Acer Aspire 5741g Service Guide
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Chapter 11 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: NOTE: Items denoted with an (*) are only available for selected models. Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit* • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit* Platform • Intel® Core i3-330M/i3-350M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.13/2.26 GHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset System Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • 15.6 HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD • 16:9 aspect ratio • 8 ms high-def response time • 60% color gamut Graphics • Intel® HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10 (Aspire 5741) • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 320M with 1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting NVIDIA® CUDA™, PhysX™, PureVideo® HD technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1(Aspire 5741G) • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 with 512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Unified Video Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 11, OpenGL ® 3.1, OpenCL™ 1.1(Aspire 5741G) • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • External resolution / refresh rates: • VGA port up to 2048 x 1536: 85 Hz • HDMI™ port up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz Chapter 1
2Chapter 1 • MPEG-2/DVD decoding • WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding • Microsoft® DirectX® Video Acceleration (DXVA) application interface (API) (Aspire 5741G) • HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support Storage subsystem • 2.5 hard disk drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • Multi-in-1 card reader Audio • Two built-in stereo speakers • High-definition audio support • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Storage • 160/250/320/500/640 GB or larger hard disk drive • Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Optical Media Drive • 4X Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*:· • Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 8X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X BD-ROM, 4X BD-R, 2X BD-RE, 4X BD-ROM DL, 4X BD-R DL, 2X BD-RE DL • Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD- RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*:· • Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM • Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Acer Crystal Eye high-def webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution •WLAN:· • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Chapter 13 Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight • 381 (W) x 253 (D) x 25/34 (H) mm (15 x 9.9 x 0.98/1.3 inches)2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.)10 with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (Aspire 5741):· • 108 (W) x 46 (D) x 29.5 (H) mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 1.16 inches) • 225 g (0.49 lbs.)10 with 180 cm DC cable • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter (Aspire 5741G): • 133 (W) x 59 (D) x 31 (H) mm (5.23 x 2.32 x 1.22 inches) • 390 g (0.86 lbs.)10 with 180 cm DC cable • Acer QuicCharge™ technology (Aspire 5741G): • 80% charge in 1 hour· • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • Estimated battery life: up to 4.0 hours (Aspire 5741) • Estimated battery life: up to 3.0 hours (Aspire 5741G) • ENERGY STAR® Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard, with inverted T cursor layout, 1.8 mm (minimum) key travel • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip • 11 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, independent standard numeric keypad, international language support • Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next I/O interface • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • Three USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphone/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter
4Chapter 1 Software • Acer Crystal Eye • Acer eRecovery Management • Acer Backup Manager • Adobe® Flash® Player • Adobe® Reader® • Cyberlink® Power DVD™ •eSobi™ • Google Toolbar™ • McAfee® Internet Security Suite 2009 Trial • Microsoft® Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial • MyWinLocker® • Norton™ Online Backup • NTI Media Maker™ • Oberon GameZone • WildTangent® Optional Items • 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (Aspire 5741) • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter (Aspire 5741G) • External USB floppy disk drive Warranty • One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 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%
6Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour Front View No.IconItemDescription 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcamWeb camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Communication indicatorIndicates the computer’s wireless connectivitoy device status. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 10 5 8 11
Chapter 17 NOTE: 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Closed Front View Left View 7 Power1Indicates the computer’s power status. Battery 1Indicates the computer’s battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 10 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 11 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound. No.IconItemDescription 1 Multi-in-1 card readerAccepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. No.IconItemDescription 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 External display (VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). No.IconItemDescription 1 1372456
8Chapter 1 Right View 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 5 HDMI Connect to HDMI devices 6 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). 7 Microphone-in jackAccepts input from external microphones. Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. speakers, headphones). No.IconItemDescription 1 USB 2.0 ports 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 indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active. 4 Optical drive eject buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. No.IconItemDescription 123456
Chapter 19 Bottom View Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. No.IconItemDescription 1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack. 2 Battery release latchReleases the battery for removal. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartmentHouses the computers main memory. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. IconFunctionDescription Power Indicates the computers power status. Battery Indicates the computers battery status. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Communication indicator Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivitoy device status. 1 2 34 5 6
10Chapter 1 TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the TouchPad: • Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (3) 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. 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. FunctionLeft Button (2)Right Button (3)Main TouchPad (1) 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 finger on the TouchPad to drag the cursor.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. Access context menuClick once.