Acer Aspire 5810T, Aspire 5810TZ Notebook Series Start Guide
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... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. 3 First things first We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the AcerSystem User Guide. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook...
... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. 3 First things first We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the AcerSystem User Guide. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook...
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... function. (only for three-step data backup. 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 buttons function like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for displaying...
... function. (only for three-step data backup. 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 buttons function like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for displaying...
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... slot USB 2.0 port Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connect to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key 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. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to secure the lock. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor...
... slot USB 2.0 port Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connect to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key 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. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to secure the lock. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor...
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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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...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. webcam 2 Microphone Internal microphone for your hands when you around your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for video communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active...
...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. webcam 2 Microphone Internal microphone for your hands when you around your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for video communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active...
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External display (VGA) port Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to secure the lock. USB 2.0 port Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Note: Wrap the computer security...
External display (VGA) port Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to secure the lock. USB 2.0 port Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Note: Wrap the computer security...
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... the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. The US dollar sign 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only...
... the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. The US dollar sign 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only...
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... 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 DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM 800/1066 MHz 1.5V 204-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules...
... 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 DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM 800/1066 MHz 1.5V 204-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules...
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... displays the serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). This will display a blank line. This field shows product name of the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. NOTE: The system information is automatically detected by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of HDD installed on this field. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an internal LAN device present. Displays system BIOS...
... displays the serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). This will display a blank line. This field shows product name of the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. NOTE: The system information is automatically detected by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of HDD installed on this field. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an internal LAN device present. Displays system BIOS...
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... sensitive). Removing a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. When you have changed the settings, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Don't forget your dealer to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the up /down keys to reset it. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field...
... sensitive). Removing a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. When you have changed the settings, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Don't forget your dealer to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the up /down keys to reset it. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field...
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Use the up/down keys to "Set". 5. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Press Enter. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the...
Use the up/down keys to "Set". 5. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Press Enter. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the...
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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. 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
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... of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 79. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Errors LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Reconnect...
... of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 79. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Errors LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Reconnect...
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... board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board 86 Chapter 4 Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 79. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk...
... board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board 86 Chapter 4 Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 79. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk...
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... drives. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Disk (S4)" on page 24. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems...
... drives. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Disk (S4)" on page 24. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems...
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... key to restore the BIOS code from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. BIOS Boot Block starts to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is a special block of the hardware gap. • Plug in the picture(s) above and try again. Steps for BIOS Recovery by following these steps for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for the hardware...
... key to restore the BIOS code from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. BIOS Boot Block starts to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is a special block of the hardware gap. • Plug in the picture(s) above and try again. Steps for BIOS Recovery by following these steps for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for the hardware...
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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...
