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IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. 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.
IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. 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.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Easy-launch Buttons 12 Touchpad 13 Touchpad ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Easy-launch Buttons 12 Touchpad 13 Touchpad ...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform ... integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) T 256/512 MB of DDR2..., with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk ...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform ... integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) T 256/512 MB of DDR2..., with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk ...
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... numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad.
... numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad.
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... Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5500 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740/750/760/770 (2 ...maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Insyde V1.10 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 2.0, PC 2001 ready, SM BIOS 2.3, ...2.0 ready Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Specification Intel® 915GM/PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB...
... Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Aspire 5500 Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740/750/760/770 (2 ...maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Insyde V1.10 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 2.0, PC 2001 ready, SM BIOS 2.3, ...2.0 ready Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Specification Intel® 915GM/PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB...
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... 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification BCM4401KFB 10/100Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other ...Performance Compliant VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type 4Mbit/s IrDA 1.1 Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K 20 Specification Specification Chapter 1 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 1284MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB...
... 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification BCM4401KFB 10/100Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other ...Performance Compliant VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type 4Mbit/s IrDA 1.1 Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K 20 Specification Specification Chapter 1 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 1284MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB...
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... Item Chipset/Vendor for Wireless LAN Card Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type V.90/V.92 RJ11 Left side Specification Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II Hard Disk Drive Interface Item...60000 Bytes per 512 512 sector Data heads 2/2 3/4 Drive Format Disks 1/1 2/2 Spindle speed 4200/4200 RPM (RPM) 4200/4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB/8192KB 8192KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements SEAGATE N2 ST9808210A Toshiba Pluto MK8025GAS 80000...
... Item Chipset/Vendor for Wireless LAN Card Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type V.90/V.92 RJ11 Left side Specification Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II Hard Disk Drive Interface Item...60000 Bytes per 512 512 sector Data heads 2/2 3/4 Drive Format Disks 1/1 2/2 Spindle speed 4200/4200 RPM (RPM) 4200/4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB/8192KB 8192KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements SEAGATE N2 ST9808210A Toshiba Pluto MK8025GAS 80000...
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...5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Philips SCB5265+UJDA770 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec ... +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format for LiteOn SOSW-833S Specification DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K15RA DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K05RA LiteOn SOSW-833S Panasonic ...
...5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Philips SCB5265+UJDA770 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec ... +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format for LiteOn SOSW-833S Specification DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K15RA DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K05RA LiteOn SOSW-833S Panasonic ...
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... format for Panasonic UJ-845 Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K15RA Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K05RA Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Read: DVD: DVD-5, 9,10,18, DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RW, DVD_RAM (4.7G), DVD+R, DVD+RW CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode1 ... (Except for UJ-845/DVR-K05) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Specification ALC250 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo analog to digital converter AC97 Chapter 1 23
... format for Panasonic UJ-845 Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K15RA Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K05RA Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Read: DVD: DVD-5, 9,10,18, DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RW, DVD_RAM (4.7G), DVD+R, DVD+RW CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode1 ... (Except for UJ-845/DVR-K05) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Specification ALC250 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo analog to digital converter AC97 Chapter 1 23
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...® X1300 (for discrete models) 64MB/128MB DDR USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 two on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IEEE ...1394 Port (No IEEE Port for this model) Item Chipset Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type TSB34AB21A 1 Left side IEEE 1394 Specification PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location ENE CB712 Type-II One type-II Left panel...
...® X1300 (for discrete models) 64MB/128MB DDR USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 two on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IEEE ...1394 Port (No IEEE Port for this model) Item Chipset Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type TSB34AB21A 1 Left side IEEE 1394 Specification PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location ENE CB712 Type-II One type-II Left panel...
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... US18650G7 BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F Li-ion 4800mAh 6cell and 7200mAh 9cell for Aspire 5500 4000mAh 6cell for Aspire 3600 53.3W 6cell and 79.9W 9cell for Aspire 5500 44.6W 6cell for this model) Specification KB 910Q 84-/85-key Yes 1. PCMCIA Port Item Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32...
... US18650G7 BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F Li-ion 4800mAh 6cell and 7200mAh 9cell for Aspire 5500 4000mAh 6cell for Aspire 3600 53.3W 6cell and 79.9W 9cell for Aspire 5500 44.6W 6cell for this model) Specification KB 910Q 84-/85-key Yes 1. PCMCIA Port Item Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32...
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...25 to +60 LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name 26 Delta DAC-07B037 B YEC YNV-C01 SumidaTWS-442-125 Specification Chapter 1 Battery Item Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel for 6-cell battery 2 cells in series, 3 series in parallel for... Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification QDI: QD14TL01 (Glare) Surface treatment: glare+hard coating 3H 14.1 inches 303.7x189.8 1280x800 WXGA 0.2373x0.2373 R.G.B.
...25 to +60 LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name 26 Delta DAC-07B037 B YEC YNV-C01 SumidaTWS-442-125 Specification Chapter 1 Battery Item Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel for 6-cell battery 2 cells in series, 3 series in parallel for... Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification QDI: QD14TL01 (Glare) Surface treatment: glare+hard coating 3H 14.1 inches 303.7x189.8 1280x800 WXGA 0.2373x0.2373 R.G.B.
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... (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Vadj=3.3V 9~21 350 (max) 1600 (starting voltage) 6.2~6.8 (DAC=0) 45~65K Hz Specification Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to power off completely.
... (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Vadj=3.3V 9~21 350 (max) 1600 (starting voltage) 6.2~6.8 (DAC=0) 45~65K Hz Specification Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to power off completely.
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...menu, you are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press por q. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to save any changes made and ... in square brackets. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacture Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048...
...menu, you are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press por q. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to save any changes made and ... in square brackets. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacture Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048...
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...affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5500Z Series Notebook PC Model ...number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in any form or by ...
...affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5500Z Series Notebook PC Model ...number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in any form or by ...
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To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to local, state or federal laws. USA For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to local, state or federal laws. USA For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle.
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...Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 Left view 13 Right view 13 Rear view 14 Base view 15 Specifications...security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Frequently ...
...Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer eNet Management 6 Acer ePower Management 8 Acer ePresentation Management 9 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Front view 11 Closed front view 12 Left view 13 Right view 13 Rear view 14 Base view 15 Specifications...security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Frequently ...
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... on -the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. This file-specific password will be used to decrypt it. If you encrypt each individual file. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a "master" password that protects your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. The supervisor password is a handy file encryption utility...
... on -the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. This file-specific password will be used to decrypt it. If you encrypt each individual file. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a "master" password that protects your own file-specific password when encrypting a file. The supervisor password is a handy file encryption utility...
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... in a variety of all alerts that were previously issued. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to migrate personal settings. • Keeps a history log of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. •...Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to inspect hardware specifications...
... in a variety of all alerts that were previously issued. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to migrate personal settings. • Keeps a history log of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for power users. •...Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in the taskbar. Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you to inspect hardware specifications...