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5 English # Icon Item 2 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data ...
5 English # Icon Item 2 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data ...
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Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press ... Decreases the sound volume. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. 6 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the...
Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press ... Decreases the sound volume. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. 6 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the...
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... turn the key to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Headphones/speaker/ Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots External...
... turn the key to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Headphones/speaker/ Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots External...
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11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • • Communication • • • Dimensions ... AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor* AMD M780G Chipset Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4...
11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • • Communication • • • Dimensions ... AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor* AMD M780G Chipset Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4...
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English 12 I/O interface Environment • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • ...
English 12 I/O interface Environment • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • ...
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 148 Common Problems 148 Power On Issue 149 No Display Issue 150 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 151 LCD Failure 152 Built-In Keyboard Failure 152 Touchpad Failure 153 Internal Speaker Failure 153 ...and BIOS Recovery 175 Clearing Password Check 175 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 176 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 177 Aspire 5534 Exploded Diagrams 178 Main Assembly 178 LCD Assembly 179 Aspire 5534 FRU List 180 Screw List 186 Model Definition and Configuration 188 Test Compatible Components 206 Windows 7 Environment Test 207 Online...
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 148 Common Problems 148 Power On Issue 149 No Display Issue 150 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 151 LCD Failure 152 Built-In Keyboard Failure 152 Touchpad Failure 153 Internal Speaker Failure 153 ...and BIOS Recovery 175 Clearing Password Check 175 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 176 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 177 Aspire 5534 Exploded Diagrams 178 Main Assembly 178 LCD Assembly 179 Aspire 5534 FRU List 180 Screw List 186 Model Definition and Configuration 188 Test Compatible Components 206 Windows 7 Environment Test 207 Online...
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...8482; 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-channel support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, ...upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 • 16:9 aspect ratio • ATI ...
...8482; 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-channel support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, ...upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 • 16:9 aspect ratio • ATI ...
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...keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment...to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. Wake-on the model purchased. 2 Chapter 1 • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
...keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment...to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. Wake-on the model purchased. 2 Chapter 1 • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
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... for video communication. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye Webcam Microphone Description Web camera for sound recording. Comfortable support area for your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right) Palmrest Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. For entering data into your hands when...
... for video communication. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye Webcam Microphone Description Web camera for sound recording. Comfortable support area for your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right) Palmrest Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. For entering data into your hands when...
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... handle of a locked drawer. Left View No. 1 Icon 2 3 4 5 Right View Item Kensington Lock Slot Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. accepts CDs or DVDs. Enable...
... handle of a locked drawer. Left View No. 1 Icon 2 3 4 5 Right View Item Kensington Lock Slot Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. accepts CDs or DVDs. Enable...
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... users (if you're not connected to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar + < > + : Search for computers (if you are...
... users (if you're not connected to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar + < > + : Search for computers (if you are...
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Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the ...key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey + Icon Function System Properties Description Display the System Properties dialog box. + + Bluetooth communication switch Sleep Enables/...
Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the ...key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey + Icon Function System Properties Description Display the System Properties dialog box. + + Bluetooth communication switch Sleep Enables/...
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.../1000 mbps Specification ENE KB926 D3 Keyboard Controller 103/104/107 Yes Yes Chapter 1 19 LCD 15.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm.) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/ m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Typical...
.../1000 mbps Specification ENE KB926 D3 Keyboard Controller 103/104/107 Yes Yes Chapter 1 19 LCD 15.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm.) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/ m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Typical...
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... Processor L310 1200 MHz WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 WD-WXE409NM6664 TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A v0.14 ATI VGA VER01.022.002.002.033268 Aspire 5534 Acer 65E9A02C-F302-62AB-07B1-00235A9C17AE F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu.... Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. This field shows product name of your computer hardware information. This field displays the serial number of the CPU. This field shows the speed of HDD installed on...
... Processor L310 1200 MHz WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 WD-WXE409NM6664 TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A v0.14 ATI VGA VER01.022.002.002.033268 Aspire 5534 Acer 65E9A02C-F302-62AB-07B1-00235A9C17AE F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu.... Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. This field shows product name of your computer hardware information. This field displays the serial number of the CPU. This field shows the speed of HDD installed on...
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...: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE Chapter 2 25 Settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Main The Main screen allows the user to 23. Memory size is the help for your reference only. Valid range is for...
...: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE Chapter 2 25 Settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Main The Main screen allows the user to 23. Memory size is the help for your reference only. Valid range is for...
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.... Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen displays the following . Re-enter password. [Continue] 30 Chapter 2 Press Enter. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you are done, press... password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. 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. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen displays the following . Re-enter password. [Continue] 30 Chapter 2 Press Enter. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you are done, press... password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message.
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...-22ZCT0 2. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to enter the Setup Menu. 2. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. Flash is not connected, the following steps to move it up the list. USB FDD : 4. Chapter 2 35... Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A 3. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following message displays. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1.
...-22ZCT0 2. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to enter the Setup Menu. 2. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. Flash is not connected, the following steps to move it up the list. USB FDD : 4. Chapter 2 35... Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A 3. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following message displays. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1.
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Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. A progress screen displays. 3. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. 36 Chapter 2 Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1.
Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. A progress screen displays. 3. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. 36 Chapter 2 Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1.
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... input the key to complete the process. Chapter 2 37 To unlock the HDD password, perform the following error code to reappear. 7. An Unlock Password displays. 3. Save and exit the BIOS to create an unlock code. Press Enter to the hard disk and wait for example 46548274. 6. Make a note ...of the result, for the error code to user. Reboot to display the Select Item screen. 8. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys...
... input the key to complete the process. Chapter 2 37 To unlock the HDD password, perform the following error code to reappear. 7. An Unlock Password displays. 3. Save and exit the BIOS to create an unlock code. Press Enter to the hard disk and wait for example 46548274. 6. Make a note ...of the result, for the error code to user. Reboot to display the Select Item screen. 8. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys...
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From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on -screen message determines whether the function is successful or not. 38 Chapter 2 See the image below. The on the screen. To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: 1. Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen.
From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on -screen message determines whether the function is successful or not. 38 Chapter 2 See the image below. The on the screen. To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: 1. Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen.