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...form or by any errors (including, but not limited to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Aspire 5535/5235 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2008 This company makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to ...on the label affixed to , typos, factual errors, etc.) contained in this publication. 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 identification purposes only and belong to notify any person of ...
...form or by any errors (including, but not limited to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Aspire 5535/5235 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2008 This company makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to ...on the label affixed to , typos, factual errors, etc.) contained in this publication. 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 identification purposes only and belong to notify any person of ...
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... covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for ... Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to complete the installation. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to its nature...
... covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for ... Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to complete the installation. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to its nature...
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English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam (only for Starters... poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for certain models).
English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam (only for Starters... poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for certain models).
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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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Only one ExpressCard/54 module. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to remove/install the card. Accepts inputs from external microphones. Note: Push to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. 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 one card can operate at any given time. 7 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item External display (VGA)...
Only one ExpressCard/54 module. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to remove/install the card. Accepts inputs from external microphones. Note: Push to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. 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 one card can operate at any given time. 7 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item External display (VGA)...
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Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to an AC adapter. Kensington lock slot Connects to a phone line. Lights up when the optical drive is off . Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. accepts CDs or DVDs. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active. 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 ...
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to an AC adapter. Kensington lock slot Connects to a phone line. Lights up when the optical drive is off . Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. accepts CDs or DVDs. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active. 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 ...
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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. 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.
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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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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. 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: • ...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. 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: • ...
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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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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 Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5535/5235 Series service guide.
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...holders. Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of merchantability or...defect in this manual is sold or licensed "as is a registered trademark of this guide is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from...
...holders. Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of merchantability or...defect in this manual is sold or licensed "as is a registered trademark of this guide is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from...
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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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... the functionality of customer machines. add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. ...Service Guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for repair and service of a machine (e.g. To ...
... the functionality of customer machines. add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. ...Service Guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for repair and service of a machine (e.g. To ...
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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; Wake-on...
... 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; Wake-on...