IDSEL AD24 AD19 AD17

INTERUPT INTA# INTB# , INTD# INTC#,INTD#,INTA#
DEVICE BROADCOM LAN MINI-PCI TI 7411

Outlook View

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

Open View

Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left, center and right) Touchpad Status indicators
Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. Internal microphone for sound recording. For entering data into your 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; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computers functions and components. Turns the computer on and off.
Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Power button
"Launch keys" Description keys" on page 10 "Launch
Description "Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10 on page 10

Front Panel

Description

Icon # # Icon Icon #

# Icon

Item Item

Description Description

ItemSpeakers

Power indicator
Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio Description output.
Lights when the computer is on.

Battery indicator

Lights when the battery is being charged.
Bluetooth communication button/indicator
Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications.
Wireless communications button/indicator
Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. (manufacturing option)

Line-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).

Microphone jack

Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Speaker/Line-Out/ Headphone jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

USB 2.0 port

Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Locks and releases the lid.

Left View

Item Optical drive LED indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off
NOTE: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed.

Right View

Item PC Card slot eject button PC Card slot
Description Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.

Description Note:

Two USB 2.0 ports
Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network (for selected models).
Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.

Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Icon Item Item Icon Item

Icon Item

DescriptionDescription

Icon Icon Icon

Power jack

Connects to an AC adapter.
Description Description Description
External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

Security keylock

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Bottom View

Item Hard disk bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock
Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with two screws). Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in place.
Item Cooling fan Memory compartment
Description 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.

Indicators

Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer and its componetns.

Function

The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information: Icon Item Caps Lock activity Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock activiy

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Media activity

Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad.

Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Type the letters in a normal manner.

Windows Keys

The keyboard features two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Windows logo 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) + F (opens the Find: All Files dialog box)
+ M (minimizes all windows) j + Windows icon + M (undoes the minimize all windows action) + R (opens the Run dialog box) Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the applications context menu.

Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hot Key Fn-F1

Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.

Hot Key Fn-F2

Function Acer eSetting
Description Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.

Acer ePowerManagement

Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Screen blank

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.

Touchpad toggle

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off.

Volume up

Increases the speaker volume.

Volume down

Decreases the speaker volume.

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness

Special Keys

You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:

The Euro symbol

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

NOTE: Serial port, parallel port and FIR function.etc. have been taken off from hardware devices, therefore, this page does not display any information.

Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Advanced
Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on boot Clear Clear Clear 43883467 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Supervisor Password controls accesses to the setup utility.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is HDD Master ID Set Supervisor Password Set User Password N/A N/A N/A N/A
Description N/A N/A N/A N/A

Option

Press Enter to set the administrator password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. [Set]: System password is set [Clear]: System password is not set
Length -- No more than 8 characters Characters -- 0-9, A-Z (not case sensitive)
Parameter Set HDD Password
Description When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. To change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on. Press [Enter] to input change, or disable hard drive password. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following suboptions are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required to boot. Enter

Password on boot

Disabled Enabled
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled. The formats of the password are as follows: Length No more than 8 characters
Characters 0-9,A-Z (not case sensitive)
While these fields are highlighted and press Enter, a window similar to the following is shown:
Set SupervisorPassword Enter New Password Confirm New Password [ [ ] ]

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 Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers 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. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.

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.
3. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: The screws used to secure bottom case and upper case are more than one type. Please group same type of screw together as you disassemble the system for service purpose. The image below is for your reference. Please pay attention to the explanation below.

IO Bezel

The screws that secure heatsink cover, MIni PCI cover and HDD cover are with the covers. There is no need to worry about mix them up. However, please notice that you have to group the screws on the following locations together. There are twenty screws holding the bottom case to upper case but some screws are inside the system. You may have to remove the HDD, the heatsink cover to see these screws. Mini PCI cover here also called RAM/Wireless cover.
Screw Type M2.5*6 M2.5*6 M2.5*6 M2.5*6 M2.5*3 M2.5*3
Location Bottom case and IO bezel (hightlight with yellow circle) Remove the IO bezel then you will see. Remove the heatsink cover then you will see. Remove the HDD cover then you will see. Detach the HDD module then you will see. Remove the battery then you will see. 1 1

Quantity

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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

K*2 HDD Cover

E*2 RAM/Wireless Cover
*2 IO Bezel ODD Module *6
*2 HDD Module Wireless LAN Card Memory *2 CPU Thermal Module ODD Drive Heatsink Cover ODD Connector Board ODD Holder
*3 Middle Cover *2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module
*2 Switch Board *5 *18 Lower and Upper Case Assembly

Lower Case Assembly

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

*4 Speaker Set

*2 Modem Board Touchpad Bracket 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 Description SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NINYLOK SCREW I2.5*3MBNIH(M2.5L3) SCREW M2.5*4L-BZNNYLOK SCREW M2.0X5-I-NINYLOK SCREW MM25060IL69 SCREW M2.0*5I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NINYLOK SCREW I2*3M-NIHY (M2L3) SCREW M1.7*3.0-I (BK) SCREW I3*3.5MNIH(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
Removing the Battery Pack
NOTE: This chapter is base on Aspire 1410 and Aspire 1680 to edit. Since they have the similar disassemble and reassemble procedures. 1. 2. Unlock the battery lock. Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack.
Removing the HDD Module/the memory and the Wireless LAN Card/ the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD and the LCD Module

Removing the HDD Module

1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. Remove the HDD cover. Detach the HDD module then remove it.
Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card
1. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover. Remove the RAM/Wireless cover.

3. 4. 5.

Pop up the memory then remove it. Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae. Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it.
Removing the Thermal Module and CPU
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the IO bezel. Then remove the IO bezel. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink cover.
Remove the heatsink cover from the main unit. Disconnect the fan cable.
Remove the four screws that secure the thermal module. Pull the thermal module outwards then remove it.

From Hardware:

If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
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.
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.
Power-on Self-Test Error Messages
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see Undetermined Problems on page 77. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

Index of Error Messages

Error Code List
Error Codes 006 Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error) 110 <No error code> Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show. <No error code> Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message. Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error

Code 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h 99h 9Ah 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh 9Fh A0h A2h A4h A8h AAh ACh AEh B0h B2h B4h B5h B6h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C5h C6h C7h C8h C9h 1 1-2
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 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
POST Routine Description Unknown interrupt 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 63. 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 63. 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 63. 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 63.

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 Sleeping State (S4) on page 27. 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 Sleeping State (S4) on page 27. LCD cover switch System board See Sleeping State (S4) on page 27. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. See Sleeping State (S4) on page 27. LCD cover switch System board Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)

Jumper and Connector Locations
ITEM CN2 CN3 SW2 CN10 CN11 CN13 CN9 CN12
DESCRIPTION LCD Connector LED board connector Lid switch express card connector 4 IN 1 connector Speaker connector MD board connector INT MIC connector
ITEM CN14 CN15 CN16 CN17 CN18 CN21 CN24 CN30
DESCRIPTION DC JACK CRT connector Docking connector Battery connector Fix ODD connector Swap ODD connector 2nd Battery connector PATA HDD connector

Chapter 5

ITEM CN5 CN6 CN8 U4 U8 U6 CN28 CN25 CN20 CN22 U30 U34 U25 U24
DESCRIPTION Keyboard connector BT connector TP connector VGA RAM VGA RAM LAN transformer PCMCIA connector USB connector RJ45/RJ11 connector MINI PCI connector EC North Bridge VGA RAM BIOS ROM
ITEM CN31 CN36 CN34 CN35 CN33 CN32 CN26 CN23 CN19 U31 U29 U38 U28
DESCRIPTION SATA HDD connector Line IN connector MIC IN connector Line out/SPDIF connector USB connector 1394 connector USB connector S video connector Fan connector CPU VGA Chp South Bridge VGA RAM

RTC Jumper

Chapter 6
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 1650. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). 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.

Exploded Diagram

Illustration Adapter
Part Name ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DELTA SADP-65KB BFD ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON PA-1650-02 Q2 19V ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN HIPRO HPOK066B13QT TBD

Acer P/N AP.06501.005

AP.06503.006

AP.06506.001

Battery BATTERY SANYO LIION 4S2P 4.4A 4UR18650F-2-QC140 BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A CGR-B/8B5AE BATTERY SIMPLO LIION 4S2P 4.4A 9163020 Board MODEM BOARD ZL1A MODEM BOARD ASSY S.P. 54.T50V7.001 ZL1A BATTERY (SANYO 8 CELL) S.P. ZL1A BATTERY (PANASONIC 8 CELL) S.P ZL1A BATTERY (SIMPLO 8 CELL) S.P. BT.T5003.001

KH.04001.010

KH.06007.006

KH.06004.003

KH.06001.002

KH.08007.007

KH.08004.001

KH.08001.012

KH.06004.002

KH.06007.008

KH.08007.009

KH.08004.002

Illustration Keyboard
Part Name TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON US International TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Chinese TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Spanish TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Thai TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Brazilian Protugese TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Korea TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON UK TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON German TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Italian TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON French TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Swiss/G TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Portuguese TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Arabic TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Belgium TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Sweden TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Czech TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Hungaian
Description ZL1A K/B EUGO-U/I ASSY S.P.

Acer P/N KB.T5007.001

ZL1A K/B ERGOTAIWAN ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOSPANISH ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-THAI ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-BRAZ PROTUG ASSY S.P.

KB.T5007.002

KB.T5007.003

KB.T5007.004

KB.T5007.005
ZL1A K/B EUGOKOREA ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-U/I U.K.ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOGERMAN ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOITALIAN ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOFRENCH ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOSWISS/G ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOPORTUG ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOARABIC ASSY S.P.ZL1A K/B EUGOARABIC ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOBELGIUM ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOSWEDEN ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOCZECH ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-HUNG ASSY S.P.

KB.T5007.006

KB.T5007.007

KB.T5007.008

KB.T5007.009

KB.T5007.010

KB.T5007.011

KB.T5007.012

KB.T5007.013

KB.T5007.014

KB.T5007.015

KB.T5007.016

KB.T5007.017
Part Name TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Norway TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Danish TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Turkish TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Canadian French TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Japanese TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Greek TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Hebrew TM4500/TM4000/ TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Russian
Description ZL1A K/B EUGONORWAY ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGODANISH ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOTURKISH ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-CANA FREN ASSY S.P.

Acer P/N KB.T5007.018

KB.T5007.019

KB.T5007.020

KB.T5007.021
ZL1A K/B EUGOJAPAN ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOGREEK ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOHEBREW ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-RUSS ASSY S.P.

KB.T5007.022

KB.T5007.023

Description ZL1A 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM HITACHI) ASSY S.P. NEW COLOR ZL2 15.4" LCD (HITACHI) PANEL ASSY S.P. ZL1A LCD INVERTER ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD WXGA CABEL ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD HINGE (L) ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD HINGE (R) ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD BEZEL ASSY S.P. ZL1A 15.4" LCD (TM) COVER ASSY S.P. NEW COLOR ZL3A M/B (UMA)ASSY S/P

Acer P/N 6M.T63V7.015

LK.15404.003
MAINBOARD MAINBOARD 915GM UMA W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY LB.TAH06.001
MEMORY MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) 256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB MT4VDDT3264HG335C2 MEMORY DDR333 256MB SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 MEMORY DDR333 256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264HDG335C3 512MB Micron SODIMM DDR333 512MB MT8VDDT6464HDG335C1 (.11u), MEMORY DDR333 512MB SAMSUNG M470L6524BT0-CB3 MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) 256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB MT4VDDT3264HG335C2 MEMORY DDR333 256MB SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 MEMORY DDR333 256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264HDG335C3 512MB Micron SODIMM DDR333 512MB MT8VDDT6464HDG335C1 (.11u), MEMORY DDR333 512MB SAMSUNG M470L6524BT0-CB3 KN.25602.012

KN.25604.016

KN.2560B.008

KN.25604.009

KN.51204.013

KN.5120B.006

Part Name SO-DIMM DDR333 512MB UNIFOSA U30512AAUIQ652AWMEMORY DDR333 1GB ELPIDA EBD11UD8ADDA
Description SO-DIMM DDR333 512MB UNIFOSA U30512AAUIQ652AWSO-DIMM DDR333 1GB ELPIDA EBD11UD8ADDA ZL1A SPEAKER ASSY S.P.

Acer P/N KN.5120H.001

KN.1GB09.002
SPEAKER SPEAKER SET 23.T50V7.001
HEATSINK THERMAL MODULE ZL2 CPU HEATSINK ASSY 60.T63V7.003
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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 Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ePresentation Management Your Acer notebook 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 GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call
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Contents

Acer Arcade (for selected models) Arcade hotkeys InstantOn Arcade mode Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Settings Album Editing Pictures Slide Show settings Video Playing a video file 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 Universal Serial Bus (USB) PC Card slot Installing memory BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Modem notices Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index

Create new power scheme

5 Assign a name for the new scheme. Choose existing scheme to use as a template. 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.

Battery status

For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
You can also click "Advanced Settings" to:
Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. View information about Acer ePower Management.
Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.

Your Acer notebook tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters. poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

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Front view
Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest
Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Internal microphone for sound recording. For entering data into your computer. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
# 5 Item Click buttons (left, center and right) Touchpad Status indicators Easy-launch buttons Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for more details. Turns the computer on and off.

Closed front view

Item Speakers Power indicator Battery indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless communication button/indicator Line-in jack Microphone-in jack
Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's batttery status. Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (optional). Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (optional). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts input from external microphones.
# 10 Icon Item Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack USB 2.0 port Latch Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Locks and releases the lid.

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

Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < one user-programmable button. > and
Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. 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 30.

Easy-launch button

Default application User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (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.

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 turned on the power, 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.
If it is lit, check the following:
Nothing appears on the screen.
The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be the cause:

Arcade controls

When watching video clips, movies or slide shows as full-screen visual content, two pop-up control panels are shown when you move the pointer. They automatically disappear after several seconds. The "Navigation controls" panel appears at the top and the "Player controls" panel appears at the bottom of the screen.

Navigation controls

To return to the Arcade home page, click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window. To go up one folder level while searching for content, click Up one level. To return to the previous screen, click the red arrow. The buttons in the upper right (minimize, maximize, close) have standard PC behaviors. To quit Arcade, click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window.

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. The "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 factory 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.
43 To add background music to a slide show, click on the "Slide Show Music" option. The Slide Show Music page will ask you to choose music from your personal music library. Click Load Default Settings to return your settings to their default values.

To open the Video function, click Video on the Arcade Home page.
Note: The Video feature is designed to play back many different kinds of video formats. Refer to the Video help section for a full list of compatible formats. If you want to watch a DVD or VCD, use the "Cinema" function.

Playing a video file

Click Play to watch video files. The Video page shows the video files in the content area on the right side. They are organized by folders and a thumbnail image shows the first frame of each video. To play a video file, click on it. The video will play full-screen. The pop-up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse. To return to the Video page, click Stop.

Snapshot

Snapshot mode is available in Cinema, Video and TV modes. This function can be used to capture the onscreen image at any time. A single frame image will be captured and stored in a user designated directory. The destination directory can be changed from the "Settings"menu.

Editing video

Acer Arcade offers the capability to edit captured video clips, photos and footage from a camcorder into a movie. You can also select a movie style, and add special transition effects and music to create the perfect home movie. To edit a movie, click Advanced, and then select "Edit Video." Then you select the clips you wish to edit from your folders. To complete your movie, you may also choose a "Movie Style," "Background Music," the perfect ratio of music and audio, as well as the length of the movie. "Select Scenes" can be used to include your favorite or the most important scenes, or the editing decisions can be left to the editing program. Once compiled, the final movie can then be burned to disk to share with family and friends.
Note: For more details on editing video and all the associated features, please refer to the Acer Arcade help menu.
For convenient access to your music collection, click Music on the Arcade homepage to open the Music homepage. Select the folder, CD or category that contains the music you want to listen to. Click Play to listen to the entire content from the beginning, or select the song that you want to hear from the list in the content area. The songs in the folder are shown in the content area, while the left side has controls for "Play," "Shuffle" and "Repeat All." The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visuals while you listen to music. When playing music, the control panel at the bottom of the page makes it easy to adjust the volume and control playback. To rip music from an audio CD, after you have inserted the CD, click Rip CD. In the page that opens, select the songs you would like to rip (or click Select or Clear All), then click Start Ripping. The progress of the ripping operation will be displayed on screen. You can change the file quality of the ripped tracks by clicking on "Settings."

Using passwords

Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data:
Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 55. User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security.
Important! Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.

Entering passwords

When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.
When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press <F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press <Enter>. When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press <Enter>.
Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again.

Setting passwords

You can set passwords using the BIOS utility.
Expanding through options
Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience.

Connectivity options

Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section.

Fax/data modem

Your computer has a built-in V.Kbps fax/data modem.

This chapter will guide you through each process.
Note: This feature is only available on certain models. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disk-related tasks.

Create backup

You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. Boot to Windows XP Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image and click Next. Select the backup method. a b 7 Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on drive D:. Backup to optical device to store the backup image on CD or DVD.
After choosing the backup method, click Next.
Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Restore from backup

You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD. 5 Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.
Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard disk (D:\). Please refer to the Create backup section.
Create factory default image CD
When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. 7 Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next. In the Burn image to disk window, select 01. Factory default image and click Next. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
Re-install bundled software without CD
Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.

At first launch, Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.

Change password

Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management. Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode.

Troubleshooting

This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.

Troubleshooting tips

This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer. See "Requesting service" on page 35.

Error messages

If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Memory size mismatch Corrective action Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press <Enter> to reboot. Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.

If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
Regulations and safety notices
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance
As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

FCC notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the device and receiver. Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
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.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
Hereby, Acer, declares that this notebook PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/reg-nb/index.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification

Modem notices

Notice for USA
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this information to your telephone company. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.

TBR 21

This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

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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.
If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
Laser compliance statement
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.