Acer Aspire 5620 Service Guide

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Right View
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1 IEEE 1394 port(4-
pin)Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
(for Aspire 5670 Series)
2 PC Card slot eject 
buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.
3 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
4 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module(for Aspire 
5670 Series)
5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices 
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
6 S-video port/TV-out 
(NTSC/PAL) portConnects to a television or display device...

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Rear View
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1 Ethernet(RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network.
2 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections(for Aspire 5670 
Series)
3124-pin Acer 
ezDock connectorConnects to Acer ezDock(for selected models)
4 Battery Powers the computer
5 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security 
lock.
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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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Chapter 117
Indicators
Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four
indicators positioned at the front panel. These 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.
Num...

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Easy-Launch Buttons
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four easy-launch buttons. They are User-Programmable 
Button, Mail, Web Browser, Acer Empowering Key from left to right.
ItemDefault Application
P User programmable 
e Acer Empowering Technology(User-programmable)
Web Browser Internet browser(User -programmable)
Mail Email application(User-programmable)
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
Acer 
Empowering Technology on page 1
Launch Manager on page 32
Easy-launch button Default...

Chapter 119
Touchpad
The build-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 touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.
Touchpad Basics
TMove your finger across the touchpad 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...

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Using the Keyboard 
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
 
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
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...

Chapter 121
Windows Keys
       The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functoins.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the  key before 
pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Cursor-control keys 
on embedded 
keypadHold  while using cursor-
control keys.Hold  while using cursor-control 
keys.
Main keyboard 
keysHold...

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Fn+F1 Hot key help This key will cause a help 
message to appear on the display 
device that describes the definition 
and functionality of the unit hot 
keys. 
Fn+F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSetting in 
Acer Empowering Technology.  
See “Acer Empowering 
Technology”
Fn+F3 Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches the Acer ePower 
Management in Acer Empowering 
Technology. See “Acer 
Empowering Technology”
Fn+F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode
Fn+F5 Display...

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Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your 
keyboard.Fn+F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on 
and off
Fn+F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off
Fn+wVolume up Increases the sound volume
Fn+yVolume down Decreases the sound volume
Fn+xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness
Fn+zBrightness down  Decrease the screen brightness
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Fn-F5
Fn-F6
Fn-F7
Fn-F8
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