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...". Please understand that due to all models in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as "only for your computer. ...with setting up your notebook. Such instances are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to complete the installation...
...". Please understand that due to all models in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as "only for your computer. ...with setting up your notebook. Such instances are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to complete the installation...
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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...
... 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...
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...• Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ • Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next • Volume wheel • Acer Media Center remote control* • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot •...: 20% to 80% 13 English 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: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN...
...• Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ • Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next • Volume wheel • Acer Media Center remote control* • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot •...: 20% to 80% 13 English 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: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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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 Launch Manager 17 Hardware Specifications and...
... 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 Launch Manager 17 Hardware Specifications and...
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... 60 Main Unit Disassembly Process 62 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 62 Removing the Switch Cover 63 Removing the Switch Board 64 Removing the Keyboard 65 Removing the Modem Module 65 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 67 Removing the LCD Module 69 Removing the Upper Cover...Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 109 Replacing the Speaker Module 111 Replacing the Upper Cover 111 Replacing the Modem Module 115 Replacing the Keyboard 116 Replacing the Switch Cover 117 Replacing the ODD Module 118 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module...
... 60 Main Unit Disassembly Process 62 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 62 Removing the Switch Cover 63 Removing the Switch Board 64 Removing the Keyboard 65 Removing the Modem Module 65 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 67 Removing the LCD Module 69 Removing the Upper Cover...Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 109 Replacing the Speaker Module 111 Replacing the Upper Cover 111 Replacing the Modem Module 115 Replacing the Keyboard 116 Replacing the Switch Cover 117 Replacing the ODD Module 118 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module...
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...Common Problems 127 Power On Issue 128 No Display Issue 129 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 130 LCD Failure 131 Built-In Keyboard Failure 131 Touch Pad Failure 132 Internal Speaker Failure 132 Internal Microphone Failure 134 HDD Not Operating Correctly 135 ODD Failure 136...157 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 158 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 159 Aspire 7730/7730G Exploded Diagrams 160 Upper Cover 160 Lower Cover 161 LCD Panel 162 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 7730/7730G Series 170 Test Compatible Components 193 Microsoft® Windows® Vista ...
...Common Problems 127 Power On Issue 128 No Display Issue 129 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 130 LCD Failure 131 Built-In Keyboard Failure 131 Touch Pad Failure 132 Internal Speaker Failure 132 Internal Microphone Failure 134 HDD Not Operating Correctly 135 ODD Failure 136...157 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 158 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 159 Aspire 7730/7730G Exploded Diagrams 160 Upper Cover 160 Lower Cover 161 LCD Panel 162 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 7730/7730G Series 170 Test Compatible Components 193 Microsoft® Windows® Vista ...
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...* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 Special keys and controls • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touch Pad pointing device • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ • Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys • Volume wheel •...
...* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 Special keys and controls • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touch Pad pointing device • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ • Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys • Volume wheel •...
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... audio output. No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as... Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. For entering data into your computer. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick ...
... audio output. No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as... Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. For entering data into your computer. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick ...
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... charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 10 Chapter 1... mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch 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...
... charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 10 Chapter 1... mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch 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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.... 12 Chapter 1 When Num Lock is on Type numbers in numeric mode. Num Lock off . Type the letters in uppercase. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with ... using cursorcontrol keys. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When...
.... 12 Chapter 1 When Num Lock is on Type numbers in numeric mode. Num Lock off . Type the letters in uppercase. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with ... using cursorcontrol keys. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When...
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same effect as described. It can also ...
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same effect as described. It can also ...
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....microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. • Chapter... 1 15 Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and ...
....microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. • Chapter... 1 15 Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and ...
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...the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Chapter 1 17 Enjoy the convenience of the... second monitor is simple to set up: 1. AcerGridVista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to be partitioned independently. Double (vertical), ...
...the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Chapter 1 17 Enjoy the convenience of the... second monitor is simple to set up: 1. AcerGridVista is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to be partitioned independently. Double (vertical), ...
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... Rev 1.2 Share BIOS flash memory5.Support for SPI flash memories Host-controlled CIR Port High-accuracy, high-speed ADC Up to 84 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wake-up events. 16-bit RISC core, with up to 4 Mbytes of external address space, and running at up to 25...
... Rev 1.2 Share BIOS flash memory5.Support for SPI flash memories Host-controlled CIR Port High-accuracy, high-speed ADC Up to 84 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wake-up events. 16-bit RISC core, with up to 4 Mbytes of external address space, and running at up to 25...
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...camera module Specification TruePrint® and TrueMatch® Technology. Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously MDC Card Chipset Features Item Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Item Features ... Internal Mini USB solution with antenna Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyboard 88-/89-/93-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 •...
...camera module Specification TruePrint® and TrueMatch® Technology. Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously MDC Card Chipset Features Item Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Item Features ... Internal Mini USB solution with antenna Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyboard 88-/89-/93-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 •...
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.... 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you 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...
.... 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you 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...
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For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing. Screw List Step Memory ...
For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing. Screw List Step Memory ...
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See "Removing the Switch Cover" on a clean surface. Grasp the keyboard and lift up to remove. 3. Removing the Modem Module 1. Lift the keyboard over and disconnect the keyboard FFC. 4. Remove the Keyboard. Remove the keyboard and place it on page 63. 2. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 65. Removing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 65 Remove the Switch Cover.
See "Removing the Switch Cover" on a clean surface. Grasp the keyboard and lift up to remove. 3. Removing the Modem Module 1. Lift the keyboard over and disconnect the keyboard FFC. 4. Remove the Keyboard. Remove the keyboard and place it on page 63. 2. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 65. Removing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 65 Remove the Switch Cover.
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... any obstructions before attempting to remove the cable connectors. Remove the WLAN Module. Remove the MXM Module. Remove the Keyboard. IMPORTANT:Use tweezers to remove. 1. Remove the HDD2 Module. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 3. Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables. Do not pull on page 51. 4. See "Removing the MXM...
... any obstructions before attempting to remove the cable connectors. Remove the WLAN Module. Remove the MXM Module. Remove the Keyboard. IMPORTANT:Use tweezers to remove. 1. Remove the HDD2 Module. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 3. Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables. Do not pull on page 51. 4. See "Removing the MXM...
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Remove Keyboard from this image. 68 Chapter 3 Pull the cables completely through to the upperside. 9. 7. Turn the computer on its side, and feed cables through . Gently pull the MIC and Speaker cables through the HDD housing. 8.
Remove Keyboard from this image. 68 Chapter 3 Pull the cables completely through to the upperside. 9. 7. Turn the computer on its side, and feed cables through . Gently pull the MIC and Speaker cables through the HDD housing. 8.