Acer 5242, 5542G, 5738DZG Indicators, Easy-Launch Buttons, Touchpad basics with two-click buttons

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Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

Icon

Function

Description

			Power	Indicates the computer's power
				status.

			Battery	Indicates the computer's battery
				status.

NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located above the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.

The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

Icon	Function	Description
	Wireless LAN	Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the
	communication button/	status of wireless LAN communication.
	indicator

	Bluetooth communication	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status
	button/indicator	of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models)

3G	3G WWAN	Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Indicates the
	communication button/	status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain
	indicator	models)

	Backup key	Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data
		backup.

VOL+	Volume up	Increases the sound volume.

VOL-	Volume down	Decreases the sound volume.

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.

1

2

3

•Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.

•Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

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Contents Page Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series service guide Revision HistoryCopyright Gives precautionary measures to ProblemsProcedures Following conventions are used in this manualPreface Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Environment TestChapter FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many features Display and graphics 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Touchpad pointing deviceDimension and weight WlanSystem Block Diagram For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Chapter For Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series Your Acer Notebook tour Front ViewIndicates when the hard disk drive is active Closed Front ViewReader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function Only for certain modelsLeft View HdmiEject the optical drive tray when the computer is off Right ViewRear View OffBottom View Icon DescriptionTouchpad basics with two-click buttons IndicatorsEasy-Launch Buttons Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadFn + F11 F12Windows Keys Applications context menuFn + F2 Acer eSettings Power. Press any key to returnHot Keys TechnologyEuro symbol Special Key only for certain modelsUsing the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleChapter Hardware Specifications and Configurations Bios vendor Phoenix Bios Version 04c ChapterProcessor Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 1.35V toLAN Module System MemoryMemory Combinations Hard Disk Drive Interface Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b/g/n DVD-RW Non Cprm & Cprm Dvdr Dual Buffer sizeOptical Disc Drive Blu-Ray Disc Drive Vendor & model namePanasonic BD Combo 12.7mm Tray DL 4X UJ-130A DVD-RW Non Cprm & Cprm DVD+/-R Dual Blu-RayUSB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller Audio InterfaceVideo Keyboard BatterySystem Board Major Chips System Power Management LCD 15.6 inchesAC Adaptor Input 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz Output 90W 19V 4.74A 65WBios Setup Utility Values SetupNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter Description Main Parameter Description Format/Option Security Setting a Password Clear or SetRemoving a Password Chapter Boot IDE0Exit Table below describes the parameters in this screenBios Flash Utility Remove HDD Password Remove HDD PasswordThis section teaches you how to remove HDD password Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly RequirementsPre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information Main Screw ListScrew List External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD Dummy Card Removing the Dimm Module Removing the Back Cover Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Remove the one screw F securing the hard disk drive module M3 x L4 Silver Kgf-cm 86.9A554.4R0 Chapter Removing the Wlan Modules Chapter Removing the Optical Drive Module M2 x L3 Silver Kgf-cm 86.9A552.3R0 Chapter Main Unit Disassembly Process Removing the Middle Cover Size Quantity Color Torque Detach the volume button board from the middle cover Removing the KeyboardRemoving the LCD Module Chapter Size Quantity Color Torque Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unitRemove the three screws F from the middle cover Chapter M2.5 x L8 Black Kgf-cm 86.00E34.738 Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Boards Page Pry to loosen the touchpad board Removing the Left Speaker Module Detach the touchpad board from the upper caseRemoving the USB Board Module Detach the left speaker moduleM2 x L4 Silver Kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0 Removing the Modem Module Remove the USB board module from the lower caseRemoving the Bluetooth Module Chapter Removing the Right Speaker Module M2 x L4 Black Kgf-cm 86.00E13.524 Chapter Removing the Main Board Detach the right speaker moduleRemove one screw F securing the main board in place Lift the main board gently from the lower caseRemoving the Heatsink Module Carefully remove the main boardChapter Removing the CPU Carefully lift up the heatsink moduleChapter LCD Module Disassembly Process Bx4Cx2 Bx1Removing the LCD Bezel For Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series Release the inverter board from the latch Page Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover Remove the four screws B securing the LCD assemblyRemoving the LCD Brackets Removing the FPC Cable Page Removing the Antennas Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panelPage Removing the Web Camera Symptoms Verified Go To Power-On Self-Test Post ErrorSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Touchpad CheckIndex of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error MessagesError Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence System RAM Failed at offset nnnnFail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration DataDMA Test Failed Software NMI FailedLCD Blinking cursor shown on LCD during System boardPhoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionSetup 104 Chapter Code Beeps 106 Chapter Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequenceSpeaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Symptom / Error Action in SequencePage Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Code Connector Main BoardBluetooth board cable connector Heatsink fan cable connectorHeadphone/speaker/line-out jack Line-in portChapter 115 Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoveryClearing Password Check G106 Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk 118 Chapter Page 120 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram FRU List AdapterCables CASE/COVER Combo Module HDD/HARD Disk Drive Heatsink Microphone Screws KI.SPM01.003 Power Code 7A 125V 2PIN Japan CASE/COVER Bracket Assembly TD01RS LF W/O Bezel Sata DL 8X UJ890A LF W/O Bezel Sata HF+WINDOWS Standard Black Texture German Standard Black Texture Nordic Screw MM2X3 Wireless LAN Board Foxconn Atheros XB63 140 Chapter None 3G for HMW LCD Bezel 15.6 W/CAMERA Hole CPU Intel Pentium DUAL-CORE T4300 PGA 2.1G 1M Chapter 143 Mainboard JV50MV DDR2 DIS 3D M92XT AMD GM45 Name Plate AS5738DZG Minicard B/G Wireless LAN Board QMI Atheros HB93 1X2 BGN LCD Bezel 15.6 W/O Camera Hole LED LCD Bracket Right W/HINGE CPU AMD Athlonii M300 2.0G 1M 35W Caspian CPU Heatsink UMA W/FAN LCD AUO 15.6 Wxga Glare CMO N156B3-L02 LF LCD Cover Sponge Right LED LCD/CAMERA Cable 154 Chapter CABLE&MICROPHONE&SPEAKER W/O Finger Print Hole Bracket Assembly Combo Module KH.32008.013 ML125 F/W01.01A01 LK.15605.003 Adapter 90W 19V 3PIN Delta ADP-90CD DB a LV5 53.3V AUS B85247600G Chapter 161 162 Chapter LF W/O Bezel Sata for WINDOWS7 CPU Heatsink Discrete W/FAN Internal 17 Standard Black Texture French Canadian Mainboard AS5542G ATI RS880MN SB710 M92M-XT Aceraspire 5738Z UMAJV50MV NO91.4CG01.001G 168 Chapter Chapter 169 170 Chapter Chapter 171 172 Chapter Chapter 173 Acer AS5738ZGN10 Chapter 175 176 Chapter Chapter 177 178 Chapter Chapter 179 Category Part Name Acer Part No Aceraspire 5738ZG N10MGE1512CBBMJV50MVNOLX.PAT0X.001 182 Chapter Chapter 183 184 Chapter Chapter 185 186 Chapter Chapter 187 Aceraspire 5536 UMACBDBMJV50PUNO91.4CH01.004G Chapter 189 190 Chapter Chapter 191 192 Chapter Chapter 193 194 Chapter Aceraspire 5536 UMACFBDBMJV50PU NO91.4CH01.003G 196 Chapter Chapter 197 198 Chapter Chapter 199 200 Chapter Aceraspire 5536G M92XT512CBDBMJV50PU NO91.4CH01.002G 202 Chapter Chapter 203 204 Chapter Chapter 205 206 Chapter ODD 208 Chapter Chapter 209 210 Chapter Chapter 211 212 Chapter Chapter 213 Appendix a Appendix a 214Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 215 Appendix aAppendix a 216 NBDCB4217 Appendix a Appendix a 218 219 Appendix a Appendix a 220 221 Appendix a Appendix a 222 223 Appendix a Appendix a 224 225 Appendix a Appendix a 226 227 Appendix a Appendix a 228 229 Appendix a Appendix a 230 231 Appendix a Appendix a 232 233 Appendix a Appendix a 234 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 235 Appendix aAppendix a 236 VHB32ATCN1 MC Wxgag237 Appendix a Appendix a 238 239 Appendix a Appendix a 240 241 Appendix a Appendix a 242 243 Appendix a Appendix a 244 245 Appendix a Appendix a 246 247 Appendix a Appendix a 248 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series 249 Appendix aAppendix a 250 SO2GBII6/N251 Appendix a Appendix a 252 253 Appendix a Appendix a 254 255 Appendix a Appendix a 256 257 Appendix a Appendix a 258 Continental259 Appendix a ItalianAppendix a 260 UK and US-110V261 Appendix a Danish/ContinentalAppendix a 262 IsraelAspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series 263 Appendix aAppendix a 264 265 Appendix a Appendix a 266 267 Appendix a Appendix a 268 269 Appendix a Appendix a 270 271 Appendix a Appendix a 272 Acla273 Appendix a Appendix a 274 275 Appendix a Appendix a 276 277 Appendix a Appendix a 278 279 Appendix a Appendix a 280 281 Appendix a 282 283 Appendix a 284 285 Appendix a 286 287 Appendix a 288 289 Appendix a 290 Test Compatible Components Appendix BSpecification CRT Port Test Microsoft Windows Environment TestAppendix B 293 Pcmcia Test294 Online Support Information Appendix C296 Index 297298

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