Aspire 3620 User's Guide
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... 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer ePower Management 7 Acer ePresentation Management 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Front view 9 Closed front view 10 Left view 11 Right view 12 Rear view 12 Base view 13 Specifications 14 Indicators 17 Easy-launch buttons 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Using the keyboard...
... 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer ePower Management 7 Acer ePresentation Management 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Front view 9 Closed front view 10 Left view 11 Right view 12 Rear view 12 Base view 13 Specifications 14 Indicators 17 Easy-launch buttons 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Using the keyboard...
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Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. English 9 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your new Acer notebook.
Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. English 9 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up to show you around your new Acer notebook.
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... (dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® GMA 900 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of VRAM, supporting ...44.6 W (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack • 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 65 W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons • Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® • Audio system with...
... (dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® GMA 900 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of VRAM, supporting ...44.6 W (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack • 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 65 W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons • Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® • Audio system with...
Aspire 3620 User's Guide
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...-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < one user-programmable ... amber when the battery is charging. 2. They are four buttons. English 18 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 28.
...-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Easy-launch buttons Located above the keyboard are : mail, Web browser, Empowering Key < one user-programmable ... amber when the battery is charging. 2. They are four buttons. English 18 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Please see "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 28.
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...Type numbers in a letters on embedded keypad. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. English 21 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the... keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. When Num Lock is on embedded keypad cursor-control...
...Type numbers in a letters on embedded keypad. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. English 21 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the... keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. When Num Lock is on embedded keypad cursor-control...
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... utility. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; English 22 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination...
... utility. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; English 22 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination...
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... language settings. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the... keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. English 24 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the...
... language settings. The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press < > at the bottom-right of the... keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. English 24 Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the...
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"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 28 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop.
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 for each display from the taskbar. 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3 Enjoy the convenience of the easylaunch buttons. English 28 Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your second monitor is set to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your preferred screen configuration for the location of a well-organized desktop.
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...• If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. See "Hotkeys" on Dialing Rules and begin setting up my location to the computer's parallel port or a USB port ...I want to set up your communication software (e.g. English 31 No audio is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. HyperTerminal), you need to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The...
...• If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. See "Hotkeys" on Dialing Rules and begin setting up my location to the computer's parallel port or a USB port ...I want to set up your communication software (e.g. English 31 No audio is a slot-load model, it will not have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. HyperTerminal), you need to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The...
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..., floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to shut down the computer: Click on...
..., floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to shut down the computer: Click on...
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..., and inspect the screen for an extended period of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If the temperature change is charged.
..., and inspect the screen for an extended period of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. • If you need to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If the temperature change is charged.
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...disk-related tasks. Power management This computer has a built-in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all of time (called an inactivity timeout),...a different region into the DVD drive. English 53 Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is only available on certain models. System activity ...
...disk-related tasks. Power management This computer has a built-in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all of time (called an inactivity timeout),...a different region into the DVD drive. English 53 Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is only available on certain models. System activity ...
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...message and take the corrective action. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. ... Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See "Requesting service" on page 33. CMOS checksum error Contact...
...message and take the corrective action. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. ... Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See "Requesting service" on page 33. CMOS checksum error Contact...
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See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 30 front view 10 H Hibernation mode hotkey 23 hotkeys 22 K keyboard 21 embedded numeric keypad 21 hotkeys 22 lock keys 21 troubleshooting 31 Windows keys 22 L left view 10 M media access on indicator 17 ...battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 31 troubleshooting 31 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 42 features 9, 27 indicators 17 keyboards 21 moving around 42 on indicator 10, 17 security 46 setting up a home office 44 taking home 43 traveling internationally 45 traveling on indicator 17...
See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 30 front view 10 H Hibernation mode hotkey 23 hotkeys 22 K keyboard 21 embedded numeric keypad 21 hotkeys 22 lock keys 21 troubleshooting 31 Windows keys 22 L left view 10 M media access on indicator 17 ...battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 31 troubleshooting 31 cleaning computer vi computer caring for v cleaning vi disconnecting 42 features 9, 27 indicators 17 keyboards 21 moving around 42 on indicator 10, 17 security 46 setting up a home office 44 taking home 43 traveling internationally 45 traveling on indicator 17...
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72 English P password 46 types 46 PC Card 50 ejecting 50 inserting 50 ports 48 printer troubleshooting 31 problems 30 CD-ROM 31 display 30 keyboard 31 printer 31 startup 30 troubleshooting 57 Q questions setting location for modem use 31 S safety CD or DVD 65 FCC notice 59 general instructions 63 ...
72 English P password 46 types 46 PC Card 50 ejecting 50 inserting 50 ports 48 printer troubleshooting 31 problems 30 CD-ROM 31 display 30 keyboard 31 printer 31 startup 30 troubleshooting 57 Q questions setting location for modem use 31 S safety CD or DVD 65 FCC notice 59 general instructions 63 ...
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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... Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3620 front View 7 TravelMate 2420 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 13 Touchpad Basics 14 Using the Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16...
... Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3620 front View 7 TravelMate 2420 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 13 Touchpad Basics 14 Using the Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16...
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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... Module 64 Disassembling the ODD Module 64 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65 System Check Procedures 66 External Diskette Drive Check 66 External CD-ROM Drive Check 66 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 66 Memory check 67 Power System Check 67 Touchpad Check 69 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 70 Index... Intermittent Problems 81 Undetermined Problems 82 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 83 Top View 83 Bottom View 84 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 85 Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Exploded Diagram 86 2
... Module 64 Disassembling the ODD Module 64 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65 System Check Procedures 66 External Diskette Drive Check 66 External CD-ROM Drive Check 66 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 66 Memory check 67 Power System Check 67 Touchpad Check 69 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 70 Index... Intermittent Problems 81 Undetermined Problems 82 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 83 Top View 83 Bottom View 84 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 85 Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Exploded Diagram 86 2
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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... support Chapter 1 1 wake-on dual display via Acer DridVistaTM T 16.7 million colors T Intel® GMA 900 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of VRAM, ...100 hard disk drive T Optical drive options: tDVD-Dual double layer drive tDVD/CD-RW combo drive Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Built-in touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and ... multi-window viewing on ring ready T LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; wake-on-LAN ready T WLAN: integrated Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g WI-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution;
... support Chapter 1 1 wake-on dual display via Acer DridVistaTM T 16.7 million colors T Intel® GMA 900 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of VRAM, ...100 hard disk drive T Optical drive options: tDVD-Dual double layer drive tDVD/CD-RW combo drive Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Built-in touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and ... multi-window viewing on ring ready T LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; wake-on-LAN ready T WLAN: integrated Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g WI-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution;
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T WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device T Internet 4-way scroll button I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one type II) External ...
T WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device T Internet 4-way scroll button I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one type II) External ...
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Board Layout Top View 1 SW1 2 LEDB1 3 KB1 4 TPAD1 Switch LED Board Cable Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Cable Connector 7 BLUE1 8 U39 9 RTC1 10 U40 5 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 11 SPKR1 6 LAUNCH1 Launch Board Cable Connector Bluetooth Cable Connector LAN Connector: RTL8100CL RTC Battery Connector Keyboard Controller: ENE CB1410QF Speaker Set Cable Connector 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1 SW1 2 LEDB1 3 KB1 4 TPAD1 Switch LED Board Cable Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Cable Connector 7 BLUE1 8 U39 9 RTC1 10 U40 5 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 11 SPKR1 6 LAUNCH1 Launch Board Cable Connector Bluetooth Cable Connector LAN Connector: RTL8100CL RTC Battery Connector Keyboard Controller: ENE CB1410QF Speaker Set Cable Connector 4 Chapter 1