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... models in the text with setting up your computer. Follow the instructions on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of your new computer. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. The Quick Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
... models in the text with setting up your computer. Follow the instructions on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of your new computer. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. The Quick Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
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... you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 Communication Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G key functions. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode. 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 mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area...
... you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 Communication Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G key functions. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode. 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 mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area...
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... to audio line-out devices line-out jack with (e.g., speakers, headphones). HDMI port USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Supports high definition digital video connections. Accepts inputs from external microphones. Some keyless models are also available. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Enable the computer to secure the lock. Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable...
... to audio line-out devices line-out jack with (e.g., speakers, headphones). HDMI port USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Supports high definition digital video connections. Accepts inputs from external microphones. Some keyless models are also available. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Enable the computer to secure the lock. Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable...
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...-LAN ready BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 378 (W) x 259 (D) x 24.8/29.7 (H) mm 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack ACPI 3.0 48 W 4400 mAh* 63 W 5600 mAh* 94 W 8700 mAh* 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 103-/104-/107-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 (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack...
...-LAN ready BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 378 (W) x 259 (D) x 24.8/29.7 (H) mm 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack ACPI 3.0 48 W 4400 mAh* 63 W 5600 mAh* 94 W 8700 mAh* 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 103-/104-/107-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 (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack...
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... 8 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 11 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and Numeric Keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 26 Information 27 Main 28 Security 30 Boot 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utility 35 Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords...
... 8 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 11 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and Numeric Keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 26 Information 27 Main 28 Security 30 Boot 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utility 35 Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords...
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... Removing the Thermal Module 62 Removing the Mini Board Module 64 Removing the CRT Board Module 65 Removing the Bluetooth Module 66 Removing the Card Reader Board 67 LCD Module Disassembly Process 69 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 69 Removing the LCD Bezel 70 Removing the LCD Panel Hinges 71 Removing the LCD Panel 73 Removing the Webcam 75 Troubleshooting 77 System Check Procedures 78 External Diskette Drive Check 78 External Optical Disk Drive Check 78 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 78 Memory check 79 Power System Check 79 Touchpad Check 80 Power...
... Removing the Thermal Module 62 Removing the Mini Board Module 64 Removing the CRT Board Module 65 Removing the Bluetooth Module 66 Removing the Card Reader Board 67 LCD Module Disassembly Process 69 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 69 Removing the LCD Bezel 70 Removing the LCD Panel Hinges 71 Removing the LCD Panel 73 Removing the Webcam 75 Troubleshooting 77 System Check Procedures 78 External Diskette Drive Check 78 External Optical Disk Drive Check 78 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 78 Memory check 79 Power System Check 79 Touchpad Check 80 Power...
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... right mouse buttons. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for video communication. Acer PowerSmart key Puts your new computer. and right) 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Chapter 1 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Eject button Presses...
... right mouse buttons. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for video communication. Acer PowerSmart key Puts your new computer. and right) 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Chapter 1 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Eject button Presses...
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... support Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Chapter 1 7 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Microphone...
... support Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Some keyless models are also available. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Chapter 1 7 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Microphone...
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... 1. Hotkey + + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for more information. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies according to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Keys The...
... 1. Hotkey + + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for more information. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies according to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Keys The...
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...; C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T (UMA): Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile SU9300 (1.20G) Intel® Core™2 Solo SU3500 (1.4G); 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...
...; C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T (UMA): Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile SU9300 (1.20G) Intel® Core™2 Solo SU3500 (1.4G); 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...
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... shows the model name of this system. If no hard disk present or unknown type, None should be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows product name of your computer hardware information. This will display a blank line. Information The Information screen displays a summary...
... shows the model name of this system. If no hard disk present or unknown type, None should be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows product name of your computer hardware information. This will display a blank line. Information The Information screen displays a summary...
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... Set Password box appears: 2. Don't forget your password. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. NOTE: When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter...
... Set Password box appears: 2. Don't forget your password. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. NOTE: When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter...
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... Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password...
... Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password...
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Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 36 Chapter 2 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. Select "2" 3. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1.
Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 36 Chapter 2 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. Select "2" 3. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1.
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... displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Errors LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board...
... displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Errors LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board...
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... 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). The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 24. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on...
... 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). The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 24. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on...
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... Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Hard disk connection board System...
... Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Hard disk connection board System...
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... BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). To use this , prepare a Crisis Disk (refer to boot up the system with the Crisis BIOS Recovery process. 4. Connect a removable USB storage device containing the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is necessary to bypass the password check, the user needs to short the hardware gap to BIOS ROM on . Under power-off the system. 2. Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets...
... BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). To use this , prepare a Crisis Disk (refer to boot up the system with the Crisis BIOS Recovery process. 4. Connect a removable USB storage device containing the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is necessary to bypass the password check, the user needs to short the hardware gap to BIOS ROM on . Under power-off the system. 2. Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets...
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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 130 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 130 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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... 78 External Diskette Drive Check 78 F Features 1 Flowchart External Module Disassembly 41 LCD Module Disassembly 69 Main Unit Disassembly 49 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 H Hard disk 21 hard disk drive module removing 46 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 5, 11 WLANG/3G 11 indicator optical disk access 8 Indicator/button Acer PowerSmart key 11 backup key 11 power 11 Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems...
... 78 External Diskette Drive Check 78 F Features 1 Flowchart External Module Disassembly 41 LCD Module Disassembly 69 Main Unit Disassembly 49 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 H Hard disk 21 hard disk drive module removing 46 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 5, 11 WLANG/3G 11 indicator optical disk access 8 Indicator/button Acer PowerSmart key 11 backup key 11 power 11 Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems...
