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... 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU 1-5 Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-6 Audio 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-7 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-8 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimension and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-9 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19...
... 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU 1-5 Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-6 Audio 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-7 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-8 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimension and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-9 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19...
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... Amplifier 1-38 Audio Codec and Amplifier (Continued 1-39 Audio Interface 1-39 1.3M HD Camera 1-40 0.3 M Camera 1-40 VRAM 1-40 USB Port 1-40 HDMI Port 1-41 Battery 1-41 AC Adapter 1-41 System Power Management 1-42 Card Reader 1-42 System LED Indicator 1-43 System DMA Specification 1-43 System Interrupt Specification 1-44 System Interrupt...
... Amplifier 1-38 Audio Codec and Amplifier (Continued 1-39 Audio Interface 1-39 1.3M HD Camera 1-40 0.3 M Camera 1-40 VRAM 1-40 USB Port 1-40 HDMI Port 1-41 Battery 1-41 AC Adapter 1-41 System Power Management 1-42 Card Reader 1-42 System LED Indicator 1-43 System DMA Specification 1-43 System Interrupt Specification 1-44 System Interrupt...
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... Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-28 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-29 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-9 Dummy Card Removal 3-10 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Keyboard Removal 3-11 Keyboard Installation 3-12 Base Door Removal 3-13 Base Door Installation 3-13...
... Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-28 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-29 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-9 Dummy Card Removal 3-10 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Keyboard Removal 3-11 Keyboard Installation 3-12 Base Door Removal 3-13 Base Door Installation 3-13...
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... 3-22 IO Board Removal 3-23 IO Board Installation 3-24 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Mainboard Installation 3-27 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 Speaker Module Installation 3-29 RTC battery Removal 3-30 RTC battery Installation 3-31 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 Thermal Module Installation 3-33 CPU Processor Removal 3-34 CPU Processor Installation 3-35 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module...
... 3-22 IO Board Removal 3-23 IO Board Installation 3-24 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Mainboard Installation 3-27 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 Speaker Module Installation 3-29 RTC battery Removal 3-30 RTC battery Installation 3-31 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 Thermal Module Installation 3-33 CPU Processor Removal 3-34 CPU Processor Installation 3-35 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module...
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... 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU 1-5 Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-6 Audio 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-7 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-8 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimension and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-9 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19...
... 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU 1-5 Chipset 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-6 Audio 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-7 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Webcam 1-7 Wireless and Networking 1-8 Privacy Control 1-8 Dimension and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-9 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19...
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... Amplifier 1-38 Audio Codec and Amplifier (Continued 1-39 Audio Interface 1-39 1.3M HD Camera 1-40 0.3 M Camera 1-40 VRAM 1-40 USB Port 1-40 HDMI Port 1-41 Battery 1-41 AC Adapter 1-41 System Power Management 1-42 Card Reader 1-42 System LED Indicator 1-43 System DMA Specification 1-43 System Interrupt Specification 1-44 System Interrupt...
... Amplifier 1-38 Audio Codec and Amplifier (Continued 1-39 Audio Interface 1-39 1.3M HD Camera 1-40 0.3 M Camera 1-40 VRAM 1-40 USB Port 1-40 HDMI Port 1-41 Battery 1-41 AC Adapter 1-41 System Power Management 1-42 Card Reader 1-42 System LED Indicator 1-43 System DMA Specification 1-43 System Interrupt Specification 1-44 System Interrupt...
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...™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0...61550;390 g (0.86 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable Battery 48 Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: E1-431: 4.0 hours E1-431G: 4.5 hours E1-471: 4.5 hours E1-471G: 4.5 hours ENERGY STAR® 1-8 Hardware Specifications...
...™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0...61550;390 g (0.86 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable Battery 48 Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: E1-431: 4.0 hours E1-431G: 4.5 hours E1-471: 4.5 hours E1-471G: 4.5 hours ENERGY STAR® 1-8 Hardware Specifications...
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...;Acer Accessory Store (France, Spain, Germany, UK, Italy, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and Poland) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater... eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, US, CA, UK, FR, ES, IT, DE, MX only) Netflix shortcut (Canada, Latin America, US only) Optional Items 0 2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery...
...;Acer Accessory Store (France, Spain, Germany, UK, Italy, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and Poland) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater... eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, US, CA, UK, FR, ES, IT, DE, MX only) Netflix shortcut (Canada, Latin America, US only) Optional Items 0 2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery...
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.... 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 Card Reader Power indicator Battery indicator 2 HDD/SSD/Card Reader activity indicator Communication indicator Description Accepts various media card formats (MS, MS PRO, SD3.0, MMC, xD). Hardware ...Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows orange when the battery is charging. 2. Closed Front View # Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. Only one card can operate at any given time. Closed Front View Table...
.... 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 Card Reader Power indicator Battery indicator 2 HDD/SSD/Card Reader activity indicator Communication indicator Description Accepts various media card formats (MS, MS PRO, SD3.0, MMC, xD). Hardware ...Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows orange when the battery is charging. 2. Closed Front View # Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. Only one card can operate at any given time. Closed Front View Table...
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Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery than the one in the picture. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Rear View Table 1-3. Figure 1-3. Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery than the one in the picture. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Rear View Table 1-3. Figure 1-3. Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Figure 1-6. Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 4 Speakers Emits audio from your computer. Base View # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Speakers Emits audio from your computer. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or...
Figure 1-6. Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 4 Speakers Emits audio from your computer. Base View # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Speakers Emits audio from your computer. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or...
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.../30 min per axis NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) 2.4 kg with battery 5.29 lbs with battery Input power Operating voltage 19V Operating current Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc) 0°C to 35...
.../30 min per axis NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) 2.4 kg with battery 5.29 lbs with battery Input power Operating voltage 19V Operating current Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc) 0°C to 35...
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The adapter efficiency shall be more than 87%, that is the average value of battery cell Package configuration Specification SANYO AS10D31 / SONY AS10D41 / Panasonic AS10D51 / Samsung AS10D61 / Simplo AS10D73, AS10D75 / LGC AS10D81 Lithium-Ion 4400mAh 6 3S2P AC Adapter ...No damage; HDMI Port Item Compliance level Data throughput Number of HDMI port(s) Location Specification HDMI 1.3a Up to 16.7 million colors 1 1 left side Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load with both 115Vac/60Hz and 230Vac/50Hz input voltage condition.
The adapter efficiency shall be more than 87%, that is the average value of battery cell Package configuration Specification SANYO AS10D31 / SONY AS10D41 / Panasonic AS10D51 / Samsung AS10D61 / Simplo AS10D73, AS10D75 / LGC AS10D81 Lithium-Ion 4400mAh 6 3S2P AC Adapter ...No damage; HDMI Port Item Compliance level Data throughput Number of HDMI port(s) Location Specification HDMI 1.3a Up to 16.7 million colors 1 1 left side Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load with both 115Vac/60Hz and 230Vac/50Hz input voltage condition.
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System LED Indicator Lock Item System state HDD access state ODD activity state Communication state Power button backlight Battery state Back up state Arcade module state Specification Caps Lock on = Blue Caps Lock enabled in S0, S1 on = Blue ...61548; Blue color solid on: System on Blue color off: System off Full charging = Blue Battery charging = Orange Battery low = Breeze mode Orange (1 sec on, 3 sec off) Battery critical low = Blinking mode Orange (1 sec on, 1 sec off) Back up active = Blue Arcade module active = Blue ...
System LED Indicator Lock Item System state HDD access state ODD activity state Communication state Power button backlight Battery state Back up state Arcade module state Specification Caps Lock on = Blue Caps Lock enabled in S0, S1 on = Blue ...61548; Blue color solid on: System on Blue color off: System off Full charging = Blue Battery charging = Orange Battery low = Breeze mode Orange (1 sec on, 3 sec off) Battery critical low = Blinking mode Orange (1 sec on, 1 sec off) Back up active = Blue Arcade module active = Blue ...
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... the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If battery pack does not contain power to run Flash. 1.
... the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If battery pack does not contain power to run Flash. 1.
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Copy the WinFlash executable ZQS_108W.EXE to have the AC adapter and Battery present when using WinFlash Utility. System will restart automatically when the Flash Process finished. A progress screen is connected. It is recommended to desktop. 2. System Utilities 2-17 Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is shown as Figure 2-15. 4. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to begin update. Figure 2-15. Double-click the ZQS_108W.EXE to start the flash process. 3.
Copy the WinFlash executable ZQS_108W.EXE to have the AC adapter and Battery present when using WinFlash Utility. System will restart automatically when the Flash Process finished. A progress screen is connected. It is recommended to desktop. 2. System Utilities 2-17 Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is shown as Figure 2-15. 4. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to begin update. Figure 2-15. Double-click the ZQS_108W.EXE to start the flash process. 3.
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Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-9 Dummy Card Removal 3-10 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Keyboard Removal 3-11 Keyboard Installation...IO Board Installation 3-24 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Mainboard Installation 3-27 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 Speaker Module Installation 3-29 RTC battery Removal 3-30 RTC battery Installation 3-31 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 Thermal Module Installation 3-33 CPU Processor Removal 3-34 CPU Processor Installation 3-35 ...
Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-9 Dummy Card Removal 3-10 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Keyboard Removal 3-11 Keyboard Installation...IO Board Installation 3-24 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Mainboard Installation 3-27 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 Speaker Module Installation 3-29 RTC battery Removal 3-30 RTC battery Installation 3-31 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 Thermal Module Installation 3-33 CPU Processor Removal 3-34 CPU Processor Installation 3-35 ...
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A Figure 3-3. Use the screwdriver to push and hold the battery release latch (A) to unlock position (Figure 3-3). Battery Release Latch 3. The battery pack will automatically realease from battery bay (Figure 3-4). Battery 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures Place computer on flat surface, battery side is up. 2. Battery Pack Removal 0 1. Lift battery pack (B) from the battery bay. B Figure 3-4.
A Figure 3-3. Use the screwdriver to push and hold the battery release latch (A) to unlock position (Figure 3-3). Battery Release Latch 3. The battery pack will automatically realease from battery bay (Figure 3-4). Battery 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures Place computer on flat surface, battery side is up. 2. Battery Pack Removal 0 1. Lift battery pack (B) from the battery bay. B Figure 3-4.
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Silde the battery pack (B) back into the battery bay (Figure 3-4). 2. The battery realease latch (A) will automatically click back to the locked position. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-9 Battery Pack Installation 0 1. + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (B) disposal (Figure 3-4).
Silde the battery pack (B) back into the battery bay (Figure 3-4). 2. The battery realease latch (A) will automatically click back to the locked position. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-9 Battery Pack Installation 0 1. + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (B) disposal (Figure 3-4).
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Turn the keyboard over so that the keyboard (C) is face down on the five (5) locking latches until the keyboard disengages and separates from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-7). Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from the system (Figure 3-6). B A C Figure 3-7. Keyboard FPC 4. Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Press downward on the palm rest (Figure 3-7). 3. Figure 3-6. Remove the keyboard (C) from base assembly (Figure 3-7). Keyboard Latches 2. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11
Turn the keyboard over so that the keyboard (C) is face down on the five (5) locking latches until the keyboard disengages and separates from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-7). Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from the system (Figure 3-6). B A C Figure 3-7. Keyboard FPC 4. Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Press downward on the palm rest (Figure 3-7). 3. Figure 3-6. Remove the keyboard (C) from base assembly (Figure 3-7). Keyboard Latches 2. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11