Acer Aspire 3810tz Service Guide

							Chapter 15
Board Layout
Top View
Aspire 3810T/3810TZ M/B layout and connector location
TOP view
No.NameDescription
1 CN1 CCD cable CNTR
2 CN2 MMB cable CNTR
3 CN3 LVDS cable CNTR
4 CN4 Keyboard CNTR
5 CN5 Touch Pad FFC CNTR
6 CN6 SSD cable CNTR
7 CN7 Card reader CNTR
8 CN8 BT cable CNTR
9 CN15 Fan cable CNTR
10 CN21 Audio board CNTR 
						

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Bottom View
Bottom view
No.NameDescription
11 CN9 Battery CNTR
12 CN10 PCI-E socket
13 CN11 SIM card socket
14 CN12 PCI-E socket
15 CN13 Power cable CNTR
16 CN14 LVDS cable CNTR
17 CN16 DIMM socket
18 CN17 DIMM socket
19 CN19 HDD socket
20 CN20 USB board CNTR
21 U18 South Bridge
22 U14 North Bridge 
						

							Chapter 17
Your Acer Notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new 
Acer notebook.
Top View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye 
webcamWeb camera for video communication.
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays 
computer output (Configuration may vary by models).
4 Power button / 
indicatorTurns the computer on and off. / Indicates the 
computers power status.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a 
computer mouse. 
						

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Closed Front View
7 Click buttons (left 
and right)The left and right buttons function like the left and right 
mouse buttons.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you 
use the computer.
9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
10 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G function.
Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step 
data backup.
Acer PowerSmart 
keyPuts your computer into power-saving mode.
HDD  Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
11 Speakers
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery Indicates the computers battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery 
is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC 
mode.
No.IconItemDescription 
						

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Rear view
Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
No.IconItemDescription
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, 
LCD projector).
3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera).
5 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
Headphones/
speaker/line-out jack 
with S/PDIF supportConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, 
headphones). 
						

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Right View
No.IconItemDescription
1 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), 
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), 
xD-Picture Card (xD).
NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card 
can operate at any given time.
2 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera).
3 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based 
network.
5 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. 
						

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Base view
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws).
5 Ventilation slots and 
cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the 
fan.
6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 
						

							12Chapter 1
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 (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 infers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger 
movements; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase 
the touchpad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft Button (1)Right Button (3)Main touchpad (2)Center button (4)
Execute Quickly click 
twice.Tap twice (at the 
same speed as 
double-clicking a 
mouse button).Click once, turns 
the internal 
touchpad on and 
off.
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. 
						

							Chapter 113
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock keyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock  When Num Lock is on, the separate 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. 
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. 
						

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows 
keyPressed 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 youre 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 or Windows XP, some 
shortcuts may not function as described.
Application 
keyThis key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens 
the applications context menu.