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... on your notebook. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. The printed Quick Guide introduces you get started with language such as system utilities, data... recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow the instructions on the screen to all models in the model you to be more productive, please refer to use your computer. The printed Aspire...
... on your notebook. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. The printed Quick Guide introduces you get started with language such as system utilities, data... recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow the instructions on the screen to all models in the model you to be more productive, please refer to use your computer. The printed Aspire...
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... details. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to ... buttons function like the center* and right) 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. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output...
... details. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to ... buttons function like the center* and right) 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. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output...
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...• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • Engergy Star 4.0 • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 4... only. English 13 Communication Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data ...
...• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • Engergy Star 4.0 • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 4... only. English 13 Communication Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data ...
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... 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 ...Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 ...
... 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 ...Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 ...
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Table of Contents Removing the Switch Cover 62 Removing the Switch Board 63 Removing the Keyboard 64 Removing the Modem Module 65 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 66 Removing the LCD Module 68 Removing the Upper Cover 70 Removing ... Replacing the Upper Cover 112 Replacing the LCD Module 116 Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 117 Replacing the Modem Module 119 Replacing the Keyboard 120 Replacing the Switch Board 121 Replacing the Switch Cover 122 Replacing the ODD Module 123 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 123 Replacing the...
Table of Contents Removing the Switch Cover 62 Removing the Switch Board 63 Removing the Keyboard 64 Removing the Modem Module 65 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 66 Removing the LCD Module 68 Removing the Upper Cover 70 Removing ... Replacing the Upper Cover 112 Replacing the LCD Module 116 Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 117 Replacing the Modem Module 119 Replacing the Keyboard 120 Replacing the Switch Board 121 Replacing the Switch Cover 122 Replacing the ODD Module 123 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 123 Replacing the...
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...Common Problems 129 Power On Issue 130 No Display Issue 131 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 132 LCD Failure 133 Built-In Keyboard Failure 133 Touch Pad Failure 134 Internal Speaker Failure 134 Internal Microphone Failure 136 HDD Not Operating Correctly 137 ODD Failure 138...159 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 160 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 161 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram 162 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G FRU List 163 Screw List 171 Model Definition and Configuration 172 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series 172 Test Compatible Components 189 Microsoft® Windows® ...
...Common Problems 129 Power On Issue 130 No Display Issue 131 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 132 LCD Failure 133 Built-In Keyboard Failure 133 Touch Pad Failure 134 Internal Speaker Failure 134 Internal Microphone Failure 136 HDD Not Operating Correctly 137 ODD Failure 138...159 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 160 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 161 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram 162 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G FRU List 163 Screw List 171 Model Definition and Configuration 172 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series 172 Test Compatible Components 189 Microsoft® Windows® ...
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...8226; 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 Special keys and controls • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in microphone Dimensions and Weight • 402 (W) x...BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate...
...8226; 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 Special keys and controls • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in microphone Dimensions and Weight • 402 (W) x...BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate...
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...-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). No. 8 9 10 11 12 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Touch Pad Keyboard Speakers Empowering key Description The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Accepts Secure... Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Latch Locks and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Launch Acer ...
...-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). No. 8 9 10 11 12 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Touch Pad Keyboard Speakers Empowering key Description The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Accepts Secure... Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Latch Locks and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Launch Acer ...
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...-Programmable) Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. These... buttons are application buttons. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables...
...-Programmable) Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. These... buttons are application buttons. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables...
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...can toggle on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Num Lock off . It is in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator ...arrow keys respectively. Type the letters in a normal manner. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Desired access Number keys on ...
...can toggle on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Num Lock off . It is in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator ...arrow keys respectively. Type the letters in a normal manner. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Desired access Number keys on ...
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... effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Chapter 1 13 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Chapter 1 13 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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The Euro symbol 1. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Hold and then press ...the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Chapter 1 15 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Special Key You can locate the Euro...
The Euro symbol 1. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Hold and then press ...the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Chapter 1 15 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Special Key You can locate the Euro...
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... DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2channels of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Chapter 1 Specification EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS IRM-V038/TR1-P • High immunity against ambient light. • Long reception distance. ...96k/192kHzsample rate, one for nominal digital audio, the other one for BT optical mouse Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyboard 104-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to HDMI transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support Specification BroadCom Lan controller BCM5764...
... DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2channels of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Chapter 1 Specification EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS IRM-V038/TR1-P • High immunity against ambient light. • Long reception distance. ...96k/192kHzsample rate, one for nominal digital audio, the other one for BT optical mouse Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyboard 104-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to HDMI transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support Specification BroadCom Lan controller BCM5764...
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... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. M2.5*6.5 40...
... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. M2.5*6.5 40...
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... a graphic representation on the components that need to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing.
... a graphic representation on the components that need to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing.
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Grasp the keyboard and turn it on page 62. 2. Remove the keyboard and place it over to expose the FFC cable. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1. Lift up the locking lever and remove the FFC cable. 4. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on a clean surface. 64 Chapter 3 Remove the Switch Cover.
Grasp the keyboard and turn it on page 62. 2. Remove the keyboard and place it over to expose the FFC cable. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1. Lift up the locking lever and remove the FFC cable. 4. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on a clean surface. 64 Chapter 3 Remove the Switch Cover.
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Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 64. 2. Step Modem Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. While holding the cable in place, pull the module away and remove. Remove the two securing screws. Using a plastic pry, partially lift up the module to expose the connector. 4. Removing the Modem Module 1. Remove the Keyboard.
Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 64. 2. Step Modem Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. While holding the cable in place, pull the module away and remove. Remove the two securing screws. Using a plastic pry, partially lift up the module to expose the connector. 4. Removing the Modem Module 1. Remove the Keyboard.
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See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 64. 4. Remove the Keyboard. Do not pull on page 54. 2. MIC cable NOTE: If you are free of any obstructions before attempting to disassemble the upper and lower bases. ... 3 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure the Antenna Cables are only removing the LCD module, disconnect the MIC cable; See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 50. 3. Gently pull the Antenna Cables through the HDD housing. 5. Remove the WLAN Module. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on the cable itself...
See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 64. 4. Remove the Keyboard. Do not pull on page 54. 2. MIC cable NOTE: If you are free of any obstructions before attempting to disassemble the upper and lower bases. ... 3 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure the Antenna Cables are only removing the LCD module, disconnect the MIC cable; See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 50. 3. Gently pull the Antenna Cables through the HDD housing. 5. Remove the WLAN Module. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on the cable itself...
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Turn the computer over and remove the securing screw from the keyboard plate. Place the computer upside down and remove the remaining eleven screws on page 68. 2. Step DDR Plate Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 70 Chapter 3 Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity 11 Screw Type 3. Removing the Upper Cover 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the bottom panel.
Turn the computer over and remove the securing screw from the keyboard plate. Place the computer upside down and remove the remaining eleven screws on page 68. 2. Step DDR Plate Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 70 Chapter 3 Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity 11 Screw Type 3. Removing the Upper Cover 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the bottom panel.
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Disconnect the five cables from the mainboard as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect B as shown. Do not pull the cable itself to lift the plate. 5. If necessary, use a plastic pry to prevent stripping. Chapter 3 71 4. A B E C D IMPORTANT:When removing cables, always hold the cable by the pull-tab or by the connector. Disconnect A as shown. Remove the keyboard plate.
Disconnect the five cables from the mainboard as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect B as shown. Do not pull the cable itself to lift the plate. 5. If necessary, use a plastic pry to prevent stripping. Chapter 3 71 4. A B E C D IMPORTANT:When removing cables, always hold the cable by the pull-tab or by the connector. Disconnect A as shown. Remove the keyboard plate.