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...Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Top View 7 Closed Front View 8 Rear view 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Base view 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 ...Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Using the system utilities 17 Acer Backup Manager 19 Power management 20 Acer PowerSmart key 20 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Burn backup discs 21 Restore 21...
...Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Top View 7 Closed Front View 8 Rear view 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Base view 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 ...Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Using the system utilities 17 Acer Backup Manager 19 Power management 20 Acer PowerSmart key 20 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Burn backup discs 21 Restore 21...
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...External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight ... keys and controls 105-/106-/109-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports Acer EasyPort IV connector Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* Multi-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: z Intel...
...External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight ... keys and controls 105-/106-/109-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports Acer EasyPort IV connector Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* Multi-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: z Intel...
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Board Layout Top View TravelMate 8571/8531 M/B layout and connector location TOP view No. Name Description 1 CN1 CCD cable CNTR 2 CN2 MMB cable CNTR 3 CN3 LVDS cable CNTR 4 CN4 Keyboard CNTR 5 CN5 Touch Pad FFC CNTR 6 CN6 SSD cable CNTR 7 CN7 Card reader CNTR 8 CN8 BT cable CNTR 9 CN15 Fan cable CNTR 10 CN21 Audio board CNTR Chapter 1 5
Board Layout Top View TravelMate 8571/8531 M/B layout and connector location TOP view No. Name Description 1 CN1 CCD cable CNTR 2 CN2 MMB cable CNTR 3 CN3 LVDS cable CNTR 4 CN4 Keyboard CNTR 5 CN5 Touch Pad FFC CNTR 6 CN6 SSD cable CNTR 7 CN7 Card reader CNTR 8 CN8 BT cable CNTR 9 CN15 Fan cable CNTR 10 CN21 Audio board CNTR Chapter 1 5
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Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. For entering data into your new Acer notebook. Your Acer Notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. Also called Liquid-... computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 2 Microphone 3 Display screen 4 Speakers 5 Keyboard 6 Touchpad Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Internal microphone for Starters... poster, let us...
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. For entering data into your new Acer notebook. Your Acer Notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. Also called Liquid-... computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 2 Microphone 3 Display screen 4 Speakers 5 Keyboard 6 Touchpad Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Internal microphone for Starters... poster, let us...
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...on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Num Lock off . The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. ... would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Use this mode when you...
...on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Num Lock off . The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. ... would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Use this mode when you...
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... opens the application's context menu. Chapter 1 15 This key has the same effect as clicking on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... opens the application's context menu. Chapter 1 15 This key has the same effect as clicking on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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...to a schedule or as you will be stored. If you want to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. from the Start menu and go to back up.... the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1. You can go through the three steps to be taken through the steps outlined above the keyboard. Click Continue to proceed to create back ups. You will open the Welcome screen; The less content you want the backup copies to setup ...
...to a schedule or as you will be stored. If you want to Start > All Programs > Acer Backup Manager > Acer Backup Manager. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on certain models. from the Start menu and go to back up.... the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1. You can go through the three steps to be taken through the steps outlined above the keyboard. Click Continue to proceed to create back ups. You will open the Welcome screen; The less content you want the backup copies to setup ...
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... and video memory. Power management This computer has a built-in order to a lower speed; Acer PowerSmart key The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly restore the system. The password is only available ...on certain models. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics sub-system to...
... and video memory. Power management This computer has a built-in order to a lower speed; Acer PowerSmart key The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly restore the system. The password is only available ...on certain models. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics sub-system to...
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Keyboard Item Controller Type (AVAP) Specification Non-glossy JM31 KB Normal key 1.80 ± 0.2mm I/O Item USB Stereo Mic-in SPDIF RJ45 (Shielding) mini card socket ...
Keyboard Item Controller Type (AVAP) Specification Non-glossy JM31 KB Normal key 1.80 ± 0.2mm I/O Item USB Stereo Mic-in SPDIF RJ45 (Shielding) mini card socket ...
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Main unit disassembly flow chart LCM module disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 39 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that order. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frames in that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing.
Main unit disassembly flow chart LCM module disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 39 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that order. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frames in that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing.
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Disconnect six latches on the keyboard. 2. Remove Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 45 Remove the FFC behind the keyboard.
Disconnect six latches on the keyboard. 2. Remove Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 45 Remove the FFC behind the keyboard.
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... drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device. 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 56 Chapter 4 Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. Do...the main board. See if CD-ROM Test is to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Make sure that the diskette does not have ...
... drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device. 1. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 56 Chapter 4 Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. Do...the main board. See if CD-ROM Test is to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Make sure that the diskette does not have ...
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...Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch. 2. Incorrect password is specified. In this situation BIOS will shut down system...Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error. (THe causes will show message. System disabled. ...
...Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch. 2. Incorrect password is specified. In this situation BIOS will shut down system...Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error. (THe causes will show message. System disabled. ...
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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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Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). 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 ...
Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). 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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... power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound ...comes from actual size. Battery can't be charged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board 68 Chapter 4 Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off....
... power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound ...comes from actual size. Battery can't be charged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board 68 Chapter 4 Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off....
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... work . Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 69 Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board...set to Enabled. System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than...
... work . Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 69 Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board...set to Enabled. System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than...
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Name Description 1 CN1 CCD cable CNTR 2 CN2 MMB cable CNTR 3 CN3 LVDS cable CNTR 4 CN4 Keyboard CNTR 5 CN5 Touch Pad FFC CNTR 6 CN6 SSD cable CNTR 7 CN7 Card reader CNTR 8 CN8 BT cable CNTR 9 CN15 Fan cable CNTR 10 CN21 Audio board CNTR Chapter 5 73 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5 TravelMate 8571/8531 M/B layout and connector location TOP view No.
Name Description 1 CN1 CCD cable CNTR 2 CN2 MMB cable CNTR 3 CN3 LVDS cable CNTR 4 CN4 Keyboard CNTR 5 CN5 Touch Pad FFC CNTR 6 CN6 SSD cable CNTR 7 CN7 Card reader CNTR 8 CN8 BT cable CNTR 9 CN15 Fan cable CNTR 10 CN21 Audio board CNTR Chapter 5 73 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5 TravelMate 8571/8531 M/B layout and connector location TOP view No.
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TravelMate 8571/8531 Exploded Diagram 2 7 1 13 10 11 5 6 12 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION Q'ty 1 1510B0764401 ASSEMBLY,WIFI 1 3 1510B0769212 ASSEMBLY,DISPLAY 1 4 1510B0769424 ASSEMBLY,BASE,VGA 5 1510B0772601 ASSEMBLY,KEYBOARD 1 4 1 6 1510B0776901 ASSEMBLY,ODD 1 7 1510B0777101 ASSEMBLY,MEMORY 2 8 1510B0777501 ASSEMBLY,HDD 1 10 1700B0200001 ASSEMBLY,PACKAGING,UNIT KIT 1 11 6017B0170001 CORD,ROUND,3POS,1800mm,E,POWER,TWN 1 12 6032B0033601 ADAPTOR,3PIN,65W,19VDC,3.42A,100-240VAC 1 13 6054B0678405 NAMEPLATE,TRAVELMATE TM8571,34.8mm,5.2mm 1 9 8 2 76 Chapter 6
TravelMate 8571/8531 Exploded Diagram 2 7 1 13 10 11 5 6 12 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION Q'ty 1 1510B0764401 ASSEMBLY,WIFI 1 3 1510B0769212 ASSEMBLY,DISPLAY 1 4 1510B0769424 ASSEMBLY,BASE,VGA 5 1510B0772601 ASSEMBLY,KEYBOARD 1 4 1 6 1510B0776901 ASSEMBLY,ODD 1 7 1510B0777101 ASSEMBLY,MEMORY 2 8 1510B0777501 ASSEMBLY,HDD 1 10 1700B0200001 ASSEMBLY,PACKAGING,UNIT KIT 1 11 6017B0170001 CORD,ROUND,3POS,1800mm,E,POWER,TWN 1 12 6032B0033601 ADAPTOR,3PIN,65W,19VDC,3.42A,100-240VAC 1 13 6054B0678405 NAMEPLATE,TRAVELMATE TM8571,34.8mm,5.2mm 1 9 8 2 76 Chapter 6