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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV
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Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Below are a few examples: + (Activates the next Taskbar button) Description + (Opens the My Computer window) + (Opens Help and Support) < > + : + (Opens the Find: All Files ... access Main keyboard keys Num lock on Num lock off Hold while typing letters on embedded Type the letters in the hot key combination. 14 Aspire 3630 Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. it opens the application's context menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key bee pressing the...
Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Below are a few examples: + (Activates the next Taskbar button) Description + (Opens the My Computer window) + (Opens Help and Support) < > + : + (Opens the Find: All Files ... access Main keyboard keys Num lock on Num lock off Hold while typing letters on embedded Type the letters in the hot key combination. 14 Aspire 3630 Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. it opens the application's context menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key bee pressing the...
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... various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100 RJ45 Right side Specification 20 Aspire 3630 System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM...
... various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100 RJ45 Right side Specification 20 Aspire 3630 System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM...
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... Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) 14.4K 56K V.92MDC RJ11 Right side Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) ...Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11M~54M bps 802.11 b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding...
... Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) 14.4K 56K V.92MDC RJ11 Right side Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) ...Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11M~54M bps 802.11 b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding...
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...16 Logical sectors 63 Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383 Physical read/write 4 heads Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MByte Interface Parallel ATA Data transfer, rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) 100 MB/Sec DC Power Requirements ...16383 4 2 5400RPM 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name General Specification Interface Disc Diameter Loading Type Drive Mounting Specification PHILIPS SCB5265 Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) 8cm/12cm Drawer Type Horizontal/Vertical Remark HLDS GCC-4244N 22 Aspire 3630
...16 Logical sectors 63 Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383 Physical read/write 4 heads Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MByte Interface Parallel ATA Data transfer, rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) 100 MB/Sec DC Power Requirements ...16383 4 2 5400RPM 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name General Specification Interface Disc Diameter Loading Type Drive Mounting Specification PHILIPS SCB5265 Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) 8cm/12cm Drawer Type Horizontal/Vertical Remark HLDS GCC-4244N 22 Aspire 3630
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...CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format 24 Specification Remark DVD (Read): DVD 5,9,10,18, DVD-ROM, DVDVideo, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD... Button) (b) Software (c) Emergency Release DC +5V+/- 5% (operation) DC +5V+/- 8% (start up) Pioneer DVR-K16RA Philips SDVD8441 HLDS GWA-4082N Specification MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s) MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600kB/s) 4X, 8X (CLV), MAX. 24X(ZCLV) 4X ...-RW, high-speed CD-RW, Ultra-speed CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Aspire 3630
...CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format 24 Specification Remark DVD (Read): DVD 5,9,10,18, DVD-ROM, DVDVideo, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD... Button) (b) Software (c) Emergency Release DC +5V+/- 5% (operation) DC +5V+/- 8% (start up) Pioneer DVR-K16RA Philips SDVD8441 HLDS GWA-4082N Specification MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s) MAX 4X CAV (MAX 5400kB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600kB/s) 4X, 8X (CLV), MAX. 24X(ZCLV) 4X ...-RW, high-speed CD-RW, Ultra-speed CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Aspire 3630
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...rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Specification Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Realtek ALC203 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex AC97 2.2 S/PDIF... Vendor & Model Name Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT Specification built-in SiS M661MX up to 64MB Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1600X1200 (UXGA...
...rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Specification Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Realtek ALC203 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex AC97 2.2 S/PDIF... Vendor & Model Name Video memory size Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT Specification built-in SiS M661MX up to 64MB Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1600X1200 (UXGA...
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... SANYO/SONY/SIMPLO 8 for PANASONIC/SANYO 4S1P for SANYO 4cell/SONY/SIMPLO 4S2P for PANASONIC/SANYO 8cell Not show 26 Aspire 3630 The complete list of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Two on Windows(R)XP, Windows(R) 2000 and Windows(R)ME. Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in 256...
... SANYO/SONY/SIMPLO 8 for PANASONIC/SANYO 4S1P for SANYO 4cell/SONY/SIMPLO 4S2P for PANASONIC/SANYO 8cell Not show 26 Aspire 3630 The complete list of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Two on Windows(R)XP, Windows(R) 2000 and Windows(R)ME. Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in 256...
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...Size(mm) Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01glare LG LP154W01-TLA2 lead-free, glare 15.4inch 15.4inch 331.2(H)x207.0(V) 331.2(H)x207.0(V) WXGA (1080x800) WXGA (1080x800)... resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Specification AUO B154EW01 V8, lead-free AUO B154EW01 V9, lead-free, glare QDI QD15TL07-01, lead-free QDI QD15TL07-02, lead...
...Size(mm) Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01glare LG LP154W01-TLA2 lead-free, glare 15.4inch 15.4inch 331.2(H)x207.0(V) 331.2(H)x207.0(V) WXGA (1080x800) WXGA (1080x800)... resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Specification AUO B154EW01 V8, lead-free AUO B154EW01 V9, lead-free, glare QDI QD15TL07-01, lead-free QDI QD15TL07-02, lead...
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...falling) not show 6.5W 585g 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) Native 262K colours 40/40 10/30 0 to 50 -20 to 60 Specification 400 16(rise+falling) not show Not show 585g 344(W)x222(H)x6.35(D) 262K colours 45/45 15/35 0 to 50... VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Specification AUO B150XG02V.4 LEAD-FREE 381 304.1(H)x228.1(V) XGA (1024x768) 0.297(H)x0.297(H) mm RGB vertical stripe Normally white Not Show 200...8/17 +3.3 Typ not show 570g 317.3(W)x241.5(H) x5.9(D) 262K colours 45/45 15/35 28 Aspire 3630
...falling) not show 6.5W 585g 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) Native 262K colours 40/40 10/30 0 to 50 -20 to 60 Specification 400 16(rise+falling) not show Not show 585g 344(W)x222(H)x6.35(D) 262K colours 45/45 15/35 0 to 50... VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Specification AUO B150XG02V.4 LEAD-FREE 381 304.1(H)x228.1(V) XGA (1024x768) 0.297(H)x0.297(H) mm RGB vertical stripe Normally white Not Show 200...8/17 +3.3 Typ not show 570g 317.3(W)x241.5(H) x5.9(D) 262K colours 45/45 15/35 28 Aspire 3630
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...ohms Min., 500VDC 4. Dielectric Strength-primary to secondary: 30 Meg. Insulation Resistance- LCD 15.0" Item Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification 0 to 50 -20 to 60 0 to 50 -20 to 60 0 to 50 -25 to 60 AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name Input ...delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Specification LITE-ON - 65W, PA-1650-02 QY 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.0 A @ 240Vac 50-60 47-63 90-265 Shall not be less ...
...ohms Min., 500VDC 4. Dielectric Strength-primary to secondary: 30 Meg. Insulation Resistance- LCD 15.0" Item Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification 0 to 50 -20 to 60 0 to 50 -20 to 60 0 to 50 -25 to 60 AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name Input ...delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Specification LITE-ON - 65W, PA-1650-02 QY 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.0 A @ 240Vac 50-60 47-63 90-265 Shall not be less ...
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... Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is ready to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Item Dimensions Weight Specification 364(W) x 279(D) x 33.9/38.98 (H)mm 14.3 X 11 x 1.3/1.5 inches 6.08 Ibs (2.76kg) for 15"... Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specification +0~+35 °C -20~+65 °C -20~+65 °C 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing 10% to 90... pointing device are idle for 15.4" WXGA LCD model 30 Aspire 3630
... Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is ready to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Item Dimensions Weight Specification 364(W) x 279(D) x 33.9/38.98 (H)mm 14.3 X 11 x 1.3/1.5 inches 6.08 Ibs (2.76kg) for 15"... Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specification +0~+35 °C -20~+65 °C -20~+65 °C 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing 10% to 90... pointing device are idle for 15.4" WXGA LCD model 30 Aspire 3630
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Mechanical Specification I/O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor One Plastic LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off, Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator Power Chapter 1 31
Mechanical Specification I/O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor One Plastic LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off, Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator Power Chapter 1 31
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... is enclosed in square brackets. T Press ^ while you can also press u to the Exit menu. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
... is enclosed in square brackets. T Press ^ while you can also press u to the Exit menu. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
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... Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Item Specific Help [15:56:48] [03/18/2005] , , or 640 KB selects field. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 35 Chapter 2 Actual values may differ...
... Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Item Specific Help [15:56:48] [03/18/2005] , , or 640 KB selects field. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 35 Chapter 2 Actual values may differ...
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... disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. To change , or disable hard drive passwords. PhoenixBIOS Setup...
... disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. To change , or disable hard drive passwords. PhoenixBIOS Setup...
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indicate device categories. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults ...
indicate device categories. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults ...
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Load previous values from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description ...
Load previous values from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description ...
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... photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 3630 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Other companies' product...
... photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 3630 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Other companies' product...