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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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Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. For entering data into your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator... on and off . Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 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). Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Also called Liquid-Crystal...
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. For entering data into your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator... on and off . Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 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). Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Also called Liquid-Crystal...
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... to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear View 1 No. 1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Left View Description Enable the computer to a display device (e.g. speakers, headphones). Accepts input from external microphones. No. 1 2 2 4 5 12 3 4 5 Icon Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External...
... to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear View 1 No. 1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Left View Description Enable the computer to a display device (e.g. speakers, headphones). Accepts input from external microphones. No. 1 2 2 4 5 12 3 4 5 Icon Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External...
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It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer...Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition 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 < ...
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer...Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition 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 < ...
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..., external monitor (if connected) and both. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models) Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the sound volume. 14 Chapter 1 Increases the sound volume. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most ...
..., external monitor (if connected) and both. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models) Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the sound volume. 14 Chapter 1 Increases the sound volume. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most ...
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... (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop ... access this monitor. To enable the dual monitor feature of a well-organized desktop. Acer Gridvista is simple to set to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value. 16 Chapter 1 Enjoy the convenience of the notebook...
... (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop ... access this monitor. To enable the dual monitor feature of a well-organized desktop. Acer Gridvista is simple to set to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value. 16 Chapter 1 Enjoy the convenience of the notebook...
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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...
.... 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...
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...the system. This field shows the speed of the system. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is for your computer hardware information. Aspire 5532 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your reference only. This field shows product name of the CPU. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup ...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 ...
...the system. This field shows the speed of the system. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is for your computer hardware information. Aspire 5532 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your reference only. This field shows product name of the CPU. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup ...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 ...
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... allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. This field shows the memory allocated for your reference only. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour...
... allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. This field shows the memory allocated for your reference only. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour...
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.... If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match. Type the current password in... been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display the following . When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6.
.... If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match. Type the current password in... been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display the following . When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6.
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Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. NOTE: Place only one *.wph file with flash32.exe in the AC power to continue. 5. Chapter 2 33 WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. 4. Plug in the same folder when executing this procedure. WinFlash closes all applications and shuts down the system. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.
Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. NOTE: Place only one *.wph file with flash32.exe in the AC power to continue. 5. Chapter 2 33 WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. 4. Plug in the same folder when executing this procedure. WinFlash closes all applications and shuts down the system. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete 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. Enter into DOS. 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS.
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. Enter into DOS. 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS.
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...2 37 When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending to make the new DMI data effective. Execute dmitools. Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE: When using...to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Boot into DOS. 2. 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 Asset ...
...2 37 When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending to make the new DMI data effective. Execute dmitools. Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE: When using...to the operating system (Windows, etc.). Boot into DOS. 2. 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 Asset ...
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.... 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by... table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. 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 124 ODD Failure Page...
.... 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by... table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. 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 124 ODD Failure Page...
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...specific model procedures. 2. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is still not resolved, see "Power On Issue"...to correct the problem. Restart the computer. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is by checking at least one of the following actions one until the failure point is discovered. 6. If the POST or video...
...specific model procedures. 2. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is still not resolved, see "Power On Issue"...to correct the problem. Restart the computer. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is by checking at least one of the following actions one until the failure point is discovered. 6. If the POST or video...
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... may be defective and should be replaced. 5. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is faulty and should be replaced. Check the display resolution is not running on page 187. Readjust if necessary. 6. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page...an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. d. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. Click and drag the Resolution slider to its highest level. Check the Device...
... may be defective and should be replaced. 5. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is faulty and should be replaced. Check the display resolution is not running on page 187. Readjust if necessary. 6. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page...an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. d. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. Click and drag the Resolution slider to its highest level. Check the Device...
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...the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. The System Recovery Options screen displays. g. h. i. Check the BIOS settings are required. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. b. ...ensure the computer is discovered, follow the onscreen information to locate and resolve issues with the computer. The Install Windows screen displays. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps...
...the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. The System Recovery Options screen displays. g. h. i. Check the BIOS settings are required. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. b. ...ensure the computer is discovered, follow the onscreen information to locate and resolve issues with the computer. The Install Windows screen displays. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps...
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... loaded • Blank discs do not burn correctly • DVD or CD play breaks up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check that the ODD device is... displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up or jumps • Optical drive not found or ...
... loaded • Blank discs do not burn correctly • DVD or CD play breaks up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check that the ODD device is... displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up or jumps • Optical drive not found or ...