Acer Aspire 5534 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...only for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you for making an acer notebook your choice for certain models". For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. The Quick Guide introduces... necessarily in the text with setting up your new computer. poster helps you purchased. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow the instructions on such subjects as...
...only for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you for making an acer notebook your choice for certain models". For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. The Quick Guide introduces... necessarily in the text with setting up your new computer. poster helps you purchased. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow the instructions on such subjects as...
Acer Aspire 5534 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... disk from the drive. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 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...
... disk from the drive. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 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...
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... Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep ... return. 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...
... Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep ... return. 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...
Aspire 5534 Service Guide
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... actions. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in the Service Guide designates a component that should be recycled according to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the...
... actions. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in the Service Guide designates a component that should be recycled according to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the...
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...indicating the computer's power status. The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Internal microphone for video communication. Display screen Power button/ indicator Keyboard TouchPad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for your computer. Chapter 1 ... an overview of the features and functions of the notebook. 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. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right) Palmrest Also called ...
...indicating the computer's power status. The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Internal microphone for video communication. Display screen Power button/ indicator Keyboard TouchPad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for your computer. Chapter 1 ... an overview of the features and functions of the notebook. 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. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right) Palmrest Also called ...
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... you can toggle on Type numbers in a normal manner. 10 Chapter 1 When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols... located on embedded keypad. It is in uppercase. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Using the Keyboard Your Aspire 5534 notebook has a close-to connect an external keypad.
... you can toggle on Type numbers in a normal manner. 10 Chapter 1 When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols... located on embedded keypad. It is in uppercase. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Using the Keyboard Your Aspire 5534 notebook has a close-to connect an external keypad.
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... volume output. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the...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. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns ...
... volume output. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the...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. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns ...
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... • Supports 10/100/1000 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...
... • Supports 10/100/1000 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...
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... changes to enter multi-boot menu. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of screen). Please note that system information is set the parameter to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit... into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of the screen.
... changes to enter multi-boot menu. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of screen). Please note that system information is set the parameter to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit... into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of the screen.
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...This field displays the model name of your computer hardware information. This field displays the serial number of this unit. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the installed ODD drive. This field shows product name of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 24 Chapter 2 Displays...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...
...This field displays the model name of your computer hardware information. This field displays the serial number of this unit. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the installed ODD drive. This field shows product name of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 24 Chapter 2 Displays...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...
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... 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 factory defaults. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. INCREASE/REDUCE: F5/F6 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change... Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for your reference only. The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Sets the...
... 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 factory defaults. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. INCREASE/REDUCE: F5/F6 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change... Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for your reference only. The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Sets the...
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...Configuration Enter the Boot Configuration menu. If making settings to items on these pages may cause the system to boot up normally. Settings in this screen. Submenu Items • PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority • PCI Slot 5 IRQ Priority • PCI Slot 6 IRQ Priority Manual IRQ selection... does not guarantee a PCI slot device will be configured as chosen; Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to items on these settings at the default values. PnP ISA cards are the default and suggested parameter settings. IMPORTANT: ...
...Configuration Enter the Boot Configuration menu. If making settings to items on these pages may cause the system to boot up normally. Settings in this screen. Submenu Items • PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority • PCI Slot 5 IRQ Priority • PCI Slot 6 IRQ Priority Manual IRQ selection... does not guarantee a PCI slot device will be configured as chosen; Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to items on these settings at the default values. PnP ISA cards are the default and suggested parameter settings. IMPORTANT: ...
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... describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Settings in this group happened. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized use. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. The user can enter Setup ... prompted to reset it. 28 Chapter 2 Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password.
... describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Settings in this group happened. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized use. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. The user can enter Setup ... prompted to reset it. 28 Chapter 2 Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password.
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... Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. If desired, you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3.
... Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. If desired, you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3.
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... Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. The Set Password box appears. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press...] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field...
... Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. The Set Password box appears. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press...] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field...
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... ACPI S3 ACPI S3 Wake on PME Auto wake on S5 [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] These items control various CPU parameters. Settings in this screen. Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select... SubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Power The Power screen allows the user to configure CPU and power management options. Disable or Enable wake up when the system power is off and a PCI Power ...
... ACPI S3 ACPI S3 Wake on PME Auto wake on S5 [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] These items control various CPU parameters. Settings in this screen. Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select... SubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Power The Power screen allows the user to configure CPU and power management options. Disable or Enable wake up when the system power is off and a PCI Power ...
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... Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Exit The Exit...
... Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Exit The Exit...
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Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. A progress screen displays. 3. When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. 36 Chapter 2 Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update.
Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. A progress screen displays. 3. When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. 36 Chapter 2 Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update.
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Make a note of the result, for the error code to create an unlock code. Boot up the system to display the Select Item screen. 8. Make a note of the key, 76943488 in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following steps: 1. Chapter 2 37 Press Enter to a ... Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the example. 4. To unlock the HDD password, perform the following error code to display the Select Item screen. 2. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to reappear. 7. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. 9. Select Enter Unlock Password and ...
Make a note of the result, for the error code to create an unlock code. Boot up the system to display the Select Item screen. 8. Make a note of the key, 76943488 in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following steps: 1. Chapter 2 37 Press Enter to a ... Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the example. 4. To unlock the HDD password, perform the following error code to display the Select Item screen. 2. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to reappear. 7. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. 9. Select Enter Unlock Password and ...
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Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on -screen message determines whether the function is successful or not. 38 Chapter 2 The on the screen. To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: 1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below.
Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on -screen message determines whether the function is successful or not. 38 Chapter 2 The on the screen. To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: 1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below.