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... which are marked in certain models of guides: First off, the Just for certain models". For more on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support ..., clicking on your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your new computer. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of ...
... which are marked in certain models of guides: First off, the Just for certain models". For more on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support ..., clicking on your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your new computer. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of ...
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...(left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which...Lock is activated. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off ....
...(left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which...Lock is activated. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off ....
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... W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support...
... W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support...
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... Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot... Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display ...
... Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot... Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display ...
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...82 Removing the Antennas 84 Troubleshooting 85 System Check Procedures 86 External Diskette Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86 Memory Check 87 Power System Check 87 Touchpad Check 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST)... Check 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista ...
...82 Removing the Antennas 84 Troubleshooting 85 System Check Procedures 86 External Diskette Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86 Memory Check 87 Power System Check 87 Touchpad Check 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST)... Check 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista ...
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...drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • Multi-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in.../g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™...
...drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • Multi-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in.../g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™...
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Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which...
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which...
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...twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) to scroll up or down and move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on the right... scroll bar of the keyboard are similar to the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. Function Execute Select Drag Access...
...twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) to scroll up or down and move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on the right... scroll bar of the keyboard are similar to the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. Function Execute Select Drag Access...
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... keys. When Scroll Lock is on Type numbers in uppercase. Num Lock off . Type the letters in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The...a numeric keypad with some applications. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , all alphabetic characters typed are in a normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock + Description When ...
... keys. When Scroll Lock is on Type numbers in uppercase. Num Lock off . Type the letters in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The...a numeric keypad with some applications. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , all alphabetic characters typed are in a normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock + Description When ...
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... < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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...Description Starts System Property for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. The Euro symbol 1. Turns the speakers on the.../faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Press any key to access most of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer...
...Description Starts System Property for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. The Euro symbol 1. Turns the speakers on the.../faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Press any key to access most of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer...
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...Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Realtek ALC888s Controller Specification Winbond WPCE773 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 AC Adaptor Item Input Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz Chapter... 1 25 System Board Major Chips Item Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in ...
...Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Realtek ALC888s Controller Specification Winbond WPCE773 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 AC Adaptor Item Input Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz Chapter... 1 25 System Board Major Chips Item Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in ...
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Displays system BIOS version. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this system. This field displays the manufacturer of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the ...
Displays system BIOS version. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this system. This field displays the manufacturer of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the ...
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..., stable surface. 4. For example, if you want to any of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly...
..., stable surface. 4. For example, if you want to any of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly...
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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 remove the main board, you on the components that order. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF...
... 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 remove the main board, you on the components that order. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Cx12, Ax5, Gx1 LOWER CASE MIDDLE COVER MICROPHONE MODULE KEYBOARD Dx4 LCD MODULE Bx2, Cx4 UPPER CASE Fx1 MODEM CARD Ax1 USB MODULE Bx2 FINGERPRINT MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Screw List Item A B C G H Screw M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L3.5 M2 x L3 Hx1 MAIN BOARD Color Black Silver Black Silver Silver Part No. 86.00H59.734 86.9A552.4R0 86.00E12.536 86.9A536.3R5 86.9A552.3R0 Chapter 3 57
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Cx12, Ax5, Gx1 LOWER CASE MIDDLE COVER MICROPHONE MODULE KEYBOARD Dx4 LCD MODULE Bx2, Cx4 UPPER CASE Fx1 MODEM CARD Ax1 USB MODULE Bx2 FINGERPRINT MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Screw List Item A B C G H Screw M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L3.5 M2 x L3 Hx1 MAIN BOARD Color Black Silver Black Silver Silver Part No. 86.00H59.734 86.9A552.4R0 86.00E12.536 86.9A536.3R5 86.9A552.3R0 Chapter 3 57
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... CPU" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55. 10. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Heatsink Module... page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1.
... CPU" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55. 10. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Heatsink Module... page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1.
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... (b) from the hole.. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the .... 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 8. Chapter 3 61 13. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on the main board and detach the keyboard.
... (b) from the hole.. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the .... 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 8. Chapter 3 61 13. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on the main board and detach the keyboard.
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... Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 55. 10. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint cable (b) from its connector on page 46. 4. Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Back Cover...
... Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 55. 10. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint cable (b) from its connector on page 46. 4. Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Back Cover...
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..." on page 55. 10. Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 46. 4. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint/ button cable (b) from the fingerprint/ button board...
..." on page 55. 10. Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 46. 4. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint/ button cable (b) from the fingerprint/ button board...