Acer Aspire 5940g Service Guide
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Chapter 111 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. 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 si mplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys....
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12Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. KeyDescription 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 co nnected to...
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Chapter 113 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. HotkeyIconFunctionDescription + + 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...
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14Chapter 1 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 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...
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Chapter 115 Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, firs t 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...
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16Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan True Value Table Clarksfield • Throttling 50%: On=95°C Off: 86°C • OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 92°C Auburndale • Throttling 50%: On=100°C Off: 86°C • OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 92°C DOS Mode • Throttling 50%: On=95°C Off: 86°C • OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 92°C BIOS ItemSpecification CPU type Intel Mobile Calpella Core Logic Intel Ibex Peak-M (PM55) CPU Package rPGA988A...
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Chapter 117 System Memory Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configur ations. 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. Features • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for...
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18Chapter 1 LAN Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g ItemSpecification LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM57780A1KMLG for Giga LAN Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side ItemSpecification Chipset Intel WLAN Shirley Peak Data throughput Protocol Typical Throughput 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 23 MBit/s 4.3 MBit/s 19 MBit/s 130 MBit/s Protocols Data transmit/receive: • IEEE WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draf t-N1, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11h •...
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Chapter 119 Hard Disk Drive Interface Blueray Combo Module ItemSpecification Vendor & Model Name Segate ST9320320AS ST9160310ASSeagate ST9250315AS ST9500325AS Toshiba MK3255GSX MK2555GSX MK1655GSXHGST HTS545050 HTS545032 HTS545025 HTS543216 WD WD5000BEVT WD3200BEVT WD2500BEVT WD1600BEVT Capacity (GB) 320, 160 250, 500 320, 250, 160500, 320, 250, 160 Bytes per sector 512 512512512 512 Data heads 4, 2 4, 2, 24, 4, 3, 2, 2 Drive Format Disks 2 or 1, 1 2, 1, 12, 2, 2, 1, 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 5400...
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20Chapter 1 Applicable disc formatsCD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD- ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border(s) DVD+R single/multi session(s) DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM BD-ROM ver2.0, UDF2.5 BD-R ver1.0 and ver2.0, UDF2.5 BD-RE ver2.0 and ver3.0, UDF2.5 BD-hybrid (only BD part) Loading mechanism Manual load/ Plunger system Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%...