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WARNING: Indicates a potential for battery and circuit board disposal. The following conventions are used in this manual: ! Example: [01] The server has been stopped User input (text that ...: After entering data, press Enter. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of an option, or completing a task. Conventions The following typographical conventions are used in bold italics. Batteries and Circuit Boards >10 cm² have been highlighted in angle brackets (< >). Variables contained within user input are shown in italics. Example: the DRS5 User...
WARNING: Indicates a potential for battery and circuit board disposal. The following conventions are used in this manual: ! Example: [01] The server has been stopped User input (text that ...: After entering data, press Enter. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of an option, or completing a task. Conventions The following typographical conventions are used in bold italics. Batteries and Circuit Boards >10 cm² have been highlighted in angle brackets (< >). Variables contained within user input are shown in italics. Example: the DRS5 User...
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... 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimension and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics...
... 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimension and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics...
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... Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Screw Table 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Dummy Card Removal 3-8 Dummy Card Installation 3-8 Logic Door Removal 3-9 Logic Door Installation 3-9 Battery Cable Removal 3-11 Battery Cable Installation 3-11 Lower Cover DIMM Module Removal 3-12 Lower Cover DIMM Module Installation 3-12 Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-13 HDD...
... Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Screw Table 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Dummy Card Removal 3-8 Dummy Card Installation 3-8 Logic Door Removal 3-9 Logic Door Installation 3-9 Battery Cable Removal 3-11 Battery Cable Installation 3-11 Lower Cover DIMM Module Removal 3-12 Lower Cover DIMM Module Installation 3-12 Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-13 HDD...
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... 3-44 DT Module Removal 3-45 DT Module Installation 3-45 Mainboard Removal 3-46 Mainboard Installation 3-48 PCH Heatsink Removal 3-49 PCH Heatsink Installation 3-49 RTC Battery Removal 3-50 RTC Battery Installation 3-50 Thermal Assembly Removal 3-51 Thermal Assembly Installation 3-52 CPU Removal 3-53 CPU Installation 3-53 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-55...
... 3-44 DT Module Removal 3-45 DT Module Installation 3-45 Mainboard Removal 3-46 Mainboard Installation 3-48 PCH Heatsink Removal 3-49 PCH Heatsink Installation 3-49 RTC Battery Removal 3-50 RTC Battery Installation 3-50 Thermal Assembly Removal 3-51 Thermal Assembly Installation 3-52 CPU Removal 3-53 CPU Installation 3-53 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-55...
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... 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimension and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics...
... 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimension and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics...
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... x 1.43 inches) 570 g (1.25 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable Embedded Battery Acer PowerSmart long-life battery, supporting up to 1,000 charge cycles 83 Wh 6000 mAh 8-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 5.5 hours ENERGY STAR® Input and Control 0 103...
... x 1.43 inches) 570 g (1.25 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable Embedded Battery Acer PowerSmart long-life battery, supporting up to 1,000 charge cycles 83 Wh 6000 mAh 8-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 5.5 hours ENERGY STAR® Input and Control 0 103...
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Starts clear.fi in AC mode. with media console) Touch sensitive controls for sound recording. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Top View (Continued) No Icon Item 3 P key / Acer PowerSmart key Arcade key Keyboard backlight Description Programmable key (configuration may vary by model...
Starts clear.fi in AC mode. with media console) Touch sensitive controls for sound recording. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Top View (Continued) No Icon Item 3 P key / Acer PowerSmart key Arcade key Keyboard backlight Description Programmable key (configuration may vary by model...
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...to the computer. Table 1-3. Preparing the MediaRemote for 15 minutes and is low (less than 20%). The MediaRemote is fully charged. Battery power is in sleep mode. The light shows blue. Touchpad commands Icon Item Touchpad mode Description Change the function of inactivity. The MediaRemote... is charging. The light shows amber when the battery is active and attached to turn the MediaRemote on the current setting. Status light Light No light Blue Blue flash Slow ...
...to the computer. Table 1-3. Preparing the MediaRemote for 15 minutes and is low (less than 20%). The MediaRemote is fully charged. Battery power is in sleep mode. The light shows blue. Touchpad commands Icon Item Touchpad mode Description Change the function of inactivity. The MediaRemote... is charging. The light shows amber when the battery is active and attached to turn the MediaRemote on the current setting. Status light Light No light Blue Blue flash Slow ...
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... Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 Battery release latch Slide to the disconnect battery position. NOTE: To completely power off the system (equivalent to removing the battery), slide the battery reset switch to connect the internal battery. NOTE: The computer's battery is connected. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations In this position, the...
... Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 Battery release latch Slide to the disconnect battery position. NOTE: To completely power off the system (equivalent to removing the battery), slide the battery reset switch to connect the internal battery. NOTE: The computer's battery is connected. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations In this position, the...
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....00 in Width 37.7 cm 14.84 in Height (front to rear) 3.4 cm 1.34 in Weight (equipped with optical 2.53 kg drive, flash drive, and battery) 5.6 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19V Operating current 90W 120W Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C ~ 32°C 32°F ~ 95°F Operating...
....00 in Width 37.7 cm 14.84 in Height (front to rear) 3.4 cm 1.34 in Weight (equipped with optical 2.53 kg drive, flash drive, and battery) 5.6 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19V Operating current 90W 120W Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C ~ 32°C 32°F ~ 95°F Operating...
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.../g/n Chipset Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Foxconn Atheros HB97 Liteon Atheros HB97 11-54 Mbps, up to 300 Mbps for Draft-N b, g, n PCI-E Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration PANASONIC AS11B Li-Ion 6000mAh 8 4S2P Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-43
.../g/n Chipset Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Foxconn Atheros HB97 Liteon Atheros HB97 11-54 Mbps, up to 300 Mbps for Draft-N b, g, n PCI-E Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration PANASONIC AS11B Li-Ion 6000mAh 8 4S2P Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-43
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Item Card Reader (continued) Features System LED Indicator Lock Item System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification Compliant with Memory Stick XC Micro Format Specification ver.1.00-00 Compliant with Memory Stick XC-HG Micro Format Specification ver.1.... HDD access active = Blue Wifi on = Amber Blue color solid on: System on Blue color off: System off Full charging = Blue Battery charging = Amber 1-46 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Item Card Reader (continued) Features System LED Indicator Lock Item System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification Compliant with Memory Stick XC Micro Format Specification ver.1.00-00 Compliant with Memory Stick XC-HG Micro Format Specification ver.1.... HDD access active = Blue Wifi on = Amber Blue color solid on: System on Blue color off: System off Full charging = Blue Battery charging = Amber 1-46 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . If battery pack does not contain power to bootable USB HDD. 3. System Utilities 2-15 Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has auto execution function. ...
NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . If battery pack does not contain power to bootable USB HDD. 3. System Utilities 2-15 Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has auto execution function. ...
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Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Screw Table 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Dummy Card Removal 3-8 Dummy Card Installation 3-8 Logic Door Removal 3-9 Logic Door Installation 3-9 Battery Cable Removal 3-11 Battery Cable Installation 3-11 Lower Cover DIMM Module Removal 3-12 Lower Cover DIMM Module Installation 3-12 Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-13 HDD Module...
Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Screw Table 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Dummy Card Removal 3-8 Dummy Card Installation 3-8 Logic Door Removal 3-9 Logic Door Installation 3-9 Battery Cable Removal 3-11 Battery Cable Installation 3-11 Lower Cover DIMM Module Removal 3-12 Lower Cover DIMM Module Installation 3-12 Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-13 HDD Module...
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PCH Heatsink Removal 3-49 PCH Heatsink Installation 3-49 RTC Battery Removal 3-50 RTC Battery Installation 3-50 Thermal Assembly Removal 3-51 Thermal Assembly Installation 3-52 CPU Removal 3-53 CPU Installation 3-53 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-55 LCD Module Installation 3-55 Speaker Module Removal 3-56 Speaker Module Installation 3-57 Battery Removal 3-58 Battery Installation 3-58 DC-IN Cable Removal 3-59 DC-IN Cable Installation 3-59 3-3
PCH Heatsink Removal 3-49 PCH Heatsink Installation 3-49 RTC Battery Removal 3-50 RTC Battery Installation 3-50 Thermal Assembly Removal 3-51 Thermal Assembly Installation 3-52 CPU Removal 3-53 CPU Installation 3-53 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-55 LCD Module Installation 3-55 Speaker Module Removal 3-56 Speaker Module Installation 3-57 Battery Removal 3-58 Battery Installation 3-58 DC-IN Cable Removal 3-59 DC-IN Cable Installation 3-59 3-3
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... sequence to avoid damage to remove power. (Figure 3-3) B Figure 3-3. Place system on logic door to any maintenance procedures: 1. Observe the order of the hardware components. Battery Disconnect Switch Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-7 Remove external power (A) from system. Getting Started 0 The flowchart (Figure 3-1) identifies sections illustrating the entire removal and install sequence. Move...
... sequence to avoid damage to remove power. (Figure 3-3) B Figure 3-3. Place system on logic door to any maintenance procedures: 1. Observe the order of the hardware components. Battery Disconnect Switch Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-7 Remove external power (A) from system. Getting Started 0 The flowchart (Figure 3-1) identifies sections illustrating the entire removal and install sequence. Move...
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Battery Cable Installation 0 1. Connect battery cable (A) to mainboard connector (F). (Figure 3-7) 2. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 Battery Cable Removal 0 Prerequisite: Logic Door Removal 1. Install logic door. Disconnect battery cable (A) from mainboard connector (F). Locate battery cable (A) on mainboard. (Figure 3-7) FA B E C D Figure 3-7. Lower Cover Overview 2.
Battery Cable Installation 0 1. Connect battery cable (A) to mainboard connector (F). (Figure 3-7) 2. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 Battery Cable Removal 0 Prerequisite: Logic Door Removal 1. Install logic door. Disconnect battery cable (A) from mainboard connector (F). Locate battery cable (A) on mainboard. (Figure 3-7) FA B E C D Figure 3-7. Lower Cover Overview 2.
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... module (B) from mainboard connector (D). 4. Connect DIMM module (C) to unlock module. (Figure 3-8) C A A B D Figure 3-8. Install logic door. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Procedures Lower Cover DIMM Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1.
... module (B) from mainboard connector (D). 4. Connect DIMM module (C) to unlock module. (Figure 3-8) C A A B D Figure 3-8. Install logic door. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Procedures Lower Cover DIMM Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1.
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.... 4. Remove HDD module. 5. Use caution when removing module. 2. Install HDD module into bay on lower cover. (Figure 3-7) ! Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for Secondary HDD Module as required. Connect HDD cable (B) to HDD module connector. (Figure 3-9) 2. HDD Module Installation 0 1. Lifting Main HDD...
.... 4. Remove HDD module. 5. Use caution when removing module. 2. Install HDD module into bay on lower cover. (Figure 3-7) ! Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for Secondary HDD Module as required. Connect HDD cable (B) to HDD module connector. (Figure 3-9) 2. HDD Module Installation 0 1. Lifting Main HDD...
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... (A) and auxiliary (B) antenna cables on mainboard. (Figure 3-7) 2. WLAN Module Installation 0 1. ID Size Quantity Screw Type C M2.5x4.0 1 Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15 WLAN Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1.
... (A) and auxiliary (B) antenna cables on mainboard. (Figure 3-7) 2. WLAN Module Installation 0 1. ID Size Quantity Screw Type C M2.5x4.0 1 Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15 WLAN Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1.