Aspire 6935 Series Quick Guide
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...your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed ...information on AcerSystem User Guide. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide will ...
...your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed ...information on AcerSystem User Guide. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide will ...
Aspire 6935 Series Quick Guide
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.... Speakers 2.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. Two internal stereo microphones for launching frequently used program. Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 5 English # Icon 1... device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light...
.... Speakers 2.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. Two internal stereo microphones for launching frequently used program. Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 5 English # Icon 1... device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light...
Service Guide
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...View 5 Bottom view 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Rear View 10 Base View 11 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 13 Touchpad Basics 14 Using the Keyboard 15 Lock Keys and embedded ...numeric keypad 15 Windows Keys 16 Hot Keys 17 Special Key 18 The Euro symbol 18 The US dollar sign 18 Acer Empowering Technology 19 Empowering Technology password 20 Acer eAudio Management 21 Acer ePower Management 22 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 24 Acer eRecovery Management 26 Acer...
...View 5 Bottom view 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Rear View 10 Base View 11 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 13 Touchpad Basics 14 Using the Keyboard 15 Lock Keys and embedded ...numeric keypad 15 Windows Keys 16 Hot Keys 17 Special Key 18 The Euro symbol 18 The US dollar sign 18 Acer Empowering Technology 19 Empowering Technology password 20 Acer eAudio Management 21 Acer ePower Management 22 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 24 Acer eRecovery Management 26 Acer...
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 69 System Check Procedures 70 External Diskette Drive Check 70 External CD-ROM Drive Check 70 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 70 Memory check 71 Power System Check 71 Touchpad Check 72 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 73 Index ... Message 81 Intermittent Problems 85 Undetermined Problems 86 Jumper and Connector Locations 87 Top View 87 Bottom View 88 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 91 Aspire 6935G Exploded Diagram 92 Aspire 6935G FRU List 108 VIII
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 69 System Check Procedures 70 External Diskette Drive Check 70 External CD-ROM Drive Check 70 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 70 Memory check 71 Power System Check 71 Touchpad Check 72 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 73 Index ... Message 81 Intermittent Problems 85 Undetermined Problems 86 Jumper and Connector Locations 87 Top View 87 Bottom View 88 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 91 Aspire 6935G Exploded Diagram 92 Aspire 6935G FRU List 108 VIII
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...; 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...
...; 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...
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... a touch-sensitive console entertainment interface. 7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for launching frequently used program. 13 Speakers 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. 14 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. 2 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for...
... a touch-sensitive console entertainment interface. 7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for launching frequently used program. 13 Speakers 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. 14 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. 2 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for...
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... button/Indicator 3 Web browser 4 Mail 5 Bluetooth communication button/indicator Description Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Enable/disables the wireless function. Chapter 1 13 Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and...
... button/Indicator 3 Web browser 4 Mail 5 Bluetooth communication button/indicator Description Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Enable/disables the wireless function. Chapter 1 13 Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and...
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... not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Type numbers in numeric mode. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on and off Hold while using ...a normal manner. It is on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Hold while typing letters on the keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys....
... not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Type numbers in numeric mode. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on and off Hold while using ...a normal manner. It is on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Hold while typing letters on the keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys....
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... box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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...Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. 18 Chapter ...1 The US dollar sign 1. To type: The Euro symbol 1. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
...Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. 18 Chapter ...1 The US dollar sign 1. To type: The Euro symbol 1. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. 32 Chapter 1
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. 32 Chapter 1
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... Size(mm) 365x214x6.5 Electrical Interface Dual channel LVDS Support Color 262,144 38 Chapter 1 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & Model Name Battery Type Pack...
... Size(mm) 365x214x6.5 Electrical Interface Dual channel LVDS Support Color 262,144 38 Chapter 1 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & Model Name Battery Type Pack...
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... the mofel name of this system. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is subject to different models. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field...
... the mofel name of this system. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is subject to different models. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field...
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Main unit disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 55 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Main unit disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 55 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
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Loose two screws from the main board 3. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 10. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the TPCB. 7. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 5. Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 2. Disconnect the FFC from the main unit. 4. Then remove the keyboard from the main board. 6. Pull out the Power cable. 9. Disconnect the LCM cable. 8. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from machine. 62 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit 1.
Loose two screws from the main board 3. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 10. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the TPCB. 7. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 5. Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 2. Disconnect the FFC from the main unit. 4. Then remove the keyboard from the main board. 6. Pull out the Power cable. 9. Disconnect the LCM cable. 8. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from machine. 62 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit 1.
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... diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following one label attached to a controller, driver, or diskette. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the main board. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to...: 1. Replace the main board. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the main board. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to correct...
... diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following one label attached to a controller, driver, or diskette. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the main board. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to...: 1. Replace the main board. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the main board. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to correct...
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...system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error. (THe causes will show message. System board... 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 - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch. 2. "Load Default ...
...system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error. (THe causes will show message. System board... 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 - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch. 2. "Load Default ...
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...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 Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
...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 Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
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... 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... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
... 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... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
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... or on, but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors 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...
... or on, but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors 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...