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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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... Item Description Microphone Internal microphone for your hands when you around your new TravelMate computer. For entering data into your computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Touch-sensitive pointing device... which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. 5 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Comfortable support...
... Item Description Microphone Internal microphone for your hands when you around your new TravelMate computer. For entering data into your computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Touch-sensitive pointing device... which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. 5 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Comfortable support...
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... Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Chapter 1 9 Lights up when Num Lock is active. These buttons are application buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is... Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. To set to -read status indicators: The front panel indicators are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
... Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Chapter 1 9 Lights up when Num Lock is active. These buttons are application buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is... Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. To set to -read status indicators: The front panel indicators are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
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...Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. 12 Chapter 1 A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps.... entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is in a normal manner. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Num Lock off . The embedded numeric...
...Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. 12 Chapter 1 A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps.... entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is in a normal manner. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Num Lock off . The embedded numeric...
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... < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the...
... < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the...
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Chapter 1 15 Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The Euro symbol 1. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the ...upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: ...
Chapter 1 15 Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The Euro symbol 1. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the ...upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: ...
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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. How do I check for viruses? 1. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to set to the manufacturer's recommended value...
... 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. How do I check for viruses? 1. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to set to the manufacturer's recommended value...
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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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... the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field shows product name of your computer hardware information. Chapter 2 41 Information...1.60GHz 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 ...
... the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field shows product name of your computer hardware information. Chapter 2 41 Information...1.60GHz 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 ...
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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. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Main Screw...
... 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. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Main Screw...
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... that order. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you 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.
... that order. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you 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.
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..." on page 56. 2. 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...
..." on page 56. 2. 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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Removing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 69 Push down on page 56.. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3. Turn over the keyboard on the touchpad area.
Removing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 69 Push down on page 56.. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3. Turn over the keyboard on the touchpad area.
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Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard.
Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard.
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 70. 13. Chapter 3 75 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 69. 12. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the CN1 on the main board. Disconnect the Launch board cable from the TOUCHPAD1 on the main board. 14. 11.
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 70. 13. Chapter 3 75 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 69. 12. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the CN1 on the main board. Disconnect the Launch board cable from the TOUCHPAD1 on the main board. 14. 11.
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... the launch board cable from the Lower Case" on page 74. 14. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 65. 10. See "Separating the Upper Case from the launch board. See "Removing the...
... the launch board cable from the Lower Case" on page 74. 14. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 65. 10. See "Separating the Upper Case from the launch board. See "Removing the...
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... the DIMM" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the CPU" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 67. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 56. 2. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3...
... the DIMM" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the CPU" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 67. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 56. 2. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3...
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... Chapter 3 Disconnect the speaker cable from the Lower Case" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 56. 2. Removing the main board 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 3. See...
... Chapter 3 Disconnect the speaker cable from the Lower Case" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 56. 2. Removing the main board 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 3. See...