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... 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Easy-launch Buttons 12 Touchpad 13 Touchpad Basics 13 Using the Keyboard 15 Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad 15 Windows Keys 15...
... 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Easy-launch Buttons 12 Touchpad 13 Touchpad Basics 13 Using the Keyboard 15 Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad 15 Windows Keys 15...
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 System Check Procedures 56 External Diskette Drive Check 56 External CD-ROM Drive Check 56 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 56 Memory check 57 Power System Check 57 Touchpad Check 59 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 60 Index ...
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 System Check Procedures 56 External Diskette Drive Check 56 External CD-ROM Drive Check 56 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 56 Memory check 57 Power System Check 57 Touchpad Check 59 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 60 Index ...
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...network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel...Display T T T T T T T T 14.1 WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-...window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVistaTM 16.7 million colors Intel® 915GM ...70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60...
...network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel...Display T T T T T T T T 14.1 WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-...window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVistaTM 16.7 million colors Intel® 915GM ...70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60...
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... technology support 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 Acer FineTouch keyboard with a 5-degree curve T Internet 4-way scroll button I/O Ports T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one Type II) External display...
... technology support 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 Acer FineTouch keyboard with a 5-degree curve T Internet 4-way scroll button I/O Ports T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one Type II) External display...
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Board Layout Top View SW3 SW2 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW1 JP1 2 2 JP7 2 2 JP4 JP5 2 2 KQ: 2 JP42 JP102 2 SW3 JP1 SW2 SW4 SW5 SW6 Power Switch Bluetooth Connector E-mail Switch Internet Browser Switch Emanager Switch User Programmable Switch SW1 JP5 JP4 JP42 JP7 JP10 Lid Swtich Touchpad Connector Keyboard Connector Speaker Connector PCMCIA Slot Microphone Connector 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View SW3 SW2 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW1 JP1 2 2 JP7 2 2 JP4 JP5 2 2 KQ: 2 JP42 JP102 2 SW3 JP1 SW2 SW4 SW5 SW6 Power Switch Bluetooth Connector E-mail Switch Internet Browser Switch Emanager Switch User Programmable Switch SW1 JP5 JP4 JP42 JP7 JP10 Lid Swtich Touchpad Connector Keyboard Connector Speaker Connector PCMCIA Slot Microphone Connector 4 Chapter 1
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... computer on and off. 3 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 4 Microphone Internal microphone for our hands when you around your computer. An Aspire tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 5 Status... Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show you use the computer. 7 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your new TravelMate computer.
... computer on and off. 3 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 4 Microphone Internal microphone for our hands when you around your computer. An Aspire tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 5 Status... Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show you use the computer. 7 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your new TravelMate computer.
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Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Chapter 1 11 ...
Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Chapter 1 11 ...
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...Lights up when the battery is charging. 2. Please see "Acer eManager". Icon Function Wireless LAN Power Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. NOTE: 1. Easy-launch Buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys..., run the Acer Launch Manager. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users.
...Lights up when the battery is charging. 2. Please see "Acer eManager". Icon Function Wireless LAN Power Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. NOTE: 1. Easy-launch Buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys..., run the Acer Launch Manager. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users.
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... arrow keys respectively. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Key Caps Lock Num ... the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on and off. Use this...
... arrow keys respectively. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Key Caps Lock Num ... the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on and off. Use this...
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... the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
... the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
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... hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 18 Chapter 1 Either directly press the symbol 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. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor...
... hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 18 Chapter 1 Either directly press the symbol 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. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor...
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Chapter 1 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5500 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/ 2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) Intel® Pentium® M Processor... 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 2MB Always enabled...
Chapter 1 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5500 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/ 2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) Intel® Pentium® M Processor... 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 2MB Always enabled...
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... Aspire 5500 4000mAh 6cell for Aspire 3600 53.3W 6cell and 79.9W 9cell for Aspire 5500 44.6W 6cell for this model) built-in Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) SMsC LPC 47N217 built-in Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) built-in Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) built-in -1 card reader Keyboard Item Keyboard...
... Aspire 5500 4000mAh 6cell for Aspire 3600 53.3W 6cell and 79.9W 9cell for Aspire 5500 44.6W 6cell for this model) built-in Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) SMsC LPC 47N217 built-in Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) built-in Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) built-in -1 card reader Keyboard Item Keyboard...
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This feature also allows you to use a USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. activates accelerators. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared... Infrared Port(FIR Max. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. Options Disabled/Enabled 64MB/128MB/DVMT Enabled/Disabled Chapter 2 35 for item select. < Enter> for Enable or Disable. This option...
This feature also allows you to use a USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. activates accelerators. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared... Infrared Port(FIR Max. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. Options Disabled/Enabled 64MB/128MB/DVMT Enabled/Disabled Chapter 2 35 for item select. < Enter> for Enable or Disable. This option...
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For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery *2 Middle Cover I*4 Lower Case Assembly *2 Wireless LAN Cover *1 Keyboard *4 LCD Module *1 *13 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Wireless LAN Cover ODD Module *3 DIMM/HDD Cover Memory *4 HDD Module *4 HDD Bracket HDD *3 Upper Case... The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you on the components that order.
For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery *2 Middle Cover I*4 Lower Case Assembly *2 Wireless LAN Cover *1 Keyboard *4 LCD Module *1 *13 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Wireless LAN Cover ODD Module *3 DIMM/HDD Cover Memory *4 HDD Module *4 HDD Bracket HDD *3 Upper Case... The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you on the components that order.
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.... 12. Open the LCD module as shown. 6. Pull out the wireless antenna from the main board. 10. Remove the two screws fastening the keyboard. 5. Turn over the keyboard as shown and detach the middle cover carefully. 4. Remove two screws holding the LCD module. 11. Disconnect the LCD cable from the main unit...
.... 12. Open the LCD module as shown. 6. Pull out the wireless antenna from the main board. 10. Remove the two screws fastening the keyboard. 5. Turn over the keyboard as shown and detach the middle cover carefully. 4. Remove two screws holding the LCD module. 11. Disconnect the LCD cable from the main unit...
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...the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics ...the program runs to FDD Test. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the keyboard. 3. See if FDD Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test. 3. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. A...
...the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics ...the program runs to FDD Test. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the keyboard. 3. See if FDD Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test. 3. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. A...
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...message will shut down system, not show . "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed ... Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. Error Message...
...message will shut down system, not show . "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed ... Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. Error Message...
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... CHECKSUM INCORRECT" "CMOS RAM TEST FAILED" "DMA CONTROLLER FAULTY" "INTERRUPT CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - No video device found. Keyboard controller failed during memory test at unknown location. The RAM failed during system inquiry about a hardware device, ... the amount of them display information about connected devices. RAM refresh circuit does not function properly. Keyboard controller failed to respond or no keyboard is listed first. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Parity error during memory test at the...
... CHECKSUM INCORRECT" "CMOS RAM TEST FAILED" "DMA CONTROLLER FAULTY" "INTERRUPT CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - No video device found. Keyboard controller failed during memory test at unknown location. The RAM failed during system inquiry about a hardware device, ... the amount of them display information about connected devices. RAM refresh circuit does not function properly. Keyboard controller failed to respond or no keyboard is listed first. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Parity error during memory test at the...
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... Suspend-to-Disk partition found . No Suspend-to-Disk partition signature found . RUN SCU" The time/date information in CMOS is locked. TURN KEY" The keyboard operation is invalid. Suspend-to -Disk partition signature NOT FOUND!" "Suspend-to -Disk partition MISSING!" The capacity of the clock timer controller does not generate...
... Suspend-to-Disk partition found . No Suspend-to-Disk partition signature found . RUN SCU" The time/date information in CMOS is locked. TURN KEY" The keyboard operation is invalid. Suspend-to -Disk partition signature NOT FOUND!" "Suspend-to -Disk partition MISSING!" The capacity of the clock timer controller does not generate...