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... 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...
... 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...
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 System Check Procedures 56 External Diskette Drive Check 56 External CD-ROM Drive Check 56 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 56 Memory check 57 Power System Check 57 Touchpad Check 59 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 60 Index ...
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 System Check Procedures 56 External Diskette Drive Check 56 External CD-ROM Drive Check 56 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 56 Memory check 57 Power System Check 57 Touchpad Check 59 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 60 Index ...
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...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...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 ...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...
...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...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 ...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...
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...® 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 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 ...
...® 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 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 ...
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Board Layout Top View SW3 SW2 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW1 JP1 2 2 JP7 2 2 JP4 JP5 2 2 KQ: 2 JP42 JP102 2 SW3 JP1 SW2 SW4 SW5 SW6 Power Switch Bluetooth Connector E-mail Switch Internet Browser Switch Emanager Switch User Programmable Switch SW1 JP5 JP4 JP42 JP7 JP10 Lid Swtich Touchpad Connector Keyboard Connector Speaker Connector PCMCIA Slot Microphone Connector 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View SW3 SW2 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW1 JP1 2 2 JP7 2 2 JP4 JP5 2 2 KQ: 2 JP42 JP102 2 SW3 JP1 SW2 SW4 SW5 SW6 Power Switch Bluetooth Connector E-mail Switch Internet Browser Switch Emanager Switch User Programmable Switch SW1 JP5 JP4 JP42 JP7 JP10 Lid Swtich Touchpad Connector Keyboard Connector Speaker Connector PCMCIA Slot Microphone Connector 4 Chapter 1
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...-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show you use the computer. 7 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons; Chapter 1 7 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... serves as a 4-way scroll button. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the center and right) left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
...-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show you use the computer. 7 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons; Chapter 1 7 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... serves as a 4-way scroll button. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the center and right) left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
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... are visible even when the LCD display is activated. Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Chapter 1 11 # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Cooling...
... are visible even when the LCD display is activated. Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Chapter 1 11 # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Cooling...
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... in AC mode. The are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. The mail and Web buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key " " and one user-programmable button. Launch key Mail Web browser P Default application... Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable 12 Chapter 1 These buttons are four buttons. Easy-launch Buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are called launch keys. Icon Function Wireless LAN Power Description ...
... in AC mode. The are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. The mail and Web buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key " " and one user-programmable button. Launch key Mail Web browser P Default application... Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable 12 Chapter 1 These buttons are four buttons. Easy-launch Buttons Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are called launch keys. Icon Function Wireless LAN Power Description ...
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...Lock is in a normal manner. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in numeric mode. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Chapter 1 15 A better solution would be to ... two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Hold while using ...
...Lock is in a normal manner. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in numeric mode. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Chapter 1 15 A better solution would be to ... two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Hold while using ...
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... the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. To type: Chapter 1 17 Hot Key Fn-F4 Icon...
... the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. To type: Chapter 1 17 Hot Key Fn-F4 Icon...
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The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support... refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 18 Chapter 1 Either directly press the symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the...
The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support... refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 18 Chapter 1 Either directly press the symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the...
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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® Pentium® M Processor 735... Specification Insyde V1.10 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 2.0, PC 2001 ready, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CDROM bootable, IEEE 1394, SMB (system managment bus), WFM 2.0 ready Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled...
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® Pentium® M Processor 735... Specification Insyde V1.10 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 2.0, PC 2001 ready, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CDROM bootable, IEEE 1394, SMB (system managment bus), WFM 2.0 ready Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled...
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... 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...IEEE 1394 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 ...
... 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...IEEE 1394 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 ...
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...block select. activates accelerators. Settings in DOS without additional driver. for reject. This feature also allows you to use a USB keyboard in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . for Enable or Disable. This option is also supported. This feature allows ...you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. The table below describes the parameters...
...block select. activates accelerators. Settings in DOS without additional driver. for reject. This feature also allows you to use a USB keyboard in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . for Enable or Disable. This option is also supported. This feature allows ...you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. The table below describes the parameters...
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...The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery *2 Middle Cover I*4 Lower Case Assembly ...*2 Wireless LAN Cover *1 Keyboard *4 LCD Module *1 *13 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Wireless LAN Cover ODD Module *3 DIMM/HDD Cover Memory *4 HDD Module *4 HDD Bracket ...
...The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery *2 Middle Cover I*4 Lower Case Assembly ...*2 Wireless LAN Cover *1 Keyboard *4 LCD Module *1 *13 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Wireless LAN Cover ODD Module *3 DIMM/HDD Cover Memory *4 HDD Module *4 HDD Bracket ...
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...main unit carefully. 9. Open the LCD module as shown. 6. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. 7. Pull out the wireless antenna from the main board. 10. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the keyboard. 5. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit carefully. 48 ...Chapter 3 Turn over the keyboard as shown and detach the middle cover carefully. 4. Tear off the mylard festening the...
...main unit carefully. 9. Open the LCD module as shown. 6. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. 7. Pull out the wireless antenna from the main board. 10. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the keyboard. 5. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit carefully. 48 ...Chapter 3 Turn over the keyboard as shown and detach the middle cover carefully. 4. Tear off the mylard festening the...
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... the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following to select the test device. 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Do the following one label attached to it . If the error still remains: 1. Boot...auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard 56 Chapter 4 If the error still remains: 1. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the internal...
... the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following to select the test device. 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Do the following one label attached to it . If the error still remains: 1. Boot...auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard 56 Chapter 4 If the error still remains: 1. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the internal...
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... LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure ...system time, then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset...
... LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure ...system time, then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset...
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..."DMA CONTROLLER FAULTY" "INTERRUPT CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - RUN SCU" "CMOS CHECKSUM INVALID - CMOS RAM test failed. Keyboard controller failed to respond or no keyboard is connected. Keyboard controller failed during system inquiry about a hardware device, e.g., the ...Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. long, short, long short, short, short; The keyboard fails to respond with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Others may indicate a problem with the...
..."DMA CONTROLLER FAULTY" "INTERRUPT CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - RUN SCU" "CMOS CHECKSUM INVALID - CMOS RAM test failed. Keyboard controller failed to respond or no keyboard is connected. Keyboard controller failed during system inquiry about a hardware device, e.g., the ...Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. long, short, long short, short, short; The keyboard fails to respond with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Others may indicate a problem with the...
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... changed , probably because of the hard disk has been changed after previous Suspend-to-Disk operation. "TIME/DATA CORRUPT - "Hard Disk ERROR!" TURN KEY" The keyboard operation is invalid. "Suspend-to -Disk partition size TOO SMALL!" No Suspend-to-Disk partition signature found . "Suspend-to -Disk partition signature NOT FOUND!" Beep...
... changed , probably because of the hard disk has been changed after previous Suspend-to-Disk operation. "TIME/DATA CORRUPT - "Hard Disk ERROR!" TURN KEY" The keyboard operation is invalid. "Suspend-to -Disk partition size TOO SMALL!" No Suspend-to-Disk partition signature found . "Suspend-to -Disk partition signature NOT FOUND!" Beep...