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... Audio • • • • Communication • • • • • Dimensions • Privacy control • • Genuine Windows Vista® Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor* Intel® Celeron® processor* Mobile Intel® GL40/GM45... Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-channel SDRAM support Up to 1 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable...
... Audio • • • • Communication • • • • • Dimensions • Privacy control • • Genuine Windows Vista® Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor* Intel® Celeron® processor* Mobile Intel® GL40/GM45... Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-channel SDRAM support Up to 1 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable...
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... 13 Special Key (only for certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 Windows Mobility Center 23 Using the System Utilities 24...
... 13 Special Key (only for certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 Windows Mobility Center 23 Using the System Utilities 24...
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... View 117 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 156 VIII
... View 117 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 156 VIII
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.... NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your PC depends on the model purchased. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. 10 Chapter 1 Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (2) Quickly click twice. Tap once. Click once. Click once. The exact configuration...
.... NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your PC depends on the model purchased. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. 10 Chapter 1 Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (2) Quickly click twice. Tap once. Click once. Click once. The exact configuration...
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..., cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while typing letters on the keys. Lock Keys and embedded...
..., cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while typing letters on the keys. Lock Keys and embedded...
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...< > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a ... or switch users (if you're not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu...
...< > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a ... or switch users (if you're not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; This key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu...
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... Start menu. The quick menu allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. Activated by pressing the Empowering Key, it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by selecting it provides access to the following ...utilities: NOTE: The following content is for general reference only. To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications: 1. Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your system (...
... Start menu. The quick menu allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of the active window. Activated by pressing the Empowering Key, it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by selecting it provides access to the following ...utilities: NOTE: The following content is for general reference only. To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications: 1. Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your system (...
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To choose your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail. icon on your system. Music mode lets you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on the upper right side of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to experience the awesome realism of the Acer eAudio Management Chapter 1 17 Select Movie or Game mode to your playback device, click the window.
To choose your system via Dolby Surround sound technology. Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail. icon on your system. Music mode lets you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on the upper right side of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to experience the awesome realism of the Acer eAudio Management Chapter 1 17 Select Movie or Game mode to your playback device, click the window.
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...you can create, switch between power plans: 1. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. You can modify the settings of power options. 1. Select the power plan... the appropriate tabs. Click the Delete this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options....
...you can create, switch between power plans: 1. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. You can modify the settings of power options. 1. Select the power plan... the appropriate tabs. Click the Delete this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options....
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... will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to create the Master Password. Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. Click the Battery tab to encrypt/decrypt ... plans. 3. The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on -the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on current usage. 2. It is an...
... will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to create the Master Password. Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. Click the Battery tab to encrypt/decrypt ... plans. 3. The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on -the-fly file encryption for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on current usage. 2. It is an...
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... fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. To launch Windows Mobility Center: K Use the shortcut key < > + . K Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings...
... fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. To launch Windows Mobility Center: K Use the shortcut key < > + . K Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings...
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...ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screSetna.rTto aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please go to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Settings. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then ...select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Enjoy the convenience of the four display settings indicated below: Double...
...ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screSetna.rTto aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please go to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Settings. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then ...select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Enjoy the convenience of the four display settings indicated below: Double...
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... Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) CMO/AUO/LG 15.4 inches 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. Keyboard Item Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 84-/85-key Yes...
... Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) CMO/AUO/LG 15.4 inches 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. Keyboard Item Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 84-/85-key Yes...
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Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to select the ... keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is passed when...
Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to select the ... keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is passed when...
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... of the following list: K "Check the Power Adapter" on page 100 K "Check the Battery Pack" on page 101 Chapter 4 99 Press F2 in the message window. A loose connection can cause an error. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Follow the instructions in...
... of the following list: K "Check the Power Adapter" on page 100 K "Check the Battery Pack" on page 101 Chapter 4 99 Press F2 in the message window. A loose connection can cause an error. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Follow the instructions in...
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... Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. See "Power System Check" on page 101. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk...
... Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. See "Power System Check" on page 101. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk...
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... Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Printer driver...
... Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Printer driver...
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.... Follow the steps below: 1. Then a person can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one Crisis Disk should be powered on with Windows XP OS. Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk: Before doing this function is powered on the failed machine. 5. The system should be prepared ready...
.... Follow the steps below: 1. Then a person can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one Crisis Disk should be powered on with Windows XP OS. Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk: Before doing this function is powered on the failed machine. 5. The system should be prepared ready...
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Appendix B 155 All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the Aspire 5730Z/5330 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Appendix B 155 All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the Aspire 5730Z/5330 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive ... ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 156 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive ... ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 156 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool...