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Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area ... the wireless LAN communication function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1....
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area ... the wireless LAN communication function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1....
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...-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to ...in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802...
...-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to ...in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802...
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... Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the ... Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the DIMM Module 51 Removing the Heatsink Module 52 Removing the CPU 54 ...
... Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the ... Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the DIMM Module 51 Removing the Heatsink Module 52 Removing the CPU 54 ...
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...1280x720, 1280x768, 1280*800, 1360*768, 1600x900 Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • Multi-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • ...8226; Line-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: ...
...1280x720, 1280x768, 1280*800, 1360*768, 1600x900 Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • Multi-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • ...8226; Line-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: ...
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...Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Only one card can operate at any given time. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. key 13 Speakers Left and right speakers... deliver stereo audio output. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer ...
...Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Only one card can operate at any given time. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. key 13 Speakers Left and right speakers... deliver stereo audio output. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer ...
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... Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306 Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306; Foxconn Wirelss ...LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Hard Disk Drive Item Vendor & Model Name ...
... Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306 Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306; Foxconn Wirelss ...LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM) 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Hard Disk Drive Item Vendor & Model Name ...
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...fixed to control the settings in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Settings in these cases. 32 Chapter 2 Sets the system date. For Aspire 8530 Series only. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date ...: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is set to factory defaults. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or not; Extended Memory...
...fixed to control the settings in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Settings in these cases. 32 Chapter 2 Sets the system date. For Aspire 8530 Series only. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date ...: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is set to factory defaults. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or not; Extended Memory...
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... F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 37 Press to escape the menu. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
... F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 37 Press to escape the menu. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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... TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES Fx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screwx6 THERMAL MODULE Bx1 WLAN BOARD CPU Screw List Item A B C F G H Screw M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4...
... TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES Fx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screwx6 THERMAL MODULE Bx1 WLAN BOARD CPU Screw List Item A B C F G H Screw M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4...
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 5. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to disengage the HDD module from the connector. 48 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to the system. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 5. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to disengage the HDD module from the connector. 48 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to the system. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Back Cover" on the WLAN card. 6. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1 and the white cable from connector 2 on page 46. 4. Remove the one screw (B) on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the WLAN card and detach the card.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Back Cover" on the WLAN card. 6. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1 and the white cable from connector 2 on page 46. 4. Remove the one screw (B) on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the WLAN card and detach the card.
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Removing the DIMM Module 1. Remove the DIMM module(s). See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. Chapter 3 51 Push out the latches on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card. 7.
Removing the DIMM Module 1. Remove the DIMM module(s). See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. Chapter 3 51 Push out the latches on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card. 7.
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... to use the Discrete model. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 5. The UMA version looks like the picture below: Fan Cable 1.
... to use the Discrete model. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 5. The UMA version looks like the picture below: Fan Cable 1.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on...
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on...
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... 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 51. 7. Remove the one screw (C) securing the optical drive module to install the CPU with Pin 1 at the corner as shown. NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to the system. See "Removing the ...DIMM Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless...
... 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 51. 7. Remove the one screw (C) securing the optical drive module to install the CPU with Pin 1 at the corner as shown. NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to the system. See "Removing the ...DIMM Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless...
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... Part No. 86.00H59.734 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 6. Remove the twelve (C) from the lower case. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the...
... Part No. 86.00H59.734 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 6. Remove the twelve (C) from the lower case. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the...
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..." on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 Turn it over on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 48. 5. Removing the Keyboard 1. Release the...
..." on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 Turn it over on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 48. 5. Removing the Keyboard 1. Release the...
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See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the CPU" on the main board and detach the keyboard. Chapter 3 .... 9. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 58. 11. 13.
See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the CPU" on the main board and detach the keyboard. Chapter 3 .... 9. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 58. 11. 13.
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... doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 87. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 97 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
... doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 87. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 97 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
User Guide
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... a DVD or VCD, use Cinema. Recent Videos: Shows video clips saved recently. Note: The Video feature is designed to the video clip you move your hard drive. Playing a video file: Click Videos to open a file browser to navigate to play a video file, double-click on it. To return to the Video help...
... a DVD or VCD, use Cinema. Recent Videos: Shows video clips saved recently. Note: The Video feature is designed to the video clip you move your hard drive. Playing a video file: Click Videos to open a file browser to navigate to play a video file, double-click on it. To return to the Video help...
