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...general regulations and safety notices for your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the text with setting up your notebook. If Adobe Reader is... on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. poster helps you get started with language such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. 5 First things first We would like to thank you for making an...
...general regulations and safety notices for your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the text with setting up your notebook. If Adobe Reader is... on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. poster helps you get started with language such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. 5 First things first We would like to thank you for making an...
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... details. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to ... buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output...
... details. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to ... buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output...
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...• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • Engergy Star 4.0 • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 4... purchased. English 13 Communication Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data ...
...• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • Engergy Star 4.0 • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 4... purchased. English 13 Communication Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data ...
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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 Touch Pad 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 Touch Pad 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 Switch Cover 62 Removing the Switch Board 63 Removing the Keyboard 64 Removing the Modem Module 65 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 66 Removing the LCD Module 68 Removing the Upper Cover 70 Removing ... Replacing the Upper Cover 112 Replacing the LCD Module 116 Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 117 Replacing the Modem Module 119 Replacing the Keyboard 120 Replacing the Switch Board 121 Replacing the Switch Cover 122 Replacing the ODD Module 123 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 123 Replacing the...
Table of Contents Removing the Switch Cover 62 Removing the Switch Board 63 Removing the Keyboard 64 Removing the Modem Module 65 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 66 Removing the LCD Module 68 Removing the Upper Cover 70 Removing ... Replacing the Upper Cover 112 Replacing the LCD Module 116 Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 117 Replacing the Modem Module 119 Replacing the Keyboard 120 Replacing the Switch Board 121 Replacing the Switch Cover 122 Replacing the ODD Module 123 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 123 Replacing the...
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...Common Problems 129 Power On Issue 130 No Display Issue 131 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 132 LCD Failure 133 Built-In Keyboard Failure 133 Touch Pad Failure 134 Internal Speaker Failure 134 Internal Microphone Failure 136 HDD Not Operating Correctly 137 ODD Failure 138... BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 160 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 161 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram 162 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G FRU List 163 Screw List 171 Model Definition and Configuration 172 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series 172 Test Compatible Components 189 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
...Common Problems 129 Power On Issue 130 No Display Issue 131 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 132 LCD Failure 133 Built-In Keyboard Failure 133 Touch Pad Failure 134 Internal Speaker Failure 134 Internal Microphone Failure 136 HDD Not Operating Correctly 137 ODD Failure 138... BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 160 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 161 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram 162 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G FRU List 163 Screw List 171 Model Definition and Configuration 172 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series 172 Test Compatible Components 189 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
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... mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 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 • 5-in microphone Dimensions and Weight • 402 (W) x 297 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.83...
... mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 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 • 5-in microphone Dimensions and Weight • 402 (W) x 297 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.83...
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... Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Touch Pad Keyboard Speakers Empowering key Description The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Left and right.... Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Launch Acer Empowering Technology Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item CIR receiver Description Receives signals from a remote control. Touch-sensitive pointing...
... Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Touch Pad Keyboard Speakers Empowering key Description The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Left and right.... Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Launch Acer Empowering Technology Closed Front View No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item CIR receiver Description Receives signals from a remote control. Touch-sensitive pointing...
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... The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. The mail and Web browser buttons are application buttons. Internet browser (...1. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the ...
... The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. The mail and Web browser buttons are application buttons. Internet browser (...1. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the ...
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... Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. A better solution would be... cursorcontrol keys. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications....
... Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. A better solution would be... cursorcontrol keys. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications....
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... taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. Chapter 1 13 it opens the key application's context menu. 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 clicking the right mouse...
... taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. Chapter 1 13 it opens the key application's context menu. 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 clicking the right mouse...
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... refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a ... word processor. 2. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Chapter 1 15 The US dollar sign 1.
... refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a ... word processor. 2. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Chapter 1 15 The US dollar sign 1.
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... solution with antenna • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR • Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyboard 104-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to HDMI transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support Specification BroadCom Lan controller BCM5764...channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2channels of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Chapter 1 Specification EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS IRM-V038/TR1-P • High immunity against ambient light. • Long reception distance...
... solution with antenna • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR • Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyboard 104-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to HDMI transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support Specification BroadCom Lan controller BCM5764...channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2channels of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Chapter 1 Specification EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS IRM-V038/TR1-P • High immunity against ambient light. • Long reception distance...
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... from the system. 3. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part No. For example, if you want to remove the main board, 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 hardware...
... from the system. 3. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part No. For example, if you want to remove the main board, 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 hardware...
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... Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation 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. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you...
... Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation 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. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you...
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Removing the Keyboard 1. Lift up the locking lever and remove the FFC cable. 4. Remove the Switch Cover. Grasp the keyboard and turn it on page 62. 2. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on a clean surface. 64 Chapter 3 Remove the keyboard and place it over to expose the FFC cable. 3.
Removing the Keyboard 1. Lift up the locking lever and remove the FFC cable. 4. Remove the Switch Cover. Grasp the keyboard and turn it on page 62. 2. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on a clean surface. 64 Chapter 3 Remove the keyboard and place it over to expose the FFC cable. 3.
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Chapter 3 65 Using a plastic pry, partially lift up the module to expose the connector. 4. While holding the cable in place, pull the module away and remove. Removing the Modem Module 1. Remove the Keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 64. 2. Step Modem Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Remove the two securing screws.
Chapter 3 65 Using a plastic pry, partially lift up the module to expose the connector. 4. While holding the cable in place, pull the module away and remove. Removing the Modem Module 1. Remove the Keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 64. 2. Step Modem Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Remove the two securing screws.
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... pull the Antenna Cables through the HDD housing. 5. Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 64. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 2. otherwise, disconnect all three cables at this time to remove the cable connectors. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on the cable itself... lower bases. 66 Chapter 3 Remove the WLAN Module. MIC cable NOTE: If you are free of any obstructions before attempting to prevent stripping. Remove the Keyboard. Do not pull on page 50. 3.
... pull the Antenna Cables through the HDD housing. 5. Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 64. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 2. otherwise, disconnect all three cables at this time to remove the cable connectors. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on the cable itself... lower bases. 66 Chapter 3 Remove the WLAN Module. MIC cable NOTE: If you are free of any obstructions before attempting to prevent stripping. Remove the Keyboard. Do not pull on page 50. 3.
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Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity 11 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over and remove the securing screw from the keyboard plate. Place the computer upside down and remove the remaining eleven screws on page 68. 2. Step DDR Plate Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 70 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the bottom panel.
Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity 11 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over and remove the securing screw from the keyboard plate. Place the computer upside down and remove the remaining eleven screws on page 68. 2. Step DDR Plate Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 70 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the bottom panel.
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If necessary, use a plastic pry to prevent stripping. Do not pull the cable itself to lift the plate. 5. Disconnect A as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect B as shown. Disconnect the five cables from the mainboard as shown. A B E C D IMPORTANT:When removing cables, always hold the cable by the pull-tab or by the connector. Remove the keyboard plate. Chapter 3 71 4.
If necessary, use a plastic pry to prevent stripping. Do not pull the cable itself to lift the plate. 5. Disconnect A as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect B as shown. Disconnect the five cables from the mainboard as shown. A B E C D IMPORTANT:When removing cables, always hold the cable by the pull-tab or by the connector. Remove the keyboard plate. Chapter 3 71 4.