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... reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) Input devices T 88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with 5-degree curve T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access switches: WLAN LED and Bluetooth® LED-switches Communication...
... reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) Input devices T 88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with 5-degree curve T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access switches: WLAN LED and Bluetooth® LED-switches Communication...
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... LED 5 U5 South Bridge (ICH8M) 13 LED2 Battery Charge/Discharge LED 6 JP6 Internal Track-Pad Connector 14 JP13 Mainboard to Audio Board Connector 7 JP5 Internal Keyboard Connector 15 JP11 Mainboard to USB Board Connector 8 JP2 Mainboard to Button Board Connector 16 JP12 Bluetooth Module Connector Chapter 1 5
... LED 5 U5 South Bridge (ICH8M) 13 LED2 Battery Charge/Discharge LED 6 JP6 Internal Track-Pad Connector 14 JP13 Mainboard to Audio Board Connector 7 JP5 Internal Keyboard Connector 15 JP11 Mainboard to USB Board Connector 8 JP2 Mainboard to Button Board Connector 16 JP12 Bluetooth Module Connector Chapter 1 5
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... buttons Buttons for video communication. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Keyboard Touchpad Scroll button For entering data into your computer. Press up, down, left and right to scroll around your new Aspire computer. Your Acer Notebook Tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around the screen...
... buttons Buttons for video communication. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Keyboard Touchpad Scroll button For entering data into your computer. Press up, down, left and right to scroll around your new Aspire computer. Your Acer Notebook Tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around the screen...
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...-launch buttons: Web browser, mail, arcade buttons and an Empowering Key " . Easy-Launch Buttons To the top of the keyboard there are pre-set the Web browser and mail buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Lights when Cap Lock is charging. 2. Icon Function Power Battery Description Lights up when the battery is...
...-launch buttons: Web browser, mail, arcade buttons and an Empowering Key " . Easy-Launch Buttons To the top of the keyboard there are pre-set the Web browser and mail buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Lights when Cap Lock is charging. 2. Icon Function Power Battery Description Lights up when the battery is...
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... in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Type the letters in a normal manner. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you can toggle...Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on the keys. Num Lock Off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, one line up or down when you press the up or down...
... in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Type the letters in a normal manner. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you can toggle...Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on the keys. Num Lock Off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, one line up or down when you press the up or down...
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... windows This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. it opens the application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs...
... windows This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. it opens the application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs...
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... playing. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. Jumps to return. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the... keyboard. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Returns ...
... playing. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. Jumps to return. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the... keyboard. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Returns ...
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The US dollar sign 1. Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Chapter 1 17 NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Open a text editor or word processor. 2.
The US dollar sign 1. Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Chapter 1 17 NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Open a text editor or word processor. 2.
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... B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side LCD Module C*8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side C*2 ... flowchart on the succeeding page 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 lower case assembly on upper side Upper Case Assembly F*1 Modem Board...
... B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side LCD Module C*8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side C*2 ... flowchart on the succeeding page 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 lower case assembly on upper side Upper Case Assembly F*1 Modem Board...
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... repeat this step). 58 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card/ TV Tuner Card/System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board/CPU/ Keyboard and the LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Pop out the memory from the main unit. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover. 2. Removing...
... repeat this step). 58 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card/ TV Tuner Card/System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board/CPU/ Keyboard and the LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Pop out the memory from the main unit. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover. 2. Removing...
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Turn the notebook over the keyboard as the image shows. Remove the keyboard from the main board. Chapter 3 61 Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module 1. Turn over . 2. Then pull out the wireless LAN antennas free from the four snaps as shown. 8. Disconnect the LCD ...cable and microphone cable from the main unit. 7. Remove the two screws from the main board. 6. Gently pull up the keyboard to release it . 4. Then disconnect the keyboard cable from inside the battery compartment and the two screws fastening the LCD module. 3. Remove the four screws securing the hinges. ...
Turn the notebook over the keyboard as the image shows. Remove the keyboard from the main board. Chapter 3 61 Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module 1. Turn over . 2. Then pull out the wireless LAN antennas free from the four snaps as shown. 8. Disconnect the LCD ...cable and microphone cable from the main unit. 7. Remove the two screws from the main board. 6. Gently pull up the keyboard to release it . 4. Then disconnect the keyboard cable from inside the battery compartment and the two screws fastening the LCD module. 3. Remove the four screws securing the hinges. ...
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... the connector on the System board. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to CD-ROM Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1.... still remains: 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. Replace the main board. See if CD-ROM Test is to ...
... the connector on the System board. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to CD-ROM Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1.... still remains: 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. Replace the main board. See if CD-ROM Test is to ...
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...Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory ... Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no message will show message. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to...
...Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory ... Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no message will show message. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to...
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...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
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... system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
... system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
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... The system doesn't power-on page 73. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen...
... The system doesn't power-on page 73. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen...
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... resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from actual size. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad... Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default ...
... resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from actual size. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad... Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default ...
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...Default Settings", then reboot system. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. External display does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/... intermittently. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem...
...Default Settings", then reboot system. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. External display does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/... intermittently. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem...
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... LED 5 U5 South Bridge (ICH8M) 13 LED2 Battery Charge/Discharge LED 6 JP6 Internal Track-Pad Connector 14 JP13 Mainboard to Audio Board Connector 7 JP5 Internal Keyboard Connector 15 JP11 Mainboard to USB Board Connector 8 JP2 Mainboard to Button Board Connector 16 JP12 Bluetooth Module Connector Chapter 5 89
... LED 5 U5 South Bridge (ICH8M) 13 LED2 Battery Charge/Discharge LED 6 JP6 Internal Track-Pad Connector 14 JP13 Mainboard to Audio Board Connector 7 JP5 Internal Keyboard Connector 15 JP11 Mainboard to USB Board Connector 8 JP2 Mainboard to Button Board Connector 16 JP12 Bluetooth Module Connector Chapter 5 89
Aspire 7720 Series User's Guide EN
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... muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point...
... muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point...