Acer Aspire 3600 Service Guide
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Chapter 15 Board Layout To p V i e w SW3 Power Switch SW1 Lid Swtich JP1 Bluetooth Connector JP5 Touchpad Connector SW2 E-mail Switch JP4 Keyboard Connector SW4 Internet Browser Switch JP42 Speaker Connector SW5 Emanager Switch JP7 PCMCIA Slot SW6 User Programmable Switch JP10 Microphone Connector 2 JP1 2 JP42 JP5 2 KQ: JP1022 JP42 2 JP7 2 2 SW1 SW2 SW3SW4 SW5 SW6
6Chapter 1 Bottom View JP21 Fan Connector JP24 USB Port PJP11 Battery Connector JP25 USB Port JP20 CPU Socket JP30 IEEE 1394 Port JP16 LVDS Connector JP36 Card Reader Connector JP22 VGA Board Connector IR Infrared Receiver PCN1 AC-IN JP40 Headphone out/line-out Jack (support SPDIF) JP13 USB Port JP41 Mic-in Jack JP12 Reserved for Acer ezDock. No ezDock for this model.JP28 HDD Connector JP14 Modem Board Connector JP35 Wireless LAN Card Connector JP3 External Display Port U42 BIOS JP17 S-Video Port JP26 DDR2 Socket JP19 RJ11/RJ45 JP31 DDR2 Socket JP23 Modem Cable Connector JP39 ODD Connector JP26 JP312 2 2 JP35 JP39 U42JP36 IR1 2 JP40 JP41 PCN1JP13 JP12 2 JP142 JP32 JP17 JP19 2 JP232 JP242 JP252 JP302 2 JP222JP162 PJP112 JP20 JP21 2 JP28 JP292 T2Q2
Chapter 17 An Aspire tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front View #IconItemDescription 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, center and right)The left and right buttons function like the 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.
8Chapter 1 Closed Front View #IconItemDescription 1 Speaker-out/line-out/ Headphone jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 2 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphone. 3 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 4 Bluetooth ® communication button/ indicatorPress to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetoothcommunications (option only available for TravelMate 3210). 5 Wireless communication button/ indicatorPress to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. 6 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 7 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged
Chapter 19 Left View #IconItemDescription 1 External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 2 S-video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input (TravelMate 3210 only). 3 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network. 4 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (TravelMate 3210 only). 7 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II PC Card. 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts and MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, or xD-Picture card (manufacturing option). Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. 9 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices like infrared printer and IR-aware computer (TravelMate 3210 only). 10 PC Card slot eject buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.
10Chapter 1 Right View Re a r P a n e l #IconItemDescription 1 Optical drive eject buttonEjects the optical drive tray from the drive. 2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 Security Keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. #IconItemDescription 1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 2 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor. 3 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Chapter 111 Bottom Panel Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. #ItemDescription 1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured by two screws). 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 7 Wireless LAN card compartmentHouses the computer’s mini PCI. 7
12Chapter 1 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 at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. The are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key “ “ and one user-programmable button. Press “ “ to ru the Acer eManager. Please see “Acer eManager”. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. IconFunctionDescription Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Media Activity Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Lights up when the computer is on. Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged.
Chapter 113 To u c h p a d The built-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 central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. To u c h p a d B a s i c s The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: Launch keyDefault application Mail Email application (user-programmable) Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) P User-programmable
14Chapter 1 TMove your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. TPress 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. TUse 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. NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. FunctionLeft Button (1)Right Button (4)Main touchpad (2)Center button (3) Execute Click twice quicklyTap twice (at the same speed as double- clicking the mouse button) Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpadTap twice (at the same speed as double- clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor. Access context menuClick once ScrollClick and hold to move up/down/left/right.