Acer 3600/5500 manual An Aspire tour, Front View, Icon Description

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An Aspire tour

After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.

Front View

#

Icon

Item

Description

 

 

 

 

1

 

Display screen

Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),

 

 

 

displays computer output.

 

 

 

 

2

 

Power button

Turns the computer on and off.

 

 

 

 

3

 

Launch keys

Buttons for launching frequently used

 

 

 

programs. See “Launch keys” section for

 

 

 

more details.

 

 

 

 

4

 

Microphone

Internal microphone for sound recording.

 

 

 

 

5

 

Status indicators

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on

 

 

 

and off to show the status of the

 

 

 

computer’s functions and components.

 

 

 

 

6

 

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for our hands

 

 

 

when you use the computer.

 

 

 

 

7

 

Click buttons (left,

The left and right buttons function like the

 

 

center and right)

left and right mouse buttons; the center

 

 

 

button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

 

 

 

 

8

 

Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which

 

 

 

functions like a computer mouse.

 

 

 

 

9

 

Keyboard

For entering data into your computer.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Aspire 3600/5500 Series Service GuideRevision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Aspire FeaturesCommunication DC-in jack for AC adaptor Chapter DDR II Sodimm System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View BiosPJP11 PCN1 AC-INFront View An Aspire tourIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Rear Panel Right ViewBottom Panel IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy Launch ButtonsTouchpad Launch key Default applicationTouchpad Basics Page Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad Windows KeysKey Icon Description Hot KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Special KeyEuro symbol Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSecond Level Cache System MemoryLAN Interface Memory CombinationsIR Interface 0MBWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device Bluetooth InterfaceModem Interface In-1 card readerDVD-Dual Interface Combo Drive InterfaceATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6 ATA-6 2MBDVD+R, DVD+RW SOSW-833SDVD DVD-RAM, DVD-R4.7GB, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW DVR-K15RAVideo Interface Audio InterfaceVideo Memory USB PortSystem Board Major Chips Pcmcia PortKeyboard LCD 14.1 inch BatteryLCD Inverter System Power ManagementAC Adaptor YEC YNV-C01Chapter Chapter Bios Setup UtilityMain Navigating the Bios UtilityParameter Description MainUuid CPUParameter Description Auto Parameter Description Format/Option Advanced Disabled/EnabledParameter Description Options 64MB/128MB/DVMTParameter Description Option SecurityBoot Device BootTable below describes the parameters in this screen ExitBios Flash Utility Remove Bios Password Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the CPU Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the HDD ModuleRemoving the ODD Module and the LCD module Chapter Chapter Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Upper Case AssemblyDisassembling the Lower Case Assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCPU ID Cmos DimmCRT No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCode Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List System Exploded DiagramUpper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly LCD Module HDD Module ODD Module Adapter 3 PIN 65W Delta SADP-65KB Bluetooth Card WNC 91.BU513.002BEF 19V 3PIN Adapter 3 PIN 65W Liteon PA-1650-02CO Adapter 3 PIN 65W Hipro HPPower CORD-AUS Bluetooth CablePower CORD-CHINA Power CORD-DENMARKLower CASE- NON UMA Lower CASE- UMAWAY Button TP SupportUfcbga SL7EG B-1 Stepping Intel Pentium M 1.6G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M Dothan 1.6GHZ 2MIntel Pentium M 1.73G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M 1.87G 2M 533FSBODD DVD Dual 8X Drive Hlds GWA-4082N ODD DVD Dual Module 8X Hlds GWA-4082NODD DVD Dual Module Panasonic UJ-845 DL Slot ODD DVD Dual 8X Drive Panasonic UJ-845HDD HDD 40G 2.5 in RPM Toshiba Pluto HDD HDD 40G 4200PRM Seagate ST94019AMK4025GAS HDD HDD HDD 60GB 2.5 in RPM Seagate N2LCD Assy LCD Module 14 .1 Wxga Glare LCD LCD Wire CableLCD LCD 14 .1 Wxga Glare QDI N141V2 LCD LCD InverterLCD LCD Bracket SET LCD LCD BezelLCD Assy LCD Module 14.1 Wxga Glare 6M.A70V5.013 6M.A70V5.014 Reader Pcmcia Slot W/O CPU Mainboard 915PM for VGA Glan WMemory Mainboard 910GML UMA Glan W Pcmcia Slot W/O Reader CPU MemoryTouchpad Rubber Foot TWO PinsSpeaker SET R&L LCD Rubber PADChapter Card Wireless Number Reader Appendix a Model Definition and ConfigurationAspire 3600/5500 Series ModelCard Wireless Appendix a Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows XP Environment Test SpecificationsLI-ION Kestrel 4S2P Panasonic Pack Cell 4.4AH W/O IndicatorIsdn Appendix B Pcmcia USB Pcmcia Pcmcia ATAPCMCIA-SCSI 102 Appendix C Online Support Information104