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..., without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. Aspire 5535/5235 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for any person of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Other companies' product...
..., without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. Aspire 5535/5235 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for any person of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Other companies' product...
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... on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to the basic features and functions of your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. The Quick Guide introduces you to functions or features which are marked in the model you get started with language such ...For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. Your guides To help you to be more on your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your...
... on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to the basic features and functions of your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. The Quick Guide introduces you to functions or features which are marked in the model you get started with language such ...For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. Your guides To help you to be more on your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your...
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poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for certain models). Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam (only for Starters... English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook.
poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for certain models). Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam (only for Starters... English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook.
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... # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 11...
... # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 11...
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English 6 Closed front view # Item 1 Latch Rear view Description Locks and releases the lid. # Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
English 6 Closed front view # Item 1 Latch Rear view Description Locks and releases the lid. # Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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USB 2.0 port Microphone jack Connects to remove/install the card. Note: Push to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack 5-in-1 card reader ExpressCard/54 slot Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Only one ExpressCard/54 module. 7 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item External display (VGA) port Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). ...
USB 2.0 port Microphone jack Connects to remove/install the card. Note: Push to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack 5-in-1 card reader ExpressCard/54 slot Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Only one ExpressCard/54 module. 7 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item External display (VGA) port Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). ...
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Kensington lock slot Connects to a phone line. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . 8 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive; Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to an AC adapter. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Ejects the optical drive tray when ...
Kensington lock slot Connects to a phone line. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . 8 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive; Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to an AC adapter. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Ejects the optical drive tray when ...
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9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... Windows Vista® AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor* • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor* • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G... Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual...
... Windows Vista® AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor* • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor* • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G... Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual...
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English 11 Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% ...
English 11 Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% ...
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for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5535/5235 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5535/5235 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5535/5235 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5535/5235 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
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... and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change ...without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or...
... and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change ...without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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...read the following general information. 1. V add-on your regional web or channel. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional office ...customer machines. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). This Service Guide provides you should...
...read the following general information. 1. V add-on your regional web or channel. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional office ...customer machines. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). This Service Guide provides you should...
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... Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 Windows Mobility Center 23 Using the System...
... Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 Windows Mobility Center 23 Using the System...
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... 117 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5235/5535 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 156 VIII
... 117 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5235/5535 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 156 VIII
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... (ATUZM 80/82 for Aspire 5535) • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor (ATRM70/72 for Aspire 5535) • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor (AAQL60/62 for Aspire 5535) • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (SMPSI4025W for Aspire 5235) • AMD M780G chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify...
... (ATUZM 80/82 for Aspire 5535) • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor (ATRM70/72 for Aspire 5535) • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor (AAQL60/62 for Aspire 5535) • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (SMPSI4025W for Aspire 5235) • AMD M780G chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify...
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... jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: •Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* •Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; • Built...
... jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: •Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* •Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; • Built...