Acer Travelmate 4520 Service Guide

							Chapter 11
Features
Your TravelMate 4520 is part of the Acer ProFile line of notebook computers. It provides superior computing 
performance and flexible usability in a classic matte black magnesium alloy casing. 
NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. The exact configuration of your TravelMate 
computer depends on the model purchased.
Computing platform
AMD Better by Design solution with the following features:
TProcessor options
t     AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology (TL-50, TL-52, TL-56, TL-60, or TL-66 models)
t     Mobile AMD Sempron™ Processor (3400+, 3500+, or 3600+ models)
TProcessor technologies
t     Dual-Core Technology 
t     AMD64 Technology 
t     Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) 1
t     HyperTransport™ Technology (1600 MHz)
t     AMD PowerNow!™ Technology 
TCore logic: ATI M690G chipset
TMobile technology: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting the Acer 
SignalUp™ wireless technology
Memory
TTwo DIMM slots supporting DDR2 533/667 MHz memory modules
TMaximum 4 GB system memory using two 2 GB soDIMM modules
TSupports dual-channel (interleaving) memory mode
T1 MB flash BIOS and shadow RAM support
Storage subsystem
THard disk drive (HDD)
t     SATA hard disk drives in 80–,120–, and 160 GB capacities (higher HDD capacity supported)
t     Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) 
TOptical disc drive (ODD) options 
t     DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
t     DVD/CD-RW combo drive
T5-in-1 card reader slot supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), 
Memory Stick Pro™ (MS Pro), and xD-Picture Card™ (xD) formats
1EVP is only supported by certain operating systems including the current versions of Microsoft Windows, Linux, 
Solaris and BSD Unix. Consult your OS documentation for information on enabling EVP.
System Tour
Chapter  1
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							2Chapter 1
Display and graphics
T14.1 WXGA TFT LCD (1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16.7 million colors)
TGraphics controller: ATI Radeon™ X1250
t     896 MB of HyperMemory™
t     256 MB of dedicated DDR2 VRAM
t     640 MB of shared system memory
t     Microsoft® DirectX® 9 compliance
TAcer GridVista™ for simultaneous multi-window viewing
TSupports the following video capabilities:
t     Dual independent display
t     MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted function
t     WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC)
t     S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL)
Audio
TTwo built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
TOne built-in stereo microphone
TIntel High Definition Audio support
TMS-Sound compatible
Communications
TMultiple network connection options
t     WLAN via Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution; Acer SignalUp compatible
t     WPAN via Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) interface
t     LAN via a Gigabit Ethernet port (Wake-on-LAN ready)
t     56K ITU V.92 MDC 1.5 modem (PTT approved, Wake-on-Ring ready)
TAcer Video Conference solution for advanced Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP)
t     Built-in Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting the Acer PrimaLite™ technology
t     Optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone
TWLAN controller options
t     Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)
t     Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN
t     Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (dual mode 802.11b/g)
TBroadcom NetLink™ BCM5787 Gigabit Ethernet Controller with PCI Express
Keyboard and special keys
TAcer FineTouch™ keyboard with 
t     88-/89-key models with 5 curve for better typing comfort
t     Embedded numeric keypad
t     Inverted T cursor keys, 12 function keys, Windows® key, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, and 
hotkey controls
t     Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button
t     2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
t     International language support
TProductivity keys: Lock, Presentation, and Sync keys
TEasy-launch keys: Acer Empowering, Internet, email, and a blank P (programmable) keys
TFront-access communication switches: Bluetooth and WLAN°
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							Chapter 13
I/O interface
TFront panel 
t     IEEE 1394
t     Infrared (IR)     
t     USB 2.0 (1x)
t     UAA (Universal Audio Architecture)2 ready audio jacks: line-in, microphone-in, and headphone
TRear panel: Modem (RJ-11)
TLeft panel
t     Kensington lock
t     USB 2.0 (1x)     
t     5-in-1 card reader slot
TRight panel
t     PC Card slot (Type II)
t     USB 2.0 (2x)
t     S-video/TV-out
t     Ethernet (RJ-45)
t     VGA (external monitor)
t     DC-in jack
TAcer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution with FingerLaunch, FingerNav and PBA (Pre-Boot 
Authentication) support provides enhanced security
Status indicators
TLeft edge: HDD activity, Num Lock, and Caps Lock
TFront edge: power status, battery charge; Bluetooth, and WLAN functions
TEthernet and modem ports: link and activity indicators
Power subsystem
T44W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell)
T3-pin 65W AC adapter
TAcer QuicCharge™ battery technology 
TACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 3.0 power management standard (supports 
standby and hibernation modes)
System security and compliance features
TPhysical security
t     Acer DASP absorbs shocks and insulates the hard drive.
t     Kensington lock notch deters theft by letting you secure the notebook to a permanent object.
t     Magnesium-alloy casing for a light-weight and reliable safeguard against physical damage.
TData security
t     Acer Bio-Protection solution provides network and data security by verifying an individuals true identity. 
t     Acer Empowering Technology (particularly the eDataSecurity and eLock features)
TIndustry standard compliance
t     Wi-Fi
t     ACPI 3.0
t     Mobile PC 2002
t     DMI 2.0 (Desktop Management Interface)
2UAA refers to a class driver architecture for PC audio solutions supported in Microsoft Windows Vista .
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							4Chapter 1
Software
TOperating system options
t     Windows Vista™ Business
t     Windows Vista Home Premium
t     Windows Vista Home Basic
TSystem tools and utilities
t     Acer Empowering Technology (eNet, ePower, eAudio , ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, and 
eSettings Management)
t     Acer Crystal Eye
t     Acer Video Conference Manager
t     Acer GridVista
t     Acer Launch Manager
t     Microsoft Office Ready 2007
t     NTI Shadow
t     Adobe®Reader®
t     CyberLink® PowerProducer®
t     NTI CD-Maker™
t     Norton Internet Security™
Physical specifications
TDimensions (width x depth x height): 331 x 248 x 29.7/41.08 mm (13.03 x 9.76 x 1.17/1.62 in)
TWeight (with 6-cell battery pack): 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
TTwo-spindle design for portability
TStreamlined ProFile chassis for professional style and optimized portability
Environmental specifications
TTemperature:
t     Operating: 5 C to 35 C
t     Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C
THumidity (non-condensing):
t     Operating: 20% to 80%
t     Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Accessories
TAcer Bluetooth VoIP phone with the Acer Video Conference Manager 
T512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules
T9-cell 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack
T3-pin 65 W AC adapter
TExternal USB floppy disk drive°°
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							Chapter 15
TravelMate Tour
This section is a virtual tour of your TravelMate notebook’s interior and exterior components.
Open Front View
NumberIconItemDescription
1 Acer OrbiCam 
cameraConduct video communication. (for selected models)
2 Internal microphone Create sound recording and conduct voice 
communication. 
3 LCD panel Displays computer output.
4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for monitoring the hard 
drive activity, as well as the Num Lock and Caps Lock 
functions. Go to page 10 for more information. 
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a 
computer mouse.
7 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and right 
mouse buttons.
8 Status indicators LEDs for monitoring the power status and battery charge 
level, as well as the Bluetooth and WLAN functions. Go to 
page 10 for more information. 
9 Function may vary base on actual notebook model. It can 
either be a 4-way scroll button or an Acer Bio-Protection 
fingerprint reader. 
10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use 
the keyboard.
11 Easy-launch buttons Press to launch frequently used programs/functions. Go 
to page 11 for more information. 
12 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
13 Productivity keys Press to access TravelMate’s protection and 
manageability features. Go to page 12 for more 
information. 
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							6Chapter 1
Close Front View
NumberIconItemDescription
1 IEEE 1394 ports Connects to a IEEE 1394 devices.
2 IR port Interfaces with IR-aware (e.g. infrared printer, 
IR-aware computers and mobile phone). Your computer 
can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps at a distance 
of up to one meter.
3 Front USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB 
camera).
4 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, 
stereo walkman).
5 Microphone-in jack Accepts an external microphone.
6 Headphone jack Accepts headphones or external speakers. 
7 Bluetooth switch Toggles the Bluetooth function on and off. 
8 WLAN switch Toggles the WLAN function on and off. 
9 Speakers Delivers High Definition (HD) audio output.
10 Lid latch Locks and releases the notebook lid.
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							Chapter 17
Left View
* Item location varies depending on the drive model.
NumberIconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock notch Accepts a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
2 Optical disc drive 
(ODD) Accepts CDs or DVDs (drive type maybe slot-load or 
tray-load depending on model).
3 ODD access indicator * Lights up when a the optical drive is active .
4 ODD eject button * Ejects the optical disc from the drive.
5 Emergency eject hole * Ejects the ODD tray when the computer is turned off.
6 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices.
7 5-in-1 card reader slot Accepts MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, and xD formats 
memory cards.# Icon Item Description
Note:
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							8Chapter 1
Right View
Rear View
NumberIconItemDescription
1 PC Card slot eject 
buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.
2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
3 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices.
4 S-Video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with an S-
video input. Supports both NTSC and PAL standards.
5 Ethernet port (RJ-45)  Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network 
(selected models).
6 VGA port Connects to an external display device (e.g., external 
monitor, LCD projector).
7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
NumberIconItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged 
use.
2 Modem port (RJ-11)  Connects to a phone line.
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							Chapter 19
Base View
NumberIconItemDescription
1 Battery lock Secures the battery pack in position.
2 Battery pack Provides power to the computer.
3 Battery release latch Releases the battery pack for removal.
4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged 
use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
5 Acer DASP pad Provides anti-shock/bump protection to the hard drive.
6 Lower case cover Protects the external modules located on the system 
lower case.
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							10Chapter 1
Status Indicators
The computer has several status indicators for monitoring various system components and functions.  
* These indicators remain visible when the computer lid is closed.
NumberIconIndicatorDescription
1 Hard drive activity Flashes green when there is hard drive activity.
2 Num Lock Lights up green when the Num Lock function is activated.
3 Caps Lock Lights up green when the Caps Lock function is 
activated.
4 Power * Indicates the computer’s power state. It lights up: 
TGreen when the computer is powered on.
TAmber when the computer is in standby or 
hibernation mode.
5 Battery charge * Indicates the battery charging state. It lights up: 
TAmber when the computer is charging. 
TGreen when battery charging is complete.
6 Bluetooth *   Indicates the Bluetooth status. It lights up: 
TGreen when there’s an active Bluetooth connection
TAmber when there’s no Bluetooth connection.
7 WLAN *  Indicates the WLAN status. It lights up: 
TGreen when there is an active WLAN connection
TAmber when there is no WLAN connection.
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