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... Keyboard 15 Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad 15 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chpater 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 30 Main 31 Advanced 35 Security 36 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You Begin 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/ the CPU...
... Keyboard 15 Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad 15 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chpater 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 30 Main 31 Advanced 35 Security 36 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You Begin 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/ the CPU...
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... display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 4 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II PC Card. 6 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Lights up when the optical drive is active (for selected models). button Right View # 1 2 Chapter 1 Icon Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs...
... display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 4 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II PC Card. 6 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Lights up when the optical drive is active (for selected models). button Right View # 1 2 Chapter 1 Icon Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs...
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... power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is activated. Indicates the status of the fan. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by two screws). 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is closed. Chapter 1 11 Media Activity Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active. Indicators The...
... power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is activated. Indicates the status of the fan. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by two screws). 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is closed. Chapter 1 11 Media Activity Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active. Indicators The...
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... light shows green when in AC mode. To set to ru the Acer eManager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is being charged. Easy-launch Buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are called launch keys. Lights up when the battery is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Please see "Acer eManager". Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Icon Function Wireless LAN Power Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN...
... light shows green when in AC mode. To set to ru the Acer eManager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is being charged. Easy-launch Buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are called launch keys. Lights up when the battery is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Please see "Acer eManager". Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Icon Function Wireless LAN Power Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN...
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... Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Insyde V1.10 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 2.0, PC 2001 ready, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CDROM bootable, IEEE 1394, SMB (system managment bus), WFM 2.0 ready Set by setup manual Built-in CPU...
... Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Insyde V1.10 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 2.0, PC 2001 ready, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CDROM bootable, IEEE 1394, SMB (system managment bus), WFM 2.0 ready Set by setup manual Built-in CPU...
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... DDR USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 two on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IEEE 1394 Port (No IEEE Port for this model) Item Chipset Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type TSB34AB21A 1 Left side IEEE 1394 Specification PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location ENE CB712 Type-II One type-II Left panel Specification 24...
... DDR USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 two on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IEEE 1394 Port (No IEEE Port for this model) Item Chipset Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type TSB34AB21A 1 Left side IEEE 1394 Specification PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location ENE CB712 Type-II One type-II Left panel Specification 24...
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... partition on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Otherwise it will display customer logo and summary screen or not. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to factory defaults. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. If any display device is enabled. Determines if the system will be in this screen. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for...
... partition on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Otherwise it will display customer logo and summary screen or not. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to factory defaults. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. If any display device is enabled. Determines if the system will be in this screen. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for...
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... Graphics Memory Legacy USB support Description Enables or disables the infrared port. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared Port (FIR) May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Security Boot Exit Infrared Port(FIR Max. This feature also allows you to use a USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. for item select. < Enter> for Enable or Disable. This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup.
... Graphics Memory Legacy USB support Description Enables or disables the infrared port. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared Port (FIR) May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Security Boot Exit Infrared Port(FIR Max. This feature also allows you to use a USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. for item select. < Enter> for Enable or Disable. This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup.
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... return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it cannot be enabled. Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is required to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required, the password must be displayed The table below describes the parameters in boldface are prompted to access hard disk drive. Security The Security screen contains parameters...
... return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it cannot be enabled. Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is required to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required, the password must be displayed The table below describes the parameters in boldface are prompted to access hard disk drive. Security The Security screen contains parameters...
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.... Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System CMOS checksum bad - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board...
.... Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System CMOS checksum bad - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board...
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... CONTROLLER FAULTY" "INTERRUPT CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - CMOS checksum error. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of memory installed. No RAM installed. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. short, short, short short, short, long; The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 70. Beep Code...
... CONTROLLER FAULTY" "INTERRUPT CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - CMOS checksum error. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of memory installed. No RAM installed. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. short, short, short short, short, long; The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 70. Beep Code...
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...color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 57. System board 66 Chapter 4 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system...
...color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 57. System board 66 Chapter 4 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system...
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.... Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 59. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. LCD cover switch System board Chapter...
.... Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 59. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. LCD cover switch System board Chapter...
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...USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery...
...USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery...
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... to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do the following: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any FRU. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10...
... to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do the following: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any FRU. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10...
Aspire 5500Z User's Guide - EN
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... you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
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... passwords 54 Setting passwords 54 Expanding through options 55 Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 PC Card slot 57 Installing memory 57 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 61 Create backup 62 Restore from backup 62 Create factory default image CD 63 Re-install bundled software without CD 63 Change password 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error...
... passwords 54 Setting passwords 54 Expanding through options 55 Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 PC Card slot 57 Installing memory 57 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61 Acer eRecovery Management 61 Create backup 62 Restore from backup 62 Create factory default image CD 63 Re-install bundled software without CD 63 Change password 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error...
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..., there are four pre-defined profiles - DC mode To suit your own profiles. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. You can define up to the panel on the main screen.
..., there are four pre-defined profiles - DC mode To suit your own profiles. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. You can define up to the panel on the main screen.
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...; ACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44.4 W Li-ion battery pack • 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 65 W AC adapter Input devices • 84-/85-key keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons • Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® Audio • Audio system with two...
...; ACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44.4 W Li-ion battery pack • 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 65 W AC adapter Input devices • 84-/85-key keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons • Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® Audio • Audio system with two...
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... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not full-screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace...
... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not full-screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? Remove or replace...