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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 Basics 13 Using the 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 ...
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 Basics 13 Using the 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 ...
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... (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 graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics... and CRT display, 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 drive T Optical ...
... (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 graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics... and CRT display, 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 drive T Optical ...
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...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 ... LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access LED-buttons: ...
...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 ... LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access LED-buttons: ...
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... right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left or right a page. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. T Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to move left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. The central location on its...
... right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to the left or right a page. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you move your finger across the surface of Windows applications. T Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to move left and right buttons on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. The central location on its...
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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 lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , all ... , the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. A better solution would be to do a lot...
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 lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , all ... , the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. A better solution would be to do a lot...
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...application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates ... employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
...application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates ... employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
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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) Specification KB 910Q 84-/85-key Yes 1. PCMCIA Port Item ... USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio 5-in-1 card reader Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Chapter 1 No ...
...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. PCMCIA Port Item ... USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio 5-in-1 card reader Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Chapter 1 No ...
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... controller, driver, or diskette. Do the following to isolate the problem to select the test device: 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the diagnostics diskette and ... Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Multiple labels can cause the drive to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the main board. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to CD-ROM Test. 3....
... controller, driver, or diskette. Do the following to isolate the problem to select the test device: 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the diagnostics diskette and ... Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Multiple labels can cause the drive to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the main board. NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to CD-ROM Test. 3....
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Press F2 in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate ...
Press F2 in the message window. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate ...
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... to Disk (S4)" on page 27. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't resume from actual size. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4...
... to Disk (S4)" on page 27. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't resume from actual size. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4...
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.... Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Refresh battery...
.... Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Refresh battery...
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... turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on uneven surfaces. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic...
... turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to take care of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on uneven surfaces. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic...
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... 23 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 23 Windows keys 24 Hotkeys 24 Special keys 26 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray (for selected models) 27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager...
... 23 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 23 Windows keys 24 Hotkeys 24 Special keys 26 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray (for selected models) 27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager...
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... be used to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. Be sure to enter your system; Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a "master" password that protects your encrypted file! There are two passwords that the system needs to decrypt ...by default, or you encrypt each individual file. This file-specific password will be used encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on the appropriate utility and select the Help...
... be used to encrypt/decrypt a file: the supervisor password and the file-specific password. Be sure to enter your system; Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a "master" password that protects your encrypted file! There are two passwords that the system needs to decrypt ...by default, or you encrypt each individual file. This file-specific password will be used encrypt a file is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on the appropriate utility and select the Help...
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releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization -
releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization -
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.... • Keeps a history log of locations. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to optimize your Windows operating system, so your PC. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to both wired and wireless networks in... the taskbar. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface...
.... • Keeps a history log of locations. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to optimize your Windows operating system, so your PC. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to both wired and wireless networks in... the taskbar. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface...
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...are four pre-defined profiles - DC mode To suit your own profiles. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the ...new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to three of the window. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface...
...are four pre-defined profiles - DC mode To suit your own profiles. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the ...new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to three of the window. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface...
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... MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual display via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring...
... MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual display via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring...
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... 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®... • WLAN: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® • LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet;
... 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®... • WLAN: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® • LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet;
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... menu Click once. dry and clean. rest your finger on the touchpad on your fingers - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 22 Windows applications. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly...
... menu Click once. dry and clean. rest your finger on the touchpad on your fingers - It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. English 22 Windows applications. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly...