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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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... SO-DIMM 8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules) Supports dual channel memory modes Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 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
... SO-DIMM 8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules) Supports dual channel memory modes Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 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
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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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... amber when the battery is active. 2 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from an external microphone. 3 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to remove/install the card. HDD indicator Indicates the 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. Note: Push to audio devices (e.g., speakers, line-out jack headphones). 4 Multi-in AC mode. Close Front...
... amber when the battery is active. 2 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from an external microphone. 3 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to remove/install the card. HDD indicator Indicates the 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. Note: Push to audio devices (e.g., speakers, line-out jack headphones). 4 Multi-in AC mode. Close Front...
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... No. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Left View Table 1-3. Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Note: Push to USB or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Note: 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. Icon Item 1 DC-in an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available...
... No. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Left View Table 1-3. Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Note: Push to USB or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Note: 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. Icon Item 1 DC-in an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available...
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Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can be turned on and off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock Fn+F11 Scroll Lock Fn+F12 Off by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is NOT required for all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock key Caps Lock Description When...
Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can be turned on and off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock Fn+F11 Scroll Lock Fn+F12 Off by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is NOT required for all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock key Caps Lock Description When...
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... the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. 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; it opens the application's context menu. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run...
... the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. 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; it opens the application's context menu. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run...
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... the screen brightness. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23 Fn+ Fn+ Fn+ Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Figure 1-11. Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Communication device toggle Sleep Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Turns the touchpad on or off to save power. Puts the computer in the combination. Press any key to the previous media file. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key...
... the screen brightness. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23 Fn+ Fn+ Fn+ Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Figure 1-11. Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Communication device toggle Sleep Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Turns the touchpad on or off to save power. Puts the computer in the combination. Press any key to the previous media file. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key...
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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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... Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. The default setting of the screen. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is Disabled. The 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 select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic...
... Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. The default setting of the screen. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is Disabled. The 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 select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the bottom of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic...
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... or Disabled Option: 10%, 20% or 30% 2-6 System Utilities Option to enable the system to charge USB devices while the system enters into Suspend to enable the wired LAN device. Option to enable the camera device. 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 enable the Wi-Fi device. Option to enable the external USB ports. Option to enable the multi-function card reader device. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description Format/Option Video Memory...
... or Disabled Option: 10%, 20% or 30% 2-6 System Utilities Option to enable the system to charge USB devices while the system enters into Suspend to enable the wired LAN device. Option to enable the camera device. 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 enable the Wi-Fi device. Option to enable the external USB ports. Option to enable the multi-function card reader device. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description Format/Option Video Memory...
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... Boot Exit Boot Priority Order: 1: HDD 0: WDC WD2500BPVT-22ZESTO 2: ATAPI CD/DVD: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GU40N 3: USB FDD: 4: Network Boot: BRCM MBA Slot 0500 V14.6.9 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 up or down the list. Hard disk drive 2. External USB hard drive 5. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to escape the menu...
... Boot Exit Boot Priority Order: 1: HDD 0: WDC WD2500BPVT-22ZESTO 2: ATAPI CD/DVD: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GU40N 3: USB FDD: 4: Network Boot: BRCM MBA Slot 0500 V14.6.9 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 up or down the list. Hard disk drive 2. External USB hard drive 5. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to escape the menu...
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... Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Equal to save the setup changes. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-9. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all menus, then exit setup configure driver. Exit 0 Use...
... Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Equal to save the setup changes. Close the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the setup changes. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-9. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all menus, then exit setup configure driver. Exit 0 Use...
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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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... same locations on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Roll back the video driver to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. Connect an external monitor to determine that the computer is listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting Check the Device Manager to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display by removing the power cable and the battery pack. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the LCD Panel...
... same locations on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Roll back the video driver to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. Connect an external monitor to determine that the computer is listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting Check the Device Manager to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display by removing the power cable and the battery pack. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the LCD Panel...
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... : 1. If the problem remains, replace the following procedures to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When analyzing an 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. Run the advanced...
... : 1. If the problem remains, replace the following procedures to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When analyzing an 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. Run the advanced...
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... protocols at the end of PEI. Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. No permanent memory found at the end of PEI. Exiting PEI Dispatch. Entering DXE Dispatch. Troubleshooting 4-29 POSTCODE_PC_IPL_EXIT (0xe8) POSTCODE_PC_DXE_ENTRY (0xe9) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_RECOVERY (0xe7) - Component Codes Range Description 0xe0-0xff These are not components, but rather represent Architectural Progress Codes or Error Codes detailing milestones in the system...
... protocols at the end of PEI. Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. No permanent memory found at the end of PEI. Exiting PEI Dispatch. Entering DXE Dispatch. Troubleshooting 4-29 POSTCODE_PC_IPL_EXIT (0xe8) POSTCODE_PC_DXE_ENTRY (0xe9) - POSTCODE_PC_IPL_RECOVERY (0xe7) - Component Codes Range Description 0xe0-0xff These are not components, but rather represent Architectural Progress Codes or Error Codes detailing milestones in the system...