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...• subsystem • • Communication • • • • Privacy control • • Dimensions • and weight • Genuine Windows Vista® AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 processor* •...; AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to...
...• subsystem • • Communication • • • • Privacy control • • Dimensions • and weight • Genuine Windows Vista® AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 processor* •...; AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to...
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... Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Base View 8 Rear View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23...
... Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Base View 8 Rear View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23...
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... Password Check 179 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 180 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 Aspire 5538 Exploded Diagrams 182 Main Assembly 182 LCD Assembly 183 Aspire 5538 FRU List 184 Screw List 191 Model Definition and Configuration 192 Test Compatible Components 208 Windows XP Environment Test 209 Online Support Information 212 Index 213 IX
... Password Check 179 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 180 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 Aspire 5538 Exploded Diagrams 182 Main Assembly 182 LCD Assembly 183 Aspire 5538 FRU List 184 Screw List 191 Model Definition and Configuration 192 Test Compatible Components 208 Windows XP Environment Test 209 Online Support Information 212 Index 213 IX
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...'s many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows Vista® Platform • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory...
...'s many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows Vista® Platform • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory...
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... 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 < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if... you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs ...
... 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 < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if... you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs ...
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Integrated on mainboard • Supports 10/100/1000 mbps ACER AC7T JV50 103/104/107 Yes Yes Specification • Supports Application keys for Windows XP version Mini Card Item Number Supported Features Camera Item Vendor and model Type Specification 1 • 1 for High ...• Built-in Speaker • 2 Watt/8cc Chamber LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Package Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Realtek RTL8111CA-VB-GR GIGA LAN. Item Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm...
Integrated on mainboard • Supports 10/100/1000 mbps ACER AC7T JV50 103/104/107 Yes Yes Specification • Supports Application keys for Windows XP version Mini Card Item Number Supported Features Camera Item Vendor and model Type Specification 1 • 1 for High ...• Built-in Speaker • 2 Watt/8cc Chamber LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Package Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Realtek RTL8111CA-VB-GR GIGA LAN. Item Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm...
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... table correlates with the hardware before sending to display the usage screen. 3. Enter into DOS. 2. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to the operating system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps: 1. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence, for hardware management. Miscellaneous Utilities...
... table correlates with the hardware before sending to display the usage screen. 3. Enter into DOS. 2. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to the operating system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps: 1. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence, for hardware management. Miscellaneous Utilities...
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...the screen), the LCD is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is faulty and should be replaced. Minimize or close all Windows. If HDD information is faulty and should be replaced. Replace the Motherboard. 6. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. 4. See ..."Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Readjust if necessary. 6. See the User Manual for instructions on page 52. 5. c. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If the computer is not running on page 191. 155 Chapter 4 Abnormal ...
...the screen), the LCD is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is faulty and should be replaced. Minimize or close all Windows. If HDD information is faulty and should be replaced. Replace the Motherboard. 6. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. 4. See ..."Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Readjust if necessary. 6. See the User Manual for instructions on page 52. 5. c. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If the computer is not running on page 191. 155 Chapter 4 Abnormal ...
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...entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to locate and resolve issues with the computer. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. Select Repair your computer. When complete, click Finish. Check the BIOS settings are set as the first boot device ...Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to resolve the problem. 4. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required. Run the...
...entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to locate and resolve issues with the computer. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. Select Repair your computer. When complete, click Finish. Check the BIOS settings are set as the first boot device ...Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to resolve the problem. 4. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required. Run the...
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... against the items in DVD/CD-ROM drives. a. Navigate to correct the problem. 1. Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can only be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is clean and scratch free. 3. Navigate to the software's user manual. If using different software, refer to Start´ Computer...
... against the items in DVD/CD-ROM drives. a. Navigate to correct the problem. 1. Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can only be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is clean and scratch free. 3. Navigate to the software's user manual. If using different software, refer to Start´ Computer...
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c. Repeat for the other discs. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one of the ODDs specified in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the Information page. Restart the computer ...
c. Repeat for the other discs. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one of the ODDs specified in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the Information page. Restart the computer ...
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... -1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following actions one at least 10 times. 2. Chapter 4 168 If the issue is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Rerun the test to correct the problem. 1. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI...
... -1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following actions one at least 10 times. 2. Chapter 4 168 If the issue is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Rerun the test to correct the problem. 1. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI...
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... Boot Block. When CRISIS is used to initiate system CRISIS mode. Plug USB storage into USB port. 3. It is complete, the system auto restarts with Windows XP OS. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for this machine by executing the Crisis Disk program in AC. To use...
... Boot Block. When CRISIS is used to initiate system CRISIS mode. Plug USB storage into USB port. 3. It is complete, the system auto restarts with Windows XP OS. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for this machine by executing the Crisis Disk program in AC. To use...
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Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 208 Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Refer to the Aspire 5538 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 208 Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Refer to the Aspire 5538 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department.
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Windows XP Environment Test Vendor Adapter DELTA HIPRO LITE-ON Audio Codec Realtek Battery PANASONIC PANASONIC SANYO SANYO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SONY SONY Bluetooth ...
Windows XP Environment Test Vendor Adapter DELTA HIPRO LITE-ON Audio Codec Realtek Battery PANASONIC PANASONIC SANYO SANYO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SONY SONY Bluetooth ...
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Touchpad Failure 157 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 156 Internal Microphone 159 Internal Speakers 157 LCD Failure 156 No Display 154 Other Failures 168 Thermal Unit 167 Touchpad 157 USB 164 WLAN 165 U Undetermined Problems 169 Upper Cover Removing 62 Replacing 134 USB Failure (Rightside) 164 utility BIOS 23-34 V volume hotkeys 13 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 208 Wireless Function Failure 165 WLAN Antennas Removing 101 Replacing 103 WLAN Board Removing 55 Replacing 140 215
Touchpad Failure 157 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 156 Internal Microphone 159 Internal Speakers 157 LCD Failure 156 No Display 154 Other Failures 168 Thermal Unit 167 Touchpad 157 USB 164 WLAN 165 U Undetermined Problems 169 Upper Cover Removing 62 Replacing 134 USB Failure (Rightside) 164 utility BIOS 23-34 V volume hotkeys 13 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 208 Wireless Function Failure 165 WLAN Antennas Removing 101 Replacing 103 WLAN Board Removing 55 Replacing 140 215