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... 1 System Specification 1 Features 1 Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display and Graphics 1 Storage Subsystem 2 Communication 2 I/O Interface 2 Power Subsystem 3 Dimensions and Weight 3 Environment 3 Block Diagram 4 Outlook Tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 7 Rear View 8 Base View 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 10 Windows keys 11 Hotkeys 11 Special keys 12 Indicators 14 Easy-launch Buttons 15 Touch pad 16 Touch pad Basics 16 Acer Empowering...
... 1 System Specification 1 Features 1 Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display and Graphics 1 Storage Subsystem 2 Communication 2 I/O Interface 2 Power Subsystem 3 Dimensions and Weight 3 Environment 3 Block Diagram 4 Outlook Tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 7 Rear View 8 Base View 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 10 Windows keys 11 Hotkeys 11 Special keys 12 Indicators 14 Easy-launch Buttons 15 Touch pad 16 Touch pad Basics 16 Acer Empowering...
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... Removing the HDD Module 60 Removing the MiniPCI Card and the Memory 61 Removing the Keyboard 62 Separating the LCD Module and Main Unit 63 Disassembling the Main Unit 64 LCD Disassembly 71 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 75 System Check Procedures 76 External Diskette Drive Check 76 External CD-ROM Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 76 Memory Check 77 Power System Check 77 Check the Power Adaptor 77 Check the Battery Pack 78 Touch pad...
... Removing the HDD Module 60 Removing the MiniPCI Card and the Memory 61 Removing the Keyboard 62 Separating the LCD Module and Main Unit 63 Disassembling the Main Unit 64 LCD Disassembly 71 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 75 System Check Procedures 76 External Diskette Drive Check 76 External CD-ROM Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 76 Memory Check 77 Power System Check 77 Check the Power Adaptor 77 Check the Battery Pack 78 Touch pad...
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...; PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/ b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (Aspire 9410 / TravelMate 5610 series); Integrated Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (Aspire 7110 / TravelMate 5110 series) I/O Interface T PC Card slot (one Type II) T Four USB 2.0 ports T External display (VGA) port T Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support T Microphone-in jack T Line-in -1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory...
...; PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/ b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (Aspire 9410 / TravelMate 5610 series); Integrated Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (Aspire 7110 / TravelMate 5110 series) I/O Interface T PC Card slot (one Type II) T Four USB 2.0 ports T External display (VGA) port T Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support T Microphone-in jack T Line-in -1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory...
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... Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, line-out jack with S/PDIF headphones). support 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. indicator 8 Wireless communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. # Item Description # Item Description #9 IcoNn/A #10 ItNem/A IPtealmmrest DCceoomsmcpfrouirtpteatrb.iolensupport area for your hands when you use the Keyboard Description Serves for entering data into your computer. 11 N/A Power button Turns the computer...
... Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, line-out jack with S/PDIF headphones). support 5 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. indicator 8 Wireless communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. # Item Description # Item Description #9 IcoNn/A #10 ItNem/A IPtealmmrest DCceoomsmcpfrouirtpteatrb.iolensupport area for your hands when you use the Keyboard Description Serves for entering data into your computer. 11 N/A Power button Turns the computer...
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... the drive (location depends on model). Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or trayload depending on model). Ejects the drive tray when the computer is active. # Icon Item Left View Left: Aspire 9410 / 7110 Series Description Right: TravelMate 5610 / 5110 Series # Icon Item # 1 Icon Description Item Kensington lock slot # Icon Item Description Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computers security lock. # Icon Item Description 2 N/A Optical disk drive...
... the drive (location depends on model). Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or trayload depending on model). Ejects the drive tray when the computer is active. # Icon Item Left View Left: Aspire 9410 / 7110 Series Description Right: TravelMate 5610 / 5110 Series # Icon Item # 1 Icon Description Item Kensington lock slot # Icon Item Description Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computers security lock. # Icon Item Description 2 N/A Optical disk drive...
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.../1000-based networks. Rear View Left: Aspire 9410 / 7110 Series Right: TravelMate 5610 / 5110 Series # Icon Item Description Icon Item ### 1 IIccIocononn DItIeetsmecrmiption Item USB 2.0 ports DDeescsrcipritpiotnion Description NoCte#o:nneIccotnto UISteBm2.0 devices (e.g.,DUesScrBipmtioonuse, USB camera). # Icon Item Description 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 N/A Battery Connects to an AC adapter. Powers the computer...
.../1000-based networks. Rear View Left: Aspire 9410 / 7110 Series Right: TravelMate 5610 / 5110 Series # Icon Item Description Icon Item ### 1 IIccIocononn DItIeetsmecrmiption Item USB 2.0 ports DDeescsrcipritpiotnion Description NoCte#o:nneIccotnto UISteBm2.0 devices (e.g.,DUesScrBipmtioonuse, USB camera). # Icon Item Description 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 N/A Battery Connects to an AC adapter. Powers the computer...
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... functions: + Tab: Activates the next Taskbar button. + E: Opens the My Computer window. ager" on page 20 "Acer eManager" on Acer ePower Launches the Acer ePower Management in the hotkey bination. Windows keys The keyboard hKasetwyo keys that perform Windows-speDcifeic sfucnrctiiopnst.ion Key Icon Description Windows key Key Press alone. It launches the Start menu. Thot+keynd+hol key before pressing the other keDyessctroipptrioonvide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility...
... functions: + Tab: Activates the next Taskbar button. + E: Opens the My Computer window. ager" on page 20 "Acer eManager" on Acer ePower Launches the Acer ePower Management in the hotkey bination. Windows keys The keyboard hKasetwyo keys that perform Windows-speDcifeic sfucnrctiiopnst.ion Key Icon Description Windows key Key Press alone. It launches the Start menu. Thot+keynd+hol key before pressing the other keDyessctroipptrioonvide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility...
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... Acer ezDock. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. User-created backups are stored on the system's HDD. Acer eRecovery Management provides: T Password protection T Recovery of applications and drives T Image or data backup: • Backup to HDD (set recovery point) • Backup to CD or DVD T Image or data recovery tools: • Recovery from a hidden partition (factory defaults) • Recovery...
... Acer ezDock. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. User-created backups are stored on the system's HDD. Acer eRecovery Management provides: T Password protection T Recovery of applications and drives T Image or data backup: • Backup to HDD (set recovery point) • Backup to CD or DVD T Image or data recovery tools: • Recovery from a hidden partition (factory defaults) • Recovery...
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... For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on the lower left side of your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles: Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on or off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired...
... For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on the lower left side of your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles: Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on or off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired...
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...) 5 Gs (0 to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Support boot option: HDD / Removable device (media bay device) / all USB ports • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2, WFM2.0 • ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance with Intel Speedstep Support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode • Package: 40-pin TSOP • ROM type: one MB CMOS Boot block Flash Memory 40 Chapter 1 typical...
...) 5 Gs (0 to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Support boot option: HDD / Removable device (media bay device) / all USB ports • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2, WFM2.0 • ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance with Intel Speedstep Support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode • Package: 40-pin TSOP • ROM type: one MB CMOS Boot block Flash Memory 40 Chapter 1 typical...
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...-11 Keyboard Item Controller Model name Feature Description ENE KB3910 New Acer Ergo Keyboard • 105 / 106 keys standard keyboard • Touch pad with 4-way integrated scroll button • Windows keys and application keys support • Standard pitch, 2.5 mm travel length • Hotkey controls • Embedded numeric keypad • Multi-language support • Spill-proof • Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, E-mail with LED, Acer Empowering, one user-programmable button Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Specification Panasonic...
...-11 Keyboard Item Controller Model name Feature Description ENE KB3910 New Acer Ergo Keyboard • 105 / 106 keys standard keyboard • Touch pad with 4-way integrated scroll button • Windows keys and application keys support • Standard pitch, 2.5 mm travel length • Hotkey controls • Embedded numeric keypad • Multi-language support • Spill-proof • Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, E-mail with LED, Acer Empowering, one user-programmable button Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Specification Panasonic...
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... User Password can not change , or disable hard drive password. If the password entered does not match the current password, a dialog box will pop up and the users need to enter new password and confirm new password. 2. T Supervisor Password: Supervisor Password controls the access of times to retry the password is set , the system will be shown to ask the users to manually power off the system and enter Setup immediately after the users press "Enter". 3. T User Password: If the User Password is set and Password...
... User Password can not change , or disable hard drive password. If the password entered does not match the current password, a dialog box will pop up and the users need to enter new password and confirm new password. 2. T Supervisor Password: Supervisor Password controls the access of times to retry the password is set , the system will be shown to ask the users to manually power off the system and enter Setup immediately after the users press "Enter". 3. T User Password: If the User Password is set and Password...
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... the instructions in the message window. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following procedures to the drive or make the drive fail. 1. Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. If errors occur, reconnect the connector on the system board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is required. The following procedures in sequence to correct the problems. Do not replace...
... the instructions in the message window. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following procedures to the drive or make the drive fail. 1. Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. If errors occur, reconnect the connector on the system board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is required. The following procedures in sequence to correct the problems. Do not replace...
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... Power Management 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 Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM...
... Power Management 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 Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM...
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... 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 Enable USB devices 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode...
... 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 Enable USB devices 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode...
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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 Data 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...
... 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 Data 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...
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LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do not work . See "Power System Check". Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD is too dark. Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Power shuts down during operation. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Indicator incorrectly remains off...
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do not work . See "Power System Check". Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD is too dark. Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Power shuts down during operation. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Indicator incorrectly remains off...
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... board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn + F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Power-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system doesn't power-off. Battery can't be charged. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. System board...
... board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn + F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Power-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system doesn't power-off. Battery can't be charged. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. System board...
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... port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 89 External display does not work . Press Fn + F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to use battery until power off, then charge battery). Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Keyboard...
... port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 89 External display does not work . Press Fn + F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to use battery until power off, then charge battery). Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Keyboard...
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... test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do not replace any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only...
... test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do not replace any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only...