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...launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive.../ VOL- Volume Down Increase system volume/decrease system volume. 11 Acer MediaTouch For use the computer. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details. 13...
...launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive.../ VOL- Volume Down Increase system volume/decrease system volume. 11 Acer MediaTouch For use the computer. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details. 13...
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....) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack • 3.40 kg (7.49 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 6-cell battery pack • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400...Dimensions and weight Privacy control Power subsystem Special keys and controls Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • WPAN...
....) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack • 3.40 kg (7.49 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 6-cell battery pack • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400...Dimensions and weight Privacy control Power subsystem Special keys and controls Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • WPAN...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 12 I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • USB 2.0 / eSATA port * Environment Note: If you plug ...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 12 I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • USB 2.0 / eSATA port * Environment Note: If you plug ...
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...13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Security 30 Boot 33 Exit ...34 BIOS Flash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 37 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41...
...13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Security 30 Boot 33 Exit ...34 BIOS Flash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 37 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41...
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... Replacing the ExpressCard and SD Card Dummy Trays 116 Troubleshooting 117 Common Problems 117 Power On Issue 118 No Display Issue 119 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 120 LCD Failure 121 Built-In Keyboard Failure 121 Touchpad Failure 122 Internal Speaker Failure 122 Internal Microphone Failure 124 VIII
... Replacing the ExpressCard and SD Card Dummy Trays 116 Troubleshooting 117 Common Problems 117 Power On Issue 118 No Display Issue 119 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 120 LCD Failure 121 Built-In Keyboard Failure 121 Touchpad Failure 122 Internal Speaker Failure 122 Internal Microphone Failure 124 VIII
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... Bottom View 146 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 147 Clearing Password Check 147 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 148 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149 Aspire 6530 Exploded Diagrams 150 Main Module 150 LCD Module 151 Aspire 6530 FRU List 152 Screw List 161 Model ...Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 6530 Series 164 Test Compatible Components...
... Bottom View 146 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 147 Clearing Password Check 147 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 148 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149 Aspire 6530 Exploded Diagrams 150 Main Module 150 LCD Module 151 Aspire 6530 FRU List 152 Screw List 161 Model ...Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 6530 Series 164 Test Compatible Components...
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... support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with 1 HDD and 6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot 2 Chapter...two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • WPAN...
... support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with 1 HDD and 6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot 2 Chapter...two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • WPAN...
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... W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR® 4.0 Special keys and controls • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • USB 2.0 / eSATA port...
... W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR® 4.0 Special keys and controls • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • USB 2.0 / eSATA port...
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...clicking a mouse button); Select Drag Click once. Main touchpad (2) 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 move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on a mouse. Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left or right a page.
...clicking a mouse button); Select Drag Click once. Main touchpad (2) 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 move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on a mouse. Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left or right a page.
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... Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the screen brightness. 14 Chapter 1 Puts the ... any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
... Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the screen brightness. 14 Chapter 1 Puts the ... any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
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...to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your finger! Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is a multi-purpose ... monitor. For more information refer to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can launch up to your computer with centralized password ...
...to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your finger! Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is a multi-purpose ... monitor. For more information refer to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can launch up to your computer with centralized password ...
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... area E0000-FFFFF. Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK • CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD Write • DVD+R Media (...Specification Winbond W25X80, 1Mb CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory • One 8-pin soic package 1M BIT FLASH ROMis used for BIOS, keyboard encoder and power controller codes. Item Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Thermal Control Item Type Features Package...
... area E0000-FFFFF. Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex, RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK • CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER, OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage, Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips DVD Write • DVD+R Media (...Specification Winbond W25X80, 1Mb CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory • One 8-pin soic package 1M BIT FLASH ROMis used for BIOS, keyboard encoder and power controller codes. Item Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Thermal Control Item Type Features Package...
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...-XT/M86ME • 16 Lane PCI Express support • VGA support • HDMI support EC/KBC Type Item Features Package Specification WPCE775L • Shared SPI BIOS flash memory with page programming support • Media center compliant CIR port • Fast infrared port • High-accuracy, high-speed ADC • Up to...
...-XT/M86ME • 16 Lane PCI Express support • VGA support • HDMI support EC/KBC Type Item Features Package Specification WPCE775L • Shared SPI BIOS flash memory with page programming support • Media center compliant CIR port • Fast infrared port • High-accuracy, high-speed ADC • Up to...
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... is already properly configured and optimized, and you want to "enabled". Please also refer to different models. The default parameter of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in square brackets. You can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item... for parameters are shown on the bottom of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Read this item. • Press Esc while you are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. However, if...
... is already properly configured and optimized, and you want to "enabled". Please also refer to different models. The default parameter of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in square brackets. You can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item... for parameters are shown on the bottom of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Read this item. • Press Esc while you are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. However, if...
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...Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type...IDE1 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX 48CLT0G2T ST9160310AS 5SV00T4L Optiarc DVD RW AD-7560S v0.2126 v.10.94 ZK30SK03C18270A1C02500 Aspire 6530 Acer 00C565C7D09BDB119C0D001E68911A04 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓...
...Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type...IDE1 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX 48CLT0G2T ST9160310AS 5SV00T4L Optiarc DVD RW AD-7560S v0.2126 v.10.94 ZK30SK03C18270A1C02500 Aspire 6530 Acer 00C565C7D09BDB119C0D001E68911A04 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓...
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...parameters. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be used to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to enter a password, you have...Boot Exit Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in boldface are prompted to boot up when Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor ...
...parameters. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be used to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to enter a password, you have...Boot Exit Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in boldface are prompted to boot up when Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor ...
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... Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you can... not case sensitive). Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key...
... Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. When you can... not case sensitive). Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key...
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... message. 32 Chapter 2 Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type...
... message. 32 Chapter 2 Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type...
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... Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 34 Chapter 2 Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load...
... Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 34 Chapter 2 Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load...
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... to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to Memory). Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for the following steps to use ... FDD: and moves 7: USB FDD: the device up or down. 8: USB KEY: Excluded from boot order: exclude or include the de ice to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to...
... to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to Memory). Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for the following steps to use ... FDD: and moves 7: USB FDD: the device up or down. 8: USB KEY: Excluded from boot order: exclude or include the de ice to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to...