Quick Start Guide
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... mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the...not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. In addition it : 1...Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Acer product series. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User ... an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... This guide contains detailed information on such subjects ...
... mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the...not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. In addition it : 1...Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Acer product series. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User ... an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... This guide contains detailed information on such subjects ...
Quick Start Guide
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... active. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of wireless LAN communication. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right mouse buttons...
... active. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of wireless LAN communication. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right mouse buttons...
Quick Start Guide
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... pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • System memory • • • Display • •...drive Multi-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* LAN: Fast Ethernet;
... pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • System memory • • • Display • •...drive Multi-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* LAN: Fast Ethernet;
Service Guide
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Rear View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 7 Indicators 8 TouchPad Basics 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 Hot Keys 12 Hardware Specifications and ...Hard Disk Drive Module 54 Main Unit Disassembly Process 56 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 56 Removing the Switch Cover 57 Removing the Keyboard 58 Removing the LCD Module 59 Removing the Upper Cover 63 Removing the Power Board 67 VII
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Rear View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 7 Indicators 8 TouchPad Basics 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 Hot Keys 12 Hardware Specifications and ...Hard Disk Drive Module 54 Main Unit Disassembly Process 56 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 56 Removing the Switch Cover 57 Removing the Keyboard 58 Removing the LCD Module 59 Removing the Upper Cover 63 Removing the Power Board 67 VII
Service Guide
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... Replacing the Left Speaker Module 105 Replacing the Power Board 106 Replacing the Upper Cover 106 Replacing the LCD Module 110 Replacing the Keyboard 115 Replacing the Switch Cover 116 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 116 Replacing the WLAN Module 118 Replacing the DIMM Modules 118 ... 123 Common Problems 123 Power On Issue 124 No Display Issue 125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 126 LCD Failure 127 Built-In Keyboard Failure 127 TouchPad Failure 128 Internal Speaker Failure 128 HDD Not Operating Correctly 130 ODD Failure 131 Wireless Function Failure 134 Thermal Unit ...
... Replacing the Left Speaker Module 105 Replacing the Power Board 106 Replacing the Upper Cover 106 Replacing the LCD Module 110 Replacing the Keyboard 115 Replacing the Switch Cover 116 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 116 Replacing the WLAN Module 118 Replacing the DIMM Modules 118 ... 123 Common Problems 123 Power On Issue 124 No Display Issue 125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 126 LCD Failure 127 Built-In Keyboard Failure 127 TouchPad Failure 128 Internal Speaker Failure 128 HDD Not Operating Correctly 130 ODD Failure 131 Wireless Function Failure 134 Thermal Unit ...
Service Guide
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...3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls • 99-/100-/103-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in ...: 20% to 80% 2 Chapter 1 • 3.30 kg (7.29 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • LAN: Fast Ethernet;
...3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls • 99-/100-/103-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in ...: 20% to 80% 2 Chapter 1 • 3.30 kg (7.29 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • LAN: Fast Ethernet;
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...Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard TouchPad Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Power button Turns ... into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models).
...Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard TouchPad Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Power button Turns ... into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models).
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... keys. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The embedded numeric ...keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. 10 Chapter 1 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Desired...
... keys. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The embedded numeric ...keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. 10 Chapter 1 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Desired...
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Application This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the key application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed ...
Application This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the key application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed ...
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Power and Keyboard Controller Item Controller Total number of keypads Specification ENE KB926 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Windows logo key Hotkeys Yes See "Hot Keys" on page 12. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SAMSUNG/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P 18 Chapter 1
Power and Keyboard Controller Item Controller Total number of keypads Specification ENE KB926 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Windows logo key Hotkeys Yes See "Hot Keys" on page 12. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SAMSUNG/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P 18 Chapter 1
Service Guide
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... system on a flat, stable surface. 4. The disassembly process is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly...
... system on a flat, stable surface. 4. The disassembly process is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly...
Service Guide
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... a graphic representation of the external module disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the switch board. For example, if you want to remove the keyboard, you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from the mass...
... a graphic representation of the external module disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the switch board. For example, if you want to remove the keyboard, you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from the mass...
Service Guide
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove LCD Module Upper Cover Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove Power Board Rem ove Left Speaker Module Rem ove Right Speaker Module Rem ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove LCD Module Upper Cover Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove Power Board Rem ove Left Speaker Module Rem ove Right Speaker Module Rem ...
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The use of the Keyboard to expose the cutout. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of plastic tools or fingers is recommended to the outer casing. Chapter 3 ...
The use of the Keyboard to expose the cutout. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of plastic tools or fingers is recommended to the outer casing. Chapter 3 ...
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Turn the keyboard over on page 57. 2. Lift the keyboard clear of the Keyboard and rotate it upward away from the mainboard. 5. Pry up the centre of the Upper Cover. 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Switch Cover" on to the TouchPad area to expose the FFC connector. 4. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Upper Cover. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1.
Turn the keyboard over on page 57. 2. Lift the keyboard clear of the Keyboard and rotate it upward away from the mainboard. 5. Pry up the centre of the Upper Cover. 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Switch Cover" on to the TouchPad area to expose the FFC connector. 4. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Upper Cover. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1.
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Remove the two securing screws from the cable channel as shown. Remove the Antenna Cables from the bottom of the chassis. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 2. Chapter 3 59 Turn the computer over. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips.
Remove the two securing screws from the cable channel as shown. Remove the Antenna Cables from the bottom of the chassis. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 2. Chapter 3 59 Turn the computer over. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips.
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NOTE: Ensure that the six locating tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down as indicated to secure the cable in place. Connect the Keyboard FFC to the Mainboard and close the locking latch to secure the Keyboard in place. 2. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Turn the Keyboard over and insert it front edge first into the chassis. Chapter 3 115
NOTE: Ensure that the six locating tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down as indicated to secure the cable in place. Connect the Keyboard FFC to the Mainboard and close the locking latch to secure the Keyboard in place. 2. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Turn the Keyboard over and insert it front edge first into the chassis. Chapter 3 115
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... as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 123 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 124 No Display Issue Page 125 LCD Failure Page 127 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 127 TouchPad Failure Page 128 Internal Speaker Failure Page 128 ODD Failure...
... as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 123 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 124 No Display Issue Page 125 LCD Failure Page 127 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 127 TouchPad Failure Page 128 Internal Speaker Failure Page 128 ODD Failure...
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Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 127 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 127 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Service Guide
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... Out reset Report that the remote terminal is being disabled Report that the remote terminal is being enabled Keyboard reset USB Keyboard disable Keyboard detection Report that the usb keyboard is being enabled Clear the keyboard buffer Init Keyboard Mouse reset Mouse disable Detect PS2 mouse Report that the mouse is being enabled Peripheral removable media...
... Out reset Report that the remote terminal is being disabled Report that the remote terminal is being enabled Keyboard reset USB Keyboard disable Keyboard detection Report that the usb keyboard is being enabled Clear the keyboard buffer Init Keyboard Mouse reset Mouse disable Detect PS2 mouse Report that the mouse is being enabled Peripheral removable media...