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II
Copyright
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the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
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 Corporation.
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III
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
IV
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, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, 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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Table of Contents
System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
System Utilities 25
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
AMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Removing HDD Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Removing BIOS Passwords: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Removing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Removing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Removing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Removing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Removing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Replacing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Replacing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Replacing the Right Speaker Module
Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Replacing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
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Troubleshooting 123
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Port 80 POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
POST Keys and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Jumper and Connector Locations 145
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149
TravelMate 4530 Exploded Diagrams .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
TravelMate 4530 FRU List......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Model Definition and Configuration 160
Travel 4530 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Test Compatible Components 163
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
With Fingerprint Reader SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Without Fingerprint Reader SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Online Support Information 169
Index 171
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
· Genuine Windows® VistaTM
· Genuine Windows® XP
Platform
· AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
· Mobile AMD SempronTM Processor*
· AMD TurionTM Ultra Dual-Core Processor*
· AMD TurionTM Dual-Core Processor*
· AMD AthlonTM Dual-Core Processor*
· Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g*
· Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
System Memory
· Dual-Channel DDR2 support
· Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display and graphics
· 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800
· ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 3200
Storage subsystem
· 2.5" hard disk drive
· Optical drive options:
· Blu-ray DiscTM /DVD-Super Multi double-laye drive
· DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
· DVD/CD-RW combo drive
· 5-in-1 card reader
Audio
· Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
· High-definition audio support
· MS-Sound compatible
· Built-in microphone
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Communication
· Acer Video Conference, featuring:
· Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
· Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
· WLAN:
· Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g*
· Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
· WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR
· LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
· Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy control
· Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
· BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
· Kensington lock slot
Dimensions and Weight
· 338 (W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm (13.31 x 9.7 x 1.22/1.61 inches)
· 2.29 kg (6.36 Ibs)
Power subsystem
· ACPI 3.0
· 71 W 4800 mAh
· 48.8W 4400 mAh
· 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
· Energy Star 4.0
Input Devices
· 88-/89-key keyboard
· Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
· PC Card slot (Type II)
· 5-in-1 card reader (SDTM, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
· Three USB 2.0 ports
· External display (VGA) port
· HDMITM port with HDCP support
· Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
· Microphone-in jack
· Line-in jack
· Ethernet (RJ-45) port
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· Modem (RJ-11) port
· DC-in jack for AC adapter
· Acer EasyPort IV connector
Environment
· Temperature:
· Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
· Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
· Humidity (non-condensing):
· Operating: 20% to 80%
· Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. The specifications listed above are for reference
only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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System Block Diagram
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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
show the status of the computer's functions
and components.
4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
you use the computer.
7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
like a computer mouse.
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No. Icon Item Description
8 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left
(left, center* and and right mouse buttons.
right) *The center button serves as Acer Bio-
Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer
FingerNav 4-way control function (only for
certain models).
9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
show the status of the computer's functions
and components.
10 Acer Bio- The center button serves as Acer Bio-
Protection Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer
fingerprint FingerNav 4-way control function (only for
reader certain models).
11 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
12 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used
buttons programs.
13 Productivity Keys Three productivity keys give users onetouch
access to protection and manageability
features for a more secure, smarter and easier
way to work.
14 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
Closed Front View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
2 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
3 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speaker/line-out speakers, headphones).
jack
4 Bluetooth Enables/disables the 3G/Bluetooth function.
communication (only for certain models).
switch
5 Wireless Enables/disables the wireless function.
communication
switch
6 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
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Left View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Acer EasyPort IV Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain
connector models).
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
port network.
3 External display Connects to a display device
(VGA) port (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
4 HDMI Connects to a television or display device with
HDMI
HDMI input (only for certain models).
5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
USB camera).
6 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
7 5-in-1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
reader (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick
PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
one card can operate at any given time.
8 PC Card slot Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
eject button
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Right View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
slot security lock.
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active.
indicator
4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
button
5 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
hole turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the
emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive
tray when the computer is off.
6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
USB camera).
7 Modem (RJ-11) Connects to a phone line.
port
Rear View
No. Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
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Bottom View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Battery release Releases the battery for removal.
latch
4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
compartment
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
screws).
6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
and cooling fan prolonged use.
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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
Icon Function Description
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
WLAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
Power Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light
shows green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Icon Function Description
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
switch
Wireless communication Enables/disables the wireless function.
switch
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Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:
· Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
· Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
· Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
(only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down
and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the
right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Function Left Button (1) Right Button (3) Main touchpad (2)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use Tap twice (at the same speed
finger on the touchpad to as double-clicking a mouse
drag the cursor. button); rest your finger on
the touchpad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.
Access Click once.
context menu
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger
movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the
touchpad's responsiveness.
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and 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 key Description
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
+ function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use
this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock + 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.
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
Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner.
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on Hold while using cursor- Hold while using cursor-
embedded keypad control keys. control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal
embedded keypad. manner.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Windows key Pressed 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:
< > : Open or close the Start menu
< > + : Display the desktop
< > + : Open Windows Explore
< > + : Search for a file or folder
< > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
< > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
< > + : Minimizes all windows
< > + : Open the Run dialog box
< > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< > + : Open Ease of Access Center
< > + : Open Windows Mobility Center
< > + : Display the System Properties dialog box
< > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop
< > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
< > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
+ < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network)
+ < + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
>
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function
as described.
Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
key application's context menu.
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
+ Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
+ Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Management Empowering Technology.
+ Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Management Empowering Technology.
+ Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
+ Display toggle Switches display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
+ Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save
power. Press any key to return.
+ Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
+ Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
+ < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
+ < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your
keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Hold and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
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Using the System Utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose
fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness
of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against
unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy
music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast
application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to
three applications/websites from a single finger swipe.
Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents
using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of
protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple
swipe of your finger!
For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.
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 click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
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Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista 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.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's
recommended value.
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access
the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type Mobile AMD Family 11h Processor
Core logic · AMD RS780M
· AMD SB700
· ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management
Unit, and RTC.
· JMircon JMB385 for Card Reader controller
· Integrated VGA solution for RS-780M/
· Realtek ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby.
· Broadcom BCM5764KMLG for Giga LAN
CPU package S1G2 package CPU
CPU Fan True Value Table
DTS (degree C°) Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA)
45 - 55 2800 31
50 - 65 3200 34
60 - 75 3600 37
70 - 80 4000 40
80 - 100 4000 40
· CPU DTS Throttling 50% point = 100C; /recover 85C
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version V0.20T1
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 1 MB
BIOS package
Supported protocols Support ISIPP
Support Acer UI
Support multi-boot
Suspend to RAM (S3)
Support SMBIOS 2.3 ,PCI2.2.
DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag
Support PXE
Support Y2K solution
Support WinFlashWake on LAN from S3
BIOS password control Supervisor, user, HDD, power on
Cache
Item Specification
Cache controller Built in
Cache size 1MB L2 Cache x 2
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System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller Built in
Memory size 0 MB (no onboard memory)
DIMM socket number 2
Supports memory size per socket 2 GB
Supports maximum memory size 4 GB
Supports DIMM type DDRII SO-DIMM
Supports DIMM Speed 667/800 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage +1.8V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin DDRII SO-DIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as
they match the above specifications.
Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
256MB 2048MB 2304MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 256MB 1280MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 256MB 2304MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be
reversed.
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LAN Interface
Item Specification
LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764MKML
Supports LAN protocol Integrated 10/100/10000BASE-T transceiver
LAN connector type RJ-45
LAN connector location Left side
Features · Automatic MDI crossover function
· PCIe V1.1 compliant
· 10/100/10000BASE-T full -duplex/half -duplex MAC
· Receive side scaling(RSS)for multi-core processors
· IPv4 and IPv6 large send offload and checksum offload
(LSO/TCO)
· Wake on LAN (WOL) support meeting the ACPI
requirements
· Statistics for SNMP MIB II, Ethernet-like MIB, and
Ethernet MIB (IEEE 802.3z, Clause 30)
· Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size
· Serial flash memory support
· SMBus interface supporting Alert Standard Format (ASF)
v2.0
· Hot Plug support
· PCI Express CLKREQ# support
· Energy Detect/Cable sense
· 68-pin QFN package
Bluetooth Interface
Item Specification
Chipset
Data throughput
Protocol
Interface
Connector type
Wireless Module 802.11b/g
Item Specification
Chipset
Data throughput
Protocol
Interface
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor &
Model
Name
Capacity
(MB)
Bytes per
sector
Data heads
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Item
Drive Format
Disks
Spindle
speed
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size
Interface
Max. media
transfer
rate (disk-
buffer,
Mbytes/s)
Data
transfer
rate
(host~buffe
r, Mbytes/s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage
tolerance
Combo Drive Module
Item Specification
Vendor & model name
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained:
Buffer Memory
Interface
Applicable disc format
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement
Input Voltage
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec
Audio onboard or optional Onboard
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution Wide range (-80dB ~ +42dB) volume control with 1.5dB
resolution of analog to analog mixer gain
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Item Specification
Compatibility · Two GPIOs (General Purpose Input and Output) for
customized applications
· Supports Anti-pop mode when analog power AVDD is
on and digital power is off
· Support stereo digital microphone interface to improve
voice quality
· Integrates high pass filter to cancel DC offset
generated from digital microphone
· 48-pin LQFP 'Green' package
· Support low voltage IO for HDA Link (1.5V~3.3V)
· Support legacy analog mixer architecture
Sampling rate · All DACs supports 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz
sample rate
· All ADCs supports 16/20/24-btt, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz
sample rate
· Two independent S/PDIF-OUT converters support 16/
20/24-bit,44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate
Internal microphone AC-coupled input,100mVP-P maximum
Internal speaker / Quantity Speaker capacity (1.5Watt/10cc chamber) x 2
Video Memory
Item Specification
Chipset Built in
Memory size 128MB
USB Interface
Item Specification
Chipset built in
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
Number of USB port 3
Location 2 left side, 1 right side
PCMCIA Port
Item Specification
PCMCIA controller
Supports card type
Number of slots
Access location
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port
Supports 32 bit CardBus
System Board Major Chips
Item Controller
Core logic
VGA
LAN
USB 2.0
Super I/O controller
MODEM
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Item Controller
Bluetooth
Wireless 802.11 b+g
PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader
Audio Codec
Keyboard
Item Specification
Keyboard controller
Total number of keypads
Windows logo key
Internal & external keyboard work
simultaneously
Battery
Item Specification
Vendor & model name
Battery Type
Pack capacity
Number of battery cell
Package configuration
Normal voltage
Charge voltage
LCD 15.4"
Item Specification
Vendor/model name
Screen Diagonal (mm)
Active Area (mm)
Display resolution (pixels)
Pixel Pitch
Pixel Arrangement
Display Mode
Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)
also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity
Contrast Ratio
Response Time (Optical Rise
Time/Fall Time) msec
Nominal Input Voltage VDD
Typical Power Consumption (watt)
Weight (without inverter)
Physical Size (mm)
Electrical Interface
Support Color
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Item Specification
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertical: Upper/Lower
Temperature Range (°C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)
LCD Inverter
Item Specification
Vendor & model name
Brightness conditions
Input voltage (V)
Input current (mA)
Output voltage (V, rms)
Output current (mA, rms)
Output voltage frequency (k Hz)
AC Adapter
Item Specification
Input rating
Maximum input AC current
Inrush current
Efficiency
System Power Management
ACPI mode Power Management
Mech. Off (G3)
Soft Off (G2/S5)
Working (G0/S0)
Suspend to RAM (S3)
Save to Disk (S4)
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Chapter 2
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 F2 during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted
on the bottom of screen).
Press F2 to enter setup. The defau