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... well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on your choice for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format... (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. For more on AcerSystem User Guide. Such instances are only contained in the Aspire product series. Please understand that due to functions or features which are marked in...
... well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on your choice for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format... (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. For more on AcerSystem User Guide. Such instances are only contained in the Aspire product series. Please understand that due to functions or features which are marked in...
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...support area for displaying system information. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkey + Icon + + Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System ...LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode.
...support area for displaying system information. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkey + Icon + + Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System ...LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode.
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....) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 62.16 W 5600 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support •...
....) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 62.16 W 5600 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support •...
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...; ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)) USB 2.0 port HDMI™ port with HDCP support.../speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: z UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quadband GSM...
...; ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)) USB 2.0 port HDMI™ port with HDCP support.../speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: z UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quadband GSM...
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Name Description 1 CN1 CCD cable CNTR 2 CN2 MMB cable CNTR 3 CN3 LVDS cable CNTR 4 CN4 Keyboard CNTR 5 CN5 Touch Pad FFC CNTR 6 CN6 SSD cable CNTR 7 CN7 Card reader CNTR 8 CN8 BT cable CNTR 9 CN15 Fan cable CNTR 10 CN21 Audio board CNTR Chapter 1 5 Board Layout Top View Aspire 3810T/3810TZ M/B layout and connector location TOP view No.
Name Description 1 CN1 CCD cable CNTR 2 CN2 MMB cable CNTR 3 CN3 LVDS cable CNTR 4 CN4 Keyboard CNTR 5 CN5 Touch Pad FFC CNTR 6 CN6 SSD cable CNTR 7 CN7 Card reader CNTR 8 CN8 BT cable CNTR 9 CN15 Fan cable CNTR 10 CN21 Audio board CNTR Chapter 1 5 Board Layout Top View Aspire 3810T/3810TZ M/B layout and connector location TOP view No.
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...Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off. / Indicates the indicator computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication. Top View No. 1 2 Icon Item... Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for Starters... Your Acer Notebook tour After setting up your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse...
...Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off. / Indicates the indicator computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication. Top View No. 1 2 Icon Item... Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for Starters... Your Acer Notebook tour After setting up your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse...
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...you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. The keys function as a calculator ...(complete with some applications. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the separate keypad is on and off. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic ...
...you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. The keys function as a calculator ...(complete with some applications. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the separate keypad is on and off. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic ...
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... has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the...
... has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the...
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Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to save power. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign ...
Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to save power. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign ...
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Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. 16 Chapter 1 The Euro symbol 1. Hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. 16 Chapter 1 The Euro symbol 1. Hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
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... that allows you to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. Acer Backup Manager is a simple three-step process that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above the keyboard. Click Continue to proceed to . Click the +... second monitor is only available on the source drive. 3. from this screen you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. 18 Chapter 1 You will be created according to setup scheduled back ups. This will be taken through the...
... that allows you to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. Acer Backup Manager is a simple three-step process that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above the keyboard. Click Continue to proceed to . Click the +... second monitor is only available on the source drive. 3. from this screen you can also create backups manually by pressing the Acer Backup Manager key. 18 Chapter 1 You will be created according to setup scheduled back ups. This will be taken through the...
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... to a lower speed. Actual product specifications may vary. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving.... Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. NOTE: All of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to Factory Defaults z Restore Operating System and Retain User Data z Reinstall Drivers or Applications Chapter 1...
... to a lower speed. Actual product specifications may vary. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all power-saving.... Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. NOTE: All of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to Factory Defaults z Restore Operating System and Retain User Data z Reinstall Drivers or Applications Chapter 1...
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Main unit disassembly flow chart LCM module disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 43 For example, if you want to remove the system board, you on the components that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page 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.
Main unit disassembly flow chart LCM module disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 43 For example, if you want to remove the system board, you on the components that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page 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.
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Remove Touch Pad FFC and lamp FFC. Use tweezers to remove the rubber foot on the keyboard. 6. Remove the FFC behind the keyboard. 7. There are five rubber foots. 46 Chapter 3 Remove FFC of the notebook. Disconnect five latches on the back of main board 8. Remove keyboard 5.
Remove Touch Pad FFC and lamp FFC. Use tweezers to remove the rubber foot on the keyboard. 6. Remove the FFC behind the keyboard. 7. There are five rubber foots. 46 Chapter 3 Remove FFC of the notebook. Disconnect five latches on the back of main board 8. Remove keyboard 5.
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..., reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the main board. If the keyboard cable connection is required. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Boot from the keyboard is passed when the program runs to be tested. External CD-ROM Drive Check .... 1. Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. See if FDD Test is to CD-ROM Test...
..., reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the main board. If the keyboard cable connection is required. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Boot from the keyboard is passed when the program runs to be tested. External CD-ROM Drive Check .... 1. Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. See if FDD Test is to CD-ROM Test...
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...Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Battery critical LOW ... Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Incorrect password is specified. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will show message. Unlock key switch...
...Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Battery critical LOW ... Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Incorrect password is specified. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will show message. Unlock key switch...
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...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
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... system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
... system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
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... remains off or on, but system runs correctly Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 61. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen...
... remains off or on, but system runs correctly Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 61. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen...
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...Battery Pack" on page 61. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board 72 Chapter 4 Battery can't be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Action in Sequence Audio ...Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Hold and press the power switch for...
...Battery Pack" on page 61. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board 72 Chapter 4 Battery can't be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Action in Sequence Audio ...Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Hold and press the power switch for...