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... models". Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you for making an Acer notebook your notebook. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the text with setting up your notebook. For more ...regulations and safety notices for Starters... Follow these steps to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Your guides To help you get started with language such ...
... models". Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you for making an Acer notebook your notebook. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the text with setting up your notebook. For more ...regulations and safety notices for Starters... Follow these steps to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Your guides To help you get started with language such ...
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... data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models). 10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Charging: The light shows amber when...Turns the computer on and off . 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your hands when you use the computer. 8 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Backup key ...
... data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models). 10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Charging: The light shows amber when...Turns the computer on and off . 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your hands when you use the computer. 8 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Backup key ...
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Connects to an AC adapter. Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI 6 7 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, ... inputs from external microphones. Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.
Connects to an AC adapter. Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI 6 7 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, ... inputs from external microphones. Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.
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...processor* • AMD Mobile Sempron™ processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive ...
...processor* • AMD Mobile Sempron™ processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive ...
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...pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP... support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11)...
...pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP... support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11)...
Acer Aspire 4540 Series Service Guide
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...the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you .... These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. V You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides ...
...the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you .... These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. V You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides ...
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... Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 200 Online Support Information 211 Index 213 IX
... Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 200 Online Support Information 211 Index 213 IX
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...; 64 X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules...
...; 64 X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules...
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... with two built-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port 2 Chapter 1 • True 5.1-channel surround sound output • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • Acer PureZone technology with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in stereo microphones • MS-Sound compatible Communication •...
... with two built-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port 2 Chapter 1 • True 5.1-channel surround sound output • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • Acer PureZone technology with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in stereo microphones • MS-Sound compatible Communication •...
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No. 7 8 Icon Item Palmrest Power Description Comfortable support area for threestep data backup. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), .../disables the wireless LAN function. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Note:...
No. 7 8 Icon Item Palmrest Power Description Comfortable support area for threestep data backup. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), .../disables the wireless LAN function. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Note:...
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external monitor, LCD projector). USB mouse, USB camera) Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Accepts inputs from external microphones. Chapter 1 7 Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Left View ... audio line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
external monitor, LCD projector). USB mouse, USB camera) Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Accepts inputs from external microphones. Chapter 1 7 Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Left View ... audio line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
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Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to the left ... on the second tap and drag the cursor. Main touchpad (1) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and...
Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. These two buttons are similar to the left ... on the second tap and drag the cursor. Main touchpad (1) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and...
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...: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for more information refer to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. The US dollar sign 1. Chapter...Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom...
...: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for more information refer to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. The US dollar sign 1. Chapter...Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom...
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... combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Size DIMM socket number Supports Memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support DIMM type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package VGA Memory Memory module combinations Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 2GB Specifications 4GB DDR...
... combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Size DIMM socket number Supports Memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support DIMM type Support DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Support DIMM package VGA Memory Memory module combinations Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 2GB Specifications 4GB DDR...
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... Time) msec 8 (typ.) Input Voltage 3.3V ±0.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5W (max.) Weight 375g (max.) Physical Size (mm) 324.0(H) x 192.5(V) x 5.2(D) Electrical Interface LVDS Support Color 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Min. Horizontal 40 45 Vertical 40 45 CR => 10 10 15 25 30 Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping...
... Time) msec 8 (typ.) Input Voltage 3.3V ±0.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5W (max.) Weight 375g (max.) Physical Size (mm) 324.0(H) x 192.5(V) x 5.2(D) Electrical Interface LVDS Support Color 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Min. Horizontal 40 45 Vertical 40 45 CR => 10 10 15 25 30 Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping...
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... Specification Realtek ALC888 Azalia Codec • HD Audio • 97dB SNR DACs & 90dB SNR ADCs • Ten DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front... the other one for digital audio output to HDMI transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support LAN Item Type Features Specification Atheros AR8131-AL1E for Giga LAN Bluetooth Item Type Supported Protocols Transfer Rate (max.) Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 1.1, 1.2 & 2.0 + EDR (Extended...
... Specification Realtek ALC888 Azalia Codec • HD Audio • 97dB SNR DACs & 90dB SNR ADCs • Ten DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front... the other one for digital audio output to HDMI transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support LAN Item Type Features Specification Atheros AR8131-AL1E for Giga LAN Bluetooth Item Type Supported Protocols Transfer Rate (max.) Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 1.1, 1.2 & 2.0 + EDR (Extended...
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... x 8 pixels @ 500 ppi • 6.5mm x 0.41mm array size • Advanced security • Next generation anti-spoofing protection • Fast Finger Motion Capture • TPM v1.2 support • Graphical or scroll navigation • Unequaled "ability to acquire" WLAN Item Vendor and Model Antenna Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 PIFA Specification Battery Item Vendor & model...
... x 8 pixels @ 500 ppi • 6.5mm x 0.41mm array size • Advanced security • Next generation anti-spoofing protection • Fast Finger Motion Capture • TPM v1.2 support • Graphical or scroll navigation • Unequaled "ability to acquire" WLAN Item Vendor and Model Antenna Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 PIFA Specification Battery Item Vendor & model...
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... Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 211. Chapter 4 137 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can...
... Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 211. Chapter 4 137 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can...
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... computer that are free of obstructions. 5. Plug the computer directly into a known good electrical outlet. 4. Check the power cable is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on , perform the following actions one at a time to the failure point. 6. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on page 211. 138...
... computer that are free of obstructions. 5. Plug the computer directly into a known good electrical outlet. 4. Check the power cable is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on , perform the following actions one at a time to the failure point. 6. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on page 211. 138...
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.... On this model). If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 141. 5. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery...
.... On this model). If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 141. 5. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery...