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...-in dual speakers High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay) Connectivity T High-speed fax/data modem port T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port T Fast infrared wireless communication T 3 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports (Two in mind. Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with ACPI (Advanced...T Power management system with the user in rear and one on left) T IEEE 1394 port T InviLink 802.11b or 802.11a/b wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) T Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional) Expansion T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports T...
...-in dual speakers High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay) Connectivity T High-speed fax/data modem port T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port T Fast infrared wireless communication T 3 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports (Two in mind. Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with ACPI (Advanced...T Power management system with the user in rear and one on left) T IEEE 1394 port T InviLink 802.11b or 802.11a/b wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) T Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional) Expansion T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports T...
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Board Layout Top View 1-JP12 2-JP7 3-JP2 4-JP1 5-JP10 6-JP6 7-JP5 8-JP4 9-JP3 10-SW1 11-JP8 12-JP11 CPU Socket FAN Connector Parallel Port CRT Connector LCD Connector USB Connectors (*2) RJ11/RJ45 Connectors S-Video Connector IEEE 1394 Connector Lid Switch USB Connector MDC/MBC Connector 13-JP15 14-JP20 15-JP23 16-SW3 17-JP18 18-JP17 19-JP13 20-PJP9 21-JP21 22-JP22 23-PCN1 PCMCIA Connector MIC in Jack Headphone out Jack Wireless Kill Switch Speakers Connector Module Connector Mini PCI Connector Battery Connector Keyboard Connector HDD Connector DC-In Jack 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1-JP12 2-JP7 3-JP2 4-JP1 5-JP10 6-JP6 7-JP5 8-JP4 9-JP3 10-SW1 11-JP8 12-JP11 CPU Socket FAN Connector Parallel Port CRT Connector LCD Connector USB Connectors (*2) RJ11/RJ45 Connectors S-Video Connector IEEE 1394 Connector Lid Switch USB Connector MDC/MBC Connector 13-JP15 14-JP20 15-JP23 16-SW3 17-JP18 18-JP17 19-JP13 20-PJP9 21-JP21 22-JP22 23-PCN1 PCMCIA Connector MIC in Jack Headphone out Jack Wireless Kill Switch Speakers Connector Module Connector Mini PCI Connector Battery Connector Keyboard Connector HDD Connector DC-In Jack 4 Chapter 1
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bit CardBus PC card. 3 Wireless Enables and disables wireless communication switch communication devices. 4 Stereo speaker Outputs sound. 5 Headphone/Speaker/ Connects to headphones or other line-out Line-out jack audio devices (speakers). 6 Microphone/Line-...
bit CardBus PC card. 3 Wireless Enables and disables wireless communication switch communication devices. 4 Stereo speaker Outputs sound. 5 Headphone/Speaker/ Connects to headphones or other line-out Line-out jack audio devices (speakers). 6 Microphone/Line-...
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... lock (cursor) Lights when Pad lock is on. Lights green when the power is activated. ODD Lights when Optical Disk Drive is enabledLights when the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth capabilities are enabled. blue indicators that show the status of the computer and its components. The status LCD displays icons that Bluetooth...
... lock (cursor) Lights when Pad lock is on. Lights green when the power is activated. ODD Lights when Optical Disk Drive is enabledLights when the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth capabilities are enabled. blue indicators that show the status of the computer and its components. The status LCD displays icons that Bluetooth...
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...interrupt controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources 30 Chapter 1 One Recycle plastic PC+ABS 94V0 Power, Media activity, Battery charge, Wireless/Bluetooth communication, Caps lock, Pad lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators Power switch Lid switch User define switch... 1, 2 Wireless ON/OFF switch Memory Address Map Memory Address 000E0000h-000FFFFFh 000C0000h-000CFFFFh 000A0000h-000BFFFFh 00000000h-0009FFFFh I/O Address Map I /O Ports Drive ...
...interrupt controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources 30 Chapter 1 One Recycle plastic PC+ABS 94V0 Power, Media activity, Battery charge, Wireless/Bluetooth communication, Caps lock, Pad lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators Power switch Lid switch User define switch... 1, 2 Wireless ON/OFF switch Memory Address Map Memory Address 000E0000h-000FFFFFh 000C0000h-000CFFFFh 000A0000h-000BFFFFh 00000000h-0009FFFFh I/O Address Map I /O Ports Drive ...
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... Board Memory M*1 Power Button L*1 Launch Board P*2 MDC Cover Plate MDC Card P*1 Thermal Plate *4 Thermal Module Middle Cover M*2 Keyboard P*4 M*1 LCD Module K*2 Mini PCI Cover Mini PCI Wireless Board Wireless Antenna P*1 K*1 M*1 Upper Case ASSY CPU M*3 P*14 Lower Case ASSY M*5 G*4 Hinge Saddles M*2 N*3 O*1 Upper Case Support w/ FPC LED Cable O*1 Shielding P*4 Speaker Set Touchpad Main Board F*2 I*2 PCMCIA...
... Board Memory M*1 Power Button L*1 Launch Board P*2 MDC Cover Plate MDC Card P*1 Thermal Plate *4 Thermal Module Middle Cover M*2 Keyboard P*4 M*1 LCD Module K*2 Mini PCI Cover Mini PCI Wireless Board Wireless Antenna P*1 K*1 M*1 Upper Case ASSY CPU M*3 P*14 Lower Case ASSY M*5 G*4 Hinge Saddles M*2 N*3 O*1 Upper Case Support w/ FPC LED Cable O*1 Shielding P*4 Speaker Set Touchpad Main Board F*2 I*2 PCMCIA...
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Remove the two screws holding the mini PCI cover. 19. Disconnect the wireless LAN antenne. 21. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it. 22. To detach the upper case assembly from the main unit. 15. Remove the thermal module from the lower case assembly, first remove the three screws as shown. 52 Chapter 3 Then remove the mini PCI cover. 20. Release the CPU lock. 16. Disconnect the speaker cable. 18. 14. Remove the CPU from the main unit carefully. 17.
Remove the two screws holding the mini PCI cover. 19. Disconnect the wireless LAN antenne. 21. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it. 22. To detach the upper case assembly from the main unit. 15. Remove the thermal module from the lower case assembly, first remove the three screws as shown. 52 Chapter 3 Then remove the mini PCI cover. 20. Release the CPU lock. 16. Disconnect the speaker cable. 18. 14. Remove the CPU from the main unit carefully. 17.
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Then detach the upper case assembly. 25. 23. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom panel. 24. Remove the two screws that secure the touchpad support bracket. 28. Chapter 3 53 Remove the touchpad. 30. Take out the wireless antenna from the samll fastening hooks. . 32. Disconnect the touchpad FPC. 27. Tear off the capton fastening the touchpad FPC. 26. Tear off all capton holding wireless LAN antenne. 31. Then take out the wireless antenna. Then remove the touchpad support bracket. 29. Remove the four screws that fasten the wireless antenna. 33.
Then detach the upper case assembly. 25. 23. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom panel. 24. Remove the two screws that secure the touchpad support bracket. 28. Chapter 3 53 Remove the touchpad. 30. Take out the wireless antenna from the samll fastening hooks. . 32. Disconnect the touchpad FPC. 27. Tear off the capton fastening the touchpad FPC. 26. Tear off all capton holding wireless LAN antenne. 31. Then take out the wireless antenna. Then remove the touchpad support bracket. 29. Remove the four screws that fasten the wireless antenna. 33.
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Remove the screw holding the right hinge saddle. 36. Remove the gasget protecting the wireless antenna. 37. Remove the gasget. 43. Then remove the screw holding the left speaker as shown. 41. Remove the two screws fastening the left hinge saddle. . 42. Then remove the screw that secures the hinge saddle. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws fastening the wireless antenna to the hinge saddle. 38. Then take off the left speaker. 40. Then remove the wireless antenna from the upper case. 39. 34. Place the left hinge saddle. 35.
Remove the screw holding the right hinge saddle. 36. Remove the gasget protecting the wireless antenna. 37. Remove the gasget. 43. Then remove the screw holding the left speaker as shown. 41. Remove the two screws fastening the left hinge saddle. . 42. Then remove the screw that secures the hinge saddle. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws fastening the wireless antenna to the hinge saddle. 38. Then take off the left speaker. 40. Then remove the wireless antenna from the upper case. 39. 34. Place the left hinge saddle. 35.
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...-JP23 16-SW3 17-JP18 18-JP17 19-JP13 20-PJP9 21-JPJ21 22-JP22 23-PCN1 PCMCIA Connector MIC in Jack Headphone out Jack Wireless Kill Switch Speakers Connector Module Connector Mini PCI Connector Battery Connector Keyboard Connector HDD Connector DC-In Jack Chapter 5 75
...-JP23 16-SW3 17-JP18 18-JP17 19-JP13 20-PJP9 21-JPJ21 22-JP22 23-PCN1 PCMCIA Connector MIC in Jack Headphone out Jack Wireless Kill Switch Speakers Connector Module Connector Mini PCI Connector Battery Connector Keyboard Connector HDD Connector DC-In Jack Chapter 5 75
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SW1 Settings (Lid switch) Function 1 Function 2 Function 3 Function 4 SW3 Settings(Kill Switch) On Off NONE LCD BACKLIGHT OFF STAND BY HIBERNATE Setting Wireless On Bluetooth On Wireless Off Bluetooth Off Setting 76 Chapter 5
SW1 Settings (Lid switch) Function 1 Function 2 Function 3 Function 4 SW3 Settings(Kill Switch) On Off NONE LCD BACKLIGHT OFF STAND BY HIBERNATE Setting Wireless On Bluetooth On Wireless Off Bluetooth Off Setting 76 Chapter 5
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... W/CISPR 54.T35V5.001 Cables NS MDC+ BLUETOOTH COMBO CARD, AMBIT, 54.T35V5.002 TM60M665.00 NS MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD (802.11b) , Intel 54.T35V5.003 Calexico (802.1b) MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD (802.11a+b) , Askey (Atheros solution) 54.T35V5.004 254-THE SYSTEM LAUNCH BOARD 55.T35V5.001 002-LOGIC...
... W/CISPR 54.T35V5.001 Cables NS MDC+ BLUETOOTH COMBO CARD, AMBIT, 54.T35V5.002 TM60M665.00 NS MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD (802.11b) , Intel 54.T35V5.003 Calexico (802.1b) MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD (802.11a+b) , Askey (Atheros solution) 54.T35V5.004 254-THE SYSTEM LAUNCH BOARD 55.T35V5.001 002-LOGIC...
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...Mouse Microsoft IntellMouse 1.1 A Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer (optical) Microsoft IntelliPoint (wireless) Logitech Mouse-Man Logitech Home mouse Logitech TrackMan Marble FX Logitech Cordless Mouse Pro (wireless) Logitech TrackMan Live (wireless) Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Lotitech M-S48a Logitech Mouse-Man (...Logitech Mouse Man Traveler Logitech Cordless Optical Track Man Logitech MouseMan Dual Optical BTC Optic Mouse Microsoft IntelliPoint (Wireless) Microsoft Home mouse Microsoft Serial-Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Logitech M-M43 Logitech TrackMan Portable Mouse Microsoft...
...Mouse Microsoft IntellMouse 1.1 A Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer (optical) Microsoft IntelliPoint (wireless) Logitech Mouse-Man Logitech Home mouse Logitech TrackMan Marble FX Logitech Cordless Mouse Pro (wireless) Logitech TrackMan Live (wireless) Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Lotitech M-S48a Logitech Mouse-Man (...Logitech Mouse Man Traveler Logitech Cordless Optical Track Man Logitech MouseMan Dual Optical BTC Optic Mouse Microsoft IntelliPoint (Wireless) Microsoft Home mouse Microsoft Serial-Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Logitech M-M43 Logitech TrackMan Portable Mouse Microsoft...
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...Mouse Microsoft IntellMouse 1.1 A Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer (optical) Microsoft IntelliPoint (wireless) Logitech Mouse-Man Logitech Home mouse Logitech TrackMan Marble FX Logitech Cordless Mouse Pro (wireless) Logitech TrackMan Live (wireless) Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Lotitech M-S48a Logitech Mouse-Man (...Logitech Mouse Man Traveler Logitech Cordless Optical Track Man Logitech MouseMan Dual Optical BTC Optic Mouse Microsoft IntelliPoint (Wireless) Microsoft Home mouse Microsoft Serial-Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Logitech M-M43 Logitech TrackMan Portable Mouse Microsoft...
...Mouse Microsoft IntellMouse 1.1 A Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer (optical) Microsoft IntelliPoint (wireless) Logitech Mouse-Man Logitech Home mouse Logitech TrackMan Marble FX Logitech Cordless Mouse Pro (wireless) Logitech TrackMan Live (wireless) Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Lotitech M-S48a Logitech Mouse-Man (...Logitech Mouse Man Traveler Logitech Cordless Optical Track Man Logitech MouseMan Dual Optical BTC Optic Mouse Microsoft IntelliPoint (Wireless) Microsoft Home mouse Microsoft Serial-Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouse Man Wheel Logitech M-M43 Logitech TrackMan Portable Mouse Microsoft...
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... with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 3 Wireless Communication Enables and disables Wireless switch communication devices. 4 Stereo speaker Outputs sound. 5 Headphone/ Speaker/ Line-
... with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 3 Wireless Communication Enables and disables Wireless switch communication devices. 4 Stereo speaker Outputs sound. 5 Headphone/ Speaker/ Line-
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English 11 Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • Fast infrared wireless communication • Three USB 2.0 ports (Two in rear and one on left) • IEEE 1394 port • InviLink 802.11b or 802.11 a/b wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) • Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional) Expansion • One type II CardBus PC Card slot • Upgradeable memory
English 11 Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port • Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port • Fast infrared wireless communication • Three USB 2.0 ports (Two in rear and one on left) • IEEE 1394 port • InviLink 802.11b or 802.11 a/b wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) • Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional) Expansion • One type II CardBus PC Card slot • Upgradeable memory
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... enabled; Lights green when the power is on and flashing when the computer is enabled; Fully charged: Steady on . dark purple indicates that both wireless LAN and Bluetooth are on * If the user plugs in standby mode. Lights green. and off 3 sec. 2. Charging: Flashing 1 sec. ...and off 0.25 sec. 3. Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Wireless/ Bluetooth indicator Power Battery Orange indicates that Bluetooth (optional) is in the wrong power adapter (less than 60 watts), the indicator of system and ...
... enabled; Lights green when the power is on and flashing when the computer is enabled; Fully charged: Steady on . dark purple indicates that both wireless LAN and Bluetooth are on * If the user plugs in standby mode. Lights green. and off 3 sec. 2. Charging: Flashing 1 sec. ...and off 0.25 sec. 3. Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Wireless/ Bluetooth indicator Power Battery Orange indicates that Bluetooth (optional) is in the wrong power adapter (less than 60 watts), the indicator of system and ...
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... an Ethernet-based (10/100 Mbps) network. English 38 2 Customizing my computer Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers.
... an Ethernet-based (10/100 Mbps) network. English 38 2 Customizing my computer Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers.
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... to 32 bits. PC Card slot The type II CardBus PC Card slot found on them. Popular PC cards include flash, fax/data modem, LAN, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. Note: Refer to your video or digital camera's documentation for details on how to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video...
... to 32 bits. PC Card slot The type II CardBus PC Card slot found on them. Popular PC cards include flash, fax/data modem, LAN, wireless LAN and SCSI cards. Note: Refer to your video or digital camera's documentation for details on how to an IEEE 1394 supported devices like a video...
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...-precision manufacturing techniques. The unit shall be used in strict accordance with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Regulatory Information The Wireless module must be installed and used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or colored dots. Use of ACA...
...-precision manufacturing techniques. The unit shall be used in strict accordance with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Regulatory Information The Wireless module must be installed and used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or colored dots. Use of ACA...