Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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...Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable ...right) the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1....
...Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable ...right) the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1....
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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...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, ... • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)...
...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, ... • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)...
Service Guide
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... 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 Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS...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 Removing the Optical Drive Module 55 ...
... 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 Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS...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 Removing the Optical Drive Module 55 ...
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...; PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 7540 Series • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring...
...; PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 7540 Series • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring...
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Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • ... Microphone-in jack • 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: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced...
Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • ... Microphone-in jack • 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: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced...
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... Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch...
... Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch...
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Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) to scroll up or down and move ... (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Icon Function Description Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (1) Quickly click twice. These ...
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) to scroll up or down and move ... (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Icon Function Description Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (1) Quickly click twice. These ...
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Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. 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 situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. in the Start menu. q Launch ...
Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. 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 situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. in the Start menu. q Launch ...
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... Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max. Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG 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; media ...
... Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max. Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG 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; media ...
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... USB ports Location Serial port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Multi-in-1 Card Reader 24 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express ...Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373; Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361;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); Foxconn ...
... USB ports Location Serial port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Multi-in-1 Card Reader 24 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express ...Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373; Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361;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); Foxconn ...
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Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" 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 44. 2. See "Removing the Back Cover" on the WLAN card and detach the card. Remove the one screw (B) on page 46. 4.
Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" 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 44. 2. See "Removing the Back Cover" on the WLAN card and detach the card. Remove the one screw (B) on page 46. 4.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. Push out the latches on page 45. 3. Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card. Remove the DIMM module(s). See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Chapter 3 51 7.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. Push out the latches on page 45. 3. Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card. Remove the DIMM module(s). See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Chapter 3 51 7.
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See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. For this section, we are two version of heatsink module. See "Removing ...
See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. For this section, we are two version of heatsink module. See "Removing ...
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... counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" 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 Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy... same for all the models. 1. Lift up carefully to release the CPU. 9. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 50. 6.
... counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" 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 Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy... same for all the models. 1. Lift up carefully to release the CPU. 9. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 50. 6.
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... Part No. 86.00E12.536 55 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page...
... Part No. 86.00E12.536 55 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page...
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... the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 52. 8. Remove the twelve (C) from the lower case. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 5. Removing the Middle...
... the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 52. 8. Remove the twelve (C) from the lower case. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 5. Removing the Middle...
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..." on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the CPU" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 Turn it...
..." on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the CPU" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 Turn it...
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... Drive Module" on page 52. 8. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 50. 6. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 51... the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable (b) from the hole.. See "Removing the Back Cover" on the main board and detach the keyboard. Release the wireless antenna cables from the latches and carefully pull out the...
... Drive Module" on page 52. 8. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 50. 6. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 51... the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable (b) from the hole.. See "Removing the Back Cover" on the main board and detach the keyboard. Release the wireless antenna cables from the latches and carefully pull out the...
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... LCD Module" on page 60. 12. Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. Chapter 3 63
... LCD Module" on page 60. 12. Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. Chapter 3 63
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing ...
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing ...