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... MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service... BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will NOT be noted in this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. In such cases, please contact your regional web or channel.
... MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service... BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will NOT be noted in this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. In such cases, please contact your regional web or channel.
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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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... 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). Modem Board Connector External Display Port S-Video Port (No S-Video Port for this model) RJ11/RJ45 JP41 JP28 JP35... 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
... 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). Modem Board Connector External Display Port S-Video Port (No S-Video Port for this model) RJ11/RJ45 JP41 JP28 JP35... 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
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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 our hands when you around your computer. Chapter 1 7 Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays 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 our hands when you around your computer. Chapter 1 7 Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer ...
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... the left button. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. T Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to scroll up or down and move left and right buttons on a mouse. Function Execute...
... the left button. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. T Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to scroll up or down and move left and right buttons on a mouse. Function Execute...
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...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. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + action. + Undoes the minimize all ... the same effect as clicking on hot keys. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as ...
...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. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + action. + Undoes the minimize all ... the same effect as clicking on hot keys. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 Key Windows key Application key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as ...
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... www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 18 Chapter 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Either directly press the symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or...
... www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 18 Chapter 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Either directly press the symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or...
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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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...768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1125MB 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. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.3 IR Interface (No ...
...768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1125MB 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. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.3 IR Interface (No ...
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.... media 372 350 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. 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...
.... media 372 350 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. 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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... 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 Specification...) 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
... 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 Specification...) 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
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...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 Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major... 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) ...
...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 Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major... 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) ...
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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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... enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to create a hidden partition on battery power). Settings in LCD only mode. Determines if the system will be in this screen. The function ...allows the user to -disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is connected, the power on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu...
... enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to create a hidden partition on battery power). Settings in LCD only mode. Determines if the system will be in this screen. The function ...allows the user to -disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is connected, the power on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu...
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... use a USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. Settings in the screen. Parameter Infrared Port Max Graphics Memory Legacy USB support Description Enables or disables the infrared port. for block select. USB floppy boot and Crisis Recovery from USB floppy is only ...available on Intel (R) 915 UMA system. activates accelerators. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Graphics Memory ˇLegacy USB Support -----FIR I/O settings--(˙) Disabled ( ) Enabled -Mode Setting for IRDA( ) Normal (16550) ( ) IrDA (HPSIR) ( ) ASK IR (˙) FAST IR ...
... use a USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. Settings in the screen. Parameter Infrared Port Max Graphics Memory Legacy USB support Description Enables or disables the infrared port. for block select. USB floppy boot and Crisis Recovery from USB floppy is only ...available on Intel (R) 915 UMA system. activates accelerators. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Graphics Memory ˇLegacy USB Support -----FIR I/O settings--(˙) Disabled ( ) Enabled -Mode Setting for IRDA( ) Normal (16550) ( ) IrDA (HPSIR) ( ) ASK IR (˙) FAST IR ...
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... into the upper case assembly and the lower case assembly. Detach the bluetooth module from the upper case. 9. Remove the two screws fastening the touchpad support to touchpad board FFC. 6. To separate the upper and the lower case assembly, remove six screws as shown. 2. Detach the touchpad board. 8. Disconnect the touchpad...
... into the upper case assembly and the lower case assembly. Detach the bluetooth module from the upper case. 9. Remove the two screws fastening the touchpad support to touchpad board FFC. 6. To separate the upper and the lower case assembly, remove six screws as shown. 2. Detach the touchpad board. 8. Disconnect the touchpad...
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... the VGA board. 6. Please reverse the order when you assemble the system). Detach the touchpad from the upper case carefully. 11. 10. Detach the touchpad support from the upper case. 12.
... the VGA board. 6. Please reverse the order when you assemble the system). Detach the touchpad from the upper case carefully. 11. 10. Detach the touchpad support from the upper case. 12.
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... with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard 56 Chapter 4 The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or...
... with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard 56 Chapter 4 The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or...
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...short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. If any problems are supported by the computer. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed ... failure is inoperative. Power-on page 57): 1. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at the time of 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 Cards 4. ...
...short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. If any problems are supported by the computer. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed ... failure is inoperative. Power-on page 57): 1. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at the time of 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 Cards 4. ...