Acer Aspire 3680 5570 5580 User Manual

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TDevice Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, 
etc.
TAdvanced Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image 
enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator.
TZoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature 
on or off.
Capturing photos or videos
To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a 
Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player 
automatically launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip.
NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder.
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam
The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. 
To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can 
now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world. 
						

							34Chapter 1
Using the System Utilities
NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then 
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the 
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click 
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
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:
Double (verticle), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display 
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently.
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista is imple to set up:
1.    Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
Note:
Start  Control Panel  Display
Settings (2)
Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor
Apply OK
Start  All Programs Acer GridVista
Note:
Start  Control Panel  Display
Settings (2)
Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor
Apply OK
Start  All Programs Acer GridVista 
						

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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers 
recommended value.
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access 
the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.
Note:
Easy-launch buttons on page 24
Start All Programs
Launch ManagerNote:
Easy-launch buttons on page 24
Start All Programs
Launch Manager 
						

							36Chapter 1
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
.
   Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
Intel
® Core 2 Duo processor T5500/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 
667 MHz FSB) and T7200/T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 
667 MHz FSB) (for Aspire 5580)
Intel
® Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2MB L2 cache, 
1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for Aspire 5570)
Intel
® Celeron M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 
GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for Aspire 3680)
Core logic
Intel
® 945GM/945PM/940GML(Aspire 3680)+ICH7M
CPU package  Intel 478pin Micro-FCPGA
CPU core voltage VCC-CORE: 1.2875V (high frequency mode) to 0.8375V (Low frequency 
mode)
VCC-CORE: 0.75V (Deeper sleep mode)
VCC_CORE: voltage for the future processor will depend on VID0-6 for 
battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for the future 
processor
CPU Fan True Value Table
DTS(degree C)Fan Speed (rpm)Acoustic Level (dBA)
45 0 29
50 2700+/-100 32
70 3200+/-100 35
78 3800+/-100 38
90 4200+/-100 40
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phneoix
BIOS Version 1.00 (MP version)
BIOS ROM type SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory
BIOS ROM size 1M byte FLASH ROM SST
BIOS package 32-pin PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security 
Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot 
Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power 
Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 
1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card Standard 1995 
(PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, 
WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface 
(BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
Second Level Cache
ItemSpecification
Cache controller Built-in CPU 
						

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Cache size
4MB for Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (Aspire 5580)
2MB for Intel
® Core 2 Duo processor T5500/T5600 and Intel® Core Duo 
processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (Aspire 5580/5570)
1MB for Intel
® Celeron M processor 410/420/430 (Aspire 3680)
1st level cache control Always enabled
2st level cache control Always enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller
Built-in Intel
® 945GM/945PM/940GML
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 1024MB
Supports maximum memory size Maximum memory up to 2GB for 32bit OS (with two 1GB SODIMM), 4G for 
64bit OS(with two 2GB SODIMM)
Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 533/677 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V
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.
Second Level Cache
ItemSpecification 
						

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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. Memory Combinations
Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
256MB 2048MB 2304MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 256MB 1280MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 256MB 2304MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
LAN Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset Marvell 88E8030/88E8055 co-lay
Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps (Giga LAN support for future selected models)
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Rear side
Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver
Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0
PCI v2.2
Modem Interface
ItemSpecification
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92 WWDAA
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Right side 
						

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Bluetooth Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built-in ICH7M
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 802.11a/b/g (optional device)
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built-in ICH7M
Data throughput 11~54 Mbps
Protocol 802.11a+b+g or 802.11b+g
Interface PCI bus
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & 
Model NameHGST 
HTS421240H9AWD WD600UE-
22HCT0
HGST 
HTS541060G9ASEAGATE 
ST98823AHGST 
MORAGA+ 
HTS541010G9A
Seagate  
ST9100824AHGST 
HTS541612J9AT
WD1200UE-
22KVT0 ML60
Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000
Bytes per 
sector512 512 512 512 512
Data heads 2 2 3 4 4
Drive Format
Disks11222 for WD
Spindle speed 
(RPM)4200 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size  8MB 2MB for WD
8MB for HGST8MB 8192KB 8192KB
Interface ATA/ATAPI-7 ATA-6 for WD
ATA/ATAPI-7 for 
HGSTATA / ATA - 6 ;  ATA -
6ATA / ATA P I - 6 ATA - 6  f o r  W D
Max. media 
transfer rate 
(disk-buffer, 
Mbytes/s)376 350 (for WD)
376 (for HGST)350 493 540 for HGST
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-
5100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-
5
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 
tolerance5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 
						

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Combo Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name HLDS GCC-4244N
Philips SCB5265
Panasonic UJDA770
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc formatFor HDLS GCC-4244N:
1. Reads and writes data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROMXA, CD-I FMV, Video CD 
and CD-EXTRA
2. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and multi session)
3. Reads and writes standard CD-DA
4. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”
5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”
6. Reads data in DVD-ROM
For Philips SB5265:
Applicable DVD formats (Read):
DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-Video, DVD-R 
3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DVD-
RW, Multi-session DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM (optional)
Applicable CD Formats (Read):
CD:  CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-
2 Form-2, CD-i Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Super Video CD, 
Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-
RW
Applicable CD Formats (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
For Panasonic UJDA770:
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (Multi session), 
Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD:DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM (2.6GB/4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW 
(ver. 1.1) (Supporting Multi Border) DVD+R, DVD+RW (Supporting Multi 
Session)
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
               (b) Release by ATAPI command 
               (c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 
DVD-Super Multi Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name PANASONIC UJ-850 , LF, GBASE
TOSHIBA TSSTTS-L632D
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained:
Max 10.08Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible 
						

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Applicable disc formatFor PANASONIC UJ-850:
Applicable disc format
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, PhotoCD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-
Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, 
DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
For Toshiba TSST TS-L632D
CD:
CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT 
CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data
CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session
CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge)
CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video
Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video
CD-R (Orange Book Part )
CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2
Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type 
US & US+ RW
DVD:
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual
DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)  
DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring
DVD+R (Version 1.0) 
DVD+RW
DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM)
DVD°”R Dual 
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
               (b) Release by ATAPI command 
               (c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 
Audio Interface
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC883D Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & 
MAZ4411
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex
Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content
Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2 (1.5W speakers)
Video Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset
Intel
® 945GM (for Aspire 5570/5580 UMA models) and Intel® 
940GML (Aspire 3680)
Nvidia G7300 (G72M-V) (for Aspire 5570/5580 discrete models)
DVD-Super Multi Interface
ItemSpecification 
						

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Package
FCBGA 1466-pin for Intel® 945GM and Intel® 940GML
BGA 533 pin for Nvidia G7300
Interface internal PCIE 
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes
Video Memory
ItemSpecification
Chipset
Intel
® 945GM (for Aspire 5570/5580 UMA models) and Intel® 
940GML (Aspire 3680)
Nvidia G7300 (G72M-V) (for Aspire 5570/5580 discrete models)
Memory size  up to 128MB
Interface DDR2
USB Port
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built-in ICH7M
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller
Number of USB port 3
Location  One on the left side/two on the rear side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
PCMCIA Port
ItemSpecification
PCMCIA controller TI PCI8412/PCI6412
Supports card type Type-II
Number of slots One type-II
Access location Left panel
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support
Supports 32 bit CardBus  Yes
System Board Major Chips
Item Controller
Core logic
Intel
® 945GM/945PM/940GML+ICH7M
VGA
Intel
® 945GM (for Aspire 5570/5580 UMA models) and Intel® 
940GML (Aspire 3680)
Nvidia G7300 (G72M-V) (for Aspire 5570/5580 discrete models)
LAN Marvell 88E8055 for GigaLAN for future advanced models, not 
launch yet
Marvell 88E8038 for 10/100 LAN
USB 2.0 Built in ICH7M
Super I/O controller NS PC87383
MODEM ALC 883
Bluetooth Built-in ICH7M
Video Interface
ItemSpecification