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... 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 eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using ...53 General Information 54 Pre-disassembly Instructions 54 Disassembly Process 54 External Module Disassembly Process 55 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 55 Removing the Battery Pack 56 VII
... 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 eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using ...53 General Information 54 Pre-disassembly Instructions 54 Disassembly Process 54 External Module Disassembly Process 55 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 55 Removing the Battery Pack 56 VII
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use. latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use. latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal.
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... and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. To set to ...-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Battery...
... and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. To set to ...-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Battery...
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... when you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Right-click on ...the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutorial" function. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect ...
... when you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Right-click on ...the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutorial" function. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect ...
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...name for configuring your power management options. Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2. Click "OK" to use. 5. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the...system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a ...
...name for configuring your power management options. Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2. Click "OK" to use. 5. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking the...system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a ...
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...you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2. Select the power plan you wish to another one first. 1. If you to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click "Apply". To edit a power plan: Editing a power ... delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to switch to extend battery life. 1. Click the to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to from the drop-down list. 2. Adjust settings...
...you wish to delete from the drop-down list. 2. Select the power plan you wish to another one first. 1. If you to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click "Apply". To edit a power plan: Editing a power ... delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to switch to extend battery life. 1. Click the to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to from the drop-down list. 2. Adjust settings...
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... 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 capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification SANYO (6cell) 2.0 SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 Sanyo (6cell) 2.4 SONY (6cell) 2.4 Li-ion 2.0 AH SANYO...
... 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 capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification SANYO (6cell) 2.0 SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 Sanyo (6cell) 2.4 SONY (6cell) 2.4 Li-ion 2.0 AH SANYO...
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... the BIOS is required for the following conditions: K New versions of system programs K New features or options K Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Fellow the steps...
... the BIOS is required for the following conditions: K New versions of system programs K New features or options K Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Fellow the steps...
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....738 86.00E41.134 54 Chapter 3 Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
....738 86.00E41.134 54 Chapter 3 Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
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EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Bx4, Captive Screwx5 LOWER COVER Ax2 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES OPTICAL DISK DRIVE MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax2 ...
EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Bx4, Captive Screwx5 LOWER COVER Ax2 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES OPTICAL DISK DRIVE MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax2 ...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Removing the SD dummy card 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). Turn base unit over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it (1, 2). 56 Chapter 3
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Removing the SD dummy card 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). Turn base unit over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it (1, 2). 56 Chapter 3
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Removing the Lower Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. Pull it . 2. 2. Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it out from the slot. Pull it out from the slot. Chapter 3 57
Removing the Lower Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. Pull it . 2. 2. Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it out from the slot. Pull it out from the slot. Chapter 3 57
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM. Removing the DIMM 1. Push out the latches on page 57.. 5. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57. 4. Chapter 3 59 6. Remove the lower cover from the lower case.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM. Removing the DIMM 1. Push out the latches on page 57.. 5. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57. 4. Chapter 3 59 6. Remove the lower cover from the lower case.
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See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 60 Chapter 3 Remove the DIMM module. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 5. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. 6. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 3.
See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 60 Chapter 3 Remove the DIMM module. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 5. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. 6. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 3.
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... Torque 1.6 kgf-cm NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to release the WLAN board. 6. Move the antenna away from the WLAN socket. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Chapter 3 61 Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2...
... Torque 1.6 kgf-cm NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to release the WLAN board. 6. Move the antenna away from the WLAN socket. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Chapter 3 61 Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (4) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to the bracket. Remove the four screws (C) securing the hard disk to eject the optical drive tray. 7. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Chapter 3 63
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (4) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to the bracket. Remove the four screws (C) securing the hard disk to eject the optical drive tray. 7. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Chapter 3 63
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. Chapter 3 65 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT 5xCaptive Screws CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE ...
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. Chapter 3 65 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT 5xCaptive Screws CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE ...
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Removing the CPU 1. Chapter 3 67 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 65. 5. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 56.. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57.. 3. Slide out and remove the heatsink module.
Removing the CPU 1. Chapter 3 67 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 65. 5. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 56.. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57.. 3. Slide out and remove the heatsink module.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the touchpad area. Removing the Keyboard 1. Turn over the keyboard on page 56.. 2. Chapter 3 69 Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the touchpad area. Removing the Keyboard 1. Turn over the keyboard on page 56.. 2. Chapter 3 69 Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 69. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. 4. Removing the LCD Module 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 69. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. 4. Removing the LCD Module 1.