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Aspire 9300/7000 TravelMate 7510 Service Guide
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates of Aspire 9300 / 7000 & TravelMate 7510 service guide.
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Copyright
Copyright© 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
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Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium D are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC
CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reason, if a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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Chapter1 System Specification 1
Features 1 Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display 1 Graphics 1 Storage Subsystem 2 Optical media drive 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 8 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 Touchpad 16 Touchpad Basics 16 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management 19 Acer eLock Management 21 Acer ePerformance Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Acer eNet Management 25 Acer ePower Management 27 Acer ePresentation Management 29 Acer OrbiCam 30 Using the System Utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 How do I check for viruses 38 Hardware Specification and Configuration 39
Chapter2 System Utilities 48
BIOS Setup Utility 48 Information 49 Main 50
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Security 52 Set Supervisor/User Password 53 Characters 0-9,A-Z (not case sensitive) 53 Boot 55 Exit 56
Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 57
General Information 57 Before You Begin 57 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 58 Disassembly Procedure 60 Removing the Battery Pack 60 Removing the HDD Module 60 Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the RAM Modules 61 Removing the Keyboard 63 Separating the LCD Module and Main Unit 64 Disassembling the Main Unit 65 LCD Disassembly 72
Chapter4 Troubleshooting 76
System Check Procedures 77 External Diskette Drive Check 77 External CD-ROM Drive Check 77 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 77 Memory Check 78 Power System Check 78 Check the Power Adaptor 78 Check the Battery Pack 79 Touchpad Check 79 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 81 Index of Error Messages 82 Error Message List 82 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 83 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 88 Intermittent Problems 92 Undetermined Problems 93 Top View 94
Chapter5 Jumper and Connector Location 94
Bottom View 96 Switch Setting 97 Password Bypassing & BIOS Recovery 98
Chapter6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100
Exploded Diagram 101 Parts 102
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 114
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Appendix B Test Compatible Components 124
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 125
Appendix C Online Support Information 129
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System Specification
Features
Platform
Aspire 9300 Series AMDTM Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 cache), TL-50 (1.6GHz, 2 x 256 KB L2 cache) featuring: Dual-core processing Simultaneous 32 bit and 64 bit Windows® support AMD PowerNow!TM, AMD HyperTransportTM, Enhanced Virus Protection2 and 3DNow! professional technology Aspire 7000 Series AMD SempronTM Mobile Technology 3200+/3500+(1.6/1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), 3400+ (1.8 GHz, 256 KB L2 cache), or higher, featuring: Simultaneous 32 bit and 64 bit Windows® support AMD PowerNow!TM, AMD HyperTransportTM, Enhanced Virus Protection2 and 3DNow! professional technology
System Memory
Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
Display
17.1" WXGA + 200-nit Acer CrystalBriteTM colour TFT LCD (Aspire 9410 / 7110 series) or high brightness TFT LCD (TravelMate 5610 / 5110 series), 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300 up to 512MB TurboCacheTM (256MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, 256MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0, Shader Model3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA PowerMizer 6.0, PCI Express® NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 up to 128MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0, Shader Model3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA PowerMizer 6.0, PCI Express® NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6100 integrated graphics with 64 MB of shared system memory
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Dual independent displays support 16.7 million colors MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technologies
NOTE: TurboCacheTM memory allocation varies depending on configuration.
Storage Subsystem
60/80/100/120/160 GB or higher hard disk drive 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD)
Optical media drive
8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 24X DVD/CD-RW combo drive
Communication
Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCamTM integrated 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera, featuring:
225 degree ergonomic rotation Acer PrimaLiteTM technology
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) WLAN: Intel® InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology
I/O Interface
PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter
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Power Subsystem
ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standards: Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving modes support 71W 4800mAh (8-cell) or 44W 4000mAh (6-cell) Li-Ion battery pack Acer QuicChargeTM technology: 80% charge in 1 hour; 2-hour rapid charge system-off; 2.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90W AC adapter
Dimensions and Weight
400 (W) x 295 (D) x 31.4/39.9 (H) mm (15.75 x 11.61 x 1.24/1.57 inches) 3.81 kg (8.39 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack 3.68 kg (8.10 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Environment
Temperature
Operating: 5 oC to 35 oC Non-operating: -20 oC to 65 oC
Humidity (non-condensing)
Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80%
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Block Diagram
A B C D E
MYALL M Block Diagram
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Project Code: 91.4Q901.001 Project Name: MYALL M PCB Number: 06211-SA DDRII 667 DDRII 667
SYSTEM DC/DC
MAX8734A INPUTS OUTPUTS 3D3V_S5 5V_S5
NPT Processor Rev. F S1 package
2,3,4,5
AMD CPU
DDRII 667 Channel A
Slot 0
DCBATOUT
4
DDRII 667 Channel B
Slot 1
11,12
SYSTEM DC/DC
MAX8743 INPUTS OUTPUTS 1D2V_HT_S0 1D2V_CORE_S0
LCD
UP to 1920 X 1200 13 V R A Mx4 LVDS Dual Channel
HyperTransport 16X16 6.4GB/S
DCBATOUT
Mini Card 802.11a/b/g 28
nVIDIA
PCIE x 1 PCI-E X 1
SVIDEO/COMP CRT /TV
TVOUT CRT
14
C51MV
HyperTransport+ UMA PCI-E X 1
6,7,8,9,10
MUX
9
R GB CRT
14
MAXIM CHARGER
MAX8725 INPUTS OUTPUTS
3
3
G72MV /G73M
48,49,5051,52,53,54,55,56,57
PCIE x 16
HyperTransport 4X4 1.6GB/S
DCBATOUT
BT+ 18V 3.0A 5V 100mA
RJ45
25
TXFM
LAN
RTL8211B
MAC 24
25
a. Line In b. Mic In c. INT Mic
Codec
31
nVIDIA
30 HDA
P CI
PCI BUS
TI PCI7412
26 ~ 27
PWR SW CP2220 29
PCMCIA SLOT 29 Card Reader28
CPU DC/DC
MAX8760 INPUTS OUTPUTS VCC_CORE_S0 DCBATOUT 1.35V 35A
ALC883
MCP51
ACPI 2.0 HD AUDIO 8xUSB 2.0 ATA 133
1394
28
G1432 MAX4411
29
d. Line Out e. INT.SPKR
2
31
Mini-PCI
LPC BUS
TV & Video-In WIRELESS
32
32
PCB LAYER
32 L1:SIGNAL 1 L2:VCC
2
MODEM MDC Card
SATA
SA TA LPC I/F
15,16,17,18,19,20
23
DEBUG CONN 36
NS87381
SIO
34
KBC KB3910
33 X BUS
L3:SIGNAL 2 L4:SIGNAL 3 L5:GND
USB PATA
FIR USB 4 Port23
34
BIOS
36
Touch INT. KB CIR Pad 35 35 34
L6:SIGNAL 4
1
SATA
22
HDD
22
CDROM
22
MINI USB BlueTooth 23
CAMERA
1
-1
1
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Outlook Tour
Front View
Just for Starters...
"Launch keys" on page 10
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"Launch keys" on page 10
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Built-in camera Display screen Status indicators Wireless communication button Bluetooth communication button
1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel web camera for video communication (for selected models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Enable/disables Wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communications. Enable/disables Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communications.
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6 7 8 9
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Microphone Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest
Internal microphone for sound recording Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a four-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
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# #
10 11 12
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N/A N/A N/A
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Keyboard Power button
Description
Serves keys" on page 10 "Launchfor entering data into your computer. Turns the computer on and off.
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 27
#
Item
"Launch keys" launching frequently used programs. Easy-launch buttons Buttons for on page 10
Description
"Launch keys" on page 10 Closed Front View
"Launch keys" on page 10
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# Icon Item
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Description
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1 2
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Item Speakers
Line-in jack Microphone-in jack
Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).Description Accepts input from external microphones.
#
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Icon
Icon
Icon
3
Icon
Item
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Description
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# 4
Item
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Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support Power indicator
Description
Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
Indicates the computer's power status.
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6
Battery indicator
Indicates the computer's battery status.
Note:
7 Bluetooth communication indicator Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
8
Wireless communication indicator N/A Latch
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
9
Locks and releases the lid.
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Icon
Item
Description
#
Icon
Item
Description
Left View
#
Icon
Item
Description
# 1# 2 # 3 4 5
Icon
Item
Description
Icon
Item N/A
Kensington lock slot Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computers security lock. Item
Description Optical disk drive
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or trayload depending on model). Lights up when the optical disk drive is active. Ejects the drive tray from the drive (location depends on model).
N/A N/A N/A
Note:
Optical disk access indicator Optical disk drive eject button
Emergency eject hole Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
Note:
Right View
#
Icon
Item
Description
#
# 1
Icon
#
Item
Item
Description
Description
Icon N/A
Icon
Item PC Card slot eject button Description Card from the slot. Ejects the PC
2 3
PC Card slot
Accepts one Type II PC Card. Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Note: (xD). Card
5-in-1 card reader
#
4 5# 6
Icon
Item
Three USB 2.0 ports
Description
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Icon N/A
Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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Rear View
#
Icon
Item
# Icon Item Item
Description
Description Description
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1 # 2 2 3 4 5
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USB 2.0 ports Item S-video/TV-out(NTSC/ PAL)port
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Description
Note:
Connects to a television or display device with S-video input
Icon
Item
External display (VGA) port Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Modem (RJ-11) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a phone line. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based networks. Powers the computer.
Description
N/A
Battery
Base View
#
Icon
Item
Description
#
Icon
Item
Description
# 1 2 3 4 5
Icon N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
#
Item
Item
Description
Description
Battery release latch Cooling fan Mini PCI card bay Ventilation slots Memory compartment
Releases the battery for removal. Helps keep the computer cool.
Note NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Houses the computer's Mini PCI card. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory.
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N/A N/A N/A N/A
PCI Express Mini Card bay Hard disk bay Battery lock Battery bay
Houses the computer's PCI Express Mini card. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Caps Lock Num Lock Fn + F11 Scroll Lock Fn + F12
Lock key
Description
Description
When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
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The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys
Num Lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold Shift while using cursor control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad. N/A
Num Lock off
Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.
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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Windows key
Key
Key
Icon
Description
Description
Press alone. This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button. It launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: Description + Tab: Activates the next Taskbar button. + E: Opens the My Computer window.
< < < <
+>F1: Opens Help and Support. + :
+>F: : the Find (All Files dialog box). + Opens
+ Opens +>R: : the Run dialog box.
< < < <
> + :
+ M: Minimizes all windows.
+ :
> + :
> + : > + : > + :
Shift + + : M: Undoes the minimize all windows action. + < > Application key This key + < the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It has > + : opens the application's context menu.
+ :
Hotkeys
<
> + :
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like + < > hold the screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and+ : key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey
Icon
Function
Description
Hotkey Icon Function Description Hotkey + Icon Function Function Description Description Hotkey Key IconIcon Hot Function Description + + + Fn + F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. + Fn + F2 +
+
Acer eSetting
+
"Acer eManager" in Launches the Acer eSettingson Acer "Acer eManager" on page 20Empowering Technology. page 20 "Acer eManager" on
page 20
+ + F3 Fn +
Acer ePower Management Sleep
Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer page Technology. Empowering 20
"Acer eManager" on
+ Fn + F4 +
+
Leads the computer to Sleep mode.
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+
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++
+ +
+ +
Hot Key ++ Fn + + + F5 +
Icon
Function Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle
Description Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns off the display screen backlight to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
+
+ + + ++ Fn F6 +
+
F7 + + +Fn+ +
+
+ +
+ Fn+ + F8 + > + ++<< > +
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
< > + +Fn +<<>> ++< > + < >
+ + < >
+ < + < + < > > >
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
< Fn+ < >> + + + < >
Volume up
Increases the sound volume.
+ + < > +< > Fn + < >
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
+ < > + < <> > +
+ + < > Fn+<< >> + + < > + < >
Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
+ <
>
+ < > + < > + < >
You < locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the upper-center and/or bottom-right side + can >
of + keyboard. the < >
+ <
Special keys
>
The Euro Symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the Euro key on the bottom-right side of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr key <5>
Alt Gr>
then press the Euro symbol on the number five key.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ Note typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm
The US Dollar Sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
<4>
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2. Either directly press the $ key on the bottom-right side of the keyboard, or hold Shift and then
press the US dollar sign on the number four key.
NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.
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Indicators
The computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four # Item Description indicators on the front cover. These indicators show the status of the computer and its components.
#
#
Item
Item
Description
Description
"Launch keys" on page 10 "Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
# Item Description
"Launch keys" on page 10
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
Icon Function Description
# #
#
#
Icon Icon
Icon
Icon
Icon
Item
Item
HDD
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Description
Description
Description
Item
Caps Lock Item
Description
Item
Num LockDescription up when Num Lock is activated. Lights
Power
Lights when the computer is on.
Battery
Lights when the battery is being charged.
Bluetooth
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication
Wireless LAN
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication
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Easy-launch Buttons
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are one user-programmable button, web browser button, mail button, and Acer Empowering Key . Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and " Internet programs, they can be redefined by users. To set the web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
"Launch Manager" on page 44
"Easy-launch buttons" "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 on page 10
Easy-launch button
Easy-launch button Default application
Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
Mail Web browser P
E-mail application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) User-programmable
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
Touchpad Basics
Use the touchpad as follows:
(2)
Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right (3) buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad (2) is the same as clicking the left button. Use the four-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of windows applications.
(1)
(4)
Function Execute
Left button (1) Quickly click twice.
Right button (4)
Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap once Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.
Center button (3)
Select Drag
Click once Click and hold. Then slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection. Click once
Access context menu Scroll
Click and hold to move up/down/ left/right.
NOTE: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase 16 Chapter 1
the touchpad's responsiveness. NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy to have access to the frequently used functions and manage the notebook. It features the following handy utilities: Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry setting. Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings conveniently.
For more information, press the key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function.
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Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects the files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption and decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt and decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. The supervisor password is a "master" password that can decrypt any file on the system. The file-specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file. Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt for a supervisor password and default file-specific password. This file-specific password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own file-specific password when encrypting a file.
NOTE: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt the encrypted files! Be sure to safeguard all related password.
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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allow you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can not be stolen while your notebook is unattended. Removable data devices: includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Optical drive devices: includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. Floppy disk drives: 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set at first. Once set, you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices. The lock(s) will be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks cancelled.
NOTE: If you lose the password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting the notebook or taking the notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down the password.
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Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: Memory optimization: releases unused memory and checks memory usage. Disk optimization: removes unneeded items and files. Speed optimization: improves the usability and performance of the Windows XP system.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on the system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides: Password protection Recovery of applications and drives Image or data backup:
· Backup to HDD (set recovery point) · Backup to CD or DVD
Image or data recovery tools:
· Recovery from a hidden partition (factory defaults) · Recovery from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point) · Recovery from CD or DVD
NOTE: If the computer did not come 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. To ensure the best results when recovering the system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except external Acer ODD, if equipped), including the Acer ezDock.
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Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specification and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. Permits you to migrate personal settings. Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued.
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Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on the notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up the PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right clicking on the icon in the task bar.
Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. The settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. The security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
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Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on or off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. DC mode To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles: Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left side of the window.
You can also click "Advanced settings" to:
· Set alarms. · Reload factory defaults. · Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing
to the system after Hibernation or Stand-by.
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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolution: XGA and SVGA.
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Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on the top of the LCD panel. The camera's 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so that you can transmit the best video quality over an instant messenger service.
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No. 1 2
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Item Lens Power indicator Rubber grip (selected models only)
Rotating the Acer Orbicam The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the illustrations below:
For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front in back of the LCD panel.
NOTE: Do not rotate the camera clockwise to prevent it from the damage.
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Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. or Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture windows window appears as below:
Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window, then select the desired resolution. Setting the camera resolution to 640 x 480 or larger does not change the capture window size. Options Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the Options Window, Preview Folder capture window size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
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Camera Settings
· Basic settings: Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture
display, then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from this window. Camera Settings
Video, Audio
Video, Audio
Zoom/Face tracking Camera Settings Zoom/Face tracking
· Capture settings: From the Camera Settings Driver Settings the Driver Settings button. The window, click
Properties Properties window will appear.
Driver Settings
Properties
Device Settings
· Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation,
Advanced Settings sharpness, etc.
Zoom/Face Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select · Advanced Track Settings
Device Settings Advanced Settings
image enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator.
Zoom/Face Track Settings
· Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face
tracking feature on or off. Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip.
NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder.
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/ webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world.
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Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models only). The Face Tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face in the capture window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions.
NOTE: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame. Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently.
To enable the Acer VisageON:
1. Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu.
VisageON
VisageON
VisageON
The VisageON window appears as below:
2. Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the VisageON window. Change the face
tracking settings and options in the right section.
Single User Multiple
Using the face tracking feature To use the face tracking feature: Users
Single User Multiple
Users
1. Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up
menu. For multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the Users capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera.
Single User
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2. Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view.
VisageON
3. Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to change the configuration of the camera, face
tracking and video effects settings. VisageON
VisageON
Using video effects
Video Settings
Using video effects Using video effects (selected models only)
Video Settings Effect Selection
Video
The Video Settings sectioneffects you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To Using video allows Video select an effect:
1. Click the encircled icon to display the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window
Video Settings Effect Selection
appears as below:
Effect Selection
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2. Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the
VisageON window.
NOTE: When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Follow screen instructions in the VisageON to continue. NOTE: You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences.
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Using the System Utilities
NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
Note:
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and ControlSettings. Select the secondary Start click on Panel Display monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto Settings (2) Note: this monitor. Finally, clickExtendto confirm the new settings and this monitor Apply my windows desktop onto click OK to complete the process.
Apply
OK
Settings Apply
Start Control Panel Display (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor OK
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view Start All Programs Acer GridVista multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start > All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. YouPrograms Start All may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Acer GridVista
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is simple to set up:
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task
bar.
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's Note: recommended value. Note:
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You "Easy-launch buttons" on Programs can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > Allpage 24 > Launch Manager to start the Start All Programs application.
Launch Manager
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 24
Start All Programs Launch Manager
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Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep you computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:
1. Start Norton Antivirus: Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the 2. In the Norton Antivirus main window, click Scans.
Norton AntiVirus
Start menu in the Windows task bar, highlight Programs, and select Norton Antivirus. Programs Start Norton AntiVirus Scans
Scans
Run Full System Scan Finished
3. In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4. When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished.
You can schedule customized virus scans that tun unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information, please refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu.
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Hardware Specification and Configuration
Processor
Item CPU type Specification
AMDTM Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 cache), TL-50 (1.6GHz, 2 x 256 KB L2 cache) AMD SempronTM Mobile Technology 3200+/3500+(1.6/1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), 3400+ (1.8 GHz, 256 KB L2 cache)
Package Core voltage Feature
Socket S1, 638-pin lidless Micro-PGA 1.2875V (highest frequency mode) to 0.8375V (low frequency mode)
Dual-core processing Simultaneous 32 bit and 64 bit Windows® support AMD PowerNow!TM, AMD HyperTransportTM, Enhanced Virus Protection2 and 3DNow! professional technology
Bus speed On-die second (L2) cache
Power optimized HyperTransportTM technology up to 1600MHz, full duplex 2x512KB or 2x256KB
System Board Major Chips
Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller HDD controller Keyboard controller PCMCIA controller soDIMM controller nVidia C51MV + MCP51 NS87381 Codec ALC883 · nVidia GeForce Go 6100 integrated graphics · nVidia GeForce Go7300/7600 SE MCP51 ENE KB3910 PCI 7412 C51MV Specification
Hard Disk Drive
Seagate Model Drive Specification Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/ sector) Physical read/write head Discs 120 4 2 100 4 2 80 3 2 60 3 2 ST9120821A ST9120824A ST9100824A ST9100825A ST98823A ST980829A ST96812A
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Hard Disk Drive
Seagate Spindle Speed (RPM) Internal transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.) ATA data transfer mode supported Bytes per sector Average latency (msec) Average seek, read (msec. typical) Average seek, write (msec. typical) Cache buffer Interface Startup current (typical, peak) Ambient temperature Temperature gradient (oC per hour max.) Relative humidity Relative humidity gradient Drive acoustics, sound power (bels) idle Shock, operating (Gs max. at 0.5 msec.) Shock, nonoperating (Gs max. at 2 msec.) Vibration, operating Vibration, nonoperating Nonrecoverable read errors Seek power (typical) Read/write power (typical) Idle mode, lower power (typical) Standby mode Sleep mode Voltage tolerance 4200 (ST9120824A, ST9100825A, ST980829A) 5400 (ST9120821A, ST9100824A, ST98823A, ST96812A) 56.25 (ST9120824A, ST9100825A, ST980829A) 48.25 (ST9120821A, ST9100824A, ST98823A, ST96812A) 100 PIO modes 0-4; Multiword DMA modes 0-2; Ultra DMA modes 0-5 512 5.6 12.5 14.5 8 Mbytes Serial ATA +5V: 1.1 amps 5 to 55oC (operating), -40 to 70oC (nonoperating) 20oC (operating), 30oC (nonoperating) 5% to 90% (operating), 5% to 95% (nonoperating) 30% per hour max. 2.4 (typical), 2.6 (max) 250 800 1.0 G (0 to peak, 5-500 Hz) 5 Gs (0 to peak, 5-500 Hz) 1 per 1014 bits read, max. 2.20 watts Read: 1.90 watts; Write: 2.30 watts 0.80 watts 0.28 watts 0.28 watts +5.0V +/- 5%
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor System BIOS version Phoenix V1.00 Description
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Item Feature Description · Suspend 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
System Memory
Item Chipset Feature C51MV · DDR2 533/667 MHz SDRAM memory interface design · Two DDR SODIMM slots · Maximum memory up to 4GB (with two 2GB SODIMM) · Dual Channel Description
VGA
Item Chip VRAM UMA nVidia GeForce Go 6100 64MB Discrete nVidia GeForce Go 7300/7600 SE up to 256MB
PCMCIA
Item PCMCIA controller Card type support Number of slot Feature TI7412 Type II One Five-in-one Card Reader: Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD). Description
Audio
Item Audio controller Realtek ALC833 Codec Description
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Item Feature · Built-in · Stereo · SNR > 85, high-performance DACs with 95dB SNR (A-Weighting), ADCs with 85dB SNR (A-Weighting) · Internal Microphone · Two speakers, at least 1.5W / 30cc for each · 2* digital microphone array · VoIP function support · Universal jack function support Description
LAN
Item LAN controller Feature Realtek RTL8211B · 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps PCI LAN · Jumbo frame support · WOL from S5 support · File deployment support Connector type RJ-45 Description
Wireless LAN
Item Card type Mode Mini-PCI · 802.11b/g · Built-in two antenna (placed on the top of LCD on the side of LCD latch, the wire of antenna can not be placed under the panel) Support Wi-Fi, WPA2, WMM, CCX V3/V4 Description
Modem
Item Controller Data modem data baud rate (bps) Modem/bluetooth protocol supported Connector type MCP51 56K · V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval · Wake-on-Ring ready · CISPR22 application RJ-11 Description
Keyboard
Item Controller Model name ENE KB3910 New Acer Ergo Keyboard Description
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Item Feature Description · 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 Pack capacity Panasonic / Sanyo / Sony Li-Ion 8-cell: 2400 mAh 6-cell: 2000 mAh Specification
System Power Management
Legacy Mode Off ACPI Mode · Mech. Off (G3): All devices in the system are turned off completely. · Soft Off: (G2/S5): All devices in the system are turned off completely by OS shutdown. On · Working (G0/S0): Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power-managed in this state. · S3 Sleeping State: CPU set power down, VGA suspend, PCMCIA suspend, Audio power down, HDD power down, CD-ROM power down, Super I/O low power mode. · S4 Sleeping State: It is also called hibernation state. The system saves all system setting and data onto disk before the whole system is powered off.
LCD
Item Vendor and Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active area Display resolution Display mode Samsung LTN170WX-L05H 17.1" WXGA 367.20 (W) x 229.50 (H) 1440 x 3 (RGB) x 900 normally white Specification QDI QD17TL02-06 17.1" WXGA 367.20 (W) x 229.50 (H) 1440 x 3 (RGB) x 900 normally white AUO B170PW03 V4 17.1" WXGA 367.20 (W) x 229.50 (H) 1440 x 3 (RGB) x 900 normally white LG LP171WP4-TL01 17.1" WXGA 367.20 (W) x 232.9 (H) 1440 x 3 (RGB) x 900 normally white
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LCD
Item Surface treatment Pixel arrangement Pixel pitch (mm) Typical white luminance (cd/ m2) also called brightness Contrast ratio Respond time (optical rise time + fall time) (msec.) Normal input voltage of power supply Power consumption (watt) Weight Physical size (mm) Electrical interface Color support non-glare type (1) glare type (H) RGB vertical stripe 0.255 (per one triad) x 0.255 200 (typical) Specification hard coating (3H) glare type RGB vertical stripe 0.255 (per one triad) x 0.255 200 (center typical) glare type RGB vertical stripe 0.255 (per one triad) x 0.255 200 (typical) non-glare type RGB vertical stripe 0.255 (per one triad) x 0.255 200 (typical)
350 (typical) 25 (typical) 35 (max.)
300 : 1 (Min) 25 (typical)
300 : 1 (typical) 16 (typical)
350 (Min) 25 (typical)
+3.3V (typical)
+3.3V (typical)
+3.3V (typical)
+3.3V (typical)
4.320 (typical)
4.7 (typical)
8 (max.)
4.78 (typical)
750g 382.7 (W) x 245 (V) x 7.0 (T) 2 channel LVDS Native 262K colors
750g 382.7 (H) x 245.1 (V) x 7.0 (T) 2 channel LVDS Native 262K colors
700g 382.2 (W) x 244.5 (H) x 6.6 (D) 2 channel LVDS Native 262K colors
670g 382.2 (W) x 244.5 (H) x 6.5 (D) 2 channel LVDS Native 262K colors
AC Adaptor
Item Model name Input feature Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency Frequency range Steady AC current for 100Vac or 240Vac input AC voltage from 90Vac to 264Vac for 50Hz or 60Hz from 47Hz to 63Hz less than 1.5A rms at 100Vac input and maximum load 19V 18.05V to 20V 90 W for 100Vac or 240Vac input AC voltage from 90Vac to 265Vac for 50Hz or 60Hz from 47Hz to 63Hz less than 1.5A rms at 100Vac input and maximum load 19V from 18.2V to 19.8V 90 W LiteOn PA-1900-04 WR Specification Delta 90W ADP-90SB BBAAF
Output feature Rated voltage Voltage range Rated power
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Item Output ripple and noise Turn on delay time Temperature less than 300mVp-p
Specification less than 300mVp-p within two seconds at 115 Vac input voltage Operating: 0 to 40oC Non-operating: -31 to 60oC within two seconds at 115 Vac input voltage Operating: 0 to 40oC Non-operating: -31 to 60oC
24X Combo Drive Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec.) Sustained: DVD: Max 10.56Mbytes/sec. CD: 3600Kbytes/sec. DVD: Random Access: 125 ms DVD: Full Stroke: 165ms CD: Random Access:105ms CD: Full Stroke:160ms 2MB Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5 DVD (read): DVD 5, 9, 10, 18, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVDR 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVDRW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, MultiBorder DVD-R/DVD-RW, Multi-Session DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM CD (write): CD-DA, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-I, Video-CD (MPEG-1), CD-Text CD (write): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text Load: Manual load Max. 1300mA 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Sustained: DVD: Min 10.15Mbytes/sec. CD: 3500 Kbytes/sec. DVD: Random Access: 100 ms DVD: Full Stroke: 190ms CD: Random Access:95ms CD: Full Stroke:180ms 2MB ATA/ATAPI-6, MMC-3 and SFF8090 Ver5, Revision 1.2. CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode1, CD-ROM XA Mode-2 Form1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD(MPEG-1), KaraokeCD, PhotoCD (Multi-Session), Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF PHILIPS SCB5265 Specification LITEON SSC-2485K
Access Time (Typical)
Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format
Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage
Manual load/DC brushless motor system Max. 1200mA 5 V +/- 5% (Operating)
8X DVD Dual Interface
Item Vendor and model name Performance specification PHILIPS SDVD8441 Specification
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Item Transfer rate (KB/sec.)
Specification Sustained: DVD:10.9Mbytes/sec. (Typ) CD: 3650Kbytes/sec. (Typ) DVD: Random Access: 130 ms DVD: Full Stroke: 240ms CD: Random Access:130ms CD: Full Stroke:240ms 2MB ATA/ATAPI-5 DVD (read): DVD-ROM 5,9,10,18, DVD-VIDEO, DVDAUDIO, DVD-R, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R MULTI BORDER, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+R MULTI-SESSION, DVD+RW CD (read): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 Form-2, CD-I, CD-I Bridge, Video-CD(MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, itrax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, and CD-RW DVD (write): DVD Data & Video CD (write): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text Load: manual load Max. 1500 mA 5V +/- 5% (operating)
Access time (typical)
Buffer memory Interface Applicable disc format
Loading mechanism Power consumption Input voltage
8X Super Multi Interface
Item Vendor and model name Performance Specification Transfer rate read (KB/ sec.) Sustained: · DVD: 10.00Mbytes/ sec. · CD: 3500kbytes/sec. Access time / Seek time · DVD: random access 130ms · DVD: full stroke 250ms · CD: random access 110ms · CD: full stroke 220ms Sustained: · DVD: 10.80Mbytes/ sec. · CD: 3600kbytes/sec. · Access time: DVD 160 msec; CD 150 msec. · Random seek time: DVD 150 msec; CD 140 msec. · Full stroke seek time: DVD 300 msec; CD 290 msec. 2MB compliant to SFF8020, SFF8090 2MB compliant to ATA/ATA5 Sustained: · DVD: 10.90Mbytes/ sec. · CD: 3650kbytes/sec. · Random access: DVD 130ms; CD 130ms · Full stroke: DVD 200ms; CD 240ms Liteon SSM 8515S Specification Pioneer DVR-K06RS Philip SDVD-8821
Buffer memory Interface
2MB compliant to ATA/ ATAPI-6, MMC-4 and SFF8090 Ver5
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Item Applicable disc format CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-I, Video-CD (MPEG-1), CD-Text, PhotoCD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border, DVD+R single/ multi session, DVDRW, DVD+RW, DVDRAM
Specification KODAK Photo CD single and multisession, CD Extra (CD PLUS), Video CD, CD text data (read/write), CD-R (read/write), DVD-ROM, DVD-R (read/write), DVD-R DL (read/write), DVD-RW (read/write), DVD+RW (read/write), DVD+R (read/write), DVD+R DL (read/write), DVD+RW (read/write), DVD+RW high speed (read/write), DVD-RAM (read/write) · DVD read: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD (Hybrid), DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-R 3.95GB, DVD-R Authoring, DVD-R multi-border, DVDRW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+R Multisession, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM V1.0, DVD-RAM V2.1; CD read: CD-DA, CDROM Mode-1, CDROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, CD-i Bridge, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW · DVD write: DVD Data, DVD-video; CD write: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-text
Loading mechanism
Load: manual load/DC brushless motor system Max. 1500mA +5V +/- 5% (operating)
N/A
N/A
Power requirement Input voltage
Max. 1800mA +5V +/- 5% (operating) +5V +/- 8% (start-up)
Max. 1300mA +5V +/- 5% (operating)
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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility
Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Display the system informations Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides advanced settings of the system Provides security settings of the system Allows the user to specify the boot options Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup
During setup,all Fn function keys and power saving functions are disabled. There are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press p or q. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.
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Information
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility . Info. Main Security Boot Exit
CPU Type: : CPU Speed :
AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-36 2.00GHz
IDE1 Model Name: WDC WD1200UE-22KVT0-(PM) IDE1 Serial Number: WD-WXE406360816 System BIOS Version: v1.00 VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number:
5.51.28.45.00 08.10 914Q901051G6310008C2000 None Aspire 9300 Acer 2fb91de0-1d5f-11d7-8837-8a090087febe
Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu
Description
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE1 Model Name
This item will show the CPU information of the system. This item will show the CPU clock speed. This item will show the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. The hard disk model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no hard disk present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on this field This item will show the Serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. If no Hard disk or other devices are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line This field reports the BIOS version of system This field reports the VGA version of the system This field reports the keyboard controller version of the system This item will show the Serial number of system. This item will show the Asset Tag number of the system. This field will show product name. This field will show manufacturer name. This will be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present.
IDE1 Serial Number
System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID
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This menu provides you the information of the system.
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Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on Display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38 ] [01/16/2006] 640 KB 254 KB 128 MB [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] , , or selects field.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Parameter System Time / System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on display
Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. The values set in these two fields take effect immediately. This field reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to 640KB. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size = Total memory size - 1 MB VGA Memory size = 128MB Customer Logo display will be shown during POST when it is selected. Auto: During power on process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). When this is selected, Boot from LAN feature is enabled. When this is not selected, Boot from LAN feature is then disabled.
Network boot
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Parameter F12 Boot Menu
Description When this is selected, users can modify device boot priority by pressing F12 key during POST. When this is not selected, device boot priority will not be adjustable during POST. Allow user to enable/disable the Disk-to-Disk recovery
D2D Recovery
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The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password
Clear Clear Clear
Item Specific Help
Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password
[Enter] [Enter] [Enter]
Supervisor Password controls accesses of the setup utility.
Password on Boot:
[Disabled]
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Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password N/A N/A N/A
Description N/A N/A N/A
Option
Press Enter to set the administrator password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. [Set]: System password is set [Clear]: System password is not set
Length -- No more than 8 characters Characters -- 0-9, A-Z (not case sensitive)
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Parameter Set HDD Password
Description When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. To change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on. Press [Enter] to input change, or disable hard drive password. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following suboptions are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required to boot. Enter
Option
Password on boot
Disabled Enabled
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled. The formats of the password are as follows: Length Characters No more than 8 characters 0-9,A-Z (not case sensitive)
While these fields are highlighted and press "Enter", a window similar to the following is shown:
Set SupervisorPassword Enter New Password Confirm New Password [ [ ] ]
If there is an old password then setup will prompt with the following window instead and a current password will be required to be entered at first:
Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password [ [ [ ] ] ]
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User can now type password in field "Enter New Password", and re-enter password in field "Confirm New Password" for verification. If the verification is OK: The password setting is complete after user presses enter.
Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [ continue]
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password:
Setup Warning Invalid password Re-enter Password [ continue]
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match:
Setup Warning Password do not match Re-enter Password
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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay and onboard LAN device.
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Boot priority order: 1: IDE HDD: WDC WD1200UE-22KVT0-(PM) 2: IDE CDROM: PHILIPS DVD-RAM SDVD8821 3: PCI LAN: NVIDIA Noot Agent 232.0529 4: USB HDD: 5: USB CDROM: 6: USB FDC: 7: USB KEY:
Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list. Press to escape the menu.
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Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Parameter Boot priority order
Description Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device. <+> and <-> movew the device up or down. and specifies the device fixed or removable. > exclude or include the device to boot. enables or disables a device. <1-4> Loads default boot sequence.
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PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Boot Security
Info.
Main
Exit
Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
F1 Help Esc