Aspire 6935 Series Quick Guide
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... series. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to the AcerSystem User Guide. For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. For more productive, please refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
... series. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to the AcerSystem User Guide. For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. For more productive, please refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
Service Guide
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... selected models 24 Acer eRecovery Management 26 Acer eSettings Management 28 Using the System Utilities 30 Hardware Specification and Configurations 33 System Utilities 39 BIOS Setup Utility 39 Invoking BIOS Setup 40 Information 41 Main 42 Advanced 44 Security 45 Boot 49 Exit 50 BIOS Flash Utility 51 HDD unlock Utility 52 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53 General Information 54 Before You Begin 54 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard 55 Removing the Battery Pack 57 Removing HDD/Wirless Cover/RAM Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tunder Card/ System Fan/ Thermal Module/CPU...
... selected models 24 Acer eRecovery Management 26 Acer eSettings Management 28 Using the System Utilities 30 Hardware Specification and Configurations 33 System Utilities 39 BIOS Setup Utility 39 Invoking BIOS Setup 40 Information 41 Main 42 Advanced 44 Security 45 Boot 49 Exit 50 BIOS Flash Utility 51 HDD unlock Utility 52 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53 General Information 54 Before You Begin 54 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard 55 Removing the Battery Pack 57 Removing HDD/Wirless Cover/RAM Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tunder Card/ System Fan/ Thermal Module/CPU...
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... hard disk drive ‰ Optical drive options: z Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) drive (for selected models) z DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive ‰ 6-in-1 card reader Input devices ‰ 88-/89-key keyboard ‰ Touchpad pointing device ‰ Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device, including: capacitive human interface device Communication ‰ Acer Video Conference, featuring: z Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam z Acer Video Conference Manager software z Acer PureZone technology z Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone ‰ WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network...
... hard disk drive ‰ Optical drive options: z Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) drive (for selected models) z DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive ‰ 6-in-1 card reader Input devices ‰ 88-/89-key keyboard ‰ Touchpad pointing device ‰ Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device, including: capacitive human interface device Communication ‰ Acer Video Conference, featuring: z Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam z Acer Video Conference Manager software z Acer PureZone technology z Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone ‰ WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network...
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...remote control. 2 6-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 10 ExpressCard/54 skit Acceots one ExpressCard/54 module. Closed Front View No. Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, (VGA) port LCD projector). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 HDMI Supports high definition digital video connections (for...
...remote control. 2 6-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 10 ExpressCard/54 skit Acceots one ExpressCard/54 module. Closed Front View No. Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, (VGA) port LCD projector). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 HDMI Supports high definition digital video connections (for...
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Hotkey + + + + + + + + + > + To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
Hotkey + + + + + + + + + > + To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
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Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5. To access this profile is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. to save to three of your power management options. The new profile will appear in the system tray and...
Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5. To access this profile is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. to save to three of your power management options. The new profile will appear in the system tray and...
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.... 24 Chapter 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to create the Master Password. You will prompt you can use this password to encrypt...
.... 24 Chapter 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to create the Master Password. You will prompt you can use this password to encrypt...
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... will be shown if the device control is set to 640MB. This is because the user is enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is connected on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. The table below describes...
... will be shown if the device control is set to 640MB. This is because the user is enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is connected on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. The table below describes...
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... on boot parameter. 5. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w andy keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. When you set the user or...
... on boot parameter. 5. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w andy keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. When you set the user or...
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... password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you the Setup Warning. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 48 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you are done, press u to "Set". 5. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password...
... password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you the Setup Warning. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 48 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you are done, press u to "Set". 5. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password...
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... CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 50 Chapter 2 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 3.0 Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard changes Save changes Item specific Help Exit System Setup and save your Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup defaults ←→ Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu...
... CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 50 Chapter 2 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 3.0 Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard changes Save changes Item specific Help Exit System Setup and save your Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup defaults ←→ Select Menu Enter Select4Sub-Menu...
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Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Choose one HDD password Reboot system and key in "R6PI11X" or "MI8N4KK" to solve HDD password locked problem, you with removing HDD password method. HDD unlock Utility This section provide you can run unlock6.EXE 1. If you need to HDD user password. Select "2" 3. Remove HDD Password: If you key in "unlock6 error code 205" 2. Then the HDD password will be unlocked and will auto into Windows after reboot. 52 Chapter 2 See the image below.
Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Choose one HDD password Reboot system and key in "R6PI11X" or "MI8N4KK" to solve HDD password locked problem, you with removing HDD password method. HDD unlock Utility This section provide you can run unlock6.EXE 1. If you need to HDD user password. Select "2" 3. Remove HDD Password: If you key in "unlock6 error code 205" 2. Then the HDD password will be unlocked and will auto into Windows after reboot. 52 Chapter 2 See the image below.
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... Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error. (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
... Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error. (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
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... Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum...
... Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum...
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... Description POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
... Description POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
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... for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown...
... for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown...
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... Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't power-on page 71. Battery can't be charged. See "Power System Check...
... Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't power-on page 71. Battery can't be charged. See "Power System Check...
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.../ Error Internal modem does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad does not work . Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. External display...
.../ Error Internal modem does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad does not work . Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. External display...
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... advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do the following: 1. If no more errors. Chapter 4 85 FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of...
... advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do the following: 1. If no more errors. Chapter 4 85 FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of...
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... KH.32004.001 KH.32007.004 Part Name and Description SPEAKER SET W/ SUBWOOFER Acer Part No. 23.APQ0N.002 Chapter 6 117 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVER Category SPEAKER Category Part Name and Description HDD 120GB SATA 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9120817AS CORSAIR LF F/W:3.AAA HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA MK1252GSX LF F/W:LV010J HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA HGST HTS543212L9A300 LF F/W:C40C HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1200BEVS...
... KH.32004.001 KH.32007.004 Part Name and Description SPEAKER SET W/ SUBWOOFER Acer Part No. 23.APQ0N.002 Chapter 6 117 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVER Category SPEAKER Category Part Name and Description HDD 120GB SATA 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9120817AS CORSAIR LF F/W:3.AAA HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA MK1252GSX LF F/W:LV010J HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA HGST HTS543212L9A300 LF F/W:C40C HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1200BEVS...
