Acer Aspire 5600 Service Guide

Chapter 15
Front View
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1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
4 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player,  stereo walkman).
5 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
6 Headphones/ speaker/line-out 
jack with 
S/PDIF supportConnects to audio line-out devices(e.g., speakers, 
headphones)
7 5-in-1 card...

6Chapter 1
Left View
Right View
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1 N/A Optical drive Internal optica l drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
2 N/A Optical disk access  indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 N/A Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4 N/A Emergency eject hole Ejects the opti cal drive tray when the computer is 
turned off.
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1 PC Card slot eject  buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.
2 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
3 Two...

Chapter 17
Rear View
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1 DC-in Jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 USB2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB  camera)
3 Ethernet(RJ-45)  portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network.
4 Modem(RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
5 Battery Powers the computer
6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security  lock.
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8Chapter 1
Bottom View
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1 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
3 Memory compartment Houses the computers main memory
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s main memory
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
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Chapter 19
Aspire 5600 Outlook View
Open View
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1 Built-in  camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication(for select  models)
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer  output. 
3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 
5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a  computer mouse. 
6 Click buttons (Left, center and 
right)  The left and right buttons functi
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10Chapter 1
Front View
10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the 
status of the computer’s functions and components.
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1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
4 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player,  stereo walkman).
5 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones....

Chapter 111
Left View
Right View
9 Wireless 
communications
button/indicatorPress to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to 
indicate the status of wireless LAN  communications. 
(manufacturing option)
10 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid.
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1 N/A Optical drive Internal optica l drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
2 N/A Optical disk access  indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 N/A Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4 N/A Emergency...

12Chapter 1
Rear View
4 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
5 External  display(VGA) portConnects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, 
LCD projector)
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1 DC-in Jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 USB2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB  camera)
3 Ethernet(RJ-45)  portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network.
4 Modem(RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
5 Battery Powers the computer
6 Kensington lock...

Chapter 113
Bottom View
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1 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
3 Memory compartment Houses the computers main memory
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s main memory(secured with screws)
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
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14Chapter 1
Indicators
Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four
indicators positioned at the front panel. Thes e indicators show the status of the computer
and its component.                                                                                
The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is 
closed.
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Caps Lock activity Lights up when Caps Lock is activated....