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... 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 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23...
... 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 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23...
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LED 15.6 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-32 Graphics Controller 1-33 Display Supported Resolution (GPU 1-33 Bluetooth Interface 1-34 Bluetooth Module 1-34 Camera 1-34 Mini Card 1-34 ... CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-20 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-22 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 vi
LED 15.6 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-32 Graphics Controller 1-33 Display Supported Resolution (GPU 1-33 Bluetooth Interface 1-34 Bluetooth Module 1-34 Camera 1-34 Mini Card 1-34 ... CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-20 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-22 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 vi
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... Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 3G Card Removal 3-10 3G Card Installation 3-11 3G Module Removal 3-12 3G Module Installation 3-14 Base Door Removal 3-15 Base Door Installation 3-15 HDD Module Removal 3-16 HDD Module Installation 3-16 HDD Carrier Removal 3-17 HDD Carrier Installation 3-17 ODD Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20...
... Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 3G Card Removal 3-10 3G Card Installation 3-11 3G Module Removal 3-12 3G Module Installation 3-14 Base Door Removal 3-15 Base Door Installation 3-15 HDD Module Removal 3-16 HDD Module Installation 3-16 HDD Carrier Removal 3-17 HDD Carrier Installation 3-17 ODD Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20...
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... 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Wireless Function Failure 4-14 Bluetooth Failure 4-15 Card Reader Failure 4-16 Thermal Unit Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 CosmeticFailure 4-19 ODD Failure 4-20 viii
... 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Wireless Function Failure 4-14 Bluetooth Failure 4-15 Card Reader Failure 4-16 Thermal Unit Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 CosmeticFailure 4-19 ODD Failure 4-20 viii
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... 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 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23...25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 LED 15.6 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-32 1-2
... 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 1-15 Base View 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the Keyboard 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer specifications 1-23...25 Memory Combinations 1-26 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-27 LAN Interface 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-30 LED 15.6 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-32 1-2
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... SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Privacy Control 0 ...
... SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Privacy Control 0 ...
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...-R DL, 4X DVD+R 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 ...™ Supporting 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...
...-R DL, 4X DVD+R 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 ...™ Supporting 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...
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... without USB 3.0 certification may not be distinguished by its blue connector (for certain models only). * Supports the USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification; Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Right View 0 12 3 4 56 7 Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4. Right...
... without USB 3.0 certification may not be distinguished by its blue connector (for certain models only). * Supports the USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification; Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Right View 0 12 3 4 56 7 Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4. Right...
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Specification Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions 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...°C ~ 60°C -4°F to 140°F Relative humidity Operating 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft Shock Operating 125 g, 2 ms, half-sine Nonoperating 200 g, 2 ms, half-sine ...
Specification Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions 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...°C ~ 60°C -4°F to 140°F Relative humidity Operating 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft Shock Operating 125 g, 2 ms, half-sine Nonoperating 200 g, 2 ms, half-sine ...
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...:9 V 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 V 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 V 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 V 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 V 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 V Legend: V = Supported; LED 15.6" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast....91 mm 344.23 mm x 193.54 mm 1366 x 3(RGB) x 768 0.252mm × 0.252 mm 200 cd/m2 400 min / 500 type 8 ms / 16 ms 5.15 W 460 max 360 mm x 210mm x 5.5 max 1 channel LVDS 40 (Right) / 40 (Left) / 10 (Upper) / 30 (Lower) min. X = Not supported 32 bits V V V V V V V 36 bits ...
...:9 V 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 V 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 V 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 V 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 V 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 V Legend: V = Supported; LED 15.6" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast....91 mm 344.23 mm x 193.54 mm 1366 x 3(RGB) x 768 0.252mm × 0.252 mm 200 cd/m2 400 min / 500 type 8 ms / 16 ms 5.15 W 460 max 360 mm x 210mm x 5.5 max 1 channel LVDS 40 (Right) / 40 (Left) / 10 (Upper) / 30 (Lower) min. X = Not supported 32 bits V V V V V V V 36 bits ...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-20 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-22 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-20 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-22 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 2-2
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... Setup Menu. 2. Changing BIOS Boot Priority Order 4. Press F2 during boot to escape the menu. Network Boot: LEGACY PCI DEVICE 5. Executing FLASH.BAT System Utilities 2-15 HDD: WDC WD 2500BPVT-22ZEST0 2. Copy FLASH.BAT to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to USB HDD. 5. USB CDROM...
... Setup Menu. 2. Changing BIOS Boot Priority Order 4. Press F2 during boot to escape the menu. Network Boot: LEGACY PCI DEVICE 5. Executing FLASH.BAT System Utilities 2-15 HDD: WDC WD 2500BPVT-22ZEST0 2. Copy FLASH.BAT to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to USB HDD. 5. USB CDROM...
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1.4b PXXX5 PXXX5 0.08 1.11 FFE5A000 Figure 2-14. System will restart automatically when finished. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message is shown. Figure 2-15. Updating Flash ROM Blocks 7. Flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming Complete is shown (Figure 2-15). AC Power Warning 2-16 System Utilities Plug in the AC power to continue.
1.4b PXXX5 PXXX5 0.08 1.11 FFE5A000 Figure 2-14. System will restart automatically when finished. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message is shown. Figure 2-15. Updating Flash ROM Blocks 7. Flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming Complete is shown (Figure 2-15). AC Power Warning 2-16 System Utilities Plug in the AC power to continue.
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... Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 3G Card Removal 3-10 3G Card Installation 3-11 3G Module Removal 3-12 3G Module Installation 3-14 Base Door Removal 3-15 Base Door Installation 3-15 HDD Module Removal 3-16 HDD Module Installation 3-16 HDD Carrier Removal 3-17 HDD Carrier Installation 3-17 ODD Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20...
... Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 3G Card Removal 3-10 3G Card Installation 3-11 3G Module Removal 3-12 3G Module Installation 3-14 Base Door Removal 3-15 Base Door Installation 3-15 HDD Module Removal 3-16 HDD Module Installation 3-16 HDD Carrier Removal 3-17 HDD Carrier Installation 3-17 ODD Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20...
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Base Door Installation 0 1. Remove door from lower cover. Base Door Flanges 2. Secure door to lower cover with two (2) screws (A) (Figure 3-10). 3. B Figure 3-11. ID A Size M2.5x8.0 Quantity 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15 A Figure 3-10. Lower Cover Door Screws 2. Install battery pack. Base Door Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Insert door flanges (B, Figure 3-11) into slots on lower cover. Remove two (2) screws (A) as shown in Figure 3-10.
Base Door Installation 0 1. Remove door from lower cover. Base Door Flanges 2. Secure door to lower cover with two (2) screws (A) (Figure 3-10). 3. B Figure 3-11. ID A Size M2.5x8.0 Quantity 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15 A Figure 3-10. Lower Cover Door Screws 2. Install battery pack. Base Door Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Insert door flanges (B, Figure 3-11) into slots on lower cover. Remove two (2) screws (A) as shown in Figure 3-10.
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A Figure 3-14. ODD Module 2. B Figure 3-15. Remove screw (A) from HDD bay (B) (Figure 3-15). ODD Module in Lower Cover 3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures ODD Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: HDD Module Removal 1. To remove module, push from lower cover (Figure 3-14).
A Figure 3-14. ODD Module 2. B Figure 3-15. Remove screw (A) from HDD bay (B) (Figure 3-15). ODD Module in Lower Cover 3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures ODD Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: HDD Module Removal 1. To remove module, push from lower cover (Figure 3-14).
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Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Wireless Function Failure 4-14 Bluetooth Failure 4-15 Card Reader Failure 4-16 Thermal Unit Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 CosmeticFailure 4-19 ODD Failure 4-20 Intermittent Problems 4-24 Undetermined Problems 4-24 Post Codes 4-25 4-2
Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Wireless Function Failure 4-14 Bluetooth Failure 4-15 Card Reader Failure 4-16 Thermal Unit Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 CosmeticFailure 4-19 ODD Failure 4-20 Intermittent Problems 4-24 Undetermined Problems 4-24 Post Codes 4-25 4-2
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Bluetooth Failure 0 If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following: Start OK Check BT cable well connect OK Check BT cable OK Check BT NG Re-assemble BT Cable NG Swap BT cable NG Swap BT Swap M/B Figure 4-10. Bluetooth Failure Troubleshooting 4-15
Bluetooth Failure 0 If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following: Start OK Check BT cable well connect OK Check BT cable OK Check BT NG Re-assemble BT Cable NG Swap BT cable NG Swap BT Swap M/B Figure 4-10. Bluetooth Failure Troubleshooting 4-15
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... BDS 10 Enter BDS entry BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete 4-28 Troubleshooting Platform dependence. Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_SMART_TIMER_INIT DXE 51...
... BDS 10 Enter BDS entry BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete 4-28 Troubleshooting Platform dependence. Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_SMART_TIMER_INIT DXE 51...
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Pressing and holding (1 of 2) 5-14 Jumper and Connector Locations Plug in the AC adapter (Figure 5-16). Press and hold (Figure 5-15). Connecting AC Adapter (2 of 2)) 5. AC Adapter Figure 5-16. Esc Fn Figure 5-15. 4.
Pressing and holding (1 of 2) 5-14 Jumper and Connector Locations Plug in the AC adapter (Figure 5-16). Press and hold (Figure 5-15). Connecting AC Adapter (2 of 2)) 5. AC Adapter Figure 5-16. Esc Fn Figure 5-15. 4.