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Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). accepts CDs or DVDs. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Emergency eject hole USB 2.0 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active.
Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). accepts CDs or DVDs. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Emergency eject hole USB 2.0 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack Description Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active.
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... 12 Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • ACPI 3.0 • 48.84 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS...) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): •...
... 12 Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • ACPI 3.0 • 48.84 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS...) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): •...
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...™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, ... (14.82 x 10.1 x 1.02/1.2 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.84 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* compliant Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • 5-in-1 card reader (SD...
...™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, ... (14.82 x 10.1 x 1.02/1.2 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.84 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* compliant Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • 5-in-1 card reader (SD...
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...). based network. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Connects to an AC adapter. Chapter 1 7 Lights up when the optical drive is active. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Supports high definition digital video connections. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item...
...). based network. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Connects to an AC adapter. Chapter 1 7 Lights up when the optical drive is active. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Supports high definition digital video connections. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item...
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... remove the Keyboard, and LCD Module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
... remove the Keyboard, and LCD Module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
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... disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module •.... Do not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly 169 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace the FRU. 3.
... disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module •.... Do not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly 169 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace the FRU. 3.
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... Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Remove the battery pack and AC adapter. 7. Aspire 5538 provides one Hotkey for...
... Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Remove the battery pack and AC adapter. 7. Aspire 5538 provides one Hotkey for...
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... Chapter 5 The Crisis USB key could be made by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is used to have the AC adapter and Battery present. Press Fn + ESC button then plug in another system with minimum BIOS initialization. To use this , prepare the Crisis USB key. Follow...
... Chapter 5 The Crisis USB key could be made by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is used to have the AC adapter and Battery present. Press Fn + ESC button then plug in another system with minimum BIOS initialization. To use this , prepare the Crisis USB key. Follow...
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Aspire 5538 FRU List CATEGORY ADAPTER Acer PN AP.06501.027 AP.06503.026 AP.0650A.013 BATTERY BT.00603.082 BT.00603.090 BT.00604.039 BT.00604.043 BT.00605.....080 BOARD BT.00607.096 BT.00607.097 BT.00607.098 55.PEA02.001 Acer Description Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (ADP-65MH B A) LV5, LF LF Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (PA-165022AG), LV5 LF Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (HPA0653R3B 1LF), LV5 LF Battery SANYO AS...
Aspire 5538 FRU List CATEGORY ADAPTER Acer PN AP.06501.027 AP.06503.026 AP.0650A.013 BATTERY BT.00603.082 BT.00603.090 BT.00604.039 BT.00604.043 BT.00605.....080 BOARD BT.00607.096 BT.00607.097 BT.00607.098 55.PEA02.001 Acer Description Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (ADP-65MH B A) LV5, LF LF Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (PA-165022AG), LV5 LF Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (HPA0653R3B 1LF), LV5 LF Battery SANYO AS...
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All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Appendix B 208 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the Aspire 5538 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department.
All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Appendix B 208 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the Aspire 5538 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department.
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... SIMPLO SONY SONY Bluetooth Foxconn Camera Suyin Card Reader Type Description 65W 65W 65W Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (ADP-65MH B A) LV5, Timeline LF LF Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (HPA0653R3B 1LF), LV5 Timeline LF Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (PA-1650-22AG), LV5 Timeline LF...
... SIMPLO SONY SONY Bluetooth Foxconn Camera Suyin Card Reader Type Description 65W 65W 65W Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (ADP-65MH B A) LV5, Timeline LF LF Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (HPA0653R3B 1LF), LV5 Timeline LF Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (PA-1650-22AG), LV5 Timeline LF...