Acer Aspire 3600 Service Guide

Chapter 115
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the keys....

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
KeyIconDescription
Windows 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 function:
   +  Activates...

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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 
To  t y p e :
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, 
external monitor (if connected) and both.
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. 
Press any key to return.
Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers...

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The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the  symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then 
press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the  key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then press 
the  key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE:  This function varies by the operating system version.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do...

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
  
  Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU typeAspire 5500
Intel
® Pentium®  M Processor 730/740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60/
1.73/1.86/2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB)
Intel
® Pentium® M Processor 725 (2MB L2 cache, 1.6 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
Aspire 3600
Intel
® Pentium® M Processor 725 (2MB L2 cache, 1.6 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
Intel
® Celeron® M Processor 350/360/370 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.30/1.40/1.50 
GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
Core logic
Intel
® 915GM/PM (for Aspire...

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NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various 
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be 
reversed.
 
Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they 
match the above specifications.
Memory Combinations
Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory
0MB 128MB 128MB
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
128MB...

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Compliant IrDA 1.1
Modem Interface
ItemSpecification
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Left side
Bluetooth Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset
built-in Mobile Intel
® 82801FB (ICH6-M)
Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)
Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG 
specification is ratified).
Interface USB 1.1
Connector type Mini-USB
Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional...

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Performance Specifications
Buffer size  2MB/8192KB 8192KB 8192KB 8192KB
Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6
Max. media 
transfer rate 
(disk-buffer, 
Mbytes/s)372 350 350 373
Data transfer 
rate 
(host~buffer, 
Mbytes/s)100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 
tolerance5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface...

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Buffer Memory 2MBytes
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format for LiteOn 
SOSW-833SRead:
DVD: DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R (3.9G/4.7G), DVD-R multi-
borders, DVD-R Double Layer, DVD+R, DVD+R multi-sessions, DVD+R Double 
Layer, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs with diameter of 8 or 12cm
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, Photo-CD, Multi-session, Karaoke-CD, 
Video-CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW discs of 8 or 12 
cm diameter
Applicable disc format for...

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Audio Interface
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller ALC250
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter
18 bit stereo analog to digital converter
Compatibility AC97
Mixed sound source Line-in, CD
Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo
Sampling rate 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2
Video Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset
ATI Mobility RADEON
® X700 (for discrete...