Note: The password used 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 your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!

Acer eLock Management

Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't 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 onl.
To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately 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 removed.
Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance:
Memory optimization release unused memory and check usage. Disk optimization remove unneeded items and files. Speed optimization improve the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:
Password protection. Recovery of applications and drivers. Image/data backup:
Backup to HDD (set recovery point). Backup to CD/DVD.
Image/data recovery tools: Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). Recover from CD/DVD.
For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 70 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
Note: If your 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 your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.

Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications 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. Acer eSettings Management also:
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.

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 your 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 your 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 taskbar.
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. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.

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/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.

Create new power scheme

5 Assign a name for the new scheme. Choose existing scheme to use as a templat. Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode. Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. The new profile will appear on the main screen.

Right view

Item PC Card slot eject button PC Card slot 5-in-1 card reader
Description Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts one Type II PC Card. Accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), and xD-Picture Card. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.
Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). IEEE 1394 port Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Rear view

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Item Ventilation slots DC-in jack External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out port Parallel port DVI-D port RF jack Audio/video in port Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to a printer. Supports digital video connections. (for selected models) For digital and analog TV input (for selected models). Supports both audio and video input. (for selected models). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Base view

Item Cooling fan Memory compartment Battery lock latch Battery release latch Battery bay Hard disk bay Sub woofer PCI Card bay
Description Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in place. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Emits low frequency sound output. Houses the computers Mini PCI Card.

Specifications

Operating system Platform Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition Intel Pentium M processor 725a (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60GHz 400 MHz FSB ) 730/740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher Intel Celeron M processor 370 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.60GHz 400 MHz FSB ) or higher Intel 915PM/915GM Express chipset System memory Display and graphics 256/512 MB of DDRMHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 17" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite colour TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution or 17" Wide WSXGA+ TFT color LCD or 17 Wide WXGA TFT color LCD (Dual Lamp) 16:10 viewing ratio 16.7 million colors ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700(M26P) with 128/256 MB of external DDR video RAM supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0 ATI POWERPLAY support PCI Express X16 graphic card support, or Intel 915GM integrated 3D graphics featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Dual independent display support MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability DVI-D support, S-video/TV-out support (NTSC/PAL) Acer CinemaVision video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVision video optimisation technology (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem 60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive Optical drive options: DVD-Dual double-layer drive (Slot-load type) DVD/CD-RW combo drive (Slot-load type)

17 Dimensions and weight Single lamp LCD model: 402 (W) x 286 (D) x 35.8/38.5 (H) mm (15.83 x 11.26 x 1.41/1.52 inches) 3.6 kg (7.9 Ibs) Double lamp LCD model: 402 (W) x 286 (D) x 39.3/42.0 (H) mm (15.83 x 11.26 x 1.55/1.65 inches) 3.9 kg (8.6 Ibs) ACPI 2.2 CPU power management standard supporting Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 65 W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 103-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button 12 function keys, four easy-launch buttons Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth LED-button Media console with Arcade, stop, play/pause, rewind, and fast forward buttons, and 5-way media controls Remote control for Acer Arcade applications or MCE OS Audio Audio system with two built-in speakers SPDIF support for digital speakers Intel high-definition audio and MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphones (x2) S/W VoIP support Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready WLAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) or 2915ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology WPAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth v2.0 Security Options and accessories Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 256/512 MB, and 1 GB soDIMM memory modules 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive

Power subsystem

Input devices

Communication

18 Software Acer Empowering Technology Acer Launch Manager Acer GridVista Acer System Recovery CD Norton AntiVirus Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerDVD NTI CD-Maker Acer Arcade Bluetooth profile I/O interface Five USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Express card slot Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port DVI-D port Parallel port Microphone jack Line-in jack Headphone/speaker/line-out/SPDIF port Infrared (FIR) port CIR port PC Card slot (one Type II) AV-in (7-pin) port RF input for digital TV and analog TV (optional) DC-in jack for AC adapter 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% Mobile PC 2001 ACPI 2.2b DMI 2.0 Wi-Fi Warranty One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

Function Execute

Left button (1) Quickly click twice. Click once. Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

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
Access context menu Scroll
Click once. Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right.
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 harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.

Using the keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock
Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are 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.
Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>

Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description 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: < < < < < < > + <Tab>: Activates the next Taskbar button. > + <E>: Opens the My Computer window. > + <F1>: Opens Help and Support Center. > + <F>: Opens the Search Results window. > + <R>: Opens the Run dialog box. > + <M>: Minimizes all windows.

*TeleText regions only

Mini remote control
Your Aspire notebook comes with a handy mini remote control for convenient operation of Acer Arcade. The buttons provide standard playback functionality. The images below show how the buttons on the remote contol function in the different Arcade modes.

Arcade main page

Cinema mode

Album mode

Video mode

Music mode

TV mode
Finding and playing content
Clicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. The content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsing area on the right. If a button shows one of several choices, such as sort order, the current setting is shown by a brightly colored ball on the button. To pick content, click an item in the content area. When there is more than one CD or DVD drive, all drives will be shown. Pictures and videos are shown as files (with thumbnails) and organized into folders. To browse a folder, click to open it. To go back up to the folder above it, click the Up one level button. If there is more content than will fit on a page, use the buttons at the lower right to scroll through the pages.
Note: For more detailed information on the features of Acer Arcade, please refer to the Arcade Help menu. This can be accessed from the Arcade home page by selecting Help.

Settings

There are settings in Acer Arcade that allow you to fine-tune its performance to suit your machine and your personal preferences. The Settings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page. Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on each mode of Arcade. In Display Settings: Use the "screen ratio" option to choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display when watching movies. The "4:3 movie display type" option allows you to select between "CinemaVision" or "letterbox" mode.
Acer CinemaVision is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture. The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
"Color profile" allows you to choose between "original" or "Acer ClearVision."
Acer ClearVision is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation levels so that you do not need to change the color settings if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright.
In Audio Settings: Use "speaker environment" to choose between "headphones," "SPDIF," "2" or more speakers depending on your audio equipment.
43 "Output mode" should be set to "Stereo" if you are listening to speakers, Dolby surround," or "Virtual surround sound" if you are using headphones.

File type compatibility

For details on file compatibility, please refer to the first page of the Arcade online help menu for each media mode.
Taking your notebook PC with you
This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.
Disconnecting from the desktop
Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 7 Save any open files. Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). Shut down the computer. Close the display cover. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer.

Moving around

When you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room.

Preparing the computer

Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button. If you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing <Fn> + <F4>. Then close and latch the display. When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press and release the power button.
Note: If the Sleep indicator is off, the computer has entered Hibernation mode and is turned off. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on. Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time.
What to bring to meetings
If your meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room. If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode. Press <Fn> + <F4> or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button.

Taking the computer home

When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa.
After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home:
Check that you have removed all media and compact disks from the drive(s). Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall.
Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen.

What to take with you

Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you:
AC adapter and power cord The printed User's Guide

Special considerations

Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:
Minimize the effects of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 10 C (18 F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.

Setting up a home office

If you frequently work on your computer at home, you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse.
Traveling with the computer
When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally.
Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area.

Fax/data modem

Your computer has a built-in V.Kbps fax/data modem.
Warning! This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack.
Warning! Please make sure that the cable you use is appropriate for the country in which you are working.

Built-in network feature

The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network.

Fast Infrared (FIR)

The computer's Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs, mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance of up to one meter.
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources.

IEEE 1394 port

The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital camera's documentation for details.

PC Card slot

The Type II PC Card slot of the computer accepts PC Cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. These cards should have a PC Card logo on them. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular PC Cards include flash, fax/data modem, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. CardBus improves on the 16-bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits.
Note: Refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card, and its functions.

Inserting a PC Card

Insert the card into the slot and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details.

Ejecting a PC Card

Before ejecting a PC Card: 3 Exit the application using the card. Left-click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation. Press the slot eject button to pop out the eject button; then press it again to eject the card.

ExpressCard

The ExpressCard is the newest version of the PC Card. It is a smaller and faster interface that further enhances the usability and expandability of your computer. ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications.

Important! There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/ 34 (54mm and 34mm), each with different functions. Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types. Please refer to your card's manual for details on how to install and use the card, and its functions.

Inserting an ExpressCard

Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position.

EXPRESS CARD

Ejecting an ExpressCard
Before ejecting an ExpressCard: 3 Exit the application using the card. Left-click on the remove hardware icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation. Push the card gently into the slot and release to pop out the card. Then pull the card free from the slot.

Installing memory

Follow these steps to install memory: 3 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place.
Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. Turn on the computer.
The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer.
Connecting your TV and AV-in cables
Follow the instructions below to set up the TV function of your Acer Aspire notebook.
PAL/SECAM and NTSC systems
Plug the PAL/SECAM cables RF plug into your notebooks RF jack. Connect the other end to your TV antenna cable, using the NTSC converter if necessary.

PAL/SECAM or NTSC

Converter

Home antenna

Important! Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your region before attempting to connect the antenna cable.
Acer DVB-T digital antenna

To connect the antenna:

Plug the antenna cable into the RF jack of your notebook.
Note: All diagrams are for reference purposes only. Actual equipment may differ in appearance.

To set up the antenna:

Push gently at the top until the bottom section pops out. Pull the bottom up until it is positioned at 90 degrees to the antenna body.
To ensure good reception, the antenna can be positioned on top of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the reception.
Note: The antenna is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems.
A magnet located on the base of the antenna unit also allows you to fix it firmly onto a metal surface for better stability and reception.
Warning! Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your computer. Doing so may damage the drive and/or data.

AV-in cable

The AV-in cable can be used to connect your notebook to a VHS player or camcorder for viewing, capturing and recording video clips.
Plug the single end of the cable into the AV-input port of your notebook. Connect the other ends to the S-video or composite audio/video jacks on your VHS player, camcorder or other compatible device.

Audio Video

Notebook

Camcorder

Note: Extension cables may not be necessary. For more details on how to capture TV or video clips please refer to the Acer Arcade help file.
Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional)
The first time you open Acer Arcade you will need to run the Set-up Wizard. Use the following steps to complete the TV function set-up: Open Acer Arcade from the Start, All Programs menu. This will bring up the Arcade welcome screen. Click Next to exit the welcome screen, then choose your screen size and speaker environment.

BIOS utility

The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. 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 it. To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is being displayed.

Boot sequence

To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen.
Enable disk-to-disk recovery
To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the <Space> keys to set this value to Enabled.

Password

To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Select Set Supervisor password and press the <Enter> key. Using the cursor keys to navigate, input and verify the new password. Highlight Boot System and use the <Space> key to enable or disable this feature. Then select OK to exit.

Using software

Playing DVD movies
When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray.
Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region only. You can set the region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after which the last region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set. Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds. Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea Latin America, Australia, New Zealand Former USSR, parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China

Region code 5 6

Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more information.

Power management

This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer.
Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 5 Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change Acer eRecovery Management password

For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 1
Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same line. Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing. This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service.
Important safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a water-moistened cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.
This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing.

Mainboard Placement

Top View

Rear View

ITEM JP1 JP2 JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP9 JP12 JP13 JP14 JP15 JP16 JP17 JP18 JP19 JP20 JP21 JP22 JP24 JP25 JP28 JP29 JP30
DESCRIPTION To Power/B Connector Bluetooth Connector LCD Connector Internal MIC Connector Headphone/SPDIF Jack Line-In Jack MIC-In Jack Internal K/B Connector T/P Board Connector To LED/B Connector RF-In Connector Parallel Port Connector DVI Connector CRT Connector USB Connector TV-Out Connector AV-In Connector RJ11/RJ45 Connector RF to TV-Tuner Connector USB Connector USB Connector Express Card Socket VGA/B Connector USB Connector
ITEM JP33 JP35 JP36 JP37 JP38 JP40 JP41 JP42 JP43 JP44 JP45 JP46 JP48 JP51 JP52 PJP1 PJP2 SW1 U3 U4 U40 T1 IR1 J1
DESCRIPTION CPU Socket IEEE1394 Connector MINIPCI Connector (WLAN) FAN Connector USB Connector MINIPCI Connector (TVTuner) DDRII SO-DIMM Socket Internal Subwoofer Connector Internal Speaker Connector MDC Connector DDRII SO-DIMM Socket 5 IN 1 Socket ODD Connector PCMCIA Socket HDD Connector (P-ATA) DC-IN Jack Battery Connector Lid Switch LAN Chip South Bridge Chipset North Bridge Chipset LAN Transformer FIR Module Clear CMOS Jumper

Block Diagram

Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.

Front View

Item Display screen Status indicators
Description 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. Turns the computer on and off. For entering data into your computer. Internal microphones for stereo 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 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Power button Keyboard Microphones Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest

Closed Front Panel

Item Speakers Wireless communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator CIR receiver Power indicator Battery indicator Arcade/media buttons Media control Latch

Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Sub-woofer Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down
NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Euro key

Your computer supports the new Euro currency character. First, hold down the Alt Gr key, and then press the Euro key.

Touchpad

The build-in touchpad is a PS/2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up and down scrolling in documents and web pages. The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.

Touchpad Basics

Use the touchpad as follows:
Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor. Tap the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons to perform selection and execution functions, just as you would use the buttons on a computer mouse. Use the scroll key (2) to scroll through long documents and web pages. Press the top of the key to scroll up, and the bottom to scroll down; left to scroll left, and right to scroll right.

Function Execute

Left Button Click twice quickly

Righ Button

4-Way Scroll Way
Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) Tap once

Select

Click once

Function Drag

Left Button Click and hold. Then slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection.
Tap Tap twice quickly. On the second tap, slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection.
Access context menu Scroll
Click and hold the up/down/left/right button
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 the touchpads responsiveness.

Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HITACHI Moraga A IC25N060ATMR04-0 SEAGATE N2 ST960821A Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS 60000 Specification HITACHI Moraga A IC25N060ATMR04-0 SEAGATE N2 ST9808210A Toshiba Pluto MK8025GAS 80000 SEAGATE N2 ST9100822A Toshiba Pluto MK1031GAS HITACHI Moraga+B HTS541010G9AT00 SEAGATE ST9100823A Toshiba Aries-B MK1032GAX 100000

Capacity (MB)

100000
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Soft Read Error Hard Read Error Data Buffer Capacity Interface Speed CD-R/RW Less than 10-9 Less than 10-MBytes IDE (ATAPI Compliant) Reading : 24X Speed CD-ROM Writing : 16X Speed CD-RW 24X Speed CD-R
Specification Panasonic Dual Slot-in UJ-845 DVD-ROM/RW

Reading :

8X Speed DVD-ROM Writing : 5X Speed DVD-RAM 8X Speed DVD-R 4X Speed DVD-RW

Applicable disc format

DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10), DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RAM (2.6G/4.7G), DVD-RW CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM(mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA ( mode2, form 1 and form 2), CD-RW Photo CD Video CD Enhanced Music CD CD-TEXT +5 V +/- 5 %
Power Requirement Input Voltage
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Soft Read Error Hard Read Error Data Buffer Capacity Interface Speed Panasonic Tray UJDA-770 CD-R/RW Less than MBytes IDE (ATAPI Compliant) Reading : Max 24X CAV CD-R Writing : Max24X Zone CLV CD-R 4X CLV CD-RW

Specification DVD-ROM/RW

Less than 10-12
MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 kB/s) DVDROM
DVD: DVD-ROM DVD-R, DVD-RW(Ver. 1.1) DVD-RAM(2.6GB, 4.7GB) DVD+R, DVD+RW CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-ROM XA CD-R,CD-RW PhotoCD(muiltiSession),Video CD CD-Extra(CD+),CD-text +5 V +/- 5 %
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Soft Read Error Hard Read Error Data Buffer Capacity Interface Speed Pioneer DVR-K05RV CD-R/RW Less than 10-9 Less than 10-MBytes IDE (ATAPI Compliant) Reading :
8XCAV at DVD-ROM (Single Layer) & DVD-R / RW or+R/RW 6X CAV at DVD-ROM (Dual Layer) & DVD-R-DLor +R-DL 2X Zone CLV at DVD-RAM Writing : 8X CAV at DVD-R or +R 8X Zone CLV at DVD+RW 6X Zone CLV at DVD-RW 4X Zone CLV at DVD-R-DL (Dual Layer)or +R-DL (Double Layer)

24X CAV at CD-ROM and CD-R / RW
Writing : 24X CAV atCD-R 24X Zone CLV at CD-RW
Item Applicable disc format
Specification KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session CD Extra (CD PLUS) Video CD CD text data (Read / Write) CD-R discs (Read / Write) CD-RW discs (Read / Write) DVD-ROM DVD-R Ver.2.00 for General (Read / Write) DVD-R-DL (Read/Write) DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 & 1.2 (Read / Write) +R Ver.1.0 & 1.11& 1.2 (Read/Write) +R -DL Ver1.0 (Read / Write) +RW Ver.1.1 & 1.2 (Read/Write) DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0 & 2.1) (Read only) +5 V +/- 5 %
Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Realtek ALC 260D Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC99/2100, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0 CD 96 KHz No Yes / 2 Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer , Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance 2/2/RPM 2/2/RPM 2/2/RPM 2/2/RPM 512 3/3/4/4/4 Specification 512 4/4/4/4/4
Performance Specifications 8192KB ATA-6 350Mb/s 8192KB ATA-6 350Mb/s 8192KB ATA-6 350Mb/s 8192KB/8192KB/ 16384KB ATA-6 493Mb/s
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
Optical Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Soft Read Error Hard Read Error Data Buffer Capacity Interface Speed CD-R/RW Less than MBytes IDE (ATAPI Compliant) Reading : 24x speed CD-ROM Writing : 24x speed CD-R 24x speed CD-RW writing Reading : 8x speed DVD-ROM DVD MULTI Read Support
Specification Panasonic Combo SLOT-IN CW 8124 DVD-ROM
Optical Drive Interface Item Applicable disc format Specification DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10), DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RAM (4.7G), DVD-RW CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM(mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA ( mode2, form 1 and form 2), CD-RW Photo CD Video CD Enhanced Music CD CD-TEXT +5 V +/- 5 %
Power Requirement Input Voltage Video Interface Item Video vendor Video name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port ATI M26P Core/1.2V, 1.5V No Specification
Video Resolution Mode (for both LCD and CRT) Resolution 1440*900 (WXGA) 1680*1050(WSXGA+) Yes Yes 16 bits (High color) Yes Yes 32 bits (True color)
USB Port Item USB compliancy level OHCI Number of USB port Location 2.0 USB 2.Rear side x1 Left side x 2 Right side x2 Specification
PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus 30 ENE CB714 CardBus Type II One type-II Left Side No Yes Specification

Fn + F2 Fn+ F3 Fn + F4

Launch Acer eSettings Launch Acer ePM SleepButton in ACPI mode

Fn + F5 Fn + F6

Launch Display Mode Menu (DMM) Display blank (backlight off)

Fn + F7 Touchpad On/Off

Any key pressed Pointing device movement
USB device does not need to support.
This key will cause the internal touchpad pointing device to be disabled/enabled. This is to prevent accidental system wake-ups from standby. Pressing this key a second time will re-enable the touch pad pointing device. BIOS check Internal AuxDev if not exist then BIOS empty return. This key will cause the audio output to the speakers to muted or disabled. Pressing this key a second time will reenable the audio output to the speakers. Launch the multimedia application that supports DVD player, CD player, picture explorer, TV turner and MP3 player. These keys will cause the volume of the audio chip to be increased or decreased.When the hotkeys are pressed and the volume are changing then system will pop one volume status menu to show the status. This function should be handled bythe system Volume utility within the each key makes. These keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the LCD back light. This function should be handled by the Analog function within the keyboard controller (KBC). Brightness will step up/down one unit as each time these keys are pressed. Enter D2D recovery during POST Launch Acer eRecovery in OS

Fn + F8

Speaker On/Off

Fn + F9

Launch arcade

Volume up

Fn +y Fn +x Fn +z Alt + F10
Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Enter D2D recovery during POST Launch Acer eRecovery in OS
Euro, and USD dollar key: Under different language OS, user is able to input Euro dollar sign,and USD dollar sign when word processing.

Buttons

Application Launch Buttons
Launch Keys Launch Button P Launch Button e Specific Keys Wireless Button E-mail Button Bluetooth Button Internet Button Wireless enable/disable Launch Outlook Express Enable/disable bluetooth Launch Internet Explorer Description <Launch manager> <Launch eManager>
NOTE: Detail description and definition of application Launch Buttons, please reference the External spec.

Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Default Setting
Wireless LAN After loading default settings in BIOS At Logon Screen ON Follows user setting in previous OS session (by ePM or Launch Manager) Controlled by ePM or Launch Manager. Bluetooth OFF Follows user setting inprevious OS session (by ePM or Launch Manager). Controlled by ePM or Launch Manager.

Power Button

The activity of the power button is as follows: If power button is pressed for less than 1 second then nothing happens. If power button is pressed for more than 1 second but less than 4 seconds then system would execute User Requested OFF before the system entered into OS. If power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds then the notebook will be powered off by power button over-ride feature. If OS is running in ACPI mode, the power button acts as the sleep button, and let OS controls the policy of power button which is defined in Power Option under the OS.

Power Button Over-ride

Holding down the Power Button for 4 seconds will cause an unconditional transfer to the Off state without notifying the operating system. If press power button for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend to RAM or OFF state according to OS power option setting.

Lid Switch

This section describes the expected behavior of the system when the lid is opened or closed by the user. If the system is running under legacy mode: Closing the lid will turn off LCD backlight. If the system is running under ACPI mode: The operating system will determine what action to take when the lid is closed. (Windows does not define Lid Open action in Power Option control panel) The function of lid close will follow the OS setting in power management (Nothing, standby, Hibernate or Chapter 2 42
Power off). However, if the setting is nothing, the backlight must still be turned off when the lid is closed. Lid Open action does not resume the system from S3, S4, and S5.
Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function
This feature allows the user to set the password to prevent any unauthorized access to the internal hard disk. If the original HDD come from other machine with password protected, the system just show Enter HDD password [ ] User is required to enter HDD password when system boot up. If user enter the wrong password, it will pop out message Setup Warning, Invalid Passwrod.. If the password is correct, system will continue to boot up into OS. "Password on boot" Password on boot is "Disabled", the system will NOT POP any password prompt windows during POST. If Password on boot is set to Enabled , the system will POP Enter password prompt windows during POST. No matter the user key in "Supervisor Password" or "User Password", the system will be unlocked.
Valid Password Characters
Valid Password Characters:
Symbol Character A-Z 0-9 = [ ]. , ; / \

Remove the one screw. Then detach the invertor board from the LCD panel module. Remove the one screw on each bracket to release the bracket from the LCD module. Take the entire LCD panel out from the top cover.
Remove the four screws to detach the bracket.
10. Then take the LCD bracket from the panel. 11. Remove another four screws to release the bracket. 12. Then detach the bracket out from the LCD Panel. 13. Tear the tapes as video guides you from the LCD wire set cable and disconnect it from the panel.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. 1. 2. 3. Obtain the failed symptoms in as much detail as possible. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapters instructions. You can check the following: power cords are properly connected and secured; there are no obvious shorts or opens; there are no obviously burned or heated components; all components appear normal. 4. After you perform visual inspection you can also verify the following: ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is, ask him or her to enter the password. verify with the customer that Wndows XP is installed on the hard disk. Operating systems that were not preinstalled by Acer can cause malfunction. make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer. make sure the floppy disk is empty. 5. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated. POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Power System Check
Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages Undetermined Problems Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages on page 67 Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems

System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following steps to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. The FDD heads can become dirty over time, affecting their performance. Use an FDD cleaning kit to clean the heads. If the FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to next step. Boot from diagnostic program. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the main board. Reconnect the external diskette drive module. Replace the external diskette drive module. Replace the main board.

If the error still remains:
External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM. Make sure that the CDROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device: 1. Insert an audio CD into the CD/DVD drive. If the CD/DVD drive can read the data from the audio CD. The drive does not have problem, then go to next step. If the CD/DVD LED on the front panel does not emit light as it read the data from the audio CD, then go to next step. However, if the CD/DVD drive can not read data from the audio CD, you may need to clean the CD/DVD drive with a CD/DVD drive cleaning disk. Make sure that the appropriate driver has been installed on the computer for the CD/DVD drive. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. Replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM module. Replace the main board.

2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3.

If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the main board. If the error still remains:
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the main board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the keyboard cables. Replace the keyboard. Replace the main board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Embedded Numeric Keypad External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

Memory Check

Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Currently, we do not provide memory test program. However, if you need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at hand, please go to http://www.passmark.com to download the shareware BurnIn Test V.3.0. You may test the memory with this program under Window XP environment. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure
Pin 1: 19V Pin 2: 0V, Ground
If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the main board. If the problem is not corrected, see Undetermined Problems.
If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. 4. If the DC-IN indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. If the operational charge does not work, see Check the Power Adapter.

Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Check out the Power Options in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. Power off the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. If the voltage is within the normal range, run the diagnostic program.

From Hardware:

To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not emit, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesnt work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. After rebooting, run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working. If the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected well. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the touch pad FPC connects to the main board properly. If there is still an error after you have connected the touch pad FPC to the main board properly, then replace the touch pad or touch pad FPC. The touch pad or touch pad FPC may be damaged. Replace switch board. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace the FPC on Track Pad PCB.

After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

Display Check

1. 2. Connect an external display to the computers external monitor port, the boot the computer. The computer can automatically detect the external display. Press Fn+ p to switch to the external display. If the external display works fine, the internal LCD may be damaged. Then perform the following steps: Make sure the DDRRAM module is seated properly. Then run the diplay test again. If the problem still exists, go to next step. Replace the inverter board, then run the display test program again. If the problem still occurs, go on next step. Replace the LCD module with a new one then run the display test again. If the probelm still happens, continue next step. Replace LCD/FL cable with a new one then execute the display diagnostic again. If the problem Chapter 4 69
still occurs, continue next step. Replace the CPU with another of the same specifications. If the problems still occurs, go to next step. The main board may be damaged. Replace main board. 3. If the external monitor has the same problem as the internal monitor, the main board may be damaged. Please insert the diagnostic disk and run the display test program and go through the sub-steps under step 2.

Sound Check

To determine if the computers built-in speakers are functioning properly, perform the following steps. Before you start the steps below, adjust the speaker volume to an appropriate level. 1. Try different audio sources. For example, employ audio CD and ditital music file to determine whether the fault is in the speaker system or not. If not all sources have sound problem, the problem is in the source devices. If all have the same problem, continue next step. Connect a set of earphone or external speakers. If these devices work fine, go to next step. If not, then the main board may be defective or damaged. Replace the main board. Follow the disassembling steps in Chapter 3. Esure the speaker cable is firmly connected to the main board. If the speaker is still a malfunction, go on next step. If the speakers do not sound properly, the speakers may be defective or damaged. Replace the speakers. If the problem still occurs, then replace the main board.

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POST Routine Description Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done - prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional)

Code C7h C8h C9h D2h

Beeps Force check (optional)
POST Routine Description Initialize notebook docking late Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt
Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h 1
Beeps Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video

For Boot Block in ROM

Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot to Full DOS

Repair Flowchar

No Power
AC adapter or battery work (Blue LED active)?
Replace AC-Adapter or battery
AC Adapter well connected?

Connect it well

Power Board (LS-2782) OK?

Replace LS-2782

Replace M/B

No Display

Replace CPU

CPU OK? Power On? No

goto no power trouble shooting step
Replace LCD panel/ LCD cable

LCD module OK?

Ext. DDRRAM module well connected?
Connect it well or Replace VGA BD
VGA BD OK? Or Connect it well?

Antenna well connected?

Antenna wire OK?

Check Antenna whether short upper ground?

W LAN card well seated?

Seat it well

W LAN card OK?

Replace W LAN card

Replace M /B

Card Reader Function Failure
C h e c k C a rd re a d e r d riv e W h e th e r ok?
In s ta ll C a rd re a d e r d riv e
C h e c k te s t c a rd In s e rt to s o c k e t OK?

Bridge Battery Failure

P C I E x p re s s d riv e r o k ?

In s ta ll d riv e r

C h e c k P C I E x p re s s C a rd c o n n e c t OK?
P C I E x p re s s C a rd O K ?
R e p la c e P C I E x p re s s C a rd

TV-OUT Failure

C h e c k V G A (A T I) d riv e W h e th e r o k ?
In s ta ll V G A (A T I-M P ) d riv e
C h e c k V G A /B In s e rt to C o n n e c t OK?

C h e c k V G A /B OK?

R e p la c e V G A /B (L S -)

System LED Failure

A C /B a tt/W la n L E D C heck L E D F PC C onnect ?
N u m /C a p s /S c r L E D C h e c k K /B K ey ok?

R e p la c e K /B

R e p la c e L E D /B (L S )o r M e d ia /B (L S -)
A C /B a tt/W la n L E D C heck L E D FPC O K ?
N u m /C a p s /S c r L E D C heck Pow er B D ok?
R e p la c e Pow er B D (L S -)

Easy Button Failture

C heck Pow er B D C onnect ?

Pow er B D OK?

R e p la c e P o w e r B D (L S -)
TV Turner Function Failture
T V T u rn e r C a rd d riv e r o k ?
T V T u rn e r c a b le c o n n e c te d o k ?
C h e c k T V T u rn e r C a rd c o n n e c t OK?
T V T u rn e r C a rd O K ?
R e p la c e T V T u rn e r C a rd
Chapter5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it. Please access to this website to obtain the latest and detail parts information http://aicsl.acer.com.tw/spl/

47.A61V5.001 6M.A61V5.015
LCD 17.1 WXGA W/GLARE AU (B170PW02 V.0) 2 LAMP GARE TYPE

LK.17005.003

LCD INVERTER - 10MM LCD PANEL WITH LOGO W/ANTENNA - 10MM LCD BEZEL - 17 IN.
19.A61V5.002 60.A61V5.005 60.A61V5.004

LCD BRACKET - 10MM L

33.A61V5.007

LCD BRACKET - 10MM R

33.A61V5.008

LCD CABLE - 10MM

50.A61V5.007
LCD RUBBER ASSY LCD MODULE 17.1 WSXGA W/GLARE LG (LP171WP5-TL03)
47.A61V5.001 6M.A61V5.016
LCD 17.1 WXGA W/GLARE LG (LP171WP5-TL03) 2 LAMP GARE TYPE

LK.17108.008

LCD RUBBER MAINBOARD MAINBOARD 915PM DISCRETE W/TV TUNER ,PCMICA ,CARD READER W/O CPU MEMORY MAINBOARD 915PM DISCRETE W/PCMICA ,CARD READER W/O CPU MEMORY TV TUNER MAINBOARD 915GM UMA W/PCMICA ,CARD READER W/ O CPU MEMORY TV TUNER PCMCIA SLOT PCMCIA DUMMY CARD MEMORY MEMORY IFX 256MB/ 533MHZ, HYS64T32000HDL-3.7-A MEMORY SAMSUNG 512MB/ DDRII 533MHz, M470T3354BG0-CD5 MEMORY DDRII 533 256MB HYNIX HYMP532S64P6-C4 MEMORY DDRII533 256MB NANYA NT256T64UH4A0FN37B MEMORY IFX 512MB/ 533MHZ, HYS64T64020HDL-3.7-A MEMORY DDRII 533 512MB MICRO MT8HTF6464HDY53EB3 MEMORY DDRII533 512MB SAMSUNG M470T6554BZ0CD5 MEMORY DDRII 533 512MB HYNIX HYMP564S64P6-C4 MEMORY DDRII 533 512MB NANYA NT512T64UH8A0FN37B MEMORY DDRII 533 1GB NANYA NT1GT64UH8A0BN-37B FAN FAN 5V
47.A61V5.001 LB.A6102.001 LB.A6202.001 LB.A6402.001 22.A61V5.001 33.A61V5.011 KN.25602.023 KN.2560B.011 KN.2560G.006 KN.25603.020 KN.51202.021 KN.51204.019 KN.5120B.008 KN.5120G.005 KN.51203.018 KN.1GB03.006 23.A61V5.001
HEATSINK THERMAL MODULE - CPU 60.A61V5.006

THERMAL MODULE - VGA

60.A61V5.007
NORTH BRIDGE HEATSINK - DISCRETE NORTH BRIDGE HEATSINK - UMA
23.A61V5.002 23.A61V5.006
MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER FOOT - BIG RUBBER FOOT - SMALL POINTING DEVICE TOUCHPAD SPEAKER SPEAKER SET (R&L) 23.A61V5.003 56.A61V5.001 47.A61V5.002 47.A61V5.003

SUB-WOOFER

23.A61V5.004

23.A61V5.005

ACCESSORY REMOTE CONTROLLER - NORMAL -FORWARD 48-KEY REMOTE CONTROLLER - NORMAL -FORMASA 14-KEY LZ.A2902.001 LZ.A6102.001

REMOTE CONTROLLER - MCE

LC.MCE05.001
REMOTE CONTROLLER RECEIVER -MCE

LC.MCE05.002

IR BLASTER - MCE CABLE 7 PIN MINI-DIN S-VIDEO TO 4 CABLE
LC.MCE05.003 50.A61V5.011
CABLE - 3.5 PHONE JACK TO PAL TV

50.A61V5.013

NTSC TYPE CONNECTOR TO DVB-T ANT

50.A61V5.014

SCREW SCREW D-SUB NUT SCREW M2*3(NL) SCREW M2.5*12(NL) SCREW M2.5*14 SCREW M2.5*3(NL) SCREW M2.5*4(NL) SCREW M2.5*6(NL) SCREW M3*4(NL) 86.A61V5.001 86.A61V5.002 86.A61V5.003 86.A61V5.004 86.A61V5.005 86.A61V5.006 86.A61V5.007 86.A61V5.008