Acer Aspire 6530 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. For more on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on how your new computer. Such instances are only contained in... certain models of your computer can help you purchased. Follow these steps to use your mobile computing needs. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire...
...data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. For more on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on how your new computer. Such instances are only contained in... certain models of your computer can help you purchased. Follow these steps to use your mobile computing needs. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire...
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...on and off. 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to the Generic User Guide for more details. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons. *The...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 ...
...on and off. 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to the Generic User Guide for more details. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons. *The...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 ...
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.../1.73 inches) • 3.50 kg (7.71 lbs.) 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 mAh* •...; 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR® 4.0* • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92;
.../1.73 inches) • 3.50 kg (7.71 lbs.) 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 mAh* •...; 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR® 4.0* • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92;
Aspire 6530/6530G Quick Guide
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...1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 ...Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 ...
...1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 ...Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 ...
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Table of Contents Removing the Keyboard 63 Removing the Speaker Module 64 Removing the Antenna Cables 65 Removing the LCD Module 67... Print Reader 100 Replacing the Upper Cover 102 Replacing the LCD Module 104 Replacing the Speaker Module 107 Replacing the Keyboard 107 Replacing the Power Board 108 Replacing the Switch Cover 109 Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module 111 Replacing ...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
Table of Contents Removing the Keyboard 63 Removing the Speaker Module 64 Removing the Antenna Cables 65 Removing the LCD Module 67... Print Reader 100 Replacing the Upper Cover 102 Replacing the LCD Module 104 Replacing the Speaker Module 107 Replacing the Keyboard 107 Replacing the Power Board 108 Replacing the Switch Cover 109 Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module 111 Replacing ...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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...* • 3-pin 65 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 •...
...* • 3-pin 65 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 •...
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.../install the card. No. 6 7 8 Icon 9 10 VOL + VOL - 11 12 13 14 Closed Front View Item Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (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). The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse...
.../install the card. No. 6 7 8 Icon 9 10 VOL + VOL - 11 12 13 14 Closed Front View Item Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (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). The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse...
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... Function Bluetooth Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are application buttons. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch...
... Function Bluetooth Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are application buttons. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch...
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...this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. 12 Chapter 1 Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The keys function as a calculator...key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on,...
...this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. 12 Chapter 1 Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The keys function as a calculator...key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on,...
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... Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as described. Application This key...
... Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as clicking on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as described. Application This key...
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.... The US dollar sign 1. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper...-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Chapter 1 15 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The Euro symbol 1. NOTE: ...
.... The US dollar sign 1. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper...-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Chapter 1 15 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The Euro symbol 1. NOTE: ...
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.../24x/16x/8x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Taiyo- 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 (16x/8x/4x/2.4x..., address: 98h 8 pin MSOP 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.
.../24x/16x/8x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Taiyo- 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 (16x/8x/4x/2.4x..., address: 98h 8 pin MSOP 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.
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... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Turn off the power to any of the sequence...
... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Turn off the power to any of the sequence...
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... Chapter 3 43 For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below...
... Chapter 3 43 For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Antenna Rem ove LCD Module Rem ove Power Board Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove Fingerprint Reader Rem ove Lower Cover Rem ove ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Antenna Rem ove LCD Module Rem ove Power Board Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove Fingerprint Reader Rem ove Lower Cover Rem ove ...
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...) Quantity 10 Screw Type 4. IMPORTANT:Do not remove at this point. Place the computer on the bottom of the computer. Turn the computer over the keyboard. Lift the Switch Cover as shown, and place over and open the LCD module to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using...
...) Quantity 10 Screw Type 4. IMPORTANT:Do not remove at this point. Place the computer on the bottom of the computer. Turn the computer over the keyboard. Lift the Switch Cover as shown, and place over and open the LCD module to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using...
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See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 60. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the Switch Cover. Lift and turn the keyboard over (as shown) to remove. 4. Unlock the connector and pull the FFC to expose the FFC. 3. Remove the keyboard from the chassis. Chapter 3 63
See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 60. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the Switch Cover. Lift and turn the keyboard over (as shown) to remove. 4. Unlock the connector and pull the FFC to expose the FFC. 3. Remove the keyboard from the chassis. Chapter 3 63
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Remove the Keyboard. Step Subwoofer Module (red callout) Speaker Module (blue callout) Size M3*3 3 (not available for order) M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) 2 Quantity 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 2. Remove the three securing screws (red in the following image) from the Subwoofer Module. 3. Screw Type 64 Chapter 3 Disconnect the speaker cable as shown. Remove the two securing screws (blue in the following image) the Speaker Module. Removing the Speaker Module 1.
Remove the Keyboard. Step Subwoofer Module (red callout) Speaker Module (blue callout) Size M3*3 3 (not available for order) M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) 2 Quantity 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 2. Remove the three securing screws (red in the following image) from the Subwoofer Module. 3. Screw Type 64 Chapter 3 Disconnect the speaker cable as shown. Remove the two securing screws (blue in the following image) the Speaker Module. Removing the Speaker Module 1.
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Turn the keyboard over and press down to secure. 2. Place subwoofer module in the lower 2. Align the FFC with the connector and press the latch down to the lower case and replace the five securing screws. Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Align and replace the Speaker Module in to secure. Chapter 3 107 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Reconnect the speaker cable as shown. case. 3.
Turn the keyboard over and press down to secure. 2. Place subwoofer module in the lower 2. Align the FFC with the connector and press the latch down to the lower case and replace the five securing screws. Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Align and replace the Speaker Module in to secure. Chapter 3 107 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Reconnect the speaker cable as shown. case. 3.
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Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Use the following ...-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 117 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 118 No Display Issue Page 119 LCD Failure Page 121 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 121 Touchpad Failure Page 122 Internal Speaker Failure Page 122 Internal Microphone...
Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Use the following ...-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 117 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 118 No Display Issue Page 119 LCD Failure Page 121 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 121 Touchpad Failure Page 122 Internal Speaker Failure Page 122 Internal Microphone...