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...18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the SD Dummy Card 45 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module 46 Removing the Back Cover...
...18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the SD Dummy Card 45 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module 46 Removing the Back Cover...
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... Board 75 Removing the Heatsink Module 78 Removing the CPU 82 LCD Module Disassembly Process 84 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 84 Removing the LCD Bezel 85 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets 88 Removing the LCD Brackets 90 Removing the Web Camera 90 Removing the Microphone Module 91 Removing the FPC Cable 93 Removing the Antennas 94 Troubleshooting 95 System Check Procedures 96 External Diskette Drive Check 96 External Optical Disk Drive Check 96 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 Memory Check 97 Power...
... Board 75 Removing the Heatsink Module 78 Removing the CPU 82 LCD Module Disassembly Process 84 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 84 Removing the LCD Bezel 85 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets 88 Removing the LCD Brackets 90 Removing the Web Camera 90 Removing the Microphone Module 91 Removing the FPC Cable 93 Removing the Antennas 94 Troubleshooting 95 System Check Procedures 96 External Diskette Drive Check 96 External Optical Disk Drive Check 96 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 Memory Check 97 Power...
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.... 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Power Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for Acer Arcade, volume (up/down) and media (play/pause, stop, previous, next); Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Only one card...
.... 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Power Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for Acer Arcade, volume (up/down) and media (play/pause, stop, previous, next); Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Only one card...
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...'s battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to -read status indicators. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Fully charged...
...'s battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to -read status indicators. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Fully charged...
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Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Special Key (only for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. The...
Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Special Key (only for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. The...
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...-boot menu. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to run Setup. The default parameter of screen). Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: IDE1 Model Name: IDE1 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number...
...-boot menu. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to run Setup. The default parameter of screen). Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: IDE1 Model Name: IDE1 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number...
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... reset it. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you set the supervisor password. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). When user password is required or not while the events defined in the "Confirm New Password" field. If you forget your dealer to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Type a password...
... reset it. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you set the supervisor password. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). When user password is required or not while the events defined in the "Confirm New Password" field. If you forget your dealer to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Type a password...
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... have changed the settings, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as...
... have changed the settings, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as...
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... default values for all SETUP item. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen...
... default values for all SETUP item. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen...
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.... 8. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 57. 11. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 50. 7. See "Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)" on page 60. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on the main board and detach the keyboard. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable...
.... 8. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 57. 11. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 50. 7. See "Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)" on page 60. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on the main board and detach the keyboard. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable...
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... Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 100 Chapter 4 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Replace and run SETUP System cache error - Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Monitor type...
... Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 100 Chapter 4 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Replace and run SETUP System cache error - Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Monitor type...
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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in 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 CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in 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 CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
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... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One...
... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One...
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... / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 107 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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 Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has...
... / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 107 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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 Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has...
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... PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 98. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related...
... PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 98. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related...
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...LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Touchpad board System board Chapter 4 109 USB does not work . System hangs intermittently. External display does not work . Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration...
...LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Touchpad board System board Chapter 4 109 USB does not work . System hangs intermittently. External display does not work . Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration...
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.... Press the power button to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. NOTE: The steps are only for the password during system POST or when the system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the...
.... Press the power button to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. NOTE: The steps are only for the password during system POST or when the system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the...
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 206 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 206 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
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.../7235 Series 5 Aspire 7738/7738G Series and 7735/7735G/ 7735Z/7735ZG Series 4 button/indicator Bluetooth 7, 11 Wireless LAN 7, 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 6 Clearing BIOS Password steps 116 Clearing Password 115 CPU removing 82 CPU Fan True Value Table 19 Crisis Disk creating 117 Crisis Recovery Disk 39 D DIMM module removing 53 E Environment Test 206 Euro 15 External CD-ROM Drive Check 96 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Fingerprint/button and touchpad boards removing 68 Flash Utility 39 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 H Hard disk 21 HDD 21 HDD activity...
.../7235 Series 5 Aspire 7738/7738G Series and 7735/7735G/ 7735Z/7735ZG Series 4 button/indicator Bluetooth 7, 11 Wireless LAN 7, 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 6 Clearing BIOS Password steps 116 Clearing Password 115 CPU removing 82 CPU Fan True Value Table 19 Crisis Disk creating 117 Crisis Recovery Disk 39 D DIMM module removing 53 E Environment Test 206 Euro 15 External CD-ROM Drive Check 96 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Fingerprint/button and touchpad boards removing 68 Flash Utility 39 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 H Hard disk 21 HDD 21 HDD activity...
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... removing 60 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 L Launch board removing 70 LCD bezel removing 85 LCD Brackets removing 90 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 84 LCD with the brackets removing 88 Locations connectors 113 M Main Screw List 42 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 56 Memory Check 97 menu Boot 37 Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 middle cover removing 57 Model Definition 183 N notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 6 O Online Support Information 209 P Palmrest 7 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power Adapter...
... removing 60 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 L Launch board removing 70 LCD bezel removing 85 LCD Brackets removing 90 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 84 LCD with the brackets removing 88 Locations connectors 113 M Main Screw List 42 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 56 Memory Check 97 menu Boot 37 Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 middle cover removing 57 Model Definition 183 N notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 6 O Online Support Information 209 P Palmrest 7 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power Adapter...