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Variables contained within user input are shown in bold italics. Batteries and Circuit Boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle. The following conventions are used in this document: Book titles...represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. iii WARNING: Indicates a potential for battery and circuit board disposal. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of an option, or completing a task. Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys...
Variables contained within user input are shown in bold italics. Batteries and Circuit Boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle. The following conventions are used in this document: Book titles...represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. iii WARNING: Indicates a potential for battery and circuit board disposal. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of an option, or completing a task. Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specification Features 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Privacy Control 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 Environment 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Optional Items 1-9 Software 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specification Features 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Privacy Control 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 Environment 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Optional Items 1-9 Software 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-...
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... 1-34 Bluetooth Module 1-34 Camera 1-34 Mini Card 1-34 3G Card (N/A 1-34 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-35 Audio Interface 1-35 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n 1-36 Battery 1-36 VRAM 1-36 USB Port 1-37 HDMI Port 1-37 AC Adapter 1-37 System Power Management 1-38 Card Reader 1-38 System LED Indicator 1-39 System DMA...
... 1-34 Bluetooth Module 1-34 Camera 1-34 Mini Card 1-34 3G Card (N/A 1-34 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-35 Audio Interface 1-35 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n 1-36 Battery 1-36 VRAM 1-36 USB Port 1-37 HDMI Port 1-37 AC Adapter 1-37 System Power Management 1-38 Card Reader 1-38 System LED Indicator 1-39 System DMA...
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CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 3G Card Removal 3-10 3G Card ... 3-24 Palmrest Assembly Removal 3-25 Palmrest Assembly Installation 3-28 Upper Cover Removal 3-29 Upper Cover Installation 3-32 RTC Battery Removal 3-33 RTC Battery Installation 3-33 USB Module Removal 3-34 USB Module Installation 3-35 Bluetooth Module Removal 3-36 Bluetooth Module Installation 3-37...
CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 3G Card Removal 3-10 3G Card ... 3-24 Palmrest Assembly Removal 3-25 Palmrest Assembly Installation 3-28 Upper Cover Removal 3-29 Upper Cover Installation 3-32 RTC Battery Removal 3-33 RTC Battery Installation 3-33 USB Module Removal 3-34 USB Module Installation 3-35 Bluetooth Module Removal 3-36 Bluetooth Module Installation 3-37...
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Features 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Privacy Control 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 Environment 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Optional Items 1-9 Software 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-...
Features 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Privacy Control 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Graphics 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 Environment 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Optional Items 1-9 Software 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-...
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... DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication 0 Webcam Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam with: 1280 x 1024 resolution 720p HD audio/video recording WLAN ...Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN Bluetooth® 3.0+HS Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR LAN Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions 381.6 (W) x 253 (D) x 25.2/33.2 (H) mm (15 x 9.96 x 0.99/1.30 inches) Weight 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery...
... DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication 0 Webcam Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam with: 1280 x 1024 resolution 720p HD audio/video recording WLAN ...Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN Bluetooth® 3.0+HS Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR LAN Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions 381.6 (W) x 253 (D) x 25.2/33.2 (H) mm (15 x 9.96 x 0.99/1.30 inches) Weight 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery...
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...(H) mm (5.23 x 2.32 x 1.22 inches) 390 g (0.86 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable Battery 48 Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 4.5 hours ENERGY STAR® I/O Ports 0 Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™,...) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch...
...(H) mm (5.23 x 2.32 x 1.22 inches) 390 g (0.86 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable Battery 48 Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 4.5 hours ENERGY STAR® I/O Ports 0 Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™,...) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch...
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...) Optional Items 1/2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter External USB 56K modem Software Productivity Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 ...
...) Optional Items 1/2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter External USB 56K modem Software Productivity Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 ...
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... like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 6 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Table 1-1. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Top View (Continued) # Icon Item 3 Power button / indicator Description Turns the computer on and off...
... like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 6 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Table 1-1. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Top View (Continued) # Icon Item 3 Power button / indicator Description Turns the computer on and off...
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NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. Closed Front View # Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicates the computer's power status. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. Closed Front View # Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicates the computer's power status. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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Base View Table 1-5. lock Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View 0 1 2 3 Figure 1-5. Base View # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch/ Releases the battery for removal.
Base View Table 1-5. lock Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View 0 1 2 3 Figure 1-5. Base View # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch/ Releases the battery for removal.
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... Length 381.6 mm 15" Width 253 mm 9.96" Height (front to rear) 25.2/33.2 mm 0.99"/1.3" Weight (equipped with optical 2.6 kg drive, flash drive, and battery) 5.74 lb Input power Operating voltage 18.55V~19.95V Operating current 65W 3.42A(Max) 90W 4.74A(Max) Temperature Operating (not writing to...
... Length 381.6 mm 15" Width 253 mm 9.96" Height (front to rear) 25.2/33.2 mm 0.99"/1.3" Weight (equipped with optical 2.6 kg drive, flash drive, and battery) 5.74 lb Input power Operating voltage 18.55V~19.95V Operating current 65W 3.42A(Max) 90W 4.74A(Max) Temperature Operating (not writing to...
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...802.11 b+g, Draft-N 802.11 a+b+g, Draft-N (Intel only) PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration SANYO AS10D Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Specification SIMPLO AS10D71/73 Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P... AS10D41 Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Specification SAMSUNG AS10D61 Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration VRAM Item Chipset Memory size Interface 1-36 Specification PANASONIC AS10D51 Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Samsung, Hynix...
...802.11 b+g, Draft-N 802.11 a+b+g, Draft-N (Intel only) PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration SANYO AS10D Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Specification SIMPLO AS10D71/73 Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P... AS10D41 Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Specification SAMSUNG AS10D61 Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration VRAM Item Chipset Memory size Interface 1-36 Specification PANASONIC AS10D51 Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Samsung, Hynix...
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...Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Direct memory access controller Not Assigned Not Assigned Not Assigned Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-39 Battery abnormal stop charge or batter in critical low state Amber color off Charging Amber solid on... with AC Blue color solid on - System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification N/A Blue color solid on: System on Blue color and amber color off: System off Amber color blinking: S3...
...Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Direct memory access controller Not Assigned Not Assigned Not Assigned Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-39 Battery abnormal stop charge or batter in critical low state Amber color off Charging Amber solid on... with AC Blue color solid on - System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification N/A Blue color solid on: System on Blue color and amber color off: System off Amber color blinking: S3...
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... features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. If battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available...
... features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. If battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available...
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Click OK to device before executing program. 3. Make sure AC adapter is connecting to begin the update. (Figure 2-17) Figure 2-17. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to OS. 2. Double click the WinFlash executable. 4. Open Winflash folder. (Figure 2-16) Figure 2-16. Executing Winflash Program (1 of system BIOS cannot be performed on battery power. Winflash Program Folder NOTE: NOTE: Flashing of 2) System Utilities 2-17 Boot to use the WinFlash Utility: 1.
Click OK to device before executing program. 3. Make sure AC adapter is connecting to begin the update. (Figure 2-17) Figure 2-17. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to OS. 2. Double click the WinFlash executable. 4. Open Winflash folder. (Figure 2-16) Figure 2-16. Executing Winflash Program (1 of system BIOS cannot be performed on battery power. Winflash Program Folder NOTE: NOTE: Flashing of 2) System Utilities 2-17 Boot to use the WinFlash Utility: 1.
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Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 3G Card Removal 3-10 3G Card Installation 3-...Installation 3-24 Palmrest Assembly Removal 3-25 Palmrest Assembly Installation 3-28 Upper Cover Removal 3-29 Upper Cover Installation 3-32 RTC Battery Removal 3-33 RTC Battery Installation 3-33 USB Module Removal 3-34 USB Module Installation 3-35 Bluetooth Module Removal 3-36 Bluetooth Module Installation 3-37 ...
Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 3G Card Removal 3-10 3G Card Installation 3-...Installation 3-24 Palmrest Assembly Removal 3-25 Palmrest Assembly Installation 3-28 Upper Cover Removal 3-29 Upper Cover Installation 3-32 RTC Battery Removal 3-33 RTC Battery Installation 3-33 USB Module Removal 3-34 USB Module Installation 3-35 Bluetooth Module Removal 3-36 Bluetooth Module Installation 3-37 ...
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A B Figure 3-3. Battery Pack Removal 0 1. Battery Pack Installation 0 1. Remove battery pack (A) from lower cover. Place computer on flat surface, battery side up. 2. Push battery lock/unlock latch (B) to unlock position. 3. Move lock/unlock latch (B) into lock position. 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures Install battery (A). 3. Battery Pack + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (A, Figure 3-3) disposal. Move lock/unlock latch (B) into unlock position (Figure 3-3). 2.
A B Figure 3-3. Battery Pack Removal 0 1. Battery Pack Installation 0 1. Remove battery pack (A) from lower cover. Place computer on flat surface, battery side up. 2. Push battery lock/unlock latch (B) to unlock position. 3. Move lock/unlock latch (B) into lock position. 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures Install battery (A). 3. Battery Pack + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (A, Figure 3-3) disposal. Move lock/unlock latch (B) into unlock position (Figure 3-3). 2.
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Remove 3G card (B). 3-10 Machine Maintenance Procedures Locate 3G card slot (A) in to release it from spring latch (Figure 3-6). A Figure 3-5. Push 3G card (B) in battery bay (Figure 3-5). B Figure 3-6. 3G Card 3. 3G Card Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal + IMPORTANT: 3G is not available in this model. 1. Lower Cover Overview 2.
Remove 3G card (B). 3-10 Machine Maintenance Procedures Locate 3G card slot (A) in to release it from spring latch (Figure 3-6). A Figure 3-5. Push 3G card (B) in battery bay (Figure 3-5). B Figure 3-6. 3G Card 3. 3G Card Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal + IMPORTANT: 3G is not available in this model. 1. Lower Cover Overview 2.
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3G Card Installation 0 1. Install battery pack. Insert 3G card (B) into 3G card slot (Figure 3-6). 2. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 Push card until spring latch locks. 3.
3G Card Installation 0 1. Install battery pack. Insert 3G card (B) into 3G card slot (Figure 3-6). 2. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 Push card until spring latch locks. 3.