board Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications...
... 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23 System Board Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications...
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LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 LED 15.6 1-32 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (...
LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 LED 15.6 1-32 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (...
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... (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal . . . .3-21 WLAN Module Installation 3-21 DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal . . . .3-22 DIMM Module Installation 3-22 Keyboard Removal 3-23 Keyboard Installation 3-24 Upper Cover Removal 3-25 Upper Cover Installation 3-27 Touchpad Board FFC Removal 3-28 Touchpad Board FFC Installation 3-29 Power Board Removal 3-30...
... (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal . . . .3-21 WLAN Module Installation 3-21 DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal . . . .3-22 DIMM Module Installation 3-22 Keyboard Removal 3-23 Keyboard Installation 3-24 Upper Cover Removal 3-25 Upper Cover Installation 3-27 Touchpad Board FFC Removal 3-28 Touchpad Board FFC Installation 3-29 Power Board Removal 3-30...
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... 3G Antenna Installation 3-56 Microphone Module Removal 3-57 Microphone Module Installation 3-57 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 http://vmiiiycomp.su
... 3G Antenna Installation 3-56 Microphone Module Removal 3-57 Microphone Module Installation 3-57 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 http://vmiiiycomp.su
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...1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23 System Board Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications... True Value Table 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 http://1m-2ycomp.su
...1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23 System Board Major Chips 1-24 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications... True Value Table 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 http://1m-2ycomp.su
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Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media keys Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 5 °C to 35 °...
Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media keys Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 5 °C to 35 °...
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... AC mode. 7 Click buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Indicates the computer's power status. Top View (Continued) # Icon Item 4 Keyboard 5 Touchpad 6 HDD indicator Description For entering data into your computer. http:/1/-1m2 ycomp.su HиaеrdдwлaяreнSоpуeт...
... AC mode. 7 Click buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Indicates the computer's power status. Top View (Continued) # Icon Item 4 Keyboard 5 Touchpad 6 HDD indicator Description For entering data into your computer. http:/1/-1m2 ycomp.su HиaеrdдwлaяreнSоpуeт...
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...мCыo,nсfiеgрurвaиtioсnмs The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters Type the letters in numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and... Use this mode when doing a lot of the key caps. Cursor-control keys on , all alphabetic characters typed are pressed respectively. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on the keys. (Table 1-8) Table 1-8. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock ...
...мCыo,nсfiеgрurвaиtioсnмs The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters Type the letters in numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and... Use this mode when doing a lot of the key caps. Cursor-control keys on , all alphabetic characters typed are pressed respectively. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on the keys. (Table 1-8) Table 1-8. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock ...
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... the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to provide a variety of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. http:/H/armdwyacreoSmpepc.isficuat-ionЗsаaпnчd аCсoтnfиiguиraк...
... the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to provide a variety of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. http:/H/armdwyacreoSmpepc.isficuat-ionЗsаaпnчd аCсoтnfиiguиraк...
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...and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the display screen backlight off . Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle...) and both. Hotkeys 0 Hotkeys or key combinations can be used to save power. Table 1-10. Press any key to return. Keyboard Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function + Communication switch + Sleep Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) ...
...and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the display screen backlight off . Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle...) and both. Hotkeys 0 Hotkeys or key combinations can be used to save power. Table 1-10. Press any key to return. Keyboard Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function + Communication switch + Sleep Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) ...
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Table 1-10. Decreases audio volume. Increases audio volume. Keyboard Hotkeys (Continued) Hotkey + Icon Function Brightness up + Brightness down + Volume up + Volume down + Play/Pause + Stop + Previous + Next Description Increases the screen brightness. Plays or ...
Table 1-10. Decreases audio volume. Increases audio volume. Keyboard Hotkeys (Continued) Hotkey + Icon Function Brightness up + Brightness down + Volume up + Volume down + Play/Pause + Stop + Previous + Next Description Increases the screen brightness. Plays or ...
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...Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to Acer BIOS specification. DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag Support PXE Support WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 ...RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New Acer AC7T flat keyboard 103-US/104-UK /107-JP keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto...
...Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to Acer BIOS specification. DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag Support PXE Support WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 ...RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New Acer AC7T flat keyboard 103-US/104-UK /107-JP keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto...
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... Memory Access controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller System timer Motherboard resources System timer Standard PS/2 Keyboard Motherboard resources Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Motherboard resources Standard PS/2 Keyboard Motherboard resources Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Motherboard resources System CMOS/real time clock Direct Memory Access controller Direct Memory...
... Memory Access controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller System timer Motherboard resources System timer Standard PS/2 Keyboard Motherboard resources Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Motherboard resources Standard PS/2 Keyboard Motherboard resources Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Motherboard resources System CMOS/real time clock Direct Memory Access controller Direct Memory...
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... (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal . . . .3-21 WLAN Module Installation 3-21 DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal . . . .3-22 DIMM Module Installation 3-22 Keyboard Removal 3-23 Keyboard Installation 3-24 Upper Cover Removal 3-25 Upper Cover Installation 3-27 Touchpad Board FFC Removal 3-28 Touchpad Board FFC Installation 3-29 Power Board Removal 3-30...
... (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal . . . .3-21 WLAN Module Installation 3-21 DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal . . . .3-22 DIMM Module Installation 3-22 Keyboard Removal 3-23 Keyboard Installation 3-24 Upper Cover Removal 3-25 Upper Cover Installation 3-27 Touchpad Board FFC Removal 3-28 Touchpad Board FFC Installation 3-29 Power Board Removal 3-30...
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...;aiхnеteмnaыn,ceсеPрroвcиeсduмreаsнуалы, Battery Keyboard 3G Card Lower Cover Door 3G Module Dummy Card Upper Cover DIMM Module HDD Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier ODD Module Touchpad FFC Power Board...
...;aiхnеteмnaыn,ceсеPрroвcиeсduмreаsнуалы, Battery Keyboard 3G Card Lower Cover Door 3G Module Dummy Card Upper Cover DIMM Module HDD Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier ODD Module Touchpad FFC Power Board...
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Keyboard 2. Lift keyboard frame from upper cover, starting from top edge. ! http://MmaychcinoemMpa.instuena-nЗceаPпrчocаeсdтuиres 3м-2а3 Locate and unlock six (6) latches above keys, F1, F4, F8, F12, Del, and End (Figure 3-19). Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked. Figure 3-19.
Keyboard 2. Lift keyboard frame from upper cover, starting from top edge. ! http://MmaychcinoemMpa.instuena-nЗceаPпrчocаeсdтuиres 3м-2а3 Locate and unlock six (6) latches above keys, F1, F4, F8, F12, Del, and End (Figure 3-19). Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked. Figure 3-19.
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...мreаsнуалы, Place keyboard frame flush against the upper cover. Insert keyboard frame flanges (A, Figure 3-21) into upper cover slots. Keyboard Frame Flanges 2. http://3m-2y4comp.su Mуaтcбhуin Figure 3-20. Keyboard FPC 4. A Figure 3-21. Remove keyboard FPC (B) from mainboard connector (A). Refer to mainboard connector (A) (Figure...
...мreаsнуалы, Place keyboard frame flush against the upper cover. Insert keyboard frame flanges (A, Figure 3-21) into upper cover slots. Keyboard Frame Flanges 2. http://3m-2y4comp.su Mуaтcбhуin Figure 3-20. Keyboard FPC 4. A Figure 3-21. Remove keyboard FPC (B) from mainboard connector (A). Refer to mainboard connector (A) (Figure...