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Question posted by raelaine on August 15th, 2012

How To Unlock Keypad - Acer Aspire 5742z

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Answer #1: Posted by aketuk on August 15th, 2012 8:52 AM
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    Open the Acer 5515 laptop and turn it on. Allow the user to complete all startup procedures before pressing any buttons on the keyboard.

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    Locate the "Windows" button. It is located on the bottom left-hand side of the keyboard and has a dark circle with a little waving flag inside. Locate the "L" button as well. 

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    Press both buttons at the same time. The laptop keyboard is now unlocked. Test the computer by trying to open a file on the computer. If the keyboard did not unlock, repeat the procedure and be sure to press the buttons at the same time. The keyboard will unlock.




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...Your Acer Notebook tour 9 Top View 9 Rear view 10 Left View 11 Right View 12 Base view 13 Indicators 14 Touch Pad Basics 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16... Windows Keys 17 Hot Keys 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG...
Service Guide - Page 9

... Recovery by Crisis Disk 197 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 199 Aspire Exploded Diagrams 200 Main Assembly 200 Lower Cover 202 LCD Assembly 203 LED Assembly 204 Aspire FRU List 205 Screw List 229 Model Definition and Configuration 231 Aspire 5742/5742G 231 Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG 257 Test Compatible Components 273 Online Support Information 279 Index...
Service Guide - Page 11

... CPU and chipset • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset 5742, 5742G • Intel® Core™ i5-450M/i5-460M... 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache 5742Z, 5742ZG • Intel® Pentium® processor P6100/P6200 (3 MB...x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Audio Built-in mono ...
Service Guide - Page 12

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Service Guide - Page 13

...modes Battery • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • ENERGY STAR® • 5742, 5742Z • Battery life: 3.5 hours • 5742G, 5742ZG • Battery life: 3 hours Power adapter • 3-pin...8226; 390 g (0.86 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off Chapter 1 3
Service Guide - Page 14

... x 9.96 x 0.98/1.33 inches) Weight: • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Input and control Keyboard: • 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad: • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media keys: • Media control keys (printed...
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Service Guide - Page 209

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Service Guide - Page 210

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