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... SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. Preface ... such cases, please contact your regional web or channel. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. You MUST use the list provided by your regional office MAY ...
... SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. Preface ... such cases, please contact your regional web or channel. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. You MUST use the list provided by your regional office MAY ...
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... CPU 81 LCD Module Disassembly Process 83 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 83 Removing the LCD Bezel 84 Removing the Inverter Board (Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series only 86 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets 88 Removing the LCD Brackets 89 Removing the FPC Cable...Unit) List 121 Exploded Diagram 122 FRU List 123 Model Definition and Configuration 214 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 215 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 235 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series 249 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series 263 Test Compatible Components 291 Microsoft® Windows® Environment Test...
... CPU 81 LCD Module Disassembly Process 83 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 83 Removing the LCD Bezel 84 Removing the Inverter Board (Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series only 86 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets 88 Removing the LCD Brackets 89 Removing the FPC Cable...Unit) List 121 Exploded Diagram 122 FRU List 123 Model Definition and Configuration 214 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 215 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 235 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series 249 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series 263 Test Compatible Components 291 Microsoft® Windows® Environment Test...
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...; Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 ... • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* For Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series • Dual-channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* • Up to 4...
...; Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 ... • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* For Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series • Dual-channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* • Up to 4...
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... Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* For Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series, Aspire 5542G and Aspire 5536G: • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • AATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* • Screen resolution support • 1366*768 • 1280*768 • 1280*720... support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* (For Aspire 5738G...
... Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* For Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series, Aspire 5542G and Aspire 5536G: • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • AATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* • Screen resolution support • 1366*768 • 1280*768 • 1280*720... support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* (For Aspire 5738G...
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... I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in ...; Weight: • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and Aspire 5738DG only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* •...
... I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in ...; Weight: • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and Aspire 5738DG only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* •...
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.... 2. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Closed Front View Icon Item Description 1 5-in AC mode. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer into your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (... right buttons function like the left and right mouse center* and right) buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for sound recording. 13 +/14 15 Volume Up/Volume Increase system volume/decrease ...
.... 2. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Closed Front View Icon Item Description 1 5-in AC mode. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer into your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (... right buttons function like the left and right mouse center* and right) buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for sound recording. 13 +/14 15 Volume Up/Volume Increase system volume/decrease ...
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... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon HDMI Item DC-in jack Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphones). Supports high definition digital video connections. Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Microphone-in devices ...stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. with S/PDIF support Chapter 1 9 Accepts audio line-in jack Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external...
... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon HDMI Item DC-in jack Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphones). Supports high definition digital video connections. Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Microphone-in devices ...stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. with S/PDIF support Chapter 1 9 Accepts audio line-in jack Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external...
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... press < > on the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. Special Key (only for more information.
... press < > on the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. Special Key (only for more information.
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... 1 On above specifications. System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in any combinations as long as they match... the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Module Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM5784 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/...
... 1 On above specifications. System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in any combinations as long as they match... the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Module Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM5784 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/...
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... and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: • Numeric keypad 96 Chapter 4 Replace the keyboard. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the...
... and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: • Numeric keypad 96 Chapter 4 Replace the keyboard. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the...
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NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the following FRU one at a time. If any problems are supported by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 97.): 1. If the problem does not recur, ... isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module ...
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the following FRU one at a time. If any problems are supported by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 97.): 1. If the problem does not recur, ... isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module ...
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...and Regional Business Units may access our website. These can download information on Acer's International Traveller's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all the support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to ... downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your technical queries. Online Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your...
...and Regional Business Units may access our website. These can download information on Acer's International Traveller's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all the support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to ... downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your technical queries. Online Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your...
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... menu Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 Middle cover removing 56 Model Definition 214 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15 notebook tour 7 num lock on indicator 8 O Online Support Information 295 P Panel Bottom 11 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 97 Battery Pack 98 Power Adapter 97 Processor 19 S Screw...
... menu Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 Middle cover removing 56 Model Definition 214 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15 notebook tour 7 num lock on indicator 8 O Online Support Information 295 P Panel Bottom 11 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 97 Battery Pack 98 Power Adapter 97 Processor 19 S Screw...
Acer Aspire 5542 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. ... notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your mobile computing needs. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in certain models of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... 3 First...
... marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. ... notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your mobile computing needs. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in certain models of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... 3 First...
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...- Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for sound recording. 13 +/- Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the...
...- Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for sound recording. 13 +/- Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the...
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HDMI port External display (VGA) port Supports high definition digital video connections. USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 HDMI 4 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet ... (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. S/PDIF support
HDMI port External display (VGA) port Supports high definition digital video connections. USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 HDMI 4 5 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet ... (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. S/PDIF support
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...-core processor* AMD Athlon™ 64 II dual-core processor* Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* AMD M880G 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 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 16:9 aspect ratio...
...-core processor* AMD Athlon™ 64 II dual-core processor* Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* AMD M880G 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 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 16:9 aspect ratio...
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... 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP... support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11...
... 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP... support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11...