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... help you to all models in the Aspire product series. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. 3 First things first... We would like to functions or features which are marked in the text with setting up your notebook. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information ...
... help you to all models in the Aspire product series. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. 3 First things first... We would like to functions or features which are marked in the text with setting up your notebook. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information ...
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... Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the (left and right) left and right buttons function like...
... Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the (left and right) left and right buttons function like...
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English 11 Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (...
English 11 Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (...
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... buttons 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for...
... buttons 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for...
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... Removing the Web Camera 95 Troubleshooting 97 System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory Check 99 Power System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On Self-Test (POST)... 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5235/5535 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 156 VIII
... Removing the Web Camera 95 Troubleshooting 97 System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory Check 99 Power System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On Self-Test (POST)... 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5235/5535 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 156 VIII
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...-core mobile processor (AAQL60/62 for Aspire 5535) • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (SMPSI4025W for Aspire 5235) • AMD M780G chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory... drive options: •DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Volume Up, Volume Down and Bluetooth Audio •...
...-core mobile processor (AAQL60/62 for Aspire 5535) • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (SMPSI4025W for Aspire 5235) • AMD M780G chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory... drive options: •DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Volume Up, Volume Down and Bluetooth Audio •...
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... Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you around your computer. Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators For entering data into your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's...screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7/14 4 Icon Item Description Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
... Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you around your computer. Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators For entering data into your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's...screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7/14 4 Icon Item Description Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
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NOTE: 1. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs...Indicators The computer has several easy-to start the application. Lights up Volume down Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Acer Empowering Technology Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. ...
NOTE: 1. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs...Indicators The computer has several easy-to start the application. Lights up Volume down Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Acer Empowering Technology Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. ...
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.... Hold while typing letters on Type numbers in uppercase. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Chapter 1 11 Num Lock off . Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a ...calculator (complete with some applications. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main...
.... Hold while typing letters on Type numbers in uppercase. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Chapter 1 11 Num Lock off . Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a ...calculator (complete with some applications. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main...
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... on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Either press < > at... the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center...
... locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Either press < > at... the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center...
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...Chips Item Core logic VGA USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Yes/2 (1.5W speakers) Specification AMD RS780M (for UMA model) depends on setup setting Specification AMD RS780M 2.0 USB....11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 (built-in AMD RS780M on the main board) Realtec RTS5158E Audio Azalia(ALC268) Specification Winbond WPC773L 105/106-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Chapter 1 31
...Chips Item Core logic VGA USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Yes/2 (1.5W speakers) Specification AMD RS780M (for UMA model) depends on setup setting Specification AMD RS780M 2.0 USB....11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 (built-in AMD RS780M on the main board) Realtec RTS5158E Audio Azalia(ALC268) Specification Winbond WPC773L 105/106-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Chapter 1 31
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This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: ...GHz 2.53 GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5730 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save ...
This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: ...GHz 2.53 GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5730 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save ...
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... The flowcharts provided in that you want to any of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the...
... The flowcharts provided in that you want to any of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the...
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For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process ...
For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process ...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT MIDDLE COVER KEYBOARD Ax2, Ex2 LCD MODULE A x 11, G x 4 UPPER CASE C x 1 HEAT SINK FAN SCREW X 4 CPU THERMAL MODULE CPU C x 1 MODEM CARD C x 1 LED BOARD C x 4 SPEAKER MODULE C x 2 TOUCHPAD BRACKET Cx1 MAIN BOARD BLUETOOTH MODULE Cx1 USB MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Screw List Item A C E G H Screw M2 x L8 M2 x L3 M2.5 x L10 M2 x L4 M2 x L3 Color Black Silver Silver Black Black Part No. 86.00E34.738 86.9A522.3R0 86.00F84.73A 86.00A02.140 86.9A552.3R0 Chapter 3 61
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT MIDDLE COVER KEYBOARD Ax2, Ex2 LCD MODULE A x 11, G x 4 UPPER CASE C x 1 HEAT SINK FAN SCREW X 4 CPU THERMAL MODULE CPU C x 1 MODEM CARD C x 1 LED BOARD C x 4 SPEAKER MODULE C x 2 TOUCHPAD BRACKET Cx1 MAIN BOARD BLUETOOTH MODULE Cx1 USB MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Screw List Item A C E G H Screw M2 x L8 M2 x L3 M2.5 x L10 M2 x L4 M2 x L3 Color Black Silver Silver Black Black Part No. 86.00E34.738 86.9A522.3R0 86.00F84.73A 86.00A02.140 86.9A552.3R0 Chapter 3 61
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Push down on the touchpad area. Removing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 63 Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 62. 3.
Push down on the touchpad area. Removing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 63 Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 62. 3.
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Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 64 Chapter 3 Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. 5. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard.
Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 64 Chapter 3 Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. 5. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard.
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... Cover" on page 52. 5. See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 66. 14. See "Removing the CPU" on page 64. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 63. 11. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Module" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the...
... Cover" on page 52. 5. See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 66. 14. See "Removing the CPU" on page 64. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 63. 11. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Module" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the...
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... Lower Cover" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 63. Step 1~3 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (3) Color Black 20. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 9. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Removing the LED Board 1. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 51. 3. 19. Turn the unit over and...
... Lower Cover" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 63. Step 1~3 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (3) Color Black 20. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 9. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Removing the LED Board 1. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 51. 3. 19. Turn the unit over and...