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.... 5 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. In addition it : 1 Click... on the screen to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. For more productive, please refer to use your computer.... not installed on how to the AcerSystem User Guide. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to access it contains...steps to all models in the text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily ...
.... 5 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. In addition it : 1 Click... on the screen to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. For more productive, please refer to use your computer.... not installed on how to the AcerSystem User Guide. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to access it contains...steps to all models in the text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily ...
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... 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 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... the computer on and off. 5 Easy-launch Buttons for your computer. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 12 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology
... 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 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... the computer on and off. 5 Easy-launch Buttons for your computer. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 12 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology
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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 Rate (EDR)* ...• 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 ...
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 Rate (EDR)* ...• 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 ...
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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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... mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 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 297 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.83...
... mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 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 297 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.83...
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...Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Touch Pad Keyboard Speakers Empowering key Description 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 certain models). Left and... right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Launch Acer Empowering Technology Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 ...
...Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Touch Pad Keyboard Speakers Empowering key Description 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 certain models). Left and... right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Launch Acer Empowering Technology Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 ...
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...: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 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/...Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. The front panel indicators are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. They...
...: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 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/...Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. The front panel indicators are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. They...
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... upper right corner of numeric data entry. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Num Lock off . Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be... to do a lot of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Type the letters in numeric mode. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. When Scroll...
... upper right corner of numeric data entry. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Num Lock off . Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be... to do a lot of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Type the letters in numeric mode. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. When Scroll...
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... folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... do not support the Euro symbol. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the... keyboard. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The Euro symbol 1. Chapter 1 15 Open...
... do not support the Euro symbol. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the... keyboard. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The Euro symbol 1. Chapter 1 15 Open...
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... antenna • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR • Bluetooth control 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. ...8226; Ten DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format 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 ...
... antenna • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR • Bluetooth control 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. ...8226; Ten DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format 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 ...
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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. Turn off the power to any of the sequence...
... 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. Turn off the power to any of the sequence...
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... Chapter 3 47 For example, if you want 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 need to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below...
... Chapter 3 47 For example, if you want 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 need to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below...
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Remove the Switch Cover. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on a clean surface. 64 Chapter 3 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. Grasp the keyboard and turn it on page 62. 2.
Remove the Switch Cover. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on a clean surface. 64 Chapter 3 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. Grasp the keyboard and turn it on page 62. 2.
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Step Modem Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Chapter 3 65 Removing the Modem Module 1. While holding the cable in place, pull the module away and remove. Remove the Keyboard. Remove the two securing screws. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 64. 2. Using a plastic pry, partially lift up the module to expose the connector. 4.
Step Modem Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Chapter 3 65 Removing the Modem Module 1. While holding the cable in place, pull the module away and remove. Remove the Keyboard. Remove the two securing screws. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 64. 2. Using a plastic pry, partially lift up the module to expose the connector. 4.
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... 3 Do not pull on page 50. 3. otherwise, disconnect all three cables at this time to remove the cable connectors. Remove the memory cover. Remove the Keyboard. MIC cable NOTE: If you are free of any obstructions before attempting to prevent stripping. Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure the... to fully remove them from the lower base. 1. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 64. 4. Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 2.
... 3 Do not pull on page 50. 3. otherwise, disconnect all three cables at this time to remove the cable connectors. Remove the memory cover. Remove the Keyboard. MIC cable NOTE: If you are free of any obstructions before attempting to prevent stripping. Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure the... to fully remove them from the lower base. 1. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 64. 4. Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 2.
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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 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. Step DDR Plate Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 70 Chapter 3
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 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. Step DDR Plate Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 70 Chapter 3
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Disconnect the five cables from the mainboard as shown. 4. Do not pull the cable itself to lift the plate. 5. A B E C D IMPORTANT:When removing cables, always hold the cable by the pull-tab or by the connector. If necessary, use a plastic pry to prevent stripping. Remove the keyboard plate. Release the securing latches and disconnect B as shown. Chapter 3 71 Disconnect A as shown.
Disconnect the five cables from the mainboard as shown. 4. Do not pull the cable itself to lift the plate. 5. A B E C D IMPORTANT:When removing cables, always hold the cable by the pull-tab or by the connector. If necessary, use a plastic pry to prevent stripping. Remove the keyboard plate. Release the securing latches and disconnect B as shown. Chapter 3 71 Disconnect A as shown.