Acer Aspire 7736z Service Guide

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•Modem (RJ-11) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
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%
Dimension and weight
• Dimension: 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm
• Weight:  
						

							4Chapter 1
System Block Diagram
For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: 
						

							Chapter 15
For Aspire 7540 Series: 
						

							6Chapter 1
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
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1 Acer Crystal Eye 
webcamWeb camera for video communication. (only for certain models)
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output 
(Configuration may vary by models).
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
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Closed Front View
4 Wireless LAN 
communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of 
wireless LAN communication.
Bluetooth 
communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of 
Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models)
Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup.
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.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer 
mouse.
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Power
1Indicates the computers power status.
Battery
1Indicates 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.
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 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
12 Acer PowerSmart 
keyPuts your computer into power-saving mode.
13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
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1 Multi-in-1 card 
readerAccepts 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.
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Left View
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1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
3 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices 
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo 
walkman, mp3 player)
Microphone jackAccepts inputs 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
Rear View
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1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive.
4 Emergency eject 
holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the 
optical drive tray when the computer is off.
5 Modem 
(RJ-11) portConnects to a phone line.
6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices 
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Bottom View
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. 
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows 
green when in AC mode.
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1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Batter Lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
4 Memory compartment Houses the computers main memory.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with screws). 
6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
IconFunctionDescription
Power Indicates the computers power status.
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.
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							Chapter 111
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located on the left of the keyboard are the application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. 
They are: WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup.
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) 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. 
IconFunctionDescription
Wireless LAN 
communication button/
indicatorEnables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the 
status of wireless LAN communication.
Bluetooth communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the 
status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain 
models)
Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data 
backup.
FunctionLeft button (1)Right button (4)Main touchpad (2)Center button (3)
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. 
						

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Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.
•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: Illustrations are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model 
purchased.
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 harder will not increase 
the touchpads responsiveness.
NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under 
Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. ScrollSwipe up/down/left/right 
using Acer FingerNav 4-
way control function 
(Manufacturing option). 
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.
FunctionLeft button (1)Right button (4)Main touchpad (2)Center button (3)