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... this generic service guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. If, for repair and service of a machine (e.g. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating... contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to order FRU parts 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 regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number ...
... this generic service guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. If, for repair and service of a machine (e.g. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating... contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to order FRU parts 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 regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number ...
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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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... 1 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...
... 1 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...
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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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... used programs. 4 Microphone Internal microphone for our hands when you around 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 support area for sound recording. 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off...
... used programs. 4 Microphone Internal microphone for our hands when you around 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 support area for sound recording. 5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off...
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This button mimics your cursor pressing on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. The central location on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on a mouse. T Press the ...
This button mimics your cursor pressing on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. The central location on the right scroll bar of the touchpad. Tapping on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on a mouse. T Press the ...
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... on the Windows Start button; Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. it launches the Start ...menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support...
... on the Windows Start button; Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. it launches the Start ...menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support...
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The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 18 Chapter 1 NOTE: This function varies by the operating ...
The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 18 Chapter 1 NOTE: This function varies by the operating ...
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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... 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 ...
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... 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 ...
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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. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.3 IR Interface (No IR Interface for this model) Item ...
... 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. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.3 IR Interface (No IR Interface for this model) Item ...
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.../ATA-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 SEAGATE ST9100822A TOSHIBA PLUTO MK1031GAS 100000 512 4/4 2/2 4200/4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 373 100 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...
.../ATA-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 SEAGATE ST9100822A TOSHIBA PLUTO MK1031GAS 100000 512 4/4 2/2 4200/4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 373 100 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 ...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 USB port Location Serial port function control Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB...
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 ...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 USB port Location Serial port function control Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB...
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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) Specification KB 910Q 84-/85-key Yes 1. Use port replicator then plug a USB/PS 2 keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 2. PCMCIA Port Item Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports...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 ...
...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. Use port replicator then plug a USB/PS 2 keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 2. PCMCIA Port Item Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports...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 ...
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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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... the system to -disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT available (running on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu... settings. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to factory defaults. The table below describes the parameters in order to save power when AC is not present. The values setin these two...
... the system to -disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT available (running on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu... settings. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to factory defaults. The table below describes the parameters in order to save power when AC is not present. The values setin these two...
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... your hardware devices. for item select. < Enter> for reject. Settings in DOS without additional driver. Parameter Infrared Port Max Graphics Memory Legacy USB support Description Enables or disables the infrared port. for accept. This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. USB floppy boot and Crisis Recovery... Security Boot Exit Infrared Port(FIR Max. activates accelerators. Options Disabled/Enabled 64MB/128MB/DVMT Enabled/Disabled Chapter 2 35 This option is also supported. The table below describes the parameters in the screen.
... your hardware devices. for item select. < Enter> for reject. Settings in DOS without additional driver. Parameter Infrared Port Max Graphics Memory Legacy USB support Description Enables or disables the infrared port. for accept. This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. USB floppy boot and Crisis Recovery... Security Boot Exit Infrared Port(FIR Max. activates accelerators. Options Disabled/Enabled 64MB/128MB/DVMT Enabled/Disabled Chapter 2 35 This option is also supported. The table below describes the parameters in the screen.
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Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the upper case. 4. Detach the bluetooth module from the main board. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the touchpad support to touchpad board FFC. 6. Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 1. Remove the three screws fastening the touchpad board. 7. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the upper case. 9. ...
Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the upper case. 4. Detach the bluetooth module from the main board. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the touchpad support to touchpad board FFC. 6. Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 1. Remove the three screws fastening the touchpad board. 7. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the upper case. 9. ...
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Detach the touchpad from the touchpad. Disconnect the FFC from the upper case. 12. Chapter 3 51 Detach the touchpad support from the lower case carefully. 5. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Please reverse the order when you assemble the system). Turn over the lower case assembly, ...
Detach the touchpad from the touchpad. Disconnect the FFC from the upper case. 12. Chapter 3 51 Detach the touchpad support from the lower case carefully. 5. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Please reverse the order when you assemble the system). Turn over the lower case assembly, ...
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..., or diskette. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard 56 Chapter 4 If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
..., or diskette. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard 56 Chapter 4 If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
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...-on page 57): 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 70 Chapter 4 If any problems are supported by the computer. 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 drive Module T PC...
...-on page 57): 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 70 Chapter 4 If any problems are supported by the computer. 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 drive Module T PC...