Acer Aspire 5534 Notebook Series Start Guide
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Aspire 5534 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2009 Aspire 5534 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved. Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2009.
Aspire 5534 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2009 Aspire 5534 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved. Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2009.
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...AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for certain ...on such subjects as "only for your mobile computing needs. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an acer notebook your choice for Starters... poster helps you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
...AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for certain ...on such subjects as "only for your mobile computing needs. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an acer notebook your choice for Starters... poster helps you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
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Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for Starters... English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. webcam (only for certain models) poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication.
Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for Starters... English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. webcam (only for certain models) poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication.
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5 English # Icon Item 2 Microphone Description Internal microphone for your hands when you use the computer. 9 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 10 Eject button Presses to eject the optical disk from the drive. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad 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 your hands when you use the computer. 9 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 10 Eject button Presses to eject the optical disk from the drive. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data ...
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Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. 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. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the...
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. 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. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the...
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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Only one card can operate at any given time. 1. Multi-in AC mode. Rear view # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 7 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 Item Description ...
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Only one card can operate at any given time. 1. Multi-in AC mode. Rear view # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 7 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 Item Description ...
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8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Enable the computer to audio line-out devices line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts inputs from external...
8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Enable the computer to audio line-out devices line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts inputs from external...
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Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Emergency eject hole USB 2.0 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off .
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Emergency eject hole USB 2.0 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off .
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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... Windows 7® 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 GB using two...layer drive Multi-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
... Windows 7® 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 GB using two...layer drive Multi-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. 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 • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to ...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. 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 • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to ...
Aspire 5534 Service Guide
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for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5534 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5534 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
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Date Chapter Updates II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide.
Date Chapter Updates II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide.
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Conventions The following conventions are used in the Service Guide designates a component that appear on screen. NOTE: This symbol where placed in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that should be recycled according to the local regulations. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems...
Conventions The following conventions are used in the Service Guide designates a component that appear on screen. NOTE: This symbol where placed in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that should be recycled according to the local regulations. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems...
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... the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of this generic service guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available ...the printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel.
... the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of this generic service guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available ...the printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Notebook Tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Left View 6 Right View 6 Base View 7 Rear View 8 Indicators 8 TouchPad Basics 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 Hot Keys 12 Special Keys 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31 Boot 32 Exit 33 BIOS Flash Utility 34 DOS Flash Utility 35 WinFlash ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Notebook Tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Left View 6 Right View 6 Base View 7 Rear View 8 Indicators 8 TouchPad Basics 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 Hot Keys 12 Special Keys 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31 Boot 32 Exit 33 BIOS Flash Utility 34 DOS Flash Utility 35 WinFlash ...
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Table of Contents Removing the Upper Cover 62 Removing the Button Board 66 Removing the Touchpad Bracket 68 Removing the Power Board 70 Removing the Speaker Modules 72 Removing the Media Board 74 Removing the Bluetooth Module 76 Removing the I/O Board 77 Removing the DC-In Cable 80 Removing the Mainboard 81 Removing the LCD Module 84 Removing the Fan 86 Removing the Thermal Module 88 Removing the CPU 89 LCD Module Disassembly Process 90 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 90 Removing the LCD Bezel 91 Removing the Camera Board 94 Removing the LCD Panel 95 Removing the FPC Cable...
Table of Contents Removing the Upper Cover 62 Removing the Button Board 66 Removing the Touchpad Bracket 68 Removing the Power Board 70 Removing the Speaker Modules 72 Removing the Media Board 74 Removing the Bluetooth Module 76 Removing the I/O Board 77 Removing the DC-In Cable 80 Removing the Mainboard 81 Removing the LCD Module 84 Removing the Fan 86 Removing the Thermal Module 88 Removing the CPU 89 LCD Module Disassembly Process 90 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 90 Removing the LCD Bezel 91 Removing the Camera Board 94 Removing the LCD Panel 95 Removing the FPC Cable...
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... Check 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...
... Check 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...