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... Status indicators Launch keys Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Turns the computer on and off . 8 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Internal microphone...
... Status indicators Launch keys Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Turns the computer on and off . 8 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Internal microphone...
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...10/100 based network. Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. # 1 2 3 4 Icon Right view Item/ Port Optical drive LED indicator Emergency eject hole Optical drive eject button Description Internal optical... drive; Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Enable the computer to a phone line. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Ejects the optical...
...10/100 based network. Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. # 1 2 3 4 Icon Right view Item/ Port Optical drive LED indicator Emergency eject hole Optical drive eject button Description Internal optical... drive; Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Enable the computer to a phone line. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Ejects the optical...
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... and off to return. mutes the sound. Fn-x Fn-¨z Brightness up Increases the sound volume. To type: 16 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Turns the display screen backlight off . Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume...
... and off to return. mutes the sound. Fn-x Fn-¨z Brightness up Increases the sound volume. To type: 16 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Turns the display screen backlight off . Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume...
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...current will be shorted without damage 15KV (at air discharge) 8KV (at contact discharge) 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) 28 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 LCD Item Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) 45/45 ...CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Load Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage Constant current mode Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn-on delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to ...
...current will be shorted without damage 15KV (at air discharge) 8KV (at contact discharge) 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) 28 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 LCD Item Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) 45/45 ...CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Load Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage Constant current mode Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn-on delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to ...
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... timer expires and system is not ready to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package) Chapter 1 29 Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Specification +0~+35 °C -20~+65 °C -20~+65...
... timer expires and system is not ready to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package) Chapter 1 29 Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Specification +0~+35 °C -20~+65 °C -20~+65...
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... Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 Chapter 2 Press [Enter] to input, change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard...
... Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 Chapter 2 Press [Enter] to input, change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard...
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NOTE: Aspire 9100 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system . Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 47 Chapter 3
NOTE: Aspire 9100 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system . Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 47 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 4. Disconnect the fan cable. 6. Open the notebook as shown. 5. Detach the middle cover carefully then remove it. Turn the keyboard over as image shows. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 3. Remove the three screws securing the system fan. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable ...
See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 4. Disconnect the fan cable. 6. Open the notebook as shown. 5. Detach the middle cover carefully then remove it. Turn the keyboard over as image shows. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 3. Remove the three screws securing the system fan. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable ...
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... Card" on page 53. 4. Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel. 12. Disconnect the LCD inverter cable. 13. Disconnect the LCD cable. 16. Turn over the LCD. 15. Discnnect the LCD inverter board. 14. Chapter 3 56 Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Remove the four screws securing...
... Card" on page 53. 4. Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel. 12. Disconnect the LCD inverter cable. 13. Disconnect the LCD cable. 16. Turn over the LCD. 15. Discnnect the LCD inverter board. 14. Chapter 3 56 Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Remove the four screws securing...
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... the PCMCIA card button. 13. Removing the Control Board 1. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 61. 9. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 58. 5. Turn over the main board as shown. 13. Disconnect the control board antenna. 14. See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 62. 11. See "Removing the...
... the PCMCIA card button. 13. Removing the Control Board 1. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 61. 9. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 58. 5. Turn over the main board as shown. 13. Disconnect the control board antenna. 14. See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 62. 11. See "Removing the...
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...inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly...., power-on page 68. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack... and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. See "Power System Check" on and LCD...
...inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly...., power-on page 68. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack... and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. See "Power System Check" on and LCD...
Aspire 3500 User's Guide
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...to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. For instructions on Start, Turn Off Computer; Basic care and tips for starters... For more productive, please refer to use your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for using your computer... Turning your computer on and off , do any of your notebook. Follow these steps to complete the installation. To turn the power off To turn on page 1 for the location...
...to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. For instructions on Start, Turn Off Computer; Basic care and tips for starters... For more productive, please refer to use your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for using your computer... Turning your computer on and off , do any of your notebook. Follow these steps to complete the installation. To turn the power off To turn on page 1 for the location...
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... well if you cannot power off the computer and want to perform power management functions. Note: If you take care of the cord if you turn it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Do not place it near sources of heat, such... heavy objects on top of the AcerSystem User's Guide. • Use the customized functions for power management You can also use the power button to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to any liquid on page 41 of it . • Do...
... well if you cannot power off the computer and want to perform power management functions. Note: If you take care of the cord if you turn it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Do not place it near sources of heat, such... heavy objects on top of the AcerSystem User's Guide. • Use the customized functions for power management You can also use the power button to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to any liquid on page 41 of it . • Do...
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... to take care of your warranty. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Recycle if at all possible. Operation is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to follow these steps: 1 Power off before removing...to the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. • the computer does not operate normally. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Caution Changes or ...
... to take care of your warranty. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Recycle if at all possible. Operation is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to follow these steps: 1 Power off before removing...to the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. • the computer does not operate normally. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Caution Changes or ...
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... Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Turning your computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adaptor iv Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 ... tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Acer disk-to-disk recovery 21 Restore without a Recovery CD 21 Launch Manager 22 Frequently asked questions 23 Requesting service...
... Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Turning your computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adaptor iv Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 ... tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Acer disk-to-disk recovery 21 Restore without a Recovery CD 21 Launch Manager 22 Frequently asked questions 23 Requesting service...
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... (e.g., speakers, headphones). Closed front view # Item 1 Speakers 2 Power indicator 3 Battery indicator 4 Bluetooth communication button/indicator (for more details. 9 Power button Turns the computer on and off to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Launch...optional). English 2 # Item Description 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off . Lights up when the battery is on.
... (e.g., speakers, headphones). Closed front view # Item 1 Speakers 2 Power indicator 3 Battery indicator 4 Bluetooth communication button/indicator (for more details. 9 Power button Turns the computer on and off to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Launch...optional). English 2 # Item Description 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off . Lights up when the battery is on.
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... optical drive type. 2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the slot. Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). # Item...
... optical drive type. 2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the slot. Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). # Item...
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See "Acer eManager" on hotkeys. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Management Sleep Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . To activate hotkeys, press and hold... the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Acer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager. Acer Power ...
See "Acer eManager" on hotkeys. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Management Sleep Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . To activate hotkeys, press and hold... the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Acer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager. Acer Power ...
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... or handle of the computer, lets you can eject the drive tray by using the emergency eject hole. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on , press the drive eject button. When the power is... turned on the chassis of a locked drawer. English 17 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer ...
... or handle of the computer, lets you can eject the drive tray by using the emergency eject hole. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on , press the drive eject button. When the power is... turned on the chassis of a locked drawer. English 17 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer ...
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... full-screen on the computer or on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Press any key to turn the display back on an external monitor. If you are using on your computer. Check the following: • If you set to the appropriate resolution... the computer. Press the display toggle hot key + to toggle the display back to restart the system. Then click on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adaptor is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet...
... full-screen on the computer or on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Press any key to turn the display back on an external monitor. If you are using on your computer. Check the following: • If you set to the appropriate resolution... the computer. Press the display toggle hot key + to toggle the display back to restart the system. Then click on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adaptor is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet...