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... extra memory capability). If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list of this information and the ...Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. V To better fit local...
... extra memory capability). If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list of this information and the ...Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. V To better fit local...
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... chipset t Wireless solution: 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 400/533 MHz memory... to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 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 integrated 3D...
... chipset t Wireless solution: 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 400/533 MHz memory... to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) 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 integrated 3D...
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wake-on ring ready T WLAN: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUPTM wireless technology T Acer SignalUp wireless 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...
wake-on ring ready T WLAN: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUPTM wireless technology T Acer SignalUp wireless 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...
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... this model) Card Reader Connector (No Card Reader module for this model) Infrared Receiver (No FIR function for this model) Headphone out/line-out Jack (support SPDIF) Mic-in Jack HDD Connector Wireless LAN Card Connector BIOS DDR2 Socket DDR2 Socket 5 Bottom View 2 PJP11 JP20 JP21 2 JP39 PCN1 2 JP13 2 JP16 JP22... JP19 Chapter 1 Fan Connector Battery Connector CPU Socket JP24 JP25 JP30 LVDS Connector JP36 VGA Board Connector IR AC-IN JP40 USB Port Reserved for Acer ezDock. (No ezDock for this model).
... this model) Card Reader Connector (No Card Reader module for this model) Infrared Receiver (No FIR function for this model) Headphone out/line-out Jack (support SPDIF) Mic-in Jack HDD Connector Wireless LAN Card Connector BIOS DDR2 Socket DDR2 Socket 5 Bottom View 2 PJP11 JP20 JP21 2 JP39 PCN1 2 JP13 2 JP16 JP22... JP19 Chapter 1 Fan Connector Battery Connector CPU Socket JP24 JP25 JP30 LVDS Connector JP36 VGA Board Connector IR AC-IN JP40 USB Port Reserved for Acer ezDock. (No ezDock for this model).
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... 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. An Aspire tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 6 Palmrest Comfortable...
... 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. An Aspire tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 6 Palmrest Comfortable...
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... (at the same speed as doubleclicking the mouse button) Click once Tap once Center button (3) Chapter 1 13 Tapping on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you move your finger across the touchpad (2) to use the touchpad: T Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar...
... (at the same speed as doubleclicking the mouse button) Click once Tap once Center button (3) Chapter 1 13 Tapping on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you move your finger across the touchpad (2) to use the touchpad: T Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar...
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... key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + action. + Undoes the minimize ...all windows This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; Key...
... key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + action. + Undoes the minimize ...all windows This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; Key...
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...-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 2.
...-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 2.
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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® ... level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item 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 ...
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® ... level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item 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 ...
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... 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. Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 1284MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB ...
... 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. Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 1284MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB ...
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...-5 DC Power Requirements SEAGATE N2 ST9808210A Toshiba Pluto MK8025GAS 80000 512 4/4 2/2 4200/4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Modem Interface Item Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset/Vendor for Wireless LAN Card Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type V.90/V.92...
...-5 DC Power Requirements SEAGATE N2 ST9808210A Toshiba Pluto MK8025GAS 80000 512 4/4 2/2 4200/4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Modem Interface Item Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset/Vendor for Wireless LAN Card Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type V.90/V.92...
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Audio Interface Item Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal 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 ...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 Chapter 1 one on the left side...
Audio Interface Item Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal 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 ...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 Chapter 1 one on the left side...
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...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) built-in Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) SMsC LPC... key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Chapter 1 No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) ATI Mobility RADEON® X1300 (for discrete models) BroadCom...
...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) built-in Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) SMsC LPC... key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Chapter 1 No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) ATI Mobility RADEON® X1300 (for discrete models) BroadCom...
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... Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) 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...
... Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) 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...
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...disables D2D Recovery function. Enable: Customer logo is displayed, and summary screen is enabled. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is not present. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the...screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to create a hidden partition on battery power). The values setin these two fields take effect immediately. Otherwise it will detect if any...
...disables D2D Recovery function. Enable: Customer logo is displayed, and summary screen is enabled. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is not present. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the...screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to create a hidden partition on battery power). The values setin these two fields take effect immediately. Otherwise it will detect if any...
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... Setting For FIR ( ) DMA1 (˙) DMA2 ( ) DMA3 OK Cancel for reject. Parameter Infrared Port Max Graphics Memory Legacy USB support Description Enables or disables the infrared port. for block select. activates accelerators. for accept. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are... the default and suggested parameter settings. . This option is also supported. This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. for item select. < Enter> for Enable or Disable. This...
... Setting For FIR ( ) DMA1 (˙) DMA2 ( ) DMA3 OK Cancel for reject. Parameter Infrared Port Max Graphics Memory Legacy USB support Description Enables or disables the infrared port. for block select. activates accelerators. for accept. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are... the default and suggested parameter settings. . This option is also supported. This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. for item select. < Enter> for Enable or Disable. This...
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... Assembly 1. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the upper case. 9. Disconnect the touchpad to the upper case. 50 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws fastening the touchpad support to touchpad board FFC. 6. Remove the four-way button from the main board. 2. Remove the three screws fastening the touchpad board. 7. Disconnect the bluetooth cable...
... Assembly 1. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the upper case. 9. Disconnect the touchpad to the upper case. 50 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws fastening the touchpad support to touchpad board FFC. 6. Remove the four-way button from the main board. 2. Remove the three screws fastening the touchpad board. 7. Disconnect the bluetooth cable...
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... assembly from the lower case carefully. 5. Disconnect the FFC from the upper case. 12. Detach the touchpad from the touchpad. Chapter 3 51 Detach the touchpad support from the lower case carefully. (Follow the order indicated by the numbers: 3, 2 then1. Disconnect the speaker cable. 4. Please reverse the order when you assemble the...
... assembly from the lower case carefully. 5. Disconnect the FFC from the upper case. 12. Detach the touchpad from the touchpad. Chapter 3 51 Detach the touchpad support from the lower case carefully. (Follow the order indicated by the numbers: 3, 2 then1. Disconnect the speaker cable. 4. Please reverse the order when you assemble the...
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.... Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. The following to it . Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard 56 Chapter 4 External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following one label attached to select the test device...
.... Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. The following to it . Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard 56 Chapter 4 External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following one label attached to select the test device...
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... removed devices one at the time of the following FRU one at a time. If any problems are supported by the computer. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette...
... removed devices one at the time of the following FRU one at a time. If any problems are supported by the computer. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette...