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... instructions are magnetic. For safety reasons, do so. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in these areas instruct you to : wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Switch off your device when its use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from external...
... instructions are magnetic. For safety reasons, do so. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in these areas instruct you to : wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Switch off your device when its use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from external...
User Manual
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... program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to include additional settings that deliver simple, fast notebook usability. These settings include: Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and ...a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, ...
... program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to include additional settings that deliver simple, fast notebook usability. These settings include: Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and ...a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, ...
User Manual
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... and right buttons function like the left and (left, center right mouse buttons; Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). Closed front view # Icon Item...indicator 2 Wireless communication switch/indicator 3 Infrared port 4 Speakers Description Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (for selected models). ( Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. the center button serves as a 4-way and right...
... and right buttons function like the left and (left, center right mouse buttons; Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). Closed front view # Icon Item...indicator 2 Wireless communication switch/indicator 3 Infrared port 4 Speakers Description Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (for selected models). ( Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. the center button serves as a 4-way and right...
User Manual
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...modes • 42 W 3800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6 cell) (for selected models) and 54 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6 cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W...; 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons • Two front-access switches: WLAN LED and Bluetooth® LED-switches (for selected models) • Intel® High-Definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital ...
...modes • 42 W 3800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6 cell) (for selected models) and 54 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6 cell) • Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 2.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W...; 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons • Two front-access switches: WLAN LED and Bluetooth® LED-switches (for selected models) • Intel® High-Definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital ...
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...8226; • • • • • I/O interface • • • Acer Video Conference featuring Acer Orbicam and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) Acer Orbicam (for selected models) 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted) featuring: • 225-degree ...ergonomic rotation • Acer VisageOn technology • Acer PrimaLite technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) (for selected models) WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG...
...8226; • • • • • I/O interface • • • Acer Video Conference featuring Acer Orbicam and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) Acer Orbicam (for selected models) 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera (LCD panel-mounted) featuring: • 225-degree ...ergonomic rotation • Acer VisageOn technology • Acer PrimaLite technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) (for selected models) WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG...
User Manual
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...ePresentation Management • eDataSecurity Management • eLock Management • eRecovery Management • eSettings Management • Acer GridVista™ • Acer Arcade™ • Acer Arcade Deluxe™ • Acer Launch Manager • Norton Internet Security™ • Adobe® Reader® • CyberLink® ...Note: Software listed above is for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM memory • 6-cell Li-ion battery...
...ePresentation Management • eDataSecurity Management • eLock Management • eRecovery Management • eSettings Management • Acer GridVista™ • Acer Arcade™ • Acer Arcade Deluxe™ • Acer Launch Manager • Norton Internet Security™ • Adobe® Reader® • CyberLink® ...Note: Software listed above is for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz soDIMM memory • 6-cell Li-ion battery...
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Indicates the computer's power status. The power, battery, Bluetooth and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is activated. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is active. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. English 27 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel.
Indicates the computer's power status. The power, battery, Bluetooth and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is activated. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is active. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. English 27 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel.
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Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (for selected models). 1. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (for selected models). Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. English 28 Icon Function Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status.
Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (for selected models). 1. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (for selected models). Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. English 28 Icon Function Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status.
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It is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into the slot and release ...
It is the newest version of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394B adapters. Inserting an ExpressCard Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into the slot and release ...
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... any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for models with such devices. English 90 Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for products with wireless LAN...
... any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for models with such devices. English 90 Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for products with wireless LAN...
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... ensure good quality radiocommunication. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. One of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless...
... ensure good quality radiocommunication. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. One of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless...
Service Guide
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... connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T ExpressCardTM/34 slot (for Aspire 5560) PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in jack for Aspire 5560) Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with PTT approval; T Four easy-launch buttons...
... connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T ExpressCardTM/34 slot (for Aspire 5560) PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in jack for Aspire 5560) Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with PTT approval; T Four easy-launch buttons...
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Board Layout Top View 1 SW1 2 LEDB1 3 KB1 4 TPAD1 Switch LED Board Cable Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Cable Connector 7 BLUE1 8 U39 9 RTC1 10 U40 5 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 11 SPKR1 6 LAUNCH1 Launch Board Cable Connector Bluetooth Cable Connector LAN Connector: RTL8100CL RTC Battery Connector Keyboard Controller: ENE CB1410QF Speaker Set Cable Connector 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1 SW1 2 LEDB1 3 KB1 4 TPAD1 Switch LED Board Cable Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Cable Connector 7 BLUE1 8 U39 9 RTC1 10 U40 5 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 11 SPKR1 6 LAUNCH1 Launch Board Cable Connector Bluetooth Cable Connector LAN Connector: RTL8100CL RTC Battery Connector Keyboard Controller: ENE CB1410QF Speaker Set Cable Connector 4 Chapter 1
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...-1 card reader Accepts MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro (for Aspire 5560 only). 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. # Icon Item Description 5 5-in jack Accepts ...input from external microphones. 8 Headphones/ Connects to indicate the status of Bluetooth- # Icon Itemindicator "Easy-laDuensccrhipbctuoiotmtnomnusn"icoantiopnasge(fo1r8selected models). 2 Wireless Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of wireless indicator LAN...
...-1 card reader Accepts MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro (for Aspire 5560 only). 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. # Icon Item Description 5 5-in jack Accepts ...input from external microphones. 8 Headphones/ Connects to indicate the status of Bluetooth- # Icon Itemindicator "Easy-laDuensccrhipbctuoiotmtnomnusn"icoantiopnasge(fo1r8selected models). 2 Wireless Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of wireless indicator LAN...
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... disc or optical drive is activated. Lights up when the battery is being charged. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Icon Function Description Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Icon Function Description Num lock Lights when Num Lock is...
... disc or optical drive is activated. Lights up when the battery is being charged. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Icon Function Description Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Icon Function Description Num lock Lights when Num Lock is...
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...a name for mains (AC) or batery mode. 4. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Create new power scheme 1. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and...template. 3. Choose existing scheme to another. The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate ...
...a name for mains (AC) or batery mode. 4. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Create new power scheme 1. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and...template. 3. Choose existing scheme to another. The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate ...
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...Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Built-in ICH7M 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). media 372 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) ... WD WD800UE-22HCT0 80000 512 4 (for Hitachi) 3 (for Toshiba) 2 4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 Max. Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Built-in ICH7M 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI Specification Hard ...
...Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Built-in ICH7M 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). media 372 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) ... WD WD800UE-22HCT0 80000 512 4 (for Hitachi) 3 (for Toshiba) 2 4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 Max. Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Built-in ICH7M 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI Specification Hard ...
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...Supports card type Number of slots Access location Interface System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously ...PCI Express Specification Controller Intel® 945GM/PM+ICH7M Built-in Intel® 945GM for Aspire 5540/5560 UMA models ATI X1300 for Aspire 5540 discrete models ATI X1400/X1600 for Aspire 5560 discrete models BCM4401-E for 10/100Mbps BCM5789/5787M for Giga LAN Built in ICH7M ...
...Supports card type Number of slots Access location Interface System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously ...PCI Express Specification Controller Intel® 945GM/PM+ICH7M Built-in Intel® 945GM for Aspire 5540/5560 UMA models ATI X1300 for Aspire 5540 discrete models ATI X1400/X1600 for Aspire 5560 discrete models BCM4401-E for 10/100Mbps BCM5789/5787M for Giga LAN Built in ICH7M ...
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... E*12 on bottom side F*3 on bottom side A*2 on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad Assembly N*3 C*1 86.9A353.3R0*2 D*2 North Bridge Plate CPU Heatsink 86...
... E*12 on bottom side F*3 on bottom side A*2 on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad Assembly N*3 C*1 86.9A353.3R0*2 D*2 North Bridge Plate CPU Heatsink 86...
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... lower case carefully. 58 Chapter 3 Remove the 15 screws on the bottom as shown. 8. Detach the main board from the main board. 9. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the main board. 2. Remove the four screws fastening the main board to the bottom side, then disconnect the fan cable. 5. Disconnect the touchpad... cable and the LED FFC from the main board. 7. Turn over the lower case assemlby to the fron side, then detach the bluetooth module. 6. Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the...
... lower case carefully. 58 Chapter 3 Remove the 15 screws on the bottom as shown. 8. Detach the main board from the main board. 9. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the main board. 2. Remove the four screws fastening the main board to the bottom side, then disconnect the fan cable. 5. Disconnect the touchpad... cable and the LED FFC from the main board. 7. Turn over the lower case assemlby to the fron side, then detach the bluetooth module. 6. Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the...