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... Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-9 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-11 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-12 Close Front View 1-14 Left View 1-15 Right View 1-16 Base View 1-17 Indicators 1-18 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Keyboard 1-20 Hotkeys 1-23 Special Keys 1-24 Specification Tables 1-27 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility...
... Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-9 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-11 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-12 Close Front View 1-14 Left View 1-15 Right View 1-16 Base View 1-17 Indicators 1-18 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Keyboard 1-20 Hotkeys 1-23 Special Keys 1-24 Specification Tables 1-27 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility...
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...Flash Utility 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-13 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-14 Removing the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Using DMI Tools 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-17 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Remove the Dummy Card 3-10 Removing the ODD Module 3-11 Removing...
...Flash Utility 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-13 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-14 Removing the HDD Password 2-14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-15 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Using DMI Tools 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-17 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Remove the Dummy Card 3-10 Removing the ODD Module 3-11 Removing...
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...71 Replacing the LCD Module 3-71 Replacing the LAN Cable 3-74 Replacing the Speakers 3-75 Replacing the CPU 3-76 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-78 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-80 Replacing the DC Input Cable 3-81 Replacing the Mainboard 3-82 Replacing the USB Board 3-87 Replacing the TPM Board 3-89 Replacing the Fingerprint Board 3-90 Replacing the Touchpad Board 3-91 Replacing the Smart Card Reader 3-93 Replacing the Power Button Launch Board 3-95 Replacing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 3-97 Replacing the Keyboard 3-100 External Module Reassembly Process 3-102 Replacing the...
...71 Replacing the LCD Module 3-71 Replacing the LAN Cable 3-74 Replacing the Speakers 3-75 Replacing the CPU 3-76 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-78 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-80 Replacing the DC Input Cable 3-81 Replacing the Mainboard 3-82 Replacing the USB Board 3-87 Replacing the TPM Board 3-89 Replacing the Fingerprint Board 3-90 Replacing the Touchpad Board 3-91 Replacing the Smart Card Reader 3-93 Replacing the Power Button Launch Board 3-95 Replacing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 3-97 Replacing the Keyboard 3-100 External Module Reassembly Process 3-102 Replacing the...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-9 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-11 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-12 Close Front View 1-14 Left View 1-15 Right View 1-16 Base View 1-17 Indicators 1-18 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Keyboard 1-20 Hotkeys 1-23 Special Keys 1-24 Specification Tables...
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-9 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-11 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-12 Close Front View 1-14 Left View 1-15 Right View 1-16 Base View 1-17 Indicators 1-18 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Keyboard 1-20 Hotkeys 1-23 Special Keys 1-24 Specification Tables...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32-bit OS) Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Super-slim design Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit Service Pack 1 Genuine Windows®...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32-bit OS) Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Super-slim design Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit Service Pack 1 Genuine Windows®...
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...-/109-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with international language support Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Control keys: Acer programmable key, Acer Backup key, Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, Acer email key, Microphone mute key, and Communication key Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device, supporting three-finger press, two-finger scroll, pinch...
...-/109-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with international language support Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Control keys: Acer programmable key, Acer Backup key, Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, Acer email key, Microphone mute key, and Communication key Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device, supporting three-finger press, two-finger scroll, pinch...
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... hard disk drive is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard slot (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Icon Item Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. Only one card can operate at any given time. 5 Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication switch/indicator devices / indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Close Front View Table 1-2. Note: Push to audio...
... hard disk drive is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard slot (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Icon Item Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. Only one card can operate at any given time. 5 Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication switch/indicator devices / indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Close Front View Table 1-2. Note: Push to audio...
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...If you plug in jack Description Connects to the AC adapter. 2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, (VGA) port LCD projector). 4 USB/eSATA port Connects to remove/insert the module. 6 SmartCard slot Accepts a Smart card. Note: Push to USB or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Icon Item 1 DC-in an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available. 5 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Left View...
...If you plug in jack Description Connects to the AC adapter. 2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, (VGA) port LCD projector). 4 USB/eSATA port Connects to remove/insert the module. 6 SmartCard slot Accepts a Smart card. Note: Push to USB or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Icon Item 1 DC-in an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available. 5 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Left View...
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... attachment/removal (hot plug) of the Num Lock is not applicable for the cursor movement by the numeric keys. The state of the external keyboard/keypad. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. The key can toggle on /off . If an external keyboard or keypad is NOT required for all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Scroll Lock is not changed by default. When On, the screen...
... attachment/removal (hot plug) of the Num Lock is not applicable for the cursor movement by the numeric keys. The state of the external keyboard/keypad. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. The key can toggle on /off . If an external keyboard or keypad is NOT required for all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Scroll Lock is not changed by default. When On, the screen...
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... functions. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. it opens the application's context menu. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations It can also be used with other keys to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) +Tab: Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; Figure 1-10. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard...
... functions. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. it opens the application's context menu. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations It can also be used with other keys to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) +Tab: Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; Figure 1-10. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard...
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...+ Fn+ Brightness up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Fn+ Volume down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off to the previous media file. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23 Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to save power. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the touchpad on or off . Turns the speakers on...
...+ Fn+ Brightness up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Fn+ Volume down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off to the previous media file. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23 Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to save power. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the touchpad on or off . Turns the speakers on...
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... BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Keyboard Item Type Total number of keys Windows logo key Internal and external USB keyboard work simultaneously? Features Specification Phoenix v1.04 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance PXE specification v2.1 SMBIOS reference specification v2.5 or later USB specification revision 1.1, 2.0. and 3.0 ASF specification v2.0 or later PCI Express base specification revision 2.1 PCI BIOS specification revision 2.1 BIOS Boot specification...
... BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Protocols supported Keyboard Item Type Total number of keys Windows logo key Internal and external USB keyboard work simultaneously? Features Specification Phoenix v1.04 Hardware 4 MB Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures ACPI 3.0b compliance PXE specification v2.1 SMBIOS reference specification v2.5 or later USB specification revision 1.1, 2.0. and 3.0 ASF specification v2.0 or later PCI Express base specification revision 2.1 PCI BIOS specification revision 2.1 BIOS Boot specification...
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... F12 Boot Menu is Disabled. The utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). System Utilities 2-3 Read the item specific help on the computer model. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to be change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to save changes and exit from the Setup Utility. Press F9 to load the default settings...
... F12 Boot Menu is Disabled. The utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). System Utilities 2-3 Read the item specific help on the computer model. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to be change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to save changes and exit from the Setup Utility. Press F9 to load the default settings...
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...-Fi device. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description Format/Option Video Memory Graphic Mode System memory allocated for graphics processing Option to enable the wake on WLAN SATA Mode WiFi Bluetooth Card Reader Wired LAN Audio Camera USB Ports Power Off USB Charge (S3/S4/S5) Battery Threshold (in DC mode) Option to set the SATA controller mode Option to enable the multi-function card reader device. Table 2-2. Option: Switchable, Integrated or Discrete Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during...
...-Fi device. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description Format/Option Video Memory Graphic Mode System memory allocated for graphics processing Option to enable the wake on WLAN SATA Mode WiFi Bluetooth Card Reader Wired LAN Audio Camera USB Ports Power Off USB Charge (S3/S4/S5) Battery Threshold (in DC mode) Option to set the SATA controller mode Option to enable the multi-function card reader device. Table 2-2. Option: Switchable, Integrated or Discrete Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during...
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....6.9 5: USB HDD: 6: USB CD/DVD: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list. Hard disk drive 2. Network boot 4. Press to boot the operating system. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-8. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. BIOS Boot...
....6.9 5: USB HDD: 6: USB CD/DVD: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list. Hard disk drive 2. Network boot 4. Press to boot the operating system. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-8. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. BIOS Boot...
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... F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-9. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all menus, then exit setup configure driver. Information Phoenix SecureCore Tiano Setup Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Equal to save or discard changes and close the BIOS Setup Utility...
... F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-9. BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all menus, then exit setup configure driver. Information Phoenix SecureCore Tiano Setup Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Equal to save or discard changes and close the BIOS Setup Utility...
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... Keyboard 3-21 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 3-24 Removing the Power Button Launch Board 3-27 Removing the Smart Card Reader 3-29 Removing the Fingerprint Board 3-31 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-33 Removing the USB Board 3-35 Removing the TPM Board 3-37 Removing the RTC Battery 3-38 Removing the Mainboard 3-39 Removing the Thermal Module 3-44 Removing the CPU 3-46 Removing the Speakers 3-47 Removing the LAN Cable 3-48 Removing the LCD Module 3-49 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-53 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-53 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-54 Removing the LCD...
... Keyboard 3-21 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 3-24 Removing the Power Button Launch Board 3-27 Removing the Smart Card Reader 3-29 Removing the Fingerprint Board 3-31 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-33 Removing the USB Board 3-35 Removing the TPM Board 3-37 Removing the RTC Battery 3-38 Removing the Mainboard 3-39 Removing the Thermal Module 3-44 Removing the CPU 3-46 Removing the Speakers 3-47 Removing the LAN Cable 3-48 Removing the LCD Module 3-49 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-53 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-53 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-54 Removing the LCD...
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... replaced. Boot the computer. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 5. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the LCD Panel" procedures described on the screen). Check the Device Manager to the User Manual for instructions on page 4-7. 7. Reseat the memory modules. 11. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the application. If desktop display resolution is extensive pixel damage (i.e. Connect the power cable and reboot...
... replaced. Boot the computer. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 5. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the LCD Panel" procedures described on the screen). Check the Device Manager to the User Manual for instructions on page 4-7. 7. Reseat the memory modules. 11. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the application. If desktop display resolution is extensive pixel damage (i.e. Connect the power cable and reboot...
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... intermittent problem, perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. NOTE: NOTE: Verify that there are supported by a variety of the failure is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors...
... intermittent problem, perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. NOTE: NOTE: Verify that there are supported by a variety of the failure is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors...
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...POSTCODE_PC_PEI_ENTRY (0xe2) - POSTCODE_PC_PEI_EXIT (0xe3) - Table 4-4. Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. POSTCODE_EC_PEI_IPL (0xec) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_EXIT (0xe8) POSTCODE_PC_DXE_ENTRY (0xe9) - POSTCODE_PC_S3_OS (0xe6) - Troubleshooting 4-29 Entering DXE Dispatch. POSTCODE_EC_PEI_MEMORY (0xeb) - POSTCODE_PC_SEC_EXIT (0xe1) - Component Codes Range Description 0xe0-0xff These are not components, but rather represent Architectural Progress Codes or Error Codes detailing milestones in the system boot progress. Entering DXE IPL's S3 boot path. Reset vector.
...POSTCODE_PC_PEI_ENTRY (0xe2) - POSTCODE_PC_PEI_EXIT (0xe3) - Table 4-4. Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. POSTCODE_EC_PEI_IPL (0xec) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_EXIT (0xe8) POSTCODE_PC_DXE_ENTRY (0xe9) - POSTCODE_PC_S3_OS (0xe6) - Troubleshooting 4-29 Entering DXE Dispatch. POSTCODE_EC_PEI_MEMORY (0xeb) - POSTCODE_PC_SEC_EXIT (0xe1) - Component Codes Range Description 0xe0-0xff These are not components, but rather represent Architectural Progress Codes or Error Codes detailing milestones in the system boot progress. Entering DXE IPL's S3 boot path. Reset vector.