Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also, any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors, and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com.
Disposal instructions First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing An Aspire tour Front view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Indicators Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Special keys Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using the system utilities Acer eManager Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Acer Arcade (for selected models) Arcade hotkeys InstantOn Arcade mode Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls
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Contents

Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Settings Album Editing pictures Slide show settings Video Playing a video file Capturing video (TV models only) Snapshot Editing video Music Make DVDs Authoring CD/DVDs Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared (FIR) Universal Serial Bus (USB) IEEE 1394 port PC Card slot ExpressCard

Right view

Item PC Card slot eject button PC Card slot Two USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port Ventilation slot
Description Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts one Type II PC Card. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Connects to a phone line. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Rear view

Item DC-in jack External display (VGA) port
Description Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
# 3 Icon Item Description
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Base view

Item Hard disk bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan Memory compartment
Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in place. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory and Mini PCI card.

Specifications

Operating system Platform Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2) Processor: Intel Pentium M processor 730/740/750/760/ 770/780 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73/1.86/2/2.13/2.26 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) Intel Pentium M processor 725/725A (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) Intel Celeron M processor 360/370/380 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
Chipset: Intel 915GM Memory Display 256/512 MB or 1 GB of DDRmemory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista 15" XGA color TFT LCD, supporting 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16.7 million colors Intel 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of shared memory Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and dual independent display support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution via non-interlaced CRT display MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Audio Audio system with two built-in speakers Sound Blaster Pro and MS Sound compatible Built-in microphone 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive Choice of: DVD-Dual double-layer drive DVD/CD-RW combo drive

Graphics

Storage Optical media drive
Communication Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready WLAN: integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth Size and weight 364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm (14.33 x 10.98 x 1.33/1.53 inches) 2.91 kg (6.4 lbs) for 15" LCD model 2.94 kg (6.5 lbs) for 15.4" LCD model ACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 29.6 W or 65 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad Four easy-launch buttons: Internet, email, Empowering Key, one user-programmable button Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth I/O ports Three USB 2.0 ports PC card slot (one Type II) External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port Microphone jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Acer Arcade Acer eManager (ePowerManagement, eNetManagement, ePresentation, eRecovery, eSettings) Acer GridVista 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Adobe Reader NTI CD-Maker
Special keys and controls

Software

Optional items 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter 256/512 MB or 1 GB DDRMHz soDIMM modules External USB floppy disk drive 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 1.0b DMI 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

Environment

System compliance Warranty
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

Indicators

The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Caps Lock Num Lock Media activity Bluetooth WLAN Power Battery Description Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of WLAN communication. Lights up when the computer is on. Lights up when the battery is being charged.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.

Easy-launch buttons

Above the keyboard, located at the upper-right, are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button.
Press < > to run the Acer eManager. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 19. 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. See "Launch Manager" on page 21.

Easy-launch button

Default application User-programmable Acer eManager (user-programmable)

Web browser Mail

Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable)

Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.

Touchpad basics

The following items show you how to use the touchpad:
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 the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

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.

<Shift> + < > + <M>: Undoes the minimize all windows action. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

Hotkeys

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 hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey <Fn> + <F1>

Function Hotkey help

Description Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2>

Acer eSettings
Launches Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. See "Acer eManager" on page 19. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer eManager. See "Acer eManager" on page 19. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <F3>

Acer ePower Management
<Fn> + <F4> <Fn> + <F5>

Sleep Display toggle

<Fn> + <F6>

Screen blank

<Fn> + <F7> <Fn> + <F8> <Fn> + <>
Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up

<Fn> + <>

Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + <> <Fn> + <>
Brightness up Brightness down
Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness.

Special keys

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

Open a text editor or word processor. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
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

Open a text editor or word processor. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
Note: This function varies according to the language settings.
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray
To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.
When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray by using the emergency eject hole.
Using a computer security lock

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 simple to set up: 3 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your 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. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 for the location of the easy-launch buttons.
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

Norton AntiVirus

Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan: 1 Start Norton AntiVirus. Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.
In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer. Under Actions, click Scan. When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished.
You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu.
Frequently asked questions
The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one.
I pressed the power button, but the computer does not start or boot up.
Look at the power indicator:
If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following:
If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system disk and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> to restart the system.

Before you call

Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of beeps). You are required to provide the following information: Name: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ Telephone number: _________________________________ Machine and model type: ____________________________ Serial number: ______________________________________ Date of purchase: ___________________________________
Acer Arcade (for selected models)
Acer Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. It can be operated using your pointing device or remote control. To watch or listen, click or select a content button (e.g., Music, Video, etc.) on the Arcade home page.
Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Video watch and/or edit video clips Album view photos stored on your hard disk or removable media Music listen to music files in a variety of formats. Settings adjust Acer Arcade according to your preferences Make DVD burn a combination of media to a CD/DVD
Note: While watching videos, DVDs or slide shows, your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable.

Arcade hotkeys

When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Acer Arcade. Hotkey <Fn> + <F5> <Fn> + <F6> <Fn> + <F8> <Fn> + <F9> <Fn> + <> <Fn> + <> <Fn> + <> <Fn> + <> Function Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Lock/unlock front panel media buttons (for selected models) Volume up; increases the speaker volume Volume down; decreases the speaker volume Brightness up; increases the screen brightness Brightness down; decreases the screen brightness

InstantOn Arcade mode

With some Aspire models, it is possible to use Acer Arcade to watch TV, listen to music and view photos without first switching on your PC. To do this, push the Arcade button located on the front panel of your notebook. This will start InstantOn Arcade mode. You can use either the media controls located on the front of your notebook or the remote control to navigate the menus and manage Acer Arcade. InstantOn Arcade mode does not share all the same functions as standard Arcade. In InstantOn mode, the following functions are unavailable:
TV recording Bluetooth devices
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.

Player controls

At the bottom of the window, the player controls used for video, slide shows, TV, movies and music are shown. The group on the left provides standard playback controls (play, pause, stop, etc.). The group on the right controls volume (mute and volume up/down).
Note: When playing DVDs and watching TV, there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls. These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema and TV sections of this guide.

Virtual keyboard

Whenever you are required to enter search information, or name a file, DVD or folder, you can use the onscreen virtual keyboard. You can quickly enter the information you need using the mouse, cursor keys or keyboard.

Background mode

With Acer Arcade, you can continue listening to music or watching live TV while you perform certain other functions. TV, video and music will continue playing in a small window located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. You can press the stop button on the remote or click the onscreen stop icon to stop the playback at anytime.

Cinema

If your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Acer Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical DVD player. When you insert a disk into the DVD drive, the movie begins playing automatically. To control the movie, the pop-up player control panel appears at the bottom of the window when you move the pointer. If more than one optical drive contains a playable disk, click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema content page, then select the disk you'd like to watch from the list on the right. When viewing DVDs, the following special controls are added to the pop-up panel:
DVD Menu Subtitles Language Snapshot Angle
The disk currently playing will be shown in the area above the list of drives. This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie. The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped, restart the movie from the beginning, jump to the DVD menu, eject the disk or go to the "DVD Settings" page.

To access the settings for Cinema, first click the "Settings" button on the main menu, and then click on Cinema. This allows you to change "Video" and "Language"settings. "Settings" control the audio and subtitle output of DVDs. "Subtitles" selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when available. The factory setting is "Off." "Closed captions" turns on the closed captions on DVDs. This function displays captions encoded in the video signal that describe onscreen action and dialog for the hearing impaired. The default setting is "Off." "Audio" selects the default language for DVD titles. "Display upon mute" lets you choose whether to turn on the subtitles or captions when you mute the sound for any reason.
Acer Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show, from any available drive on your computer. Click the Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page.
The content area on the right shows both individual pictures and folders. Click on a folder to open it. To view a slide show, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view, then click Play Slide Show. The slide show is played full screen. Use the pop-up control panel to control the slide show. You can also view a single picture by clicking on it. This opens the picture full screen. You can then use the onscreen player controls to zoom in and out, and to pan in four directions.

Editing pictures

Choose "Edit," and you can "Rotate," "Remove red eye," and "Auto fix" (optimize the brightness and contrast) pictures to improve the appearance of your images.

Slide show settings

To change slide show settings, click the Advanced button on the Album page and select "Settings." "Slide Duration" determines how long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slide show. "Slide Show Transition" sets the style of transition used between pictures; you can choose between motion, cell, fade, random, wipe and slide transition modes.

Notice for New Zealand

For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances. 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: a b There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt.
Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another. This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.
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.

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The notebook PC series uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly. To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is properly grounded. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 4.6 meters (15 feet). Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS DOUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIN LSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRLING VEDBNING SE IKKE IND I STRLEN. VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSTEILYLLE. VARNING: LASERSTRLNING NR DENNA DEL R PPNAD L TUIJOTA STEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRLEN VARNING: LASERSTRLNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRLING NAR DEKSEL PNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRLEN

LCD pixel statement

The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Macrovision copyright protection notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.
Laser compliance statement
Radio device regulatory notice
Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.

General

This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as WLAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices.

European Union (EU)

This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2/-3 Art.3.1a) EN 60950 Art.3.1b) EN -1/-17 Art.3.2) EN 300 328-2 Art.3.2) EN *applies to 5 GHz only 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
99/5/EC Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive
The FCC RF safety requirement
The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the notebook PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.
Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons.
Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to ensure good quality radiocommunication.

password 41 types 41 PC Card 46 ejecting 47 inserting 47 ports 43 printer troubleshooting problems 23 CD-ROM 24 display 23 keyboard 24 printer 24 startup 23 troubleshooting
touchpad 11 hotkey 15 using 1112 travel international flights local trips 39 troubleshooting 55 tips 55
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MAXIM MAX8724

Bluetooth USB interface

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PROJECT:Lugano II

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Document Number

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Tuesday, August 09, 2005

Board Layout

Top View

Bottom View

SW1 CN2 CN7 CN5 U17 CN9 CN13 CN14 CN17 U11
Lid Switch Launch Board Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Board Connector Clock Generator MDC Connector Power Jack Battery Connector RJ45 & RJ11 Connector North Bridge
CN1 CN3 CN4 CN6 U4 CN11 CN12 CN15 CN26 U13
LCD Connector Modem Connector Bluetooth Module Connector Internal Microphone Connector PCMCIA Connector Internal Speaker Connector CRT Connector Optical Disk Drive Connector Wireless LAN Controller CPU Socket
CN20 U19 CN22 U1 U18 CN25 CN28 CN30 SW2 LED1 U10
USB Connector BIOS ROM RTC Battery LAN Chipset RTL8100CL South Bridge HDD Connector Line-out/SPEDIF Jack Line-in Jack Bluetooth Button Power LED Fan Connector
CN21 U4 CN18 CN19 CN24 CN27 CN29 SW3 LED2 U22
USB Connector EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector) Memory Socket 1 Memory Socket 2 PCMCIA Connector USB Connector Microphone Jack WLAN Button Charger LED Audio Codec
This is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators.

Front view

# 7 Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest
Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Internal microphone for sound recording. For entering data into you computer. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Turns the computer on and off.
Click buttons (Left and right) Touchpad Status indicators

Launch keys Power button

Closed front view

Icon Speakers

Item/ Port
Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Lights up when the computer is on.

Indicators

The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.

Function

Function Caps Lock
Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock (Fn-F11)

Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.

Media activity

Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active.

Bluetooth

Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

Wireless LAN

Lights when the computer is on.

Battery

Lights when the battery is being charged.
NOTE: 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging. NOTE: 2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode.
Hot Key Fn-F1 Description

Launch Keys

Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key
eManager" on page 23 "Acer , and one user-programmable button.
Fn-F3 Press eManager" on page 23
"Acer to run the Acer eManager. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set ot email and internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. "Acer eManager" on page 23
Fn> "Acer eManager" on page
Launch key P Default application User-programmable Acer eManager (user-programmable)
"Acer eManager" on page 23

Web browser Mail

Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable)

Using the keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Caps Lock

Description When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When ] 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. When [ is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with some applications.

Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)

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.

Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Physical read/write heads Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Data transfer, rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) Voltage tolerance 3/3/4 2/2/4 4200RPM 8MBytes (8192kbytes) ATA-MB/Sec 4/3/2 2/2/4 4200RPM 8MBytes (8192kbytes) ATA/ATAPI-MB/Sec 4200RPM 8MBytes ATA/ATAPI-MB/Sec
Performance Specifications
DC Power Requirements 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%

Combo Drive Interface

Item Vendor & model name General Specification Interface Disc Diameter Loading Type Drive Mounting Read/Write Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) 8cm/12cm Drawer Type Horizontal/Vertical Read Speed: Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-ROM Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-RW Write Speed: Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for CD-R Max. 10X(1,500 KB/sec) for CD-RW Max. 24X(3,600 KB/sec) for US-RW Horizontal/Vertical 2MB DC +5v/1.2A Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible CD: 120mm CD-ROM (Read Only) 80mm CD 800/700/650/550MB CD-Recordable (Read & Write) 700/650MB CD-Rewritable (Read & Write) 700/650MB High Speed CD-Rewritable (Read & Write) DVD: 5/9/10/18 DVD-Single/Dual (PTP, OTP) 3.9/4.7G DVD-R (Read Only) 4.7GDVD+R (Read Only) DVDRW (Read only) 80mm DVD CAV 24X CAV 24X P-CAV 24X/20X/16X ; CLV 10X/8X/4X CLV 10X/4X P-CAV 24X/16X All angles Specification DVD/CDRW TOSHIBA TS-L462A Remark
Mounting Orientation Buffer Under Run Power consumption Interface Media compatibility
Item Format compatibility Specification Remark
CD CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I /FMV (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video DVD DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVDRW Play DVD-AUDIO except the case that required CPPM (Content protection for prerecorded Media) Write Method Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release DC +5V+/- 5% (operation) DC +5V+/- 8% (start up)

Loading mechanism

Power Requirement Input Voltage

DVD-RW Interface

Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s) MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600kB/s) 4X, 8X (CLV), MAX. 24X(ZCLV) 4X (CLV) 4X, 8X, 10X (CLV) 8X, 10X(CLV), MAX. 16X (ZCLV) 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Read: copy-protected DVD discs, CD-ROM, CD audio, DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW and CD-R/-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/+R, DVD-R/+R, DVD-RW/+RW, 4.38GB DVD-RAM, CD-DA discs, CD-ROM discs, CD-R discs, CD-RW discs Write: CD-R, CD-RW, high-speed CD-RW, Ultra-speed CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW TOSHIBA TS-L532A Specification

Item Package configuration Package voltage Specification 4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic 4S1P for Sanyo QC141,SIMPPLO and SONY 41.8V / 9.6V
Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Specification SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01-G GLARE 15.4inch 331.2(H)x207.0(V) WXGA (1080x800) 0.25875(H)x0.25875(H)mm RGB vertical stripe Normally white Haze 0 (Glare), Hardness 3H LG LP154W01-A3 GLARE 15.4inch 331.2(H)x207.0(V) WXGA (1080x800) 0.25875(H)x0.25875(H)mm RGB vertical stripe Normally white Hard coating (2H) glare+ Anti reflective treatment of the front polarizer 185 not show 300 30(rise+falling) not show Total 5.26 @LCM circuit 1.12, backlight input 4.344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) 262K colours 60/60 40/to 50 -20 to -60
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 Physical Size(mm) Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( C) Operating Storage (shipping)
200 not show 300 25(rise+falling) not show 3.7 (for backlight unit) not show 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) Native 262K colours 45/45 15/to 50 -20 to -60

AC Adapter

Item Vendor & model name LITE-ON PA-1650-02QR LI SHIN SLS0335A19A57LF DELTA SADP-65KB Input Requirements Maximum input AC current Inrush currenct Nominal frequency (Hz) 3.42A 50A @ 115Vac 100A @ 230Vac 50-60 Specification
Item Frequency variation range (Hz) Input voltage range (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Load Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage Constant current mode Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn-on delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) Safety Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage directive 73/23EEC. EMI Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89/ 336/EEC. 3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. 3 sec (@ 115Vac) 5ms (@115Vac, Full load) 24V 3.9A max can be protected and output can be shorted without damage 15KV (at air discharge) 8KV (at contact discharge) 19V +/-1.0V for CV mode 3.6 +/- 0.3A 19V 300mVp-pmax (20 MHz bandwidth) 0(min) 3.16A(max) 47-63 90V AC-264V AC The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively. It should provide an efficiency of 83% minimum, when measured at maximum load under 115Vac. Specification

Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password
Description Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. This feature is available to user when Supervisor password is set. Password can be written on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set and password on HDD is set to enabled. Supervisor Password is written to HDD only when Supervisor password is being set. User password is written to HDD when both passwords are set. When both Supervisor and user password are present, both passwords can unlock the HDD. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.

Option

Clear or Set Clear or Set

Set Supervisor Password

Primary Harddisk Security

Disabled or Enabled

Password on Boot
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Dont forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
Type a password in the Enter New Password field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

3. 4. 5.

Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password

Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

2. 3. 4.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password

1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
Item Specific Help CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Boot order is top-down using only the top device in each category. Use <F6> and <F5> to move highlighted item up and down. + and - indicate device categories. Use <Enter> to expand/collapses.
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes
Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.

BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1. 2. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat-bladed screw driver Phillips screw driver Tweezers Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver Hexed Screw Driver NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

General Information

Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system
NOTE: Aspire 9100 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

*2 HDD Cover

*2 RAM/Wireless Cover
E*2 IO Bezel ODD Module *2 back side *4 left/right side *2 ODD Connector Board
HDD Module Wireless LAN Card Memory

Heatsink Cover

ODD Holder
special screw for thermal*3 Ex1 CPU Thermal Module ODD Drive
E*3 Middle Cover B*2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module
B*2 Switch Board B*5 E*16+B*2 Lower and Upper Case Assembly

Lower Case Assembly

Upper Case Assembly Touchpad
E*2 *2 screw nuts VGA Heatsink *3 Main Board 3-in-1 Cover

*4 Speaker Set

B*2 Modem Board Touchpad Bracket
B*2 Bluetooth Module Touchpad Board
LCD Module 4 screw pads M*4 LCD Bezel
*6 hinges *2 brackets LCD Inverter Antenna set LCD Cover LCD Assembly *4

LCD Cable

LCD Brackets

Screw List

Item A B C D E F G Description SCREW F5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00 SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL) SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.ZK(NL) SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI SCREW M3.0X0.8P+3K NL
Removing the Battery Pack
1. 2. 3. Unlock the battery lock. Slide the battery latch as shown. Then remove the battery pack.

External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following 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. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM 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. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System 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 system 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: Numeric keypad External keyboard 67 Chapter 4
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. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. Press F2 in the test items.

4. Follow the instructions in the message window. 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 on page 69 Check the Battery Pack on page 70
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: +19 to +20.5V 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 System board. If the problem is not corrected, see Undetermined Problems on page 83.
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 power-on 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 Battery Pack on page 70.

Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. Check out the Power Management 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.

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 light up, 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. Reconnect the touchpad cables. Replace the touchpad. Replace the system board.

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POST Routine Description Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
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POST Routine Description 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) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional)

Code D2h

POST Routine Description 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 the 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 Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot to Full DOS
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly Inverter board System board Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 68. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board The system doesnt power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 68. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board The system doesnt power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 68. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board
Symptom / Error Battery cant be charged Battery pack System board Action in Sequence See Check the Battery Pack on page 70.

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Action in Sequence

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. See S4 Sleeping State on page 28. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesnt enter standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. See S4 Sleeping State on page 28. LCD cover switch System board See S4 Sleeping State on page 28. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. See S4 Sleeping State on page 28. LCD cover switch System board Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
Symptom / Error Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesnt go higher than 90%. Action in Sequence Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the Serial Port in the Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Keyboard System board Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad board System board Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable.

60.T50V7.103 60.T50V7.006 6M.ATKV7.016 LK.15405.005 19.TAKV7.001 50.T50V7.006 33.T50V7.004 33.T50V7.005 60.T50V7.103 60.T50V7.006 6M.ATKV7.021 LK.15006.008 19.TAKV7.001 50.T50V7.004 33.T50V7.002 33.T50V7.003 60.T56V7.102 60.T50V7.004 6M.ATKV7.022 LK.1500D.012 19.TAKV7.001 50.T50V7.004 33.T50V7.002 33.T50V7.003 60.A56V7.102 60.T50V7.004 6M.ATKV7.023 LK.15008.019 19.TAKV7.001 50.T50V7.004 33.T50V7.002 33.T50V7.003
LCD PANEL W/LOGO W/O ANTENNA 14/15 IN. LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. LCD 15.4 MODULE QDI QD15TL0203 LF NON-GLARE W/O WIRELESS LCD 15.4 WXGA QDI QD15TL02-03 LF NON-GLARE LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN. LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. LCD 15.4 IN. MODULE AU B154EW01 V8 LF NON-G W/O WIRELESS LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA AU B154EW01 V8 LF NON-G LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN. LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. Main Board NS MAINBOARD 915GM UMA W/ PCMCIA W/O CPU MEMORY
60.A56V7.102 60.T50V7.004 6M.ATKV7.025 LK.15409.004 19.TAKV7.001 50.T50V7.006 33.T50V7.004 33.T50V7.005 60.T56V7.103 60.T50V7.006 6M.ATKV7.026
LK.15405.005 19.TAKV7.001 50.T50V7.006 33.T50V7.004 33.T50V7.005 60.T56V7.103 60.T50V7.006 LB.TAK02.001
MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANYA NT256D64SH8C0GM-6K MEMORY DDR333 256MB SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 MEMORY DDR333 256MB HYNIX HYMD232M646D6-J MEMORY DDR333 512MB INFINEON HYS64D64020HBDL-6-C (.11u) MEMORY DDR333 512MB SAMSUNG M470L6524BT0-CB3 MEMORY DDR333 256MB HYNIX HYMD564M646B6-J
KN.25602.012 KN.25603.019 KN.2560B.008 KN.2560G.001 KN.51202.025 KN.5120B.006 KN.5120G.006
Speaker N/S SPEAKER SET 23.T50V7.001
Heatsink 10 THERMAL MODULE 60.A51V7.005
Miscellaneous NS NS NS NS Screw NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW I2.5*3M-BNIH(M2.5L3) SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW MM25060IL69 SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW I2*3M-NIHY (M2L3) SCREW M1.7*3.0-I (BK) SCREW I3*3.5M-NIH(M3L3.5) 86.A03V7.012 86.T25V7.012 86.A03V7.006 86.T23V7.006 86.A08V7.004 86.T23V7.010 86.A03V7.007 86.T25V7.008 86.T50V7.001 86.A03V7.011 NAME PLATE - AS1640 RUBBER FOOT LCD SCREW RUBBER PAD LCD BEZEL RUBBER PAD TBD 1HYXZZZ24D6 47.T50V7.003 47.T50V7.004