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...4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touchpad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock ...Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Acer Empowering Technology 16 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eNet Management 16 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer...
...4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touchpad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock ...Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Acer Empowering Technology 16 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eNet Management 16 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer...
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...Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module 65 Removing the CPU 67 Removing the Keyboard 69 Removing the LCD Module 70 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 74 Removing the ... 94 Troubleshooting 97 System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory check 99 Power System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On... by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
...Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module 65 Removing the CPU 67 Removing the Keyboard 69 Removing the LCD Module 70 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 74 Removing the ... 94 Troubleshooting 97 System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory check 99 Power System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On... by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
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...(MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Input devices K 84-/85-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel K Touchpad pointing device K 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® ...keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built...
...(MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Input devices K 84-/85-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel K Touchpad pointing device K 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® ...keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built...
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...to show you use the computer. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. 5 Display screen Also called ...Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Front View 1 10 ...
...to show you use the computer. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. 5 Display screen Also called ...Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Front View 1 10 ...
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...green when in AC mode. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 9 Indicates ...when the hard disk drive is closed. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can ...
...green when in AC mode. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 9 Indicates ...when the hard disk drive is closed. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can ...
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... entry. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the...functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad...
... entry. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the...functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad...
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... the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the...
... the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the...
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... support the Euro symbol. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Chapter 1 15 Hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper...
... support the Euro symbol. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Chapter 1 15 Hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper...
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... Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Select Tasks & Scans. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. You can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and...
... Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Select Tasks & Scans. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. You can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and...
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... 883 Built-in ATI SB460 Built-in ATI SB460 ENE CB714/1410 Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS PC97541V 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack...
... 883 Built-in ATI SB460 Built-in ATI SB460 ENE CB714/1410 Realtek ALC883 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS PC97541V 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack...
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... XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 2XXX Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-...Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The system information is an identifier standard used in the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field shows the keyboard...
... XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 2XXX Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-...Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The system information is an identifier standard used in the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field shows the keyboard...
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... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Turn off the power to the system and all...
... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Turn off the power to the system and all...
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... Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you...
... Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you...
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Chapter 3 65 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT 5xCaptive Screws CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE CPU KEYBOARD Ax7, Fx4 Hx2 LCD MODULE Dx9 UPPER CASE Ax4 Fx2 MAIN BOARD LAUNCH BOARD Fx2 TOUCH PAD BRACKET ASSEMBLY 2xSCREWS MODEM BOARD 2xSCREWS LEFT AND ...
Chapter 3 65 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT 5xCaptive Screws CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE CPU KEYBOARD Ax7, Fx4 Hx2 LCD MODULE Dx9 UPPER CASE Ax4 Fx2 MAIN BOARD LAUNCH BOARD Fx2 TOUCH PAD BRACKET ASSEMBLY 2xSCREWS MODEM BOARD 2xSCREWS LEFT AND ...
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Turn over the keyboard on page 56.. 2. Chapter 3 69 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the touchpad area. Removing the Keyboard 1. Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3.
Turn over the keyboard on page 56.. 2. Chapter 3 69 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the touchpad area. Removing the Keyboard 1. Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3.
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Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 69. 5. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 56. 2. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3
Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 69. 5. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 56. 2. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3
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Disconnect the touchpad cable from the CN1 on the main board. Chapter 3 75 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 70. 13. Disconnect the Launch board cable from the TOUCHPAD1 on the main board. 14. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 69. 12.
Disconnect the touchpad cable from the CN1 on the main board. Chapter 3 75 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 70. 13. Disconnect the Launch board cable from the TOUCHPAD1 on the main board. 14. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 69. 12.
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... launch board cable from the Lower Case" on page 61. 8. Chapter 3 77 See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
... launch board cable from the Lower Case" on page 61. 8. Chapter 3 77 See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
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..." on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 61. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 6. Remove the four screws (A) holding the launch board and remove the launch board from the upper cover. See "Removing the DIMM" on...
..." on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 61. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 6. Remove the four screws (A) holding the launch board and remove the launch board from the upper cover. See "Removing the DIMM" on...
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... "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on the main board. 80 Chapter 3 Disconnect the speaker cable from the Lower Case" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 69. 12. See "Separating the Upper Case from the SPKR1 on page 63. 9. Removing...
... "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on the main board. 80 Chapter 3 Disconnect the speaker cable from the Lower Case" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 69. 12. See "Separating the Upper Case from the SPKR1 on page 63. 9. Removing...