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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000 3 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500 4 Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Panel 8 Front view 8 Closed front view 9 Left view 9 Right view ...10 Rear view 10 Bottom view 11 Indicators 12 Launch Keys 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows keys 15 Hot Keys 15 Special keys 16 Touchpad 18 Touchpad...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000 3 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500 4 Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Panel 8 Front view 8 Closed front view 9 Left view 9 Right view ...10 Rear view 10 Bottom view 11 Indicators 12 Launch Keys 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows keys 15 Hot Keys 15 Special keys 16 Touchpad 18 Touchpad...
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...Drive Check 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory check 68 Power System Check 68 Touchpad Check 70 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 71 Index of Error Messages 72 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 75 Index ... 83 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 84 Top View 84 Bottom View 86 Cahpter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88 Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram 89 Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 104 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 105...
...Drive Check 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory check 68 Power System Check 68 Touchpad Check 70 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 71 Index of Error Messages 72 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 75 Index ... 83 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 84 Top View 84 Bottom View 86 Cahpter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 88 Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram 89 Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 104 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 105...
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Input devices T T T T 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button I/O interface T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports ... jack Headphones/speaker/line-out port Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor Pleaes aware of these two items only for Aspire 3000/5000 case usage : Note 1: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 128 MB of shared memory based on system configuration with 512MB system memory Note...
Input devices T T T T 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button I/O interface T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports ... jack Headphones/speaker/line-out port Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor Pleaes aware of these two items only for Aspire 3000/5000 case usage : Note 1: Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 128 MB of shared memory based on system configuration with 512MB system memory Note...
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...for your hands when you computer. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Turns the computer on and off . 8 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Panel This is a brief introduction to show ... features and the indicators. Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left and right) Touchpad Status indicators Launch keys Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left...
...for your hands when you computer. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Turns the computer on and off . 8 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Panel This is a brief introduction to show ... features and the indicators. Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left and right) Touchpad Status indicators Launch keys Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left...
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Acer Power Management Sleep Launches Power Management options. Turns the speakers on and off ; Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right (Chinese keyboard) of the hotkeys and their functions. To type: 16 Aspire 3000.../3500//5000 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad Toggle Speaker on/off to return. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Hot Key Fn-l Fn-m...
Acer Power Management Sleep Launches Power Management options. Turns the speakers on and off ; Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right (Chinese keyboard) of the hotkeys and their functions. To type: 16 Aspire 3000.../3500//5000 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad Toggle Speaker on/off to return. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Hot Key Fn-l Fn-m...
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...and execution functions. Touchpad basics The following items teach you move your finger on its surface. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on the touchapd is a pointing device that senses movement on the surface of Windows applications. 18 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Tapping ...on a mouse. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. * Use the 4-wa scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you...
...and execution functions. Touchpad basics The following items teach you move your finger on its surface. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on the touchapd is a pointing device that senses movement on the surface of Windows applications. 18 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Tapping ...on a mouse. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. * Use the 4-wa scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you...
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... as double-clicking a mouse button); Access context menu Click once. Drag Click and hold, then use finger to the touchpad on the touchpad. NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Select Click once. hold to finger movement, hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Also keep the...
... as double-clicking a mouse button); Access context menu Click once. Drag Click and hold, then use finger to the touchpad on the touchpad. NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Select Click once. hold to finger movement, hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Also keep the...
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...% to 90% RH, non-condensing 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked) 10% to enter Hibernation mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada. 2.The subject product...
...% to 90% RH, non-condensing 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked) 10% to enter Hibernation mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada. 2.The subject product...
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... *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD Bracket *1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate... Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *2 Speaker Set *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper Case Chapter 3 48 For example, if you want to remove the main board...
... *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless LAN Antenna *4 Thermal Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD Bracket *1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate... Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *2 Speaker Set *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper Case Chapter 3 48 For example, if you want to remove the main board...
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... detach the upper case assembly. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 9. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. 6. Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Upper Case Assembly 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page...
... detach the upper case assembly. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 9. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. 6. Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Upper Case Assembly 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page...
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..." on page 50. 2. Pull back the tape covering the touchpad FFC. 7. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 6. Disconnect the touchpad FFC the remove it. 8. Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad 1. Remove the four screws securing the touchpad bracket. 9. Then remove the touchpad bracket. 11. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on...
..." on page 50. 2. Pull back the tape covering the touchpad FFC. 7. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 6. Disconnect the touchpad FFC the remove it. 8. Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad 1. Remove the four screws securing the touchpad bracket. 9. Then remove the touchpad bracket. 11. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on...
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.... Replace the system board. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. From Hardware: 1.... is still less than 50% of time. Check out the Power Management in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in...
.... Replace the system board. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. From Hardware: 1.... is still less than 50% of time. Check out the Power Management in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in...
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... doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
... doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
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... System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE... Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Hard disk connection board System board...
... System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE... Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Hard disk connection board System board...
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Bottom View [02] [03] [01] [05] [06] [07] [08] [04] [09] [10] [11] [12] 1 (SW1) 3 (CN2) 5 (CN4) 7 (CN6) 9 (U12) 11 (CN9) Lid Switch LED Board Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Board Connector Clock Generator MDC Connector 2 (CN1) 4 (CN3) 6 (CN5) 8 (CN7) 10 (U13) 12 (CN11) Panel Connector Modem Connector Bluetooth Module Connector Internal Microphone Connector PCMCIA Connector Internal Speaker Connector Chapter 5 86
Bottom View [02] [03] [01] [05] [06] [07] [08] [04] [09] [10] [11] [12] 1 (SW1) 3 (CN2) 5 (CN4) 7 (CN6) 9 (U12) 11 (CN9) Lid Switch LED Board Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Board Connector Clock Generator MDC Connector 2 (CN1) 4 (CN3) 6 (CN5) 8 (CN7) 10 (U13) 12 (CN11) Panel Connector Modem Connector Bluetooth Module Connector Internal Microphone Connector PCMCIA Connector Internal Speaker Connector Chapter 5 86
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... 29 System Check Procedures 67 System Diagnostic Diskette 43 System Memory 21 System Utilities 32 System Utility Diskette 43 T Temperature 29 Test Compatible Components 104 Touchpad 20 touchpad hotkey 16 Touchpad Check 70 103 Troubleshooting 66 U Undetermined Problems 83 USB 26 utility BIOS 32 V Video 25 Resolutions 26 Video controller 20 Index
... 29 System Check Procedures 67 System Diagnostic Diskette 43 System Memory 21 System Utilities 32 System Utility Diskette 43 T Temperature 29 Test Compatible Components 104 Touchpad 20 touchpad hotkey 16 Touchpad Check 70 103 Troubleshooting 66 U Undetermined Problems 83 USB 26 utility BIOS 32 V Video 25 Resolutions 26 Video controller 20 Index
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...battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 3 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Specifications 6 Indicators 9 Launch keys 10 Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock ...keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hot keys 14 Special keys 16 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer...
...battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 3 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Specifications 6 Indicators 9 Launch keys 10 Touchpad 11 Touchpad basics 11 Using the keyboard 13 Lock ...keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hot keys 14 Special keys 16 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer...
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... for launching frequently used programs. See "Launch keys" on and off . Accepts inputs from external microphones. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. right) 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on...
... for launching frequently used programs. See "Launch keys" on and off . Accepts inputs from external microphones. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. right) 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on...
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... Pack 2) Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher 256 or 512 MB of DDR333 memory, upgradeable to 1 GB using two soDIMM modules 15" XGA...1024 x 768 pixel resolution 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 16.7 million colors SiS M760GX integrated 3D graphics, ...-/89-key keyboard inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Touchpad with two built-in speakers Sound Blaster Pro™ and MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone
... Pack 2) Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher 256 or 512 MB of DDR333 memory, upgradeable to 1 GB using two soDIMM modules 15" XGA...1024 x 768 pixel resolution 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 16.7 million colors SiS M760GX integrated 3D graphics, ...-/89-key keyboard inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Touchpad with two built-in speakers Sound Blaster Pro™ and MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone
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...Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to scroll up or down and move left and right buttons on a mouse. These two buttons are similar to use the touchpad: • Move your cursor pressing on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides... responds as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to perform selection and execution functions. English 11 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to the left or right a page. The central location on its surface. This button mimics your...
...Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to scroll up or down and move left and right buttons on a mouse. These two buttons are similar to use the touchpad: • Move your cursor pressing on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides... responds as clicking the left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to perform selection and execution functions. English 11 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as you how to the left or right a page. The central location on its surface. This button mimics your...