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... Configurations Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16 Chapter 2. Service and Maintenance Introduction 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation...
... Configurations Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16 Chapter 2. Service and Maintenance Introduction 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2 Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2 Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features The following is a summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine... DDR3 Dual Channel Support / 2 SO-DIMM slot • Maximum: 8 GB (4 GB + 4GB) Display 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics • 16.7 million colors • External resolution / refresh...264 (AVC) decoding • HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features The following is a summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine... DDR3 Dual Channel Support / 2 SO-DIMM slot • Maximum: 8 GB (4 GB + 4GB) Display 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics • 16.7 million colors • External resolution / refresh...264 (AVC) decoding • HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2
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... • Intel® HD Graphics 3000/4000 with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 V3-571G • NVIDIA® GT640M with 2048 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1, OpenGL® 4.1 or later, PhysX™, ...; Two built-in stereo speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Camera • 1.3 M high-definition Camera Connectivity WLAN • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 1-3 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... • Intel® HD Graphics 3000/4000 with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 V3-571G • NVIDIA® GT640M with 2048 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1, OpenGL® 4.1 or later, PhysX™, ...; Two built-in stereo speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Camera • 1.3 M high-definition Camera Connectivity WLAN • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 1-3 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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...; Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Special Keys and Controls Keyboard • 103/104/107-key Acer Fine Tip keyboard • International language support • Independent standard numeric keypad, pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Touchpad • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger..., rotate, flip Dimensions and Weight Dimension • 381.6 (W) x 253 (D) x 33.2 (D) mm (15 x 9.96 x 1.30 inches) Weight • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-4
...; Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Special Keys and Controls Keyboard • 103/104/107-key Acer Fine Tip keyboard • International language support • Independent standard numeric keypad, pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Touchpad • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger..., rotate, flip Dimensions and Weight Dimension • 381.6 (W) x 253 (D) x 33.2 (D) mm (15 x 9.96 x 1.30 inches) Weight • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-4
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...-operating: 5% to 95% Optional Accessories • 65 W / 90 W AC adapter • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • HDD pack • CD-ROM Module Software • Acer Backup Manager • Acer ePower Management • Acer eRecovery Management • McAfee Antivirus Software 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...-operating: 5% to 95% Optional Accessories • 65 W / 90 W AC adapter • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • HDD pack • CD-ROM Module Software • Acer Backup Manager • Acer ePower Management • Acer eRecovery Management • McAfee Antivirus Software 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... voice chatting. Receives audio input for video communications. Notebook Tour Top View 65 4 1 3 2 # Icon Item 1 Power Button 2 Touchpad 3 Keyboard 4 Display Screen 5 Microphone 6 Webcam Figure 1:1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-6 Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) screen, displays computer output. The indicator lights blue when the power is on or off. Use to...
... voice chatting. Receives audio input for video communications. Notebook Tour Top View 65 4 1 3 2 # Icon Item 1 Power Button 2 Touchpad 3 Keyboard 4 Display Screen 5 Microphone 6 Webcam Figure 1:1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-6 Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) screen, displays computer output. The indicator lights blue when the power is on or off. Use to...
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...): S3 state Indicates the computer battery status: Battery Indicator • Amber (flashing): Battery low. • Amber: Battery is charging. 2 • Blue: Battery is active. 1-7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations HDD Indicator Indicates hard disk drive or card reader access. Wireless Connectivity Indicator Indicates the computer wireless connectivity status: • Off: Not connected...
...): S3 state Indicates the computer battery status: Battery Indicator • Amber (flashing): Battery low. • Amber: Battery is charging. 2 • Blue: Battery is active. 1-7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations HDD Indicator Indicates hard disk drive or card reader access. Wireless Connectivity Indicator Indicates the computer wireless connectivity status: • Off: Not connected...
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... connections. Left View 12 3 4 5 6 78 Figure 1:3. Use for air flow. 3 Air Vents CAUTION: Do not cover the air vents. 4 VGA Port Connects to a headset. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-8 Left View # Icon Item Description 1 DC-In Jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100...
... connections. Left View 12 3 4 5 6 78 Figure 1:3. Use for air flow. 3 Air Vents CAUTION: Do not cover the air vents. 4 VGA Port Connects to a headset. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-8 Left View # Icon Item Description 1 DC-In Jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100...
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Connects to USB 2.0 devices. Right View # Icon Item 1 USB Ports 2 Optical Drive 3 Kensington Lock Slot Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Right View 1 2 3 Figure 1:4. Reads and writes CD and DVD discs. Some keyless models are also available. 1-9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
Connects to USB 2.0 devices. Right View # Icon Item 1 USB Ports 2 Optical Drive 3 Kensington Lock Slot Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Right View 1 2 3 Figure 1:4. Reads and writes CD and DVD discs. Some keyless models are also available. 1-9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
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HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery. Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. Cover Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10
HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery. Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. Cover Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10
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... Operations Touchpad Left Button Tap twice (same speed as clicking the left button to perform selection and execution functions. Right Button Click once. 1-11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad sensitiveness. • When using the touchpad...
... Operations Touchpad Left Button Tap twice (same speed as clicking the left button to perform selection and execution functions. Right Button Click once. 1-11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad sensitiveness. • When using the touchpad...
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... screen moves one line up or down when the up or down arrow keys are typed in uppercase. See Windows Key on page 1-14. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 Keyboard # Item 1 Caps Lock Key 2 Scroll Lock Key + 3 Num Lock Key 4 Application Key 5 Windows Key 6 Fn Function Key Description When Caps Lock...
... screen moves one line up or down when the up or down arrow keys are typed in uppercase. See Windows Key on page 1-14. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 Keyboard # Item 1 Caps Lock Key 2 Scroll Lock Key + 3 Num Lock Key 4 Application Key 5 Windows Key 6 Fn Function Key Description When Caps Lock...
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... the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + + Undo minimize all windows. + Shows the help window. + Opens Windows Explorer. + Searches for Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Cycles through programs on the toolbar. + Displays the system properties dialog box. + Opens Ease of Access Center (for a file or folder. + + + + + + + Shows the...
... the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + + Undo minimize all windows. + Shows the help window. + Opens Windows Explorer. + Searches for Windows XP only). 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Cycles through programs on the toolbar. + Displays the system properties dialog box. + Opens Ease of Access Center (for a file or folder. + + + + + + + Shows the...
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... Next D2D Recovery + + + + Stops media file. Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness Up + Right key Increases screen brightness. Enter D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14 These control functions are indicated by the blue icons on the keyboard.
... Next D2D Recovery + + + + Stops media file. Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness Up + Right key Increases screen brightness. Enter D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14 These control functions are indicated by the blue icons on the keyboard.
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Specifications Table Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 381.6 mm 15 in Width 253 mm 9.96 in Height (front to rear) 33.2 mm 1.3 in Weight (equipped with optical ... oct/min sweep rate NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-16
Specifications Table Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 381.6 mm 15 in Width 253 mm 9.96 in Height (front to rear) 33.2 mm 1.3 in Weight (equipped with optical ... oct/min sweep rate NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-16
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System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth Wireless PCMCIA Audio codec Card reader Specification Intel Panther Point PCH Intel HD Graphics 3000/4000 (Built-in at CPU) NVIDIA N13P-GS 2G (GT640M0) NVIDIA N13P-GL 2G/...Chipset (Panther Point) N/A N/A Qualcomm / Broadcomm / Realtek N/A Realtek ALC271X-GR-VB6 Broadcom BCM57785X Card Reader Processor Item CPU CPU package Core logic Chipset Specification Intel Sandy/Ivy Bridge Dual Core Processor Intel Ivy Bridge Quad Core Processor rPGA989 • Four or two execution cores • A 32-KB instruction ...
System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth Wireless PCMCIA Audio codec Card reader Specification Intel Panther Point PCH Intel HD Graphics 3000/4000 (Built-in at CPU) NVIDIA N13P-GS 2G (GT640M0) NVIDIA N13P-GL 2G/...Chipset (Panther Point) N/A N/A Qualcomm / Broadcomm / Realtek N/A Realtek ALC271X-GR-VB6 Broadcom BCM57785X Card Reader Processor Item CPU CPU package Core logic Chipset Specification Intel Sandy/Ivy Bridge Dual Core Processor Intel Ivy Bridge Quad Core Processor rPGA989 • Four or two execution cores • A 32-KB instruction ...
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... number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built-in at 100 °C; Processor Specifications Item CPU Speed Cores Bus Speed (FSB/ DMI/QBI) Mfg Tech I7-3720QM 2.6 4 5GT/s 32nm I7-3610QM 2.3 4 5GT/s 32nm I7-3612QM 2.1 4 5GT..., 4GB DDR3 RAM x 2 Sockets: Channel A DIMM 0 (TOP) Channel B DIMM 0 (Bottom) 1GB/2GB/4GB Total 8GB SODIMM DDR3 1066/1333 1.5V DDR3 SODIMM 204 Pin Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-18
... number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built-in at 100 °C; Processor Specifications Item CPU Speed Cores Bus Speed (FSB/ DMI/QBI) Mfg Tech I7-3720QM 2.6 4 5GT/s 32nm I7-3610QM 2.3 4 5GT/s 32nm I7-3612QM 2.1 4 5GT..., 4GB DDR3 RAM x 2 Sockets: Channel A DIMM 0 (TOP) Channel B DIMM 0 (Bottom) 1GB/2GB/4GB Total 8GB SODIMM DDR3 1066/1333 1.5V DDR3 SODIMM 204 Pin Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-18
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BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB +1MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB+ 1MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot...Support reverse T cursor keys • Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-20 LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM57785 RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Keyboard Item Type...
BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB +1MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB+ 1MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot...Support reverse T cursor keys • Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-20 LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM57785 RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Keyboard Item Type...