Acer Aspire One Model Ao532h Service Guide

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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Operating System
•Microsoft Windows® XP™ / Linux
Platform
•Diamondville Atrom series standard voltage 533FSB processors
•Intel 945GSE + ICH7M Chipset
System Memory
NOTE:  It is not possible for end users to upgrade the Aspire one memory.
•One DDRII SO-DIMM slots support 512MB to 1024MB system memory
•512MB on board memory
•1MB Flash BIOS
Display and graphics
•8.9” Wide Screen LCD (1024x600)
•LED backlight LCD
Storage subsystem
•8GB SSD module PATA interface
•Fixed type for 80GB or higher capacity SATA HDD
Audio
•HD audio codec
•Internal Digital MIC
Dimensions and Weight
•248 (W) x 169.4 (D) x 29.5 (H) mm (ME dimension)
•995g weight with 8.9” LCD and 8GB SSD
Communication
•On-Board PCI-E 10/100 LAN
•Mini-card Wireless LAN
•Wake-on-LAN support
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•3G module through USB
Privacy control 
•BIOS user, supervisor, and power on passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Power subsystem
•2-cell 2200mAh
•6-cell 5200mAh
•30W 19V 3-pin AC adapter
Special keys and controls
•New Acer Aspire one keyboard support
•Power button and Wireless LAN/3G switch
I/O interface
•2 * Express card slot
•1 * VGA port, 15 pins 
•1 * Microphone-in/Line-in
•1 * Line-out / Headphone out
•3 * External USB 2.0
•1 * DC in jack 
•1 * RJ-45 jack for LAN 
•1 * Internal Digital MIC
•1 * 5-in-1 card reader
•1 * SD card reader
Environment
•Temperature:
•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
•Humidity (non-condensing):
•Operating: 20% to 80%
•Non-operating: 20% to 80% 
						

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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
No.IconItemDescription
1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Acer Crystal Eye 
WebcamWeb camera for video communication (only for 
certain models).
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Wireless LAN 
communication 
indicatorIndicates the status of wireless LAN 
communication.
5 Click buttons (left 
and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and 
right mouse buttons. 
6 TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like 
a computer mouse.
7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show 
the status of the computers functions and 
components. 
9 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays 
computer output. 
						

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Closed Front View
Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Wireless 
communication 
switchEnables/disables the wireless function.
No.IconItemDescription
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter
2 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
3 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening.
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100-based 
network.
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse).
6Storage 
expansion slotAccepts one Secure Digital (SD) card, used to 
expand the capacity of My Files. Push the card 
inwards and let it pop out before removing.
Note: This slot is for expanding My Files long-
term. For transferring files to and from other 
devices, use the 5-in-1 card reader. 
						

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Right View
Rear View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
2 Headphones/
speaker/line-out 
jackConnects to line-out audio devices 
(e.g. speakers, headphones).
3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse).
4 Multi-in-1 card 
readerAccepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard 
(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO 
(MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one 
card can operate at any given time.
5 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 
						

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Bottom View
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 battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light 
shows green when in AC mode.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery lock  Locks the battery in position.
Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
3 Ventilation slots 
(right) and Speaker 
grill (bottom)
•Vents enable the computer to stay cool, even 
after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the cooling vents.
•Speaker grills allow audio to pass through the 
casing unhindered.
IconFunctionDescription
Battery Indicates the computers battery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 
						

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TouchPad Basics
The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:
•Move your finger across the TouchPad (2) to move the cursor.
•Press the left (1) 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: When using the TouchPad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The TouchPad is sensitive to 
finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not 
increase the TouchPad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft Button (1)Right Button (3)Main TouchPad (2)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed 
as double-clicking a mouse 
button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use 
finger on the TouchPad to 
drag the cursor.Tap twice (at the same speed 
as double-clicking a mouse 
button); rest your finger on 
the TouchPad on the second 
tap and drag the cursor.
Access 
context menuClick once. 
						

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Using the Keyboard
Your Aspire one has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, 
function and special keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric 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 simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the keys.
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 
function 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 keypadType numbers in a normal manner.
Main keyboard keys Hold  while typing letters on 
embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal 
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen 
brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
 +  Display toggle Switches display output between the display 
screen, external monitor (if connected) and 
both.
 +  Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save 
power. Press any key to return.
 +  TouchPad toggle Turns the internal TouchPad on and off.
 +  Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
 + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
 + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
 + < >Volume up Increases the sound volume.
 + < >Volume down Decreases the sound volume.