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II
Copyright
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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.
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III
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
IV
Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.
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Table of Contents
System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
System Utilities 27
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
AMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Removing HDD Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Removing BIOS Passwords: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Removing the TV tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
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Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Removing the Upper Right Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Removing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Removing the Upper Left Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Removing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Removing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Removing the eKey Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Removing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Removing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Removing the TV Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Removing the Subwoofer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Removing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Removing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Replacing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Replacing Subwoofer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Replacing the TV Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Replacing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Replacing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Replacing the eKey Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Replacing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Replacing the Upper Right Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
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Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Replacing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Replacing the TV Tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Troubleshooting 143
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Jumper and Connector Locations 165
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 171
Aspire 5530 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Discrete SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
UMA SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
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Table of Contents
Aspire 5530 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Model Definition and Configuration 184
Aspire 5530 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Test Compatible Components 187
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
With Fingerprint Reader SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Without Fingerprint Reader SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Online Support Information 193
Index 195
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
· Windows® VistaTM
Platform
· AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
· AMD TurionTM Dual-Core Processor*
· AMD AthlonTM Dual-Core Processor*
· AMD M780G Chipset
· Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g*
· Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
System Memory
· Dual-Channel DDR2 support
· Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and graphics
· 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800
· ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 3200/3470/3650 Graphics (for Aspire 5530G only)
TV Tuner
· Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
Storage subsystem
· 2.5" hard disk drive
· Optical drive options:
· Blu-ray DiscTM /DVD-Super Multi double-layerdrive
· DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
· 5-in-1 card reader
Dimensions and Weight
· 364.6 (W) x 272.3 (D) x 30.8/43.7 (H) mm (14.3 x 10.6 x 1.2/1.7 inches)
· 3.0 kg (6.61 Ibs)
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Audio
· Dolby® certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer
supporting low-frequency effects
· S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
· True5.1-channel surround sound output
· High-definition audio support
· MS-Sound compatible
· Built-in microphone
Communication
· Acer Video Conference, featuring:
· Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
· Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
· WLAN:
· Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g*
· Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
· WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR
· LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
· Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy control
· Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution
· BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
· Kensington lock slot
Power subsystem
· ACPI 3.0
· 71 W 4800 mAh
· 48.8 W 4400 mAh
· 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter*
· Energy Star 4.0
Special keys and controls
· 88-/89-/93-key keyboard
· Touchpad pointing device
· Empowering Key
· Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer ArcadeTM
· Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next
· Volume wheel
· Acer Media Center remote control*
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I/O interface
· ExpressCardTM/54 slot
· 5-in-1 card reader (SDTM, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
· Four USB 2.0 ports
· HDMITM port with HDCP support
· Consumer infrared (CIR) port
· External display (VGA) port
· RF-in jack*
· Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
· Microphone-in jack
· Line-in jack
· Ethernet (RJ-45) port
· Modem (RJ-11) port
· DC-in jack for AC adapter
· Acer EasyPort IV connector
Environment
· Temperature:
· Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
· Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
· Humidity (non-condensing):
· Operating: 20% to 80%
· Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Chapter 1 3
System Block Diagram
4 Chapter 1
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Microphone 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 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
6 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used program.
buttons
7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
you use the computer.
9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
like a computer mouse.
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No. Icon Item Description
10 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left
(left, center* and and right mouse buttons. *The center button
right) serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint
reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way
control function (only for certain models).
11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
show the status of the computer's functions
and components.
12 Acer MediaTouch For use with Acer Arcade and other media
keys playing programs.
13 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
14 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
show the status of the computer's functions
and components.
Closed Front View
No. Icon Item Description
1 5-in-1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
reader (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick
PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
2 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.
3 Latch Locks and releases the lid
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Left View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
slot computer security lock.
2 Acer EasyPort IV Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.
connector
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
port network.
4 External display Connects to a display device
(VGA) port (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
5 HDMI Connects to a television or display device with
HDMI
HDMI input.
6 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
USB camera).
7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD
player, stereo walkman).
8 Microphone-in Accepts input from external microphones.
jack
9 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices
speaker/line-out (e.g. speakers, headphones).
jack with S/PDIF
support
10 Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out.
control wheel
11 ExpressCard/54 Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
slot
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Right View
No. Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active.
indicator
4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
button
5 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
hole turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the
emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive
tray when the computer is off.
6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
USB camera).
7 RF-in Port Accepts input signals from digital TV tuner
devices (only for certain models).
8 Modem (RJ-11) Connects to a phone line.
port
Rear View
No. Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
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Bottom View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal.
latch
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
compartment
5 Sub-woofer Emits low frequency sound output.
6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
screws).
7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
and cooling fan prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the
fan.
Chapter 1 9
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
Icon Function Description
Power Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Icon Function Description
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility
Wireless communication Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates
button/indicator the status of wireless LAN communication.
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates
button/indicator the status of Bluetooth communication.
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Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:
· Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
· Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
· Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
(only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down
and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the
right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Function Left Button (1) Right Button (3) Main touchpad (2)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use Tap twice (at the same speed
finger on the touchpad to as double-clicking a mouse
drag the cursor. button); rest your finger on
the touchpad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.
Access Click once.
context menu
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger
movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the
touchpad's responsiveness.
Chapter 1 11
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function
and special keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock key Description
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
+ function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use
this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press
the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
applications.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner.
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on Hold while using cursor- Hold while using cursor-
embedded keypad control keys. control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal
embedded keypad. manner.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;
it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
functions:
< >: Open or close the Start menu
< > + : Display the desktop
< > + : Open Windows Explore
< > + : Search for a file or folder
< > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
< > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
< > + : Minimizes all windows
< > + : Open the Run dialog box
< > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< > + : Open Ease of Access Center
< > + : Open Windows Mobility Center
< > + : Display the System Properties dialog box
< > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop
< > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
< > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
+ < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network)
+ < + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
>
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function
as described.
Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
key application's context menu.
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
+ Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
+ Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Management Empowering Technology.
+ Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Management Empowering Technology.
+ Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
+ Display toggle Switches display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
+ Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save
power. Press any key to return.
+ Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
+ Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
+ < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
+ < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
+ Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
+ Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Management Empowering Technology.
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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your
keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Hold and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
Chapter 1 15
Using the System Utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose
fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness
of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against
unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy
music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast
application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to
three applications/websites from a single finger swipe.
Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents
using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of
protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple
swipe of your finger!
For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
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Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista is simple to set up:
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's
recommended value.
Chapter 1 17
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type Griffin - Turionx2 / Athlonx2 for MS/Griffin - Athlonx2 / Sempron for
Value
Core logic NB/SB AMD M780M/SB700
CPU package Sig2 uPGA638
CPU core voltage 1.2V~0.8V
CPU Fan True Value Table
DTS (degree C°) Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA)
55 2800 31
65 3200 34
75 3600 37
90 4000 40
100 4000 40
· CPU DTS Throttling 50% point = 100C; /recover 85C
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version V0.19T1
BIOS ROM type Flash
BIOS ROM size 2MB
BIOS package ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3,
C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU
Supported protocols · Support ISIPP
· Support Acer UI
· Support multi-boot
· Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)
· Various hot-keys for system control
· Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3
· Support PXE
· Support Y2K solution
· Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3
· Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode
· System information
· Support ASF 2.0
· Support iTPM (GM / PM Sku)
Cache
Item Specification
Cache controller CPU
Cache size 1MB for Turionx2/Athlonx2, 512KB for Simpron
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller Built-in
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Item Specification
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 2 GB
Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM)
Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 667/800 MHz
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as
they match the above specifications.
Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be
reversed.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764MKMLG
Supports LAN protocol IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3p
LAN connector type RJ-45
LAN connector location RJ-45 (right-rear side on the system)
Features Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Interface
Item Specification
Chipset BCM2045
Data throughput 3Mbps
Protocol IEEE 802.15
Interface USB
Connector type mini-USB
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Wireless Module 802.11b/g
Item Specification
Chipset BCM4312
Data throughput 54Mbps
Protocol 802.11b/g
Interface pci-E
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & Segate Segate Toshiba Toshiba Hitachi
Model ST9250827AS ST9160310AS MK1246GSX MK1652GSX 5K320-320
Name 5K320-250
Capacity 250 160 120 160 320, 250
(MB)
Bytes per 512 512 512 512 512
sector
Data heads 4 2 2 2 4, 4 or 3
Drive Format
Disks 2 1 1 1 2, 2
Spindle 5400 5400 5400 5400 5400
speed
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB
Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA
Internal 778 352 370 ~ 730 400 ~ 794 674 ~ 775
transfer typical typical
rate (Mbits/
sec, max)
I/O data 300 150 300 300 1.5 / 3.0
transfer
rate
(Mbytes/
sec max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%
tolerance
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Super-Multi Combo Module
Item Specification
Manufacturer and Model Sony DL 8X AD-7560S
Toshiba DL 8X TS-L633A
Type Drawer type
Interface SATA
Data Transfer Modes · PIO Mode4
· DMA Multiword Mode2
· ULTRA DMA Mode2
Buffer Memory Size 2 MB
Maximum Write Speed · CD-R Max. 24X (3,600 KB/sec)
· DVD+RW Max 8X (10,800 KB/sec)
Maximum Read Speed · CD 3,600 KB/sec
· DVD 10,800 KB/sec
Format Compatibility CD
· CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT
· CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data
· CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session
· CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge)
· CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video
· Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video
· CD-R (Orange Book Part U)
· CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part IV Volume1 & Volume2)
· Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type
· US & US+ RW
DVD
· DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual
· DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
· DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)
· DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring
· DVD+R (Version 1.0)
· DVD+RW
· DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM)
· DVD±R Dual
· DVD-RAM
Power Supply DC +5V / 1.3A
Voltage Allowance DC +5V
(5% (Operating), DC +5V(8% (Start Up))
Chapter 1 21
Combo Drive Module
Item Specification
Manufacturer and Model Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR
Type Drawer loading
Interface SATA
Data Transfer Modes · PIO mode
· DMA
· Ultra DMA33
Buffer Memory Size 4.5 MB
Maximum Write Speed 11 Mbytes/sec
Maximum Read Speed 9 Mbytes/sec
Formats Supported Read
· BD-Video (12cm, Single and Dual Layer), BD-ROM (12cm, Single
and Dual Layer)
· DVD-Video (8cm/12cm, Single and Dual Layer), DVD-ROM (8cm/
12cm, Single and Dual Layer), Multi-Boarder, Multi-Session
CD Write
· CD-R Media (48x/40x/32x/24x/16x/8x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Taiyo-
Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex,
RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK
· CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER,
OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDATA, GigaStorage,
Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips
DVD Write
· DVD+R Media (16x/8x/4x/2.4x) Taiyo-Yuden, Mitsubishi (Verbatim),
Ricoh, TDK
· DVD+R Double Layer Media (8x/2.4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim)
· DVD+RW Media (8x/4x/2.4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Ricoh, TDK
· DVD-R Media (16x/8x/4x/2x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TDK, Taiyo-
Yuden, PVC, Fuji Film, Ritek
· DVD-R DL Media (8x/4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim)
· DVD-RW Media (6x/4x/2x/1x) JVC, PVC, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TDK
· DVD-RAM Ver2.2 Media (5x/3x/2x) Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell
Power Supply +5V (DC)
Voltage Allowance +5V (DC) ±5%
Audio Interface
Item