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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate4270/4670/4210 & Aspire5620/5670 service guide.
Date
Chapter
Updates
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Copyright
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Screen messages
NOTE
Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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Chapter1 System Specifications ..............................................1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TM 4670/4270/4210 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Aspire 5670/5620 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Acer Empowering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter2 System Utilities ..........................................................48
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 49 51 53 54 57 58
Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement ..........59
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Removing the Adapter and Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Removing the TV Tuner, Heatsink Module, CPU, and HDD Module 64 Removing the Memory and Wireless Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case 69 Remove the Touchpad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Remove the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Reassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 HDD disassembly & Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 ODD disassembly & Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Main Unit Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Chapter4 Troubleshooting .......................................................93
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Chapter5 Jumper and Connector Locations ......................110
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Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Chapter6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List ......................113
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Aspire 5670 Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
Intel® Pentium® M YonahProcessor dual core at 1.66~2.33 GHz or higher Intel® Pentium® M Yonah Processor single core at 1.66~1.83 GHz higher Intel® Celeron® M Yonah Processosr 430/420/410
Chipset
North Bridge: 915GM/915PM South Bridge: ICH7M-DH/ICH7M
Memory
256MB or 512MB of DDRII 533/667 SDRAM Two DDR SODIMM slots Upgradeable to 2GB Memory for 32bit OS, 4G for 64bit OS
Display
15.4" TFT WXGA, WXGAG, WSXGA+ 15" TFT XGA
Graphics
UMA Discrete ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X1400(M54P), X1600(M56P) ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X1300(M52P)
VRAM
UMA DVMT3.0, share 8MB, up to 128MB in OS Discrete M56P: 64MB/128MB/256MB M54P: 64MB/128MB/256MB M52P: 64MB/128MB/256MB
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1
TV Tuner ( for Aspire only)
MiniPCI type Reserve necessary thermal solution 3 TV tuner modules at lease Analog w/ HW MPEG2 Analog+Digital w/ HS MPEG2(Hybrid) Analog+Digital w/o HW MPEG2(Hybrid) Location of the TV tuner card has to be very close to the connector Worldwide version supoprt
Audio
Realtek ALC883 Audio Codec HD(High Definition) AUdio SNR > 85 Internal Microphone Two speakers, at lease 1W/2.5cc for each Enable VoIP function
Storage
PATA and SATA co-lay 9.5mm height, 2.5" HDD Easily removable 60/80/100/120GB PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE Support Ultra DMA100, S.M.A.R.T
Communication
56Kbps V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem card (MDC1.5) 10/100Mbps or Giga LAN on board WLAN 802.11b/g or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless with Mini-card/Mini-PCI interface Built-in 2 Antenna (which has to be placed on the top of LCD on the sides of LCD latch)
I/O Ports
4 external USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port(15-pin) S-video port(7-pin) Microphones-in/Line-in jack Headphones/Speaker/Line-out jack with SPDIF support Infrared (FIR) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor 2 Chapter 1
1 PCMCIA 1 Express Card 1 CIR(for Aspire) 1 ezDock port 1 DVI-D 1 TV-in connector(for TV SKU) 1 7-pin miniDin connector(for TV SKU)
Battery
8-cell of 18650 Li-ion battery pack, (2400mAh) 4-cell of 18650 Li-lon battery pack, (2000mAh) 6-cell of 18650 Li-lon battery pack, (2000mAh) 3-pin 90W AC adaptor
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Block Diagram
5 4 3 2 1
ZB1 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
DVI / 7307 Chrontel
D
P41
X'TAL 14.318MHZ
Yonah/Merom 479 uFCPGA U44
P3,P4
CPU
Thermal Sensor P5 U64
Docking Connector
with PCIE1~2 , Lan ,Ser & Par Port , PS2 , VGA, DVI , SPDIF
PCI-Express X 2 TV out / CRT TV in
D
Switch
TVOUT
P25
Clock Generator ICS954310BGLF P2
SVIO TVout LVDS VGA
FSB
SM BUS
DVI
Dual Channel DDR2
TFT LCD Panel WXGA WSXGA+ WUXGA P25 CRT
C
SPIF3811 U51
SATA0
P37
CALISTOGA 945GM/PM 1466 FCBGA U43
P6,P7,P8,P9,P10,P11
533/667 Mhz
PCI-Express 16X Lan
LVDS VGA/TV out
DDR II SODIMM0 CN36 DDR II SODIMM1 CN37 P12,P13
USB7
P42
MAX4892 Audio 2N7002 10/100/1G MAX4892 Switch
USB8
P26
HOT SWAP BAY HDD Master CN41 P35
PATA SATA1
X4 DMI interface
VRAM X 4 U30,33,6,10 P23
ATI M52/54 U34
P18,P19,P20,P21, P22,P24
MiniCard / WLAN
P29
New Card
P33
C
ODD Slave CN24 P35
PATA USB 2.0
ICH7M 82801
652 BGA U49
P14,P15,P16,P17
PCI-Express
PCI Bus interface
X'TAL24.576MHZ
X'TAL 25M
Bluetooth
USB4
P29
X'TAL 32.768KHZ
DDR2 16M X 16 32M X 16
Broadcom 5789/87/88
PCMCIA+1394 +Cardreader Controller
USB Port x 4
USB0~3
B
P29
Int MIC
MINI-PCI / TV Card
P29
P36
4401E 10/100 5705E GLAN
P27
B
USB7
CCD
P29
LPC
TI PCI7412
OSC 48MHZ
Audio Amplifier
P37
Azalia Audio Controller ALC883 P36
Azalia
X'TAL 32.768K
P30,P31
EEPROM Transformer
P27 P27
KBC NS PC97541V
P39
RJ45
IEEE 1394 Port P30
6 in 1 Cardreader Socket P32
PCMCIA Slot
P31
Fan Header
P5,P40
MIC Jack
Line in BIOS
P39
TPM Super I/O SMSC SIO1000
P38
A
Connector
Primary Battery 2nd 8/6 Cell
A
Speaker
P37
Phone Jack
MDC 1.5
P36
Touch Pad (Dual-Point)
P40
Connector
FIR CIR
1
5 4 3 2 1
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Chapter 1
TM 4670/4270/4210 Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Just for Starters...
Open View
#
Item
Description
# 1 2 3 4 5
Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (Left, center and right) Palmrest Power button Status indicators
Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. Internal microphone for sound recording. Inputs data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Turns the computer on and off. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer's functions and components.
6 7 8 9
Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
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5
#
Front View
Icon
Item
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 21
Description
#
#
Item Icon
Item
Description Description
#
# 1 2
Icon
Icon
Item
Item
Description
Description
# Item # Icon Icon Item # N/A Icon Item Speakers
#
Item
Description Left and right keys" on page 10 "Launch speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Interfaces with infrared devices(for TravelMate 4270/4670 Series)
Description
Description
Description
Infrared port
3
Power indicator
Indicates the computer's power status.
"Launch keys" on page 10
4 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.
5
Line-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
6
#
Icon
Mic-in Itemjack
Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Description
7
# #
#
Icon Icon
Icon
Item Headphones/ Item
Item
Description Description Connects to audio line-out devices(e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out headphones) Description jack with S/PDIF support
Accepts Memory Stick(MS), Memory Stick PRO(MS PRO), MultiMediaCard(MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card(xD) (for TravelMate 4270/4670 Series) NOTE: Only one card can operate at any given time. Note: Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications.
8
5-in-1 card reader
Note:
9
Bluetooth communication button/indicator
10
Wireless Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to communications indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. button/indicator (manufacturing option)
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Note:
11
N/A
Latch
Locks and releases the lid.
Note:
Left View
#
Icon
Item
Description
# 1
Icon
Item
Description
#
#
Icon
Icon
Item DC-in Jack
Item
Description Connects to an AC adapter.
Description
2
Modem(RJ-11) port
Connects to a phone line.
Acer MediaBay 3 Optical drive 4 5 6 7
# Icon
Houses an optical drive module, second battery pack or hard disk drive.(for TravelMate 4670 Series) Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs(for TravelMate 4210/4270 Series) Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button
Item
Emergency eject hole Two USB2.0 ports
Description turned off.
Connect to USB 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera)
#
Icon
Item
Description
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#
Icon
Item
Description
Right View
# Icon Item Description
#
Item
Description
#
#
Item Icon
Item
Description Description
# 1
#
Icon
Icon
Item
Description
Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Item IEEE 1394 port Description
2 3
#
Icon
Ejects Item PC Card slot eject Description the PC Card from the slot. button PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
4
# Icon Item
ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module(for TravelMate 4670 Series)
Description
5
# Item
Two USB 2.0 ports
Description
Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a television or display device with Svideo input.(for TravelMate 4270/4670 Series) Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector)
6
S-video port/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Ventilation slots External display(VGA) port
7 8
#
Icon
Item
Description
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Rear View
#
Icon
Item
Description
# 1
#
Icon
Icon
Item port
Description
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. Item Ethernet(RJ-45) Description
Item Description
#
Icon
2
#
Icon
Item DVI-D port
Description Supports digital video connections(for TravelMate 4670
#
Icon
Item
Description
Series) Connects to Acer ezDock(for TravelMate 4670 Series)
3
124-pin Acer ezDock connector Battery
4 5
Powers the computer
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
#
Item
Description
#
Item
Note Description
#
Item
Description Note
#
Item
Description
Note Description Note
#
Item
Note
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Bottom View
#
Item
Description
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Item Battery release latch Cooling fan Memory compartment Hard disk bay Acer MediaBay release latch Battery lock Battery bay
Description
Note Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory Houses the computer's main memory Releases the Acer MediaBay module for removal(for TravelMate 4670 Series) Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Aspire 5670/5620 Outlook View
Just for Starters...
Open View
#
Item
Description
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Item Built-in camera Display screen Microphone Keyboard Arcade/media/ volume buttons Touchpad Click buttons (Left, center and right) Palmrest Power button
Description 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication(for select models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. Internal microphone for sound recording. Inputs data into your computer. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Turns the computer on and off.
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#
Item
"Launch keys" on page 10 Description
10 11
Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the "Launch keys" on page 10 status of the computer's functions and components.
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 22
Front View #
Icon
Item
Description
#
Icon
Item
Description
#
# 1 2
Icon
#
Icon
Item
Item Item Speakers
Item
Item
Description
Description
Description
# Icon # N/A Icon
Icon
Description Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Interfaces with infrared devices(for Aspire 5670 Series)
Infrared port
3
Power indicator
Indicates the computer's power status.
4
Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.
5
Line-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
6
Mic-in jack
Accepts inputs from external microphones.
7
#
#
Icon
Icon
Item Description Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices(e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out headphones) Item jack with Description S/PDIF support
5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick(MS), Memory Stick PRO(MS PRO), MultiMediaCard(MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card(xD) (for Aspire 5670 Series) NOTE: Only one card can operate at any given time. Note:
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Note:
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Bluetooth Press Note: to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to communication indicate the status of Bluetooth communications. button/indicator
# Icon Item
Note: Description
10
Wireless Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to communications indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. button/indicator (manufacturing option)
11
N/A
Latch
Locks and releases the lid.
Note:
Left View
#
Icon
Item
Description
# 1
Icon
Item
Description
#
#
Icon
Icon
Item DC-in Jack
Item
Description Connects to an AC adapter.
Description
2
Modem(RJ-11) port
Connects to a phone line.
3 4 5 6
Slot-load optical drive eject button Optical disk access indicator
# Icon Item eject button
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs(slotload or tray-load depending on model) Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connect to USB 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera)
Slot-load Optical drive Two USB2.0 ports
Description
#
Icon
Item
Description
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Right View
#
Icon
Item
Description
#
Icon
Item
Description
#
Item
Description
#
#
Item Icon
Item
Description Description
# 1
#
Icon
Icon
Item pin)
Description (for Aspire 5670 Series)
Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Item IEEE 1394 port(4Description
2 3
#
Icon
Ejects Item PC Card slot eject Description the PC Card from the slot. button PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
4
# Icon Item
ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module(for Aspire 5670 Series)
Description
5
# Item
Two USB 2.0 ports
Description
Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a television or display device with Svideo input.(for Aspire 5670 Series) Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector)
6
S-video port/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Ventilation slots External display(VGA) port
7 8
#
Icon
Item
Description
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Rear View
#
Icon
Item
Description
# 1
#
Icon
Icon
Item port
Description
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. Item Ethernet(RJ-45) Description
Item Description
#
Icon
2
#
Icon
Item DVI-D port
Description Supports digital video connections(for Aspire 5670
#
Icon
Item
Description
Series) Connects to Acer ezDock(for selected models)
3
124-pin Acer ezDock connector Battery
4 5
Powers the computer
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
#
Item
Description
#
Item
Description Note
#
Item
Description
Note Description Note
#
Item
Note
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Bottom View
#
Item
Description
# 1 2 3 4 5 6
Item Battery release latch Cooling fan Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Battery bay
Description Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Note Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory Houses the computer's main memory(secured with screws) Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Indicators
#Your Item Description computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four
indicators positioned at the front panel. These indicators show the status of the computer and its component.
p
"Launch keys" on page 10
#
Item
Description
"Launch keys" on page 10
#
Item
Description
The power, battery Icon wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is and Function Description # closed. Item Description
#
Icon Icon
Item
Item
Description
Description
"Launch keys" on page 10 Caps Lock activity Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
"Launch keys" on page 10 Lights upwhen Num Lock is activated.
#
Icon
Item Num Lock activity Description
HDD
Indicate when the hard disk drive is active.
Bluetooth
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
#
#
Icon
Icon
Item
Wireless LAN Item
Description
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Description
Power
Indicates the status of computer's power status.
Battery
Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: The lights shows amber when the battery is charging. NOTE: The lights showns green when in AC mode.
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1. Charging: 2. Fully charged:
2. Fully charged:
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four easy-launch buttons. They are User-Programmable Button, Mail, Web Browser, Acer Empowering Key from left to right. "Acer
Empowering Technology" on page 1 "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1
TravelMate 4670/4270/4210
"Launch Manager" on page 31
Aspire 5670/5620 "Launch Manager" on page 32
Easy-launch button
Default application
Easy-launch button
Default application
Item P e Web Browser Mail
Default Application User programmable Acer Empowering Technology(User-programmable) Internet browser(User -programmable) Email application(User-programmable)
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Touchpad
The build-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.
Touchpad Basics
TravelMate 4670/4270/4210 Aspire 5670/5620
Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (4) 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 Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of windows applications.
Function Execute
Left Button(1) Click twice quickly
Righ Button(4)
Main touchpad(2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) Tap once Tap twice quickly; rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.
Center button(3)
Select Drag
Click once Click and hold. Then slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection. Click once
Access context menu Scroll
CLick and hold to move up/down/left/ right
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it-and your fingers-dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
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Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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Lock key
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+
+
Lock key Description The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
Lock Key Caps Lock
Description
+ When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in Desired access Num by on Num Lock off uppercase. Toggle on and offLockpressing the Caps Lock key on the
left side of the keyboard. Num lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keyboard is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator(complete with the arithmetic + operators+,-,*, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect and external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll lock
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad.Lock indicated by small characters It is off Desired access Num Lock on Num located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired access Numer keys on embedded keypad
Num Lock on Type numbers in a normal manner
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Num Lock on
Num Lock off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.
Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursoron embedded control keys. keypad Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functoins. Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: + Tab (Activates the next Taskbar button)
+ E (Opens the My Computer window)
+ F1 (opens Help and Support)
+ Tab ++F (opens the Find: All Files dialog box) E + F1 +F
+ M (minimizes all windows)
+M
j + Shift + Windows+ M key + M (undoes the minimize all windows logo action) +M
+R
+ R (opens the Run dialog box) Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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< < <
> + : > + : > + : + :
< > + : TravelMate 4670/4270/4210 + < > + :
Fn Fn Fn Aspire 5670/5620
Fn
Hot Key Fn+F1
Fn-F1 Fn-F1 Fn-F1
Icon
Item Hot key help
Description This key will cause a help message to appear on the display device that describes the definition and functionality of the unit hot keys. Launches the Acer eSetting in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" Puts the computer in Sleep mode
Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F2 Fn+F2 Fn-F2 Fn-F2
Fn-F3
Acer eSettings
Fn+F3 Fn-F3
Fn-F3
Fn-F3
Acer ePower Management
Fn+F4
Fn-F4 Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Fn-F4
Sleep
Fn+F5
Fn-F4 Fn-F5
Display toggle
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor(if connected)and both .
Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return
Fn+F6
Fn-F6
Fn-F6
Screen blank
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Hot Key Fn-F6 Fn+F7
Fn-F5 Fn-F6
Icon
Item Touchpad toggle
Description Turns the internal touchpad on and off
Fn-F6 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F6
Fn-F7
Fn+F8
Fn-F7 Fn-F6 Fn-F8 Fn-F7 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn-F8 Fn-F8 Fn-F7 FnFn-F8 FnFn-F8 FnFnFn-
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off
Fn+w Fn-
Volume up
Increases the sound volume
Fn+y FnFn-
FnFnFnFn-
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume
FnFnFnFnFnFnFnFnFn+z FnBrightness down Decrease the screen brightness Home FnFnFnFnHome Home Home FnFnHome Pg Fn- Up FnFnHome Fn- Up Pg Pg Up FnPg Dn Fn- Up Pg FnFnPg Special Keys Fn- Up Fn-Up Pg Dn Pg Pg Dn Pg You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your Fn- Dn Fn-End Fnkeyboard. Pg Dn Pg Dn Fn-End Fn-End TravelMate 4670/4270/4210 Fn-End
Fn+x
FnFnFn-
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness
Fn-End
Fn-End
Aspire 5670/5620
Alt Gr> <5>
Note www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm
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The Euro Symbol
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either press <
Note Alt Gr> at > ><5>the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <5> key at Alt Gr> th <5>
the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ www.microsoft.com/typo graphy/faq/faq12.htm Note typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
www.microsoft.com/typo graphy/faq/faq12.htm
The US Dollar Sign
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either press <
th
> at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <4> key at
<4> <4>
the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.
Note: Note:
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Note: Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista(dual-display compatible) To enable the dual monitor feature of your notebook, first Start that the second monitor is connected, then, ensure Control Panel Display Note: select Start, Settings Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the (2) display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to Extend OK Windows desk top confirm the new settings and clickmy to complete the process. onto this monitor Apply OK
Note:
Settings Apply
Start Control Panel Display (2) Extend my Windows desk top onto this monitor OK
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Start All Start All Programs Programs
2 3
Acer GridVista Acer GridVista
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2
1
1 2
3
1 2
3 4
Double(vertical), Triple(primary at left), Triple(primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Set up Procedure
1. 2. 3. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
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Note:
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above rhw keyboard. You can access "Easy-launch All Programs, 22 the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, buttons" on page and then Launch Manager to start the application.
Start All Programs Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan: 1. Start Norton AntiVirus. Double click on the Norton AntiVirus icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. 2.
Norton AntiVirus Start Programs In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses. Norton AntiVirus Scan for Viruses
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Scan for Viruses Scan My Computer In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer.
Under Actions, click Actions Scan.
Scan Finished
When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished.
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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.
For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function.
Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and
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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattended. Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Optical drive deivces - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you may apply lock to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
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Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: Password protection. Recovery of applications and drivers. Image/data backup: Back up to HDD (set recovery point). Back up to CD/DVD. Image/data recovery tools: Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). Recover from CD/DVD.
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NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.
Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. Permits you to migrate personal settings. Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued.
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Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on the icon in the taskbar.
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Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
Acer Mode
The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN.
DC Mode
To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles.
Create new power scheme
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assign a name for the new scheme. Choose existing scheme to use as a template. Select whether used for mains (AC) or batery mode. Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. The new profile will appear on the main screen.
Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
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You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. View information about Acer ePower Management.
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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Item CPU type Specification Intel® Pentium® M YonahProcessor dual core at 1.66~2.33 GHz or higher Intel® Pentium® M Yonah Processor single core at 1.66~1.83 GHz higher Intel® Celeron® M Yonah Processosr 430/420/410 CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage uFCPGA Depend on DVI 1.2V
System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller IrDA controller DVI controller PCMCIA/ card reader / 1394 controller DDR-soDIMM controller BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control Phoenix Phoenix First BIOS Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual Specification Intel 945GM/ICH7M Intel® 945PM/ICH7M SIO 1000, LPC interface Azalia Audio Controller ALC883 ATI M56P/54P/52P UMA ICH7M NS PC97541V SMSC SIO 1000 CH7307 TI PCI7412 945PM/945GM
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Controller
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 2 MB Always enabled Always enabled Always enabled
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System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Memory module combinations . LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN chip Specification 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection Broadcom 5787/5789 PCI-E GbE Broadcom 5788E PCI GbE for selected model Broadcom 4401E PCI 10/100Mbps RJ45 Rear side 945GM/945PM 256MB/512MB 2 1024 MB 2GB (with dual soDIMM modules) DDRII SDRAM Standard 533/667 MHz 1.8V You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification
LAN connector type LAN connector location . Wireless LAN Item Card Type Mode
Specification Mini-card/Mini-PCI 802.11 a/b/g(Mini-Card) 802.11 b/g(Mini-Card) 802.11 b/g(Mini-PCI) Built in 2 antenna(PIFA type) Wi-Fi, WPA2, WMM, CCX V3/V4
Antenna Support . Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol
Specification 56K ITU V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval Wake-on-Ring ready RJ11 Left side Bluetooth 2.0 module(Mini USB module and built-in)
Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth
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VGA Notice Chipset for suitable VGA type Video RAM Discrete 945PM 64/128MB UMA 945GM up to 128MB
USB Port Item USB compliancy level OHCI Number of USB port Location Audio Port Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Support Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC99/2100, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0 CD All DACs support 44.1K/48K/96K/192K sample rate All ADCs support 44.1K/48K/96K sample rate Yes Yes / 2 S/PDIF out / VoIP Specification Azalia Audio Controller (Realtek ALC883) 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Left Side *2 Right Side *1 Specification
PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus PCI7412 Type II One Right Side No Yes Specification
Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name NS PC97541V TravelMate series: New Acer Ergo Keyboard Aspire series: New Acer flat keyboard Specification
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Keyboard Item Total number of keypads Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button 12 function keys Yes two Windows keys Hotkey controls embedded numberic keypad Multi-Langue support Spill-proof Four easy-launch buttons Internet browser email with LED Empowering key one user-programmable button Two front access LED buttons WLAN LED button Bluetooth LED button Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Sony/Sanyo/Simplo Li-ion 65Wh 8-cell 2400mAh 8-cell 2000mAh 6-cell 2000mAh Package configuration Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive Terminal ID : Identify Pin (Note 1) B/I : Battery-In Pin TS : Connect to Thermister SMD : SMBus data interface I/O pin SMC : SMBus clock interface I/O pin GND : Battery Negative Terminal Specification Specification 88-89 keys Acer Fine TouchTM keyboard
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LCD :15.4" WXGA LCD Item Vendor & model name
CMO N154I1-L0C GLARE TYPE/ N154I1-L0B NON-GLARE LPL LP154W01TLB5 GLARE LEAD-FREE/ LP154W01TLA1 NONGLARE LEAD-FREE
Specification
Samsung LTN154X3L01-H00 glare L6-G5/ L01-100 nonglare L6-G5/ LTN154P1L02-V LEADFREE AUO B154EW01 V9 16MS LEAD-FREE GLARE TYPE QDI QD15TL0702 GLARE / QD15TL0203 NONGLARE TYPE LEADFREE
Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Active Area(mm) Display technology Resolution 15.4" 331.2(H)x 207.0(V) TFT WXGA (1280*800) 0.2588(H)x0 .2588(V) RGB vertical stripe Normally White 200 15.4" 331.2(H)x 207.0(V) TFT WXGA (1280*800) 0.2588(H)x0 .2588(V) RGB vertical stripe Normally White 200/170 15.4" 331.2(H)x 207.0(V) TFT WXGA (1280*800) 0.2588(H)x0 .2588(V) RGB vertical stripe Normally White 200 15.4" 331.2(H)x20 7.0(V) TFT WXGA (1280*800) 0.2588(H)x0 .2588(V) RGB vertical stripe Normally White 180 15.4" 331.2(H)x20 7.0(V) TFT WXGA (1280*800) 0.2588(H)x0 .2588(V) RGB vertical stripe Normally White 185
Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement
Display Mode Typical White Luminance(cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time(Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Power Supply Voltage Typical Power Consumption(watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) (Typical) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle(degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range(oC) Operating Storage(shipping)
N/A 400 5/11
N/A 550/300 16(Tr+Tf)
N/A 300 25(Tr+Tf)
1.25 max. 400 12/4
N/A 400 6/10
+3.3V 4.22 600 g 344(H)x222 (V)x6.2(D) LVDS with 1 pixel/clock 262144 45/45 15/35 0~+50 -20~+60
+3.3V 5.23 540/575 g 344(H)x222 (V)x6.2(D) 1 channel LVDS 262144 45/45 15/35 0~+50 -20~+60
+3.0V 4.2 530 g 344(H)x222 (V)x6.2(D) 3.3V LVDS 262144 45/45 15/35 0~+50 -20~+60
+3.3V 6.5 585 g 344(H)x222 (V)x6.5(D) 1 channel LVDS 262K 45/45 15/35 0~+50 -20~+60
+3.3V N/A 585 g 344(H)x222 (V)x6.35(D)
262144 45/45 15/35 0~+50 -20~+60
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LCD :15.4" WXGA LCD Item Vendor & model name Specification
15.0" XGA NB LCD LPL LP150X08TLA2 LEADFREE/CHINA MADE 15.0" XGA NB LCD CMO N150X3-L09 REV. C2
Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Active Area(mm) Display technology Resolution 15.0" 304.1(H)x 228.1(V) TFT XGA (1024*768) 0.297(H)x 0.297(V) RGB Vertical stripe Normally White 170 15.0" 304.1(H)x 228.1(V) TFT XGA (1024*768) 0.297(H)x 0.297(V) RGB Vertical stripe Normally White 200
Pixel Pitch(mm) Pixel Arrangement
Display Mode Typical White Luminance(cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time(Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Power Supply Voltage Typical Power Consumption(watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) (Typical) Electrical Interface
N/A 250 10/20
N/A 250 5/11
+3.3V 4.76 530 g 317(H)x241 (V)x5.9(D) LVDS IS100C30R-C15 262144 45/45 15/35 0~+50 -20~+60
+3.3V 3.96 550 g 317(H)x242 (V)x5.7(D) LVDS with 1 pixel/clock 262144 45/45 20/40 0~+50 -20~+60
Support Color Viewing Angle(degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range(oC) Operating Storage(shipping)
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AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name Specification ROHS DELTA -90W ADP-90SB BBAHF BLACK 1.7X5.5X12.5 LITEON -90W PA-1900-04 QB BLUE 1.7X5.5X11 LF LSE-90W SLS0202C19A157 LF BLUE 1.7X5.5X11 LF 1.5A @100Vac input and maximum load 50 or 60 and single phase 47 - 63 90 - 265 High efficiency 85% minimum, at 100~240Vac AC input, full load, warm-up condition. Offers rated output voltage 19.0V 18.2V to 19.8V 300mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth) for resistor load 90Watts continuously at all specified conditions 0 A (min.) to 4.74A (max.)
Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @100Vac, full load) Nominal(Rated) frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Nominal voltages (Vrms) Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) Rated output voltage Voltage Range Noise + Ripple Rated Power Output current Start-up time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Over Current Protection(OCP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements 3000 Vac for 1 second less than 250uA at 240Vac, 50Hz 1. CISPR 22 Class B 2. VCCI Class B
Dynamic Output Characteristics 2 sec. (@115 Vac and 230Vac full load) at least 10ms (@115 Vac input, full load) 30V Output current limit is 6A(Max mode) Output can be shorted without damage, and auto recovery 15kV (at air discharge) 8kV (at contact discharge)
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Segate SATAST98823AS/ HGST SATA 1.5G NCQ MORAGA+HTS5410 80G9SA00 Specification Segate SATA ST9100824AS LF/ Toshiba MK1032GSX/ HGST NCQMORAGA+HTS 541010G9SA00 Segate SATA ST9120821AS LF/ Toshiba SATAI1.5G W/NCQ MK1234GSX
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Item Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface 2 5400 RPM 2 5400 RPM 2 5400 RPM 80000 1024/512 3/4 512 4 Specification 100000 120000 512 4
Performance Specifications 8192KB Serial ATA 8192KB Serial ATA APA7&SATA1.0&SAT AII(for Toshiba) 57.6/57.6/61.6 8192KB Serial ATA
Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance
57.6/61.6
57.6
150 MB/Sec. SATA 1.0
150 MB/Sec.
150 MB/Sec.
DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
DVD-Dual Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Access Time(DVD) Buffer Memory Interface Sustained: Max 10.9Mbytes/sec Random Access: 130 ms Full Stroke: 240 ms 2MB Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5 Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Random Access: 150 ms Full Stroke: 300 ms 2MB ATAPI interface PHILIPS SDVD8441 Specification PIONEER DVR-K16RA
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DVD-Dual Interface
Item Applicable disc format Specification DVD(Read): DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R, DVD-R 3.95GB, DVD-R Multi-Border, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+R MultiSession, DVD+RW CD(Read): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, CD-i Bridge, Video-CD(MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, itrax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, and CD-RW DVD(Write): DVD Data&Video CD(Write): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CDText Load: Manual DVD(Read): DVD-5/9/10/18, DVD-R 3.95G/4.7G, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+RW high speed, DVD-RAM v2.0/ 2.1 CD(Read): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-DA, CD-Extra, Mixed-CD, CDText, CD-R, CD-RW, HS CD-RW, US CD-RW, US+ CD-RW DVD(Write): DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW CD(Write): CD-DA, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text, Photo CD, CD-Extra, MixedCD, CD-R, CD-RW, HS CD-RW, US CD-RW, US+ CD-RW Drawer loading mechanism
Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage
5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Combo Drive Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec)(DVD) Access Time Sustained: Max 11.2Mbytes/sec DVD: Random Access: 126 ms DVD:Full Stroke: 165 ms 2MB Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5 DVD(Read): DVD 5/9/10/18, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R 3.95G/4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/ DVD-RW, Multi-Session DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVDRAM CD(Read): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i Ready, Video-CD(MPEG1), Karaoke CD, Super Video CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW CD(Write): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text Load: Manual 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec DVD: Typical:180 ms Sustained: Max 11.8Mbytes/sec Average: CD-ROM110ms DVD-ROM 120ms 2MB ATAPI interface 1. Reads and writes data in each CD-ROM, CDROMXA, CD-I FMV, Video CD, and CDEXTRA 2. Reads data in Photo CD( Single and Multi session) 3. Reads and writes standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CDR 5. Reads and writes CDRW 6. Reads data in DVDROM QSIPHILIPS SCB5265 Specification PANASONIC UJDA-770 HLDS GCC-4244N
Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format
2MB ATAPI interface CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CDROM XA, PhotoCD(MultiSession) DVD: DVD-ROM, DVDVideo, DVDRAM(2.6GB/4.7GB), DVD-R, DVDRW(Ver1.1), DVD+R, DVD+RW
Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage
Load: Manual 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Load: Manual 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
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Power Management ACPI Mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Sleeping State (S3) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. CPU Power Down VGA Power Down PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Power Down Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to power off the whole system.
Sleeping State (S4)
Dimensions and Weight
Item Model Deminsions Weight Aspire 1690 <2950 g except TV SKU Details Aspire 3510 364(W) x 274.75(D) with max. 28mm(H)
Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Altitude 20% ~ 80% without condensation Operating sea level 0 to 10,000ft Storage sea level 0 to 40,000ft +5 ~ +35°C -20 ~ +65°C (storage package) Specification
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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility
Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Display the system informations Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides advanced settings of the system Provides security settings of the system Allows the user to specify the boot options Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup
During setup,all Fn function keys and power saving functions are disabled. There are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press p or q. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.
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Information
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility . Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type: : CPU Speed :
Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.86GHz 1866 MHz
HDD Model Name: ST9100822A HDD Serial Number: 3LG0Y4FE HATAPI Device: Slimtype DVDRW S0SW-833S System BIOS Version: 3A02 VGA BIOS Version: ATi 009.010.002.023 KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Aspire 5510 Acer 003B4852C5630010A0EA00C09FAE9B34 1A11 LXT123456705270008EF00
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu
Description
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name
This item will show the CPU information of the system. This item will show the CPU clock speed. This item will show the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. The hard disk model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no hard disk present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on this field This item will show the Serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. If no Hard disk or other devices are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line This item will show the model name of DVD/CD-ROM drive installed on system. The DVD/CD-ROM model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no DVD/CD-ROM model present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on this field This field reports the BIOS version of system This field reports the VGA version of the system This field reports the keyboard controller version of the system This item will show the Serial number of system. This item will show the Asset Tag number of the system. Chapter 2
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ATAPI Model Name
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Parameter Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID
Description This field will show product name. This field will show manufacturer name. This will be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present.
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Main
This menu provides you the information of the system.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on Display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38] [07/27/2005] 640 KB 254 KB 128 MB [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] , , or selects field.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
Description
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Parameter System Time / System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on display
The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. The values set in these two fields take effect immediately. This field reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to 640KB. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size = Total memory size - 1 MB VGA Memory size = 128MB Customer Logo display will be shown during POST when it is selected. Auto: During power on process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). When this is selected, Boot from LAN feature is enabled. When this is not selected, Boot from LAN feature is then disabled.
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Parameter F12 Boot Menu
Description When this is selected, users can modify device boot priority by pressing F12 key during POST. When this is not selected, device boot priority will not be adjustable during POST. Allow user to enable/disable the Disk-to-Disk recovery
D2D Recovery
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Advanced
The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Infrared Port::
[Auto]
Item Specific Help
Configure serial port B using oprions: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Description Infrared Port Configure serial port B using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS Disabled Enabled Auto
Option
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Info.
Main
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Advanced
Boot
Exit
Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on Boot:
Clear Clear Clear 19894480 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled]
Item Specific Help
Supervisor Password controls accesses of the setup utility.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is HDD Master ID Set Supervisor Password Set User Password N/A N/A N/A N/A
Description N/A N/A N/A N/A
Option
Press Enter to set the administrator password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. [Set]: System password is set [Clear]: System password is not set
Length -- No more than 8 characters Characters -- 0-9, A-Z (not case sensitive)
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Parameter Set HDD Password
Description When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. To change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on. Press [Enter] to input change, or disable hard drive password. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following suboptions are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required to boot. Enter
Option
Password on boot
Disabled Enabled
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled. The formats of the password are as follows: Length Characters No more than 8 characters 0-9,A-Z (not case sensitive)
While these fields are highlighted and press "Enter", a window similar to the following is shown:
Set SupervisorPassword Enter New Password Confirm New Password [ [ ] ]
If there is an old password then setup will prompt with the following window instead and a current password will be required to be entered at first:
Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password [ [ [ ] ] ]
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User can now type password in field "Enter New Password", and re-enter password in field "Confirm New Password" for verification. If