Acer Aspire 5500z Service Guide
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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: TMove your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. TPress the left (1) and right (4) buttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the sa me as clicking the left button. TUse the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or do wn and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the righ t scroll bar of Windows applications. FunctionLeft Button (1)Right Button (4)Main touchpad (2)Center button (3) Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice (at the same speed as double- clicking the mouse button) Select Click once Tap once
14Chapter 1 NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchp ad. 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. Drag Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Tap 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 menu Click once Scroll Click and hold to move up/down/left/right. FunctionLeft Button (1)Right Button (4)Main touchpad (2)Center button (3)
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 si mplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Lock KeyDescription Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num lock + When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys f unction 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 an external keypad. Scroll lock + 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. Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys.Hold while using cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal manner.
16Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> 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 next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + + Undoes the minimize all windows action. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application’s context menu. Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagementLaunches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
Chapter 117 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 on and off. Fn- w Volume up Increases the speaker volume. Fn- y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn- x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn- z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
18Chapter 1 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 not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/f aq/faq12.htm for more information.
Chapter 119 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor ItemSpecification CPU type Aspire 5500 Intel ® Pentium® M Processor 740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/ 2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) Intel ® Pentium® M Processor 735/735A (2MB L2 cache, 1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) Core logic Intel ® 915GM/PM+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) CPU package Intel sock etable 478pin Micro-BGA CPU core voltage 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode) 0.748V (deeper sleep mode) BIOS ItemSpecification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS Version V1.10 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package 32-pin PLCC Supported protocols ACPI 2.0, PC 2001 ready, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD- ROM bootable, IEEE 1394, SMB (system managment bus), WFM 2.0 ready BIOS password control Set by setup manual Second Level Cache ItemSpecification Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size 2MB 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back System Memory ItemSpecification Memory controller Intel ® 915GM/PM Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 1024MB Supports maximum memory size 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) Supports DIMM type DDR Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 400 MHz/533 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 2.5V and 1.25V 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.
20Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configur ations. 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 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 1284MB 1024MB 1152MB 256MB 128MB 384MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 512MB 128MB 640MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 1125MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB LAN Interface ItemSpecification Chipset BCM4401KFB Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.3 IR Interface (No IR Interface for this model) ItemSpecification Part name VISHAY TFU6102F Package 8-pin SMT type Performance 4Mbit/s Compliant IrDA 1.1 Modem Interface ItemSpecification Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Chapter 121 Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92 Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Left side Bluetooth Interface ItemSpecification Chipset/Vendor for Wireless LAN Card built-in Mobile Intel ® 82801FB (ICH6-M)/WNC 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 device) ItemSpecification Chipset built-in Mobile Intel ® 82801FB (ICH6-M) Data throughput 11~54 Mbps Protocol 802.11b+g Interface Mini-PCI type II Hard Disk Drive Interface ItemSpecification Vendor & Model Name SEAGATE ST94019A Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS SEAGATE N2 ST960821A Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS SEAGATE N2 ST9808210A Toshiba Pluto MK8025GASSEAGATE ST9100822A TOSHIBA PLUTO MK1031GAS Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 80000 100000 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 Data heads 2/2 3/4 4/4 4/4 Drive Format Disks 1/1 2/2 2/2 2/2 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM 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-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Modem Interface ItemSpecification
22Chapter 1
Voltage
tolerance5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Philips SCB5265+UJDA770
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format Read: DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-Video, DVD-R (3.95
and 4.7G), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DVD-RW, Multi-
Session DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM (optional)
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA 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
Write:
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2,
CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text
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-Dual Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K15RA DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K05RA
LiteOn SOSW-833S
Panasonic UJ-845
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MBytes
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc fo rmat for LiteOn
SOSW-833S Read:
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
Hard Disk Drive Interface
ItemSpecification