Quick Start Guide
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... Adobe Reader setup program first. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you get started with language such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. For instructions on your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to functions or...
... Adobe Reader setup program first. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you get started with language such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. For instructions on your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to functions or...
Quick Start Guide
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... (configuration may vary by model). 3 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery indicator1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the model purchased. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. Note: The exact configuration of your hands when you use the computer. 10 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 11 Microphone Internal microphone...
... (configuration may vary by model). 3 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery indicator1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the model purchased. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. Note: The exact configuration of your hands when you use the computer. 10 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 11 Microphone Internal microphone...
Quick Start Guide
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... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Next Jump to the previous media file. Turns the speakers on and off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock + < > Brightness up When Scroll Lock is on and off. Hotkey + + Icon Function Description Communication Enables / disables the computer's key communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep...
... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Next Jump to the previous media file. Turns the speakers on and off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock + < > Brightness up When Scroll Lock is on and off. Hotkey + + Icon Function Description Communication Enables / disables the computer's key communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep...
Quick Start Guide
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... card can operate at any given time. port based network. 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 6 USB 2.0 port Connect to remove/install the card. Left view 12 # Icon 1 Item DC-in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera...
... card can operate at any given time. port based network. 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 6 USB 2.0 port Connect to remove/install the card. Left view 12 # Icon 1 Item DC-in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera...
Quick Start Guide
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... cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to 80% English 9 Base view 1 2 6 5 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
... cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to 80% English 9 Base view 1 2 6 5 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
Service Guide
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... Dummy Card" on the wireless WAN module. 36 Chapter 3 See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 30. 2. Remove the one screw (B) securing the wireless WAN module to the system. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 32. 4. Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00F80.723 7. Removing the Wireless WAN Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on...
... Dummy Card" on the wireless WAN module. 36 Chapter 3 See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 30. 2. Remove the one screw (B) securing the wireless WAN module to the system. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 32. 4. Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00F80.723 7. Removing the Wireless WAN Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on...
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See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 30. 2. Chapter 3 43 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on the touchpad area. Release the keyboard from the latches. 10. Removing the Keyboard 1. Turn the keyboard over on page 39. 9. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 37. 8.
See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 30. 2. Chapter 3 43 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on the touchpad area. Release the keyboard from the latches. 10. Removing the Keyboard 1. Turn the keyboard over on page 39. 9. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 37. 8.
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Disconnect the keyboard cable from the upper case. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 32. 4. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (2) 44 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 39. 9. Remove the...
Disconnect the keyboard cable from the upper case. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 32. 4. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (2) 44 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 39. 9. Remove the...
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... on the main board. 12. Detach the microphone cable from the Lower Case" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 31. 3. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page...
... on the main board. 12. Detach the microphone cable from the Lower Case" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 31. 3. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page...
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... 33. 5. WARNING: The touchpad board is glued to loosen the touchpad board and detach it is defective. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 32. 4. Release the latch and disconnect the the touchpad cable from the upper case. Removing the Touchpad Board 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 36...
... 33. 5. WARNING: The touchpad board is glued to loosen the touchpad board and detach it is defective. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 32. 4. Release the latch and disconnect the the touchpad cable from the upper case. Removing the Touchpad Board 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 36...
Service Guide
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... Black Torque 1. 6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00F80.723 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 30. 2. See "Separating the Upper Case from the power board. 52 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 31. 3. Removing the Power Board 1. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module...
... Black Torque 1. 6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00F80.723 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 30. 2. See "Separating the Upper Case from the power board. 52 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 31. 3. Removing the Power Board 1. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module...
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... the lower case. Chapter 3 53 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 33. 5. 13. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 32. 4. See "Separating...
... the lower case. Chapter 3 53 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 33. 5. 13. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 32. 4. See "Separating...
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... speaker modules. Removing the USB Board Module 1. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 36. 7. Disconnect the USB cable from the Lower Case" on the main board and the USB board. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on...
... speaker modules. Removing the USB Board Module 1. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 36. 7. Disconnect the USB cable from the Lower Case" on the main board and the USB board. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on...
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... "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 11. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 54. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on...
... "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 11. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 54. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on...
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See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 34. 6. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 12. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 55. 14. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 39. 9. Please detach the RTC battery and follow...
See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 34. 6. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 12. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 55. 14. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 39. 9. Please detach the RTC battery and follow...
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... LCD Module" on page 57. 58 Chapter 3 Removing the AC-in Cable Module 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 54. 13. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 55. 14. 15. Carefully remove the main board. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 30. 2. See "Removing the Back Cover...
... LCD Module" on page 57. 58 Chapter 3 Removing the AC-in Cable Module 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 54. 13. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 55. 14. 15. Carefully remove the main board. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 30. 2. See "Removing the Back Cover...
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... 54. 13. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 32. 4. Chapter 3 59 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 55. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44...
... 54. 13. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 32. 4. Chapter 3 59 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 55. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44...
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... 58. 16. See "Removing the AC-in Cable Module" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 59. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 7. Carefully lift up the heatsink module. Removing the CPU 1. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 30. 2. 18. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page...
... 58. 16. See "Removing the AC-in Cable Module" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 59. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 7. Carefully lift up the heatsink module. Removing the CPU 1. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 30. 2. 18. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page...
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See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 34. 6. Remove the two screw covers from the LCD module as shown. Remove the two screws (A) from the bottom of the LCD module. 13. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 44. 11. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L5 Chapter...
See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module" on page 34. 6. Remove the two screw covers from the LCD module as shown. Remove the two screws (A) from the bottom of the LCD module. 13. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 43. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 39. 9. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 44. 11. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L5 Chapter...
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... Modules" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 31. 3. Chapter 3 67 See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 65. 13. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 32. 4. Remove the web camera module from the web camera board. 15. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module...
... Modules" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 31. 3. Chapter 3 67 See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 65. 13. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 37. 8. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 32. 4. Remove the web camera module from the web camera board. 15. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 36. 7. See "Removing the Wireless WAN Module...