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Question posted by mrskeishawright30nyc on September 13th, 2011

Locating The Wireless Switch On My Acer Laptop..

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on September 13th, 2011 4:24 PM
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Look for a small, probably blue, icon that looks like a small radio tower above or near the F2 or F3 keys.  Use the FN key plus that key to toggle the wifi on and off.


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Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 1

for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5532 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 7

... Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 5532 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main ... 52 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 52 Removing the Switch Cover 53 Removing the Keyboard 54 Removing the LCD Module 55 Removing the Upper Cover 59 ...
Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 8

... Power Board 102 Replacing the Upper Cover 102 Replacing the LCD Module 106 Replacing the Keyboard 111 Replacing the Switch Cover 112 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 112 Replacing the WLAN Module 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 ...Failure 124 Internal Speaker Failure 124 HDD Not Operating Correctly 126 ODD Failure 127 Wireless Function Failure 130 Thermal Unit Failure 130 VIII
Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 9

... 132 Post Codes 133 Jumper and Connector Locations 137 Top View 137 Bottom View 138 Power Board 139 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 140 Clearing Password Check 140 Clear CMOS Jumper 140 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 141 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 143 Aspire 5532 Exploded Diagrams 144 Main Assembly 144...
Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 15

... function. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Turns the internal touchpad on and off . For entering ...
Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 24

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Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 29

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Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 34

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Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 141

...; There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is ok. 3. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume ... 7. If the Issue is a good connection. Try an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10....
Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 149

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Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 150

... J1 jumper. 3. Clear CMOS Jumper Item J1 Description Clear CMOS Jumper Location Thermal Module Bay, under Modem Board 140 Chapter 5 Power Off the system, and remove HDD, AC and Battery from the HW Gap. 5. NOTE: These steps are only for Aspire 5532. Use an electric conductivity tool to clear the password by the...
Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 153

...it . Refer to this printed Service Guide. Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should follow the rules set by your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of customer machines. FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List ...the FRU list of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for repair and service of Aspire 5532.
Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 181

... which have passed these tests. Appendix B 171 Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the Aspire 5532 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® Vista and Windows® 7 environments.
Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 199

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Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide - Page 201

...Bracket Removing 68 Replacing 98 TouchPad Failure 124 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 123 EasyTouch Buttons 130 HDTV Switch 131 Internal Speakers 124 LCD Failure 123 No Display 121 ODD 127 Other Failures 131 Power On 120... 132 Upper Cover Removing 59 Replacing 102 utility BIOS 23-31 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 172 Wireless Function Failure 130 WLAN Module Removing 48 Replacing 114 191
Aspire 5740DG Notebook Series Users Guide - Page 8

..., consult your body. It should not contain metal and you suspect interference, switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using equipment that the above -stated distance from ...may be using your laptop under the following : • Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from your service provider. Some digital wireless devices may be attracted...
Aspire 5740DG Notebook Series Users Guide - Page 13

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Aspire 5740DG Notebook Series Users Guide - Page 33

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Aspire 5740DG Notebook Series Users Guide - Page 36

... selecting Help. listen to the Arcade Help menu. Note: For more detailed information on the features of Acer Arcade, please refer to music files in a variety of formats • Online Media - connect to other devices wirelessly to enjoy. • Cinema - Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to select the media type...
Aspire 5740DG Notebook Series Users Guide - Page 72

...been approved for the latest country list. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this product may or may occasionally misfire or appear as of applicable ... Directive 1999/5/EC. This has no effect on configurations, this notebook PC series is for models with wireless LAN and / or Bluetooth only. List of July 2009 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, ...

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