Aspire 5235 / 5535 Series User's Guide EN
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... get started with language such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your notebook. It covers basic topics such as "only for certain models". Follow these steps to access...
... get started with language such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your notebook. It covers basic topics such as "only for certain models". Follow these steps to access...
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...24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 26 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 34 Information 35 Main 36 Security 38 Boot 42 Exit 43 BIOS Flash Utility 44 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 General Information 48 Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD dummy card 51 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 51 Removing the Lower Cover 52...
...24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 26 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 34 Information 35 Main 36 Security 38 Boot 42 Exit 43 BIOS Flash Utility 44 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 General Information 48 Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD dummy card 51 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 51 Removing the Lower Cover 52...
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... Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 106 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 111 Intermittent Problems 115 Undetermined Problems 116 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top and Bottom View 117 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5235/5535 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
... Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 106 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 111 Intermittent Problems 115 Undetermined Problems 116 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top and Bottom View 117 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5235/5535 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
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... jack with S/PDIF support 5-in jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Left View # 1 Icon 2 3 4 5 6 7 Right View Item External display (VGA) port Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) (only for certain models). Accepts input from the drive. USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in -1 card reader Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Chapter 1 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active...
... jack with S/PDIF support 5-in jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Left View # 1 Icon 2 3 4 5 6 7 Right View Item External display (VGA) port Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) (only for certain models). Accepts input from the drive. USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in -1 card reader Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Chapter 1 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active...
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... buttons are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Function Wireless communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Volume up Volume down Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Acer Empowering Technology Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Decreases the sound volume. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons...
... buttons are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Function Wireless communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Volume up Volume down Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Acer Empowering Technology Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Decreases the sound volume. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons...
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... any key to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Chapter 1 13 Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Increases the sound volume (only for certain models...
... any key to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Chapter 1 13 Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Increases the sound volume (only for certain models...
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... quick menu allows you mouse over an application icon, a quick menu appears below the toolbar. NOTE: You may also run Acer ePower Management from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu. For help with passwords and encryption (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. To launch Acer...
... quick menu allows you mouse over an application icon, a quick menu appears below the toolbar. NOTE: You may also run Acer ePower Management from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu. For help with passwords and encryption (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. To launch Acer...
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... currently using. The quick menu appears. Adjust settings as described below. application on . 4. Click the New power plan option or icon . 2. NOTE: You can modify the settings of the predefined power plans by clicking the Restore button. To access this plan icon. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you wish to switch to another one first. 1. Select the power plan you want to delete the active power plan, switch...
... currently using. The quick menu appears. Adjust settings as described below. application on . 4. Click the New power plan option or icon . 2. NOTE: You can modify the settings of the predefined power plans by clicking the Restore button. To access this plan icon. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you wish to switch to another one first. 1. Select the power plan you want to delete the active power plan, switch...
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... supports on current usage. 2. The Master Password may also be used to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. 3. Battery status 1. Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. You will prompt you to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. Click the Battery tab to create the Master Password. The quick menu shows the remaining battery...
... supports on current usage. 2. The Master Password may also be used to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. 3. Battery status 1. Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. You will prompt you to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. Click the Battery tab to create the Master Password. The quick menu shows the remaining battery...
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... device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this unit. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. Displays system BIOS version. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS...
... device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this unit. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. Displays system BIOS version. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS...
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... setting of the hard disk password. Don't forget your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of the user password. Defines whether a password is set the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are done, press u to enter setup. Use the "w" and "y" keys to "Set". 4. The password length can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
... setting of the hard disk password. Don't forget your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of the user password. Defines whether a password is set the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are done, press u to enter setup. Use the "w" and "y" keys to "Set". 4. The password length can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
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... New Password fields. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility...
... New Password fields. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility...
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...) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description...
...) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description...
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... message. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Chapter 4 103 Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Default configuration used FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or...
... message. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Chapter 4 103 Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. Default configuration used FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or...
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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
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... I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM...
... I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM...
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... . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 111 Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast...
... . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 111 Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast...
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... enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 99. See "Power System Check" on page 33. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 101. LCD cover switch System board 112 Chapter 4 Battery can't be charged...
... enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 99. See "Power System Check" on page 33. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 101. LCD cover switch System board 112 Chapter 4 Battery can't be charged...
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...set to Enabled. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard...
...set to Enabled. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard...
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 138 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 138 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...