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... 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 5532 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash...
... 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 5532 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash...
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... Replacing the Lower Covers 115 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 122 LCD Failure 123 Built-In Keyboard Failure 123 TouchPad Failure 124 Internal Speaker Failure 124 HDD Not...
... Replacing the Lower Covers 115 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 122 LCD Failure 123 Built-In Keyboard Failure 123 TouchPad Failure 124 Internal Speaker Failure 124 HDD Not...
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...Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor • AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory • Low-latency, high-bandwidth • 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM ...Adjustable Maximum 128MB UMA VGA memory shared from North Bridge • Maximum memory: 2GB per slot; 4GB total • On-board cache up to 1MB Display • • 15.6" WXGA, HD 720p, 1366x768 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics Storage subsystem •...
...Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor • AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory • Low-latency, high-bandwidth • 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM ...Adjustable Maximum 128MB UMA VGA memory shared from North Bridge • Maximum memory: 2GB per slot; 4GB total • On-board cache up to 1MB Display • • 15.6" WXGA, HD 720p, 1366x768 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics Storage subsystem •...
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... After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Touch-sensitive pointing...
... After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Touch-sensitive pointing...
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...) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Connects to a display device (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts input from external microphones. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Chapter 1 7 Rear View 1 No. 1 Icon Item Ventilation ...
...) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Connects to a display device (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts input from external microphones. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Chapter 1 7 Rear View 1 No. 1 Icon Item Ventilation ...
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...Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + :...a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use the arrow keys to...
...Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + :...a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use the arrow keys to...
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... the speakers on and off to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Acer eSettings Management Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume Up Volume Down Description Launches Acer eSettings Management in Sleep mode. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models) Puts the...
... the speakers on and off to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Acer eSettings Management Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume Up Volume Down Description Launches Acer eSettings Management in Sleep mode. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models) Puts the...
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... is only available on Settings. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. To access this monitor. Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. ... notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. To enable the dual monitor feature of the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value. 16 Chapter 1...
... is only available on Settings. Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. To access this monitor. Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. ... notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on Acer GridVista. To enable the dual monitor feature of the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value. 16 Chapter 1...
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Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P LCD 15.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Input Voltage Typical Power...
Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P LCD 15.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Input Voltage Typical Power...
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... Name: UUID: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Dual-Core TK42 1.6 GHz ST9160310AS MATSHITADVD V1.00 ATI M92 V008.050I.0-26.00 Aspire 5532 Acer 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and...Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this screen. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is for your computer hardware information. This field displays the manufacturer of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 24 Chapter 2 Actual values may differ according to model. This field shows the model...
... Name: UUID: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Dual-Core TK42 1.6 GHz ST9160310AS MATSHITADVD V1.00 ATI M92 V008.050I.0-26.00 Aspire 5532 Acer 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and...Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this screen. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is for your computer hardware information. This field displays the manufacturer of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 24 Chapter 2 Actual values may differ according to model. This field shows the model...
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... F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for the video graphics. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour...
... F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for the video graphics. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour...
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...the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . Re-enter password. [Continue] 28 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight...Password box appears. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display as following message. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Press Enter. Retype the password in the Confirm ...
...the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . Re-enter password. [Continue] 28 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight...Password box appears. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display as following message. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Press Enter. Retype the password in the Confirm ...
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WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. Plug in the same folder when executing this procedure. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. NOTE: Place only one *.wph file with flash32.exe in the AC power to continue. 5. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Chapter 2 33 Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. 4. WinFlash closes all applications and shuts down the system. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.
WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. Plug in the same folder when executing this procedure. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. NOTE: Place only one *.wph file with flash32.exe in the AC power to continue. 5. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Chapter 2 33 Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. 4. WinFlash closes all applications and shuts down the system. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.
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Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 36 Chapter 2 For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.
Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 36 Chapter 2 For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.
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... dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Intel WFM20.pdf ) Input: dmitools /wu 5). Execute dmitools. When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending to eeprom (max. 32 characters) ... UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4 ). Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx ...
... dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Intel WFM20.pdf ) Input: dmitools /wu 5). Execute dmitools. When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending to eeprom (max. 32 characters) ... UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4 ). Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx ...
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...in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 120 No Display Issue Page 121 LCD Failure Page 123 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 123 TouchPad Failure Page 124 Internal Speaker Failure Page...Information" on page 187. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1.
...in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 120 No Display Issue Page 121 LCD Failure Page 123 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 123 TouchPad Failure Page 124 Internal Speaker Failure Page...Information" on page 187. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1.
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... devices one by one until the failure point is done by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is still not resolved, see "Power On Issue" on page 40). 8. Reseat the memory modules. 7. On this model). Reconnect...the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is discovered. 6. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure...
... devices one by one until the failure point is done by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is still not resolved, see "Power On Issue" on page 40). 8. Reseat the memory modules. 7. On this model). Reconnect...the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is discovered. 6. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure...
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... Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is properly installed. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. See "Disassembly Process" on page 40. 3. Adjust... page 187. 122 Chapter 4 If the Issue is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. Replace the Motherboard. 6. If the display is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 187. 10. c. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to...
... Check the Device Manager to determine that the computer is properly installed. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. See "Disassembly Process" on page 40. 3. Adjust... page 187. 122 Chapter 4 If the Issue is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. Replace the Motherboard. 6. If the display is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 187. 10. c. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to...
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... Support. 10. If the issue is virus free. 3. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. Restart the computer and press F2 to resolve the problem. 4. Ensure all external devices. 2. For more ...information see Windows Help and Support. 9. b. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Select Startup Repair. Run the Windows OS Startup Repair Utility: a. d. If an issue is set correctly. 7. Run the Windows Disk ...
... Support. 10. If the issue is virus free. 3. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. Restart the computer and press F2 to resolve the problem. 4. Ensure all external devices. 2. For more ...information see Windows Help and Support. 9. b. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Select Startup Repair. Run the Windows OS Startup Repair Utility: a. d. If an issue is set correctly. 7. Run the Windows Disk ...
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...; Blank discs do not burn correctly • DVD or CD play breaks up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up or jumps • Optical drive not...
...; Blank discs do not burn correctly • DVD or CD play breaks up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up or jumps • Optical drive not...