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...Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 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...
...Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 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...
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... Check 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 172 Online Support Information 175 Index 177 VIII
... Check 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 172 Online Support Information 175 Index 177 VIII
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... left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). rest your...
... left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). rest your...
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... right buttons on the touchpad to move the cursor. • Press the left button. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. 12 Chapter 1 NOTE: When using Acer FingerNav 4way control function (Manufacturing option). and your finger across the touchpad (1) to drag the cursor. NOTE: By default, vertical and...
... right buttons on the touchpad to move the cursor. • Press the left button. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. 12 Chapter 1 NOTE: When using Acer FingerNav 4way control function (Manufacturing option). and your finger across the touchpad (1) to drag the cursor. NOTE: By default, vertical and...
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... /). Type the letters in numeric mode. Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you can toggle on , the numeric keypad is on embedded keypad. Lock Keys and numeric keypad The...
... /). Type the letters in numeric mode. Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you can toggle on , the numeric keypad is on embedded keypad. Lock Keys and numeric keypad The...
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... of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect... as described. it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a...
... of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; This key has the same effect... as described. it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a...
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... Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the...
... Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the...
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...-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. For more information refer to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with...
...-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. For more information refer to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with...
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... complete the process. Settings Apply (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. You may choose any one of a well-organized desktop. Acer Gridvista is only available on certain models. Finally... Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently....
... complete the process. Settings Apply (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. You may choose any one of a well-organized desktop. Acer Gridvista is only available on certain models. Finally... Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently....
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... typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Realtek ALC888s Controller Specification Winbond WPCE773 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 AC...
... typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Realtek ALC888s Controller Specification Winbond WPCE773 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 AC...
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...on the system board. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. If the keyboard cable connection is correctly seated in the message window. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect ... the problem to it . Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the main board. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer...
...on the system board. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. If the keyboard cable connection is correctly seated in the message window. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect ... the problem to it . Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the main board. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer...
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... power adapter cable. If the power-on the computer using each of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. Press F2 in the message window. then check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Chapter 4 87 If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in...
... power adapter cable. If the power-on the computer using each of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. Press F2 in the message window. then check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Chapter 4 87 If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in...
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... keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 26...
... keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 26...
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... Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad does not work correctly. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work . Printer driver Printer cable...
... Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad does not work correctly. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work . Printer driver Printer cable...
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To use this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be powered on with Windows XP or Vista operating system. After the crisis flashing process is finished, the system will be cleared during BIOS POST. Set up the system with ... a removable USB storage device containing the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to the "Steps for Creating the Crisis Disk in Windows XP/Vista" section below) and keep it ready in Windows XP/Vista Follow these steps for this system using the regular BIOS flashing process. Under power-off the system. 2. Note...
To use this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be powered on with Windows XP or Vista operating system. After the crisis flashing process is finished, the system will be cleared during BIOS POST. Set up the system with ... a removable USB storage device containing the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to the "Steps for Creating the Crisis Disk in Windows XP/Vista" section below) and keep it ready in Windows XP/Vista Follow these steps for this system using the regular BIOS flashing process. Under power-off the system. 2. Note...
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... tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment, Windows® Vista. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 series and Aspire 7540 Series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing...
... tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment, Windows® Vista. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 series and Aspire 7540 Series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing...
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive ... ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 172 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive ... ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 172 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool...
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... (POST) Error Message 88 Processor 19 S Screw List 42 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 86 System Memory 19 System Utilities 17, 27 System utilities Acer GridVista 18 T Test Compatible Components 171 touchpad using 11 Touchpad Check 88 Troubleshooting 85 U Undetermined Problems 102 utility BIOS 27-39 V view bottom 10 left...
... (POST) Error Message 88 Processor 19 S Screw List 42 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 86 System Memory 19 System Utilities 17, 27 System utilities Acer GridVista 18 T Test Compatible Components 171 touchpad using 11 Touchpad Check 88 Troubleshooting 85 U Undetermined Problems 102 utility BIOS 27-39 V view bottom 10 left...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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...• • • Storage • subsystem • • Communication • • • • • Privacy control • • Genuine Windows 7® Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi... Link 5100/5300* 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, ...
...• • • Storage • subsystem • • Communication • • • • • Privacy control • • Genuine Windows 7® Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi... Link 5100/5300* 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, ...