Acer Aspire 5330 Service Guide

Chapter 11
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor*
Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor*
Intel® Celeron® processor*
Mobile Intel® GL40/GM45 Express Chipset*
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
System Memory
Dual-channel SDRAM support
Up to 1 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules*...

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Built-in microphone
Communication
Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
WLAN:
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready
I/O Ports
ExpressCard™/54 slot
5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
4 USB 2.0 ports
External display (VGA) port
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack*
Microphone-in jack
Line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem...

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System Block Diagram 

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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer 
output.
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
5/7 Easy-launch 
buttonsButtons for launching frequently used programs. 
6VOL+/
VOL-Volume up/Volume...

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Closed Front View
11 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer 
mouse.
12 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
13 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
14 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology
1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording.
IconItemDescription
1 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
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Left View
Right View
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1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security 
lock.
2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
4 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera) (only for certain models). 
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g.,...

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Rear View
2 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 
4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is 
turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject 
hole to eject the optical drive tray when the 
computer is off.
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, 
USB camera).
6 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line....

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Bottom View
IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
4 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
6 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the 
fan.
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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the 
computer cover is closed.
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 beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web...

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Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.
Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
Press the left (2) and right (3) 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.
NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. The exact...