Acer Aspire 7736 Service Guide

Chapter 113
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 numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.  
The keyboard has a numeric keypad with cursor-control keys. 
Lock keyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are 
in uppercase.
Num Lock  When Num Lock is on, the numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The keys 
function as...

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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...

Chapter 115
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.  
Special Key (only for certain models)
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 < > on...

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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, volume, power plan, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, 
synchronization status and presentation settings.
Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders...

Chapter 117
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 ones 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,...

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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...

Chapter 119
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Throttling 50%: On= 99 C; OFF=93 C
OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C
 
ItemSpecification
CPU type Aspire 7736/7336 Series:  
Intel® Core™2 Duo P8800 PGA (2.66 GHz)
Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 PGA (2.1 GHz) 
Intel Celeron 900 PGA (2.2 GHz)
Aspire 7736Z Series: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 PGA (2.0 GHz)
Aspire 7540 Series:  AMD Turion II M520 2.3 GHz
                                 AMD Athlon II M320 2.1 GHz...

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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.
 Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as 
they match the above specifications.
Memory Combinations
Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB...

Chapter 121
Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n
ItemSpecification
Chipset Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG 
Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 
512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361
Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 
1x1 BG (HM)
Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 
BGN (HM) EM306
Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 
BGN (HM) EM306; Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 
1x1 BG (HM)
Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N...

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Applicable disc format Applicable disc format
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video 
CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
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...