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Copyright
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any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
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Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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Core Duo and Core 2 Duo are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
MESSAGES
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.
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Table of Contents
System Specification 1
Features 1
Your Acer Notebook Tour 4
Front View 4
Closed Front View 5
Left View 6
Right View 7
Rear Panel 7
Bottom Panel 8
Indicators 9
Easy-launch Buttons 10
MediaTouch Keys 11
Touchpad 12
Touchpad Basics 12
Using the Keyboard 14
Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 14
Windows Keys 15
Hotkeys 16
Special Keys 17
Acer Empowering Technology 18
Empowering Technology Password 18
Acer eNet Management 19
Acer ePower Management 21
Acer eAudio Management 23
Acer ePresentation Management 24
Acer eDataSecurity Management 25
Acer eLock Management 26
Acer eRecovery Management 27
Acer eSettings Management 28
Windows Mobility Center 29
Using the System Utilities 30
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 30
Launch Manager 31
Norton Internet Security 32
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 33
System Utilities 41
BIOS Setup Utility 41
Entering BIOS Setup 41
BIOS Setup Primary Menus 41
BIOS Setup Navigation Keys 41
Information Menu 42
Main Menu 43
Security Menu 44
Boot Menu 46
Exit Menu 47
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49
Disassembly Requirements 49
General Information 50
Pre-disassembly Instructions 50
Disassembly Process 51
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External Module Disassembly Process 52
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 52
Removing the Battery Pack 53
Removing the SD Dummy Card 54
Removing the Express Dummy Card 54
Removing the Lower Cover 55
Removing the DIMM 56
Removing the WLAN Board Module 57
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 58
Removing the Optical Drive Module 59
Main Unit Disassembly Process 61
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 61
Removing the CPU Heatsink Module 62
Removing the CPU 63
Removing the Keyboard 64
Removing the Middle Cover 65
Removing the Power Board 66
Removing the Media Board 67
Removing the LCD Module 68
Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 70
Removing the Speaker Modules 73
Removing the Launch Board 74
Removing the Touchpad Board Module 75
Removing the Bluetooth Board 77
Removing the USB board 78
Removing the Mainboard 79
Removing the Modem Board 81
Removing the RTC Battery 83
LCD Module Disassembly Process 85
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 85
Removing the LCD Bezel 86
Removing the Camera Board 87
Removing the Inverter Board 88
Removing the LCD with Brackets 89
Removing the LCD Brackets 91
Removing the LCD Module Hinges 92
Removing the Antennas 93
Removing the Microphones 94
Troubleshooting 97
System Check Procedures 98
External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check 98
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98
Memory Check 98
Power System Check 99
Touchpad Check 100
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 101
Index of Error Messages 102
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 104
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 108
Intermittent Problems 111
Undetermined Problems 112
System Block Diagram and Connector Locations 113
System Block Diagram 113
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Board Layout 114
Top View 114
Bottom View 115
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 119
Aspire 4920 Exploded Diagram 120
Aspire 4920 FRU List 121
Model Definition and Configuration 130
Aspire 4920 130
Test Compatible Components 133
Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM Compatibility Test 134
Online Support Information 139
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Chapter 1
System Specification
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature:
Platform
Intel® CoreTM2 Duo Mobile Processor T7300/T7500/T7700 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.2/2.4 GHz, 800 MHz
FSB) and T7100 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) supporting Intel 64 architecture
Mobile Intel GM965/PM965 Express chipset
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or 3945BG (dual-mode 802.11b/g)
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology
Display and Graphics
14.1" WXGA high brightness (200-nits) Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution,
supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM
16 ms response time
ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X2500 (256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM) with HyperMemoryTM supporting
Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and PCI Express® (for selected models)
or
Mobile Intel GM965 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator (GMA) X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 (8 MB of
dedicated DDR2 VRAM, up to 350 MB of dynamic system memory), supporting Microsoft® DirectX 9
and DirectX 10 (for selected models)
Dual independent display support
16.7 million colors
MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (acceleration)
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support
Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technologies
Storage Subsystem
80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive
DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS),
Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD)
Audio
Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby PRO
LOGIC® II, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker technologies
Intel High Definition Audio support
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
MS-Sound compatible
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Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming, echo
cancellation, and noise suppression technologies
Input Devices
88-/89-/93-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button
12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad,
international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys
Empowering Key
Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer ArcadeTM
Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys
Acer Media Center remote control (optional)
Communication
Acer Video Conference featuring:
Integrated Acer CrystalEye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLiteTM technology
Acer PureZone technology
Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
WLAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g), or 3945BG (dual-mode
802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology
WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) (for selected models)
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
I/O Interface
ExpressCardTM/54 slot
5-in-1 card reader (SDTM/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
Four USB 2.0 ports
IEEE 1394 port
Consumer infrared (CIR) port
External display (VGA) port
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support
Microphone-in jack
Line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
Power Subsystem
ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
53.3 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) (for selected models) / 44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery
pack (6-cell)
(for selected models)
3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for selected models)
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2.5-hour rapid charge system-off
3.5-hour charge-in-use
3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicChargeTM technology (for selected models):
80% charge in 1 hour
2-hour rapid charge system-off
3-hour charge-in-use
Dimensions and weight
Width: 344 mm (13.5 inches)
Depth: 246 mm (9.7 inches)
Height: 37/42 mm (1.45/1.65 inches)
Weight (approximately, with 6-cell battery): 2.65 kg (5.84 lbs.) (configuration may vary by models)
Environment
Temperature:
Operating: 5 ° C to 35 ° C
Non-operating: -20 ° C to 65 ° C
Humidity (non-condensing):
operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
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Your Acer Notebook Tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
Front View
# Item Description
1 Acer PureZone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the
computer's functions and components.
6 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
7 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the
computer's functions and components.
10 Click buttons (left, center The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons;
and right) the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
11 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
12 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
14 MediaTouch keys Touch-sensitive keys which function as play/pause, stop, previous, next
and record.
15 Acer Arcade For use with Acer Arcade media playing program.
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Closed Front View
# Icon Item Description
1 Unlimited volume control Adjust the volume of the audio-out.
wheel
2 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
3 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.
4 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo
walkman, mp3 player)
5 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
6 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,
line-out jack with headphones).
S/PDIF support
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Left View
# Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security
lock.
2 External display (VGA) Connects to a display device
port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
5 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/ Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
PAL) port
6 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
camera).
7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
8 ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
9 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-
Picture Card.
Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.
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Right View
# Icon Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active.
indicator
3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
camera).
6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
Rear Panel
# Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Bottom Panel
# Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)
6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
cooling fan Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Indicators
The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
Icon Function Description
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Power Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status.
NOTE: Battery LED status during charging:
· Amber: Charging.
· Green: Charging complete.
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Easy-launch Buttons
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key
< > and one user-programmable button.
Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons,
run the Acer Launch Manager.
Icon Function Description
Wireless communication button/ Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the
indicator status of wireless LAN communication.
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the
button/indicator status of Bluetooth communication.
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility
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MediaTouch Keys
The touch-sensitive media keys make easy and quick media control with great touch feedback.
Media-Touch keys Description
Play or Pause
/
Stop
Move backward within the current track or go to the next title or chapter.
Move forward within the current track or go to next track, title, or chapter.
Record
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor
responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest
provides optimum comfort and support.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches 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 (for selected models) or Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader (3) supporting
Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a
page. This button or fingerprint reader mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows
applications.
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Right Button
Function Left Button (1) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)
(4)
Execute Click twice Tap twice (at the same
quickly. speed as double-clicking
the mouse button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, Tap twice (at the same
then use finger to speed as double-clicking
drag the cursor a mouse button) then
on the touchpad hold finger to the
touchpad on the second
tap to drag the cursor.
Access context Click once
menu
Scroll 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 too hard will not increase the
touchpad's responsiveness.
NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under
Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys, and two special keys.
Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key Description
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a
+ calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you
need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external
keypad.
Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or
+ down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.
Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal N/A
keypad. manner.
Cursor-control keys on embedded Hold while using cursor- Hold while using cursor-
keypad control keys. control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal
embedded keypad. manner.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Icon Description
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows
Start button; it launches the Start menu.
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
< > : Open or close the Start menu
< > + : Display the desktop
< > + : Open Windows Explore
< > + : Search for a file or folder
< > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
< > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network
domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a
network domain)
< > + : Minimizes all windows
< > + : Open the Run dialog box
< > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< > + : Open Ease of Access Center
< > + : Open Windows Mobility Center
< > + : Display the System Properties dialog box
< > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop
< > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using
Windows Flip 3-D
< > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select
Windows Sidebar
+ < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network)
+ < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through
programs on the taskbar by using Windows
Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may
not function as described.
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens
the application's context menu.
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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 key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
Fn-F3 Acer ePower Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer
Management eManager.
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both.
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness
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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
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold 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
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <4> key at the
upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.
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Acer Empowering Technology
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage
your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following
utilities:
Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.
Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings.
Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption.
Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably
and completely.
Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutorial"
function.
Empowering Technology Password
Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering
Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do
so. If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer
eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it.
NOTE: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by reformatting
your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password!
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Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of
locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or
run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set Acer
eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option
to manually adjust the settings to match your needs.
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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the
appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection
settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety
concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
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Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management
options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar,
run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the
Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management".
Using Power Plans
Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power
saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore
power plans, as described below.
View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open
Windows power options by clicking "More Power Options".
NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans.
To create a new power plan:
Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power
options.
1. Click the Create Power Plan icon.
2. Enter a name for your new power plan.
3. Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on.
4. If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use.
5. Click "OK" to save your new power plan.
To switch between power plans:
1. Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the drop-down list.
2. Click "Apply".
To edit a power plan:
Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also
turn on/off system components to extend battery life.
1. Switch to the power plan you wish to edit
2. Adjust settings as required.
3. Click "Apply" to save your new settings.
To delete a power plan:
You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to
another one first.
1. Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list.
2. Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
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Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window.
Click the to view estimated battery life in sleep and hibernate modes.
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Acer eAudio Management
Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home TheaterTM
on your system. Select "Movie" or "Game" mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel surround
sound from just 2 speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. "Music" mode lets you enjoy your favorite
tunes, in vivid detail..
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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external display device or
projector using the hotkey: + . If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system and the
external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is
connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer
ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting.
NOTE: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you need to use an external
resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using
Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor.
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Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by
unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data
encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default
encryption password. This password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your
own password when encrypting a file.
NOTE: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose
the password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose
both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related
passwords!
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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and
floppy drive devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended.
Removable Storage Devices -- includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3
drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any other removable storage devices
that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.
Optical Drive Devices -- includes any kind of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices.
Floppy Drive Devices -- 3.5-inch floppy drives only.
To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you can
apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will
remain after rebooting, until removed.
NOTE: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting
your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups,
burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall
applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive.
Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:
Password protection (Empowering Technology password)
Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc
Creation of backups:
Factory default image
User backup image
Current system configuration
Application backup
Restore and recovery:
Factory default image
User backup image
From previously-created CD/DVD
Reinstall applications/drivers
NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery
Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To
ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management,
detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer
ezDock.
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Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify
boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also:
Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation.
Prints and saves hardware specifications.
Lets you set an asset tag for your system.
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Windows Mobility Center
The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can
quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings
include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, display
orientation and synchronization status.
Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing
folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
To launch Windows Mobility Center:
Use the shortcut key < > +
Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel
Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu
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Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then,
open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop
and selecting Personalize. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check
box Extend the desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to
complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
2 1 1 3
1 2 1 3
3 2 2 4
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:
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of 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.
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start
the application.
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Norton Internet Security
Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and
secure.
How do I check for viruses?
1. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop.
2. Select Tasks & Scans.
3. Select Run Scan to scan your system.
4. When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan.
NOTE: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time.
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 Internet Security help files.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type Intel® CoreTM2 Duo Intel CoreTM2 Duo Intel® CoreTM2 Duo Intel® CoreTM2 Duo
T7100 Mobile T7300 Mobile T7500 Mobile T7700 Mobile
Processor Processor Processor Processor
Clock Speeds 1.8 GHz 2.0 GHz 2.2 GHz 2.4 GHz
L2 Cache 2 MB 4 MB 4 MB 4 MB
Front Side Bus 800 MHz
Socket Interface Socket P (PGA/BGA)
System Board Major Chips
Item Specification
System core logic Intel GM965 Express + Intel ICH8M chipsets
HDD controller Intel ICH8M chipset
Memory controller Intel GM965 Express chipset
Video controller Intel GM965 Express chipset
Audio controller Codec ALC268
PCMCIA controller OZ129
LAN controller Intel ICH8M + Broadcom 5787MKMLG chipsets
Modem controller Intel ICH8M chipset
Bluetooth controller Intel ICH8M chipset
Keyboard controller Winbond WPC8768L
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Product Hitachi Travelstar Toshiba Western Digital Seagate
5K160
Model Name HTS HTS HTS MK8 MK1 MK1 WD8 WD1 WD1 ST9 ST9 ST9
5416 5416 5416 037 237 637 00B 200B 600B 8081 1208 1608
80J9 12J9 16J9 GSX GSX GSX EVS EVS EVS 1AS 22A 21A
SA0 SA0 SA0 S S
0 0 0
Capacity (GB) 80 120 160 80 120 160 80 120 160 80 120 160
Form factor and 2.5 inch Serial ATA
Interface type
Bytes per sector 512 512 N/A 512
Data heads 4 4 N/A 3
Data disks 2 2 N/A 2
Spindle speed 5400 5400 5400 5400
(RPM)
Buffer size (MB) 8 8.192 8 8
Media transfer 540 300 600 N/A
rate (Mbytes/s,
max)
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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Interface transfer 150 MB/s N/A 150 MB/s 150 MB/s
rate (Mbytes/s,
max)
Voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
tolerance
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version v0.25
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password
Security Control, INT 13h Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4,
BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus
Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0,
IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card
Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, HD audio,
WfM 2.0, Preboot Execution Environment 2.1, Boot Integrity Service
Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC2002/2005 compliant, Intel
Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, Intel DPST support, ASF 2.0, TPM
v1.2, AHCI support, iAMT 2.5
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller Intel GM965 Express chipset
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports maximum 2 GB for 32 bit OS, 4 GB for 64bit OS
memory size
Vendor Samsung Hynix Nanya Powerchip Promos
Model name M470T2953 HYMP512S NT512T64U AS6E8E63B-6E1A V916764B24
EZ3-CE6 64CP8-Y5 H8B0FN-3C QBFW-F5
DIMM type DDR2 Synchronous DRAM
DIMM speed (MHz) 667
DIMM size 1GB 1GB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB
Video
Item Specification
VGA controller Intel GM965 Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics
Features Intel Graphic Media Accelerator ATI Mobility Radeon X2500 (with
(GMA) X3100 with up to 358 MB up to 256 MB of dedicated
of Intel Dynamic Video Memory GDDR2 VRAM) with
Technology 4.0 (8 MB of HyperMemory supporting
dedicated DDR2 VRAM, up to Microsoft DirectX 9 and PCI
350 MB of dynamic system Express
memory), supporting Microsoft
DirectX 9 and DirectX 10
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Audio
Item Specification
Audio controller Realtek ALC268 Codec
Features Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers, Supports high definition
audio, Built-in microphone, MS-sound compatible
PCMCIA Port
Item Specification
PCMCIA controller T17412
Card type support Type-II
Number of slot One
LAN
Item Specification
LAN controller Intel ICH8M + Broadcom 5785KMLG chipsets
LAN connector type RJ45
Features Onboard Gigabit Ethernet, PCI-E interface, support ASF 2.0
Wireless LAN module
Item Specification
Vendor Intel
Model name Wireless WiFi Link PRO/Wireless PRO/Wireless 3945BG
4965AGN 3945ABG
Data throughput 54 Mbps
Protocol 802.11a/b/g 802.11 a/b/g 802.11 b/g
Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)
Modem
Item Specification
Modem controller Intel ICH8M chipset
Vendor Liteon Foxconn CastleNet
Model name MDC-003#A8B MDC 1.5 T60M955.00 MA820
Baud rate 56 K
Modem connector type RJ11
Bluetooth Module
Item Specification
Bluetooth controller Intel ICH8M chipset
Vendor Foxconn BCM2045
Model name T60H928.01
Protocol Bluetooth 2.0
Connector type Mini USB
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Keyboard and Input Devices
Item Specification
Keyboard controller Winbond WPC8768L
Model name Acer FineTouch keyboard
Features 5-degree curve, 88-/89- key, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key
travel, touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button or Acer BioProtect
fingerprint reader supporting Acer Finger Nav 4-way control function, hotkey
controls, embedded numeric keypad, multi-language support, three easy-
launch buttons, three productivity keys, and two front-access communication
switches
Combo Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor Sony Philips BenQ
Model name Slim Combo CRX880A DS-24CZP
Drive type Internal Slim CD-RW/DVD combo drive
Data transfer rate Write: Read:
· CD-R: 24X · DVD-ROM: 8X
· CD-RW: 24X · CD-ROM: 24X
Buffer Memory 2 MB N/A
Interface IDE
Applicable disc format CD-R, CD-RW (Multi speed, High speed, Ultra-speed and Ultra-speed plus)
CD-DA, CD-ROM (mode 1), CD-ROM XA (Mode 2, Form 1, Form 2), CD-I,
CD-i Bridge, Video-CD, Karaoke CD, Photo CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus,
CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD
(Hybrid), UDF DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD+/-R DL, DVD-RAM
V1.0/V2.1
Power supply 5 V DC
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DVD Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor Sony Pioneer Philips BenQ Panasonic
Model name AD-7560A DVR-K17RS DS-8A1P UJ-850
Drive type Internal Slim DVD/CD writer
Data transfer rate Write: Write: N/A Write:
· CD-R: 24X · CD-R: 24X · CD-R: 24X
CAV · CD-RW: 24X · CD-RW: 16X
· CD-RW: 24X · DVD-RW: 6X · DVD-R: 8X
CAV
· DVD-R/+R/ · DVD-RW: 4X
· DVD+RW/- +RW: 8X · DVD-RAM: 5X
RW (single
Read: · DVD+R(DL):
layer): 8X, 6X
ZCLV · DVD-RAM: 5X 2.4X
· DVD-R/+R · DVD+R: 8X
(single layer): · DVD+RW: 4X
8X CAV Read:
· DVD-R/+R · CD-R/RW/
(double layer): ROM: 24X
4X ZCLV
· DVD-R/RW/
· DVD-RAM: 5X ROM: 8X
ZCLV
Read:
· CD-R/RW/
ROM: 24X
Max
· DVD-ROM
(sin