Acer Aspire 5742 Support Question
Acer Aspire 5742 Support Question
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Question posted by ayesha922 on June 30th, 2012
In Battery Icon Is Not Appearing,its Off,i Dont Know How..what Should I Do?
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Quick Start Guide - Page 6
English
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Your Acer notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view
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Item
Integrated webcam
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Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models).
Quick Start Guide - Page 7
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Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader
Indicates the computer's battery status. 1.
Only one card can operate at any given time. 5
English
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Item Display screen
HDD indicator
Description
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Turns the computer...
Quick Start Guide - Page 8
... of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. English
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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to the next media file. Hotkey
Icon
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Function
Description
Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode...
Quick Start Guide - Page 9
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Left view
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Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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# Icon 1
Item DC-in jack
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Description Connects to an AC adapter.
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External display
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
(VGA) port
external monitor, LCD projector).
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Ethernet (...
Quick Start Guide - Page 10
... is turned off . Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. 8
Right view
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Item USB 2.0 ports
Description
Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
Quick Start Guide - Page 11
...;C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing):
• Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% compartment
Hard disk bay -
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Base view
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# Icon 1
Item Battery bay
Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
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Memory
Houses the computer's main memory.
Service Guide - Page 1
Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG Series Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Service Guide - Page 7
...and Configurations 19
System Utilities
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BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31
Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit ... Process 49
External Module Disassembly Process 50 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery Pack 51 Removing the SD Dummy Card 52 Removing the ODD Module 53 Removing the...
Service Guide - Page 9
... Recovery by Crisis Disk 197
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
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Aspire Exploded Diagrams 200 Main Assembly 200 Lower Cover 202 LCD Assembly 203 LED Assembly 204
Aspire FRU List 205 Screw List 229
Model Definition and Configuration
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Aspire 5742/5742G 231 Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG 257
Test Compatible Components
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Online Support Information
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Service Guide - Page 13
...; ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving modes
Battery • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • ENERGY STAR® • 5742, 5742Z • Battery life: 3.5 hours • 5742G, 5742ZG • Battery life: 3 hours
Power adapter • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter: • 108 (W) x 46 (D) x 29.5 (H) mm (4.25...
Service Guide - Page 20
No. 6
Icon
Item Power indicator
Description Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Only
one card can operate at any given time...
Service Guide - Page 21
... an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high-definition digital video connections. Chapter 1
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Icon
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Item DC-in jack
Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts inputs from external microphones. USB 2.0 port
Microphone jack
Headphone...
Service Guide - Page 22
accepts CDs or DVDs. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Right View
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Icon
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Item USB 2.0 ports
Optical drive Optical drive access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole
Kensington lock slot
Description Connect to a Kensington-compatible ...
Service Guide - Page 23
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
Chapter 1
13 Locks the battery in position.
Base view
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Icon
Item Battery bay
Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Battery release latch
Memory compartment Hard disk bay Main
Battery lock
Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory.
Service Guide - Page 24
... connectivity device status.
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Chapter 1 Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Icon
Function Power
Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery HDD
Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
Service Guide - Page 42
... table below describes the parameters in the system. Actual values may differ according to model. This field shows product name of the computer hardware information. Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS
Information
The Information screen displays a summary of the system. This field shows the speed of the Optical device installed in this...
Service Guide - Page 171
...start up • Status LEDs light up If there is discovered. If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Power On Issue" on this notebook model, switching between the... internal display and the external display is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the computer boots correctly...
Service Guide - Page 205
..., and one Hotkey for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password).
Disconnect the RTC Battery cable and locate the RTC_RST jumper. 3. Plug in AC, keeping the HW Gap shorted. NOTE...Password Check
If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for the Aspire 5741/5741G. If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is cleared. Clearing Password ...
Service Guide - Page 215
Aspire FRU List
Category ADAPTER
BATTERY
BOARD
Description
ADAPTER DELTA 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 YELLOW ADP-65JH DB A, LV5 LED LF ADAPTER LITE-...19V 1.7X5.5X11 BLUE HPA0904A3 B1LF, LV5 LED LF
BATTERY SANYO AS10D LI-ION 3S2P SANYO 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D31 BATTERY SONY AS10D LI-ION 3S2P SONY 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D41 BATTERY PANASONIC AS10D LI-ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH ...
Service Guide - Page 283
... functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment. Refer to the Aspire 5741/5741G Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department.
...DELTA HIPRO HIPRO LITE-ON LITE-ON
90W 65W 90W 65W 65W
LITE-ON
90W
Audio Codec Realtek
Battery PANASONIC
ALC272X Mirror w/Camera
6CELL2.2
SANYO
6CELL2.2
SIMPLO
6CELL2.2
SIMPLO
6CELL2.2
Description
P/N
Adapter DELTA 65W...
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