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... implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Other... brand and product names are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Acer is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair,...
... implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Other... brand and product names are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Acer is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair,...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 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 ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 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 ...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform ... integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG 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 82801FB) T 256/512 MB of DDR2..., with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk ...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform ... integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG 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 82801FB) T 256/512 MB of DDR2..., with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk ...
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... keys respectively. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 15 Hold while using cursor-control keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys...
... keys respectively. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 15 Hold while using cursor-control keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys...
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... Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5500 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740/750/760/770 (2 ...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, ...2.0 ready Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Specification Intel® 915GM/PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB...
... Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5500 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740/750/760/770 (2 ...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, ...2.0 ready Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Specification Intel® 915GM/PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB...
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... 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification BCM4401KFB 10/100Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. On above... model) Item Part name Package Performance Compliant VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type 4Mbit/s IrDA 1.1 Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K 20 Specification Specification Chapter 1
... 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification BCM4401KFB 10/100Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. On above... model) Item Part name Package Performance Compliant VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type 4Mbit/s IrDA 1.1 Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K 20 Specification Specification Chapter 1
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... Interface Item Chipset/Vendor for Wireless LAN Card Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type V.90/V.92 RJ11 Left side Specification Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II Hard Disk Drive Interface Item... 40000 60000 Bytes per 512 512 sector Data heads 2/2 3/4 Drive Format Disks 1/1 2/2 Spindle speed 4200/4200 RPM (RPM) 4200/4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB/8192KB 8192KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 373 100 MB/Sec. ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 Max. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec...
... Interface Item Chipset/Vendor for Wireless LAN Card Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type V.90/V.92 RJ11 Left side Specification Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II Hard Disk Drive Interface Item... 40000 60000 Bytes per 512 512 sector Data heads 2/2 3/4 Drive Format Disks 1/1 2/2 Spindle speed 4200/4200 RPM (RPM) 4200/4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB/8192KB 8192KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 373 100 MB/Sec. ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 Max. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec...
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...5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Philips SCB5265+UJDA770 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec ... +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format for LiteOn SOSW-833S Specification DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K15RA DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K05RA LiteOn SOSW-833S Panasonic ...
...5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Philips SCB5265+UJDA770 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec ... +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format for LiteOn SOSW-833S Specification DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K15RA DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K05RA LiteOn SOSW-833S Panasonic ...
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... format for Panasonic UJ-845 Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K15RA Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K05RA Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Read: DVD: DVD-5, 9,10,18, DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RW, DVD_RAM (4.7G), DVD+R, DVD+RW CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode1 ... (Except for UJ-845/DVR-K05) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Specification ALC250 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo analog to digital converter AC97 Chapter 1 23
... format for Panasonic UJ-845 Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K15RA Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K05RA Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Read: DVD: DVD-5, 9,10,18, DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RW, DVD_RAM (4.7G), DVD+R, DVD+RW CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode1 ... (Except for UJ-845/DVR-K05) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Specification ALC250 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo analog to digital converter AC97 Chapter 1 23
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...speaker / Quantity Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Specification Line-in, CD 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface) Yes Yes/2 Specification ATI Mobility RADEON® X1300 (for discrete models) MBGA 708 pin PCIE x16 ...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 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 ...
...speaker / Quantity Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Specification Line-in, CD 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface) Yes Yes/2 Specification ATI Mobility RADEON® X1300 (for discrete models) MBGA 708 pin PCIE x16 ...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 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 ...
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...-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY 2400mAH US18650G7 BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F Li-ion 4800mAh 6cell and 7200mAh 9cell for Aspire 5500 4000mAh 6cell for Aspire 3600 53.3W 6cell and 79.9W 9cell for Aspire 5500 44.6W 6cell for this model) Specification KB 910Q 84-/85-key Yes 1.
...-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY 2400mAH US18650G7 BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F Li-ion 4800mAh 6cell and 7200mAh 9cell for Aspire 5500 4000mAh 6cell for Aspire 3600 53.3W 6cell and 79.9W 9cell for Aspire 5500 44.6W 6cell for this model) Specification KB 910Q 84-/85-key Yes 1.
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...CMO N141I1-L02 (nonglare) 14.1 inches 303.3x189.6 1280x800 WXGA 0.2373x0.2373 R.G.B. Battery Item Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel for 6-cell battery 2 cells in series, 3 series in parallel for 9-cell...Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification QDI: QD14TL01 (Glare) Surface treatment: glare+hard coating 3H 14.1 inches 303.7x189.8 1280x800 WXGA 0.2373x0.2373 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally ...
...CMO N141I1-L02 (nonglare) 14.1 inches 303.3x189.6 1280x800 WXGA 0.2373x0.2373 R.G.B. Battery Item Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel for 6-cell battery 2 cells in series, 3 series in parallel for 9-cell...Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification QDI: QD14TL01 (Glare) Surface treatment: glare+hard coating 3H 14.1 inches 303.7x189.8 1280x800 WXGA 0.2373x0.2373 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally ...
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... (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Vadj=3.3V 9~21 350 (max) 1600 (starting voltage) 6.2~6.8 (DAC=0) 45~65K Hz Specification Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to power off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the...
... (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Vadj=3.3V 9~21 350 (max) 1600 (starting voltage) 6.2~6.8 (DAC=0) 45~65K Hz Specification Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to power off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the...
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... the BIOS Utility There are in models. 30 Chapter 2 T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: You can change the value of the menu options to go to expand this carefully when making changes to... the BIOS Setup Utility. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacture Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048 KB HDD Model ...
... the BIOS Utility There are in models. 30 Chapter 2 T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: You can change the value of the menu options to go to expand this carefully when making changes to... the BIOS Setup Utility. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacture Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048 KB HDD Model ...
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...periodically to the information in new editions of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. Aspire 5500Z Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number ...Date of purchase Place of this publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product ...
...periodically to the information in new editions of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. Aspire 5500Z Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number ...Date of purchase Place of this publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product ...
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To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle. USA For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle. USA For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
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...Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 Left view 13 Right view 13 Rear view 14 Base view 15 Specifications...security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Frequently ...
...Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 Left view 13 Right view 13 Rear view 14 Base view 15 Specifications...security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Frequently ...
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...encryption utility that can choose to enter your encrypted file! Be sure to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. Empowering Technology 2 For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on -the...data encryption/decryption and also supports on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. This file-specific password will prompt you encrypt each individual file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as ...
...encryption utility that can choose to enter your encrypted file! Be sure to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. Empowering Technology 2 For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on -the...data encryption/decryption and also supports on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. This file-specific password will prompt you encrypt each individual file. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will be used encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as ...
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... component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on your PC. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. • Displays general system...alerts that were previously issued. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to monitor the system health status. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to both wired and ...
... component has been removed or replaced. • Permits you to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on your PC. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. • Displays general system...alerts that were previously issued. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to monitor the system health status. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to both wired and ...