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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGESDenotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTEGives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNINGAlerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTIONGives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANTReminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1.This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2.Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.
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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform and memroy
Aspire 5680/5630 Series and TravelMate 4280/4230 Series
TIntel
tIntel
tIntel
TIntel
TUp to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
T256/512 MB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-
74-pin IEEE 1394 portConnects to IEEE 1394 devices (for
8PC Card slotAccepts one Type II PC Card.
9ExpressCard/34 slotAccepts one ExpressCard/34 module (for
10PC Card slot eject
button
infrared printer and IR-aware computer)
(for selected models).
PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC),
Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD)
(for selected models).
selected models).
selected models).
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
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Right View
Aspire Series:
#IconItemDescription
TravelMate Series:
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Rear Panel
Aspire Series:
#IconItemDescription
1Modem (RJ-11) portConnects to a phone line.
2Two USB 2.0 portsConnect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
3S-video-in (NTSC/
PAL) port
4AV-in portAccepts input signals from audio/video
5DC-in jackConnect to an AC adapter.
6S-video/TV-out
(NTSC/PAL) port
7External display
(VGA) port
8DVI-D portSupports digital video connections (for
9Ventilation slotsEnable the computer to stay cool, even
Connects to an S-video device like a
DVD player or camcorder (for selected
models).
(AV) devices (for selected models).
Connects to a television or display
device with S-video input (for selected
models).
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
selected models).
after prolonged use.
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TravelMate Series:
#IconItemDescription
1Modem (RJ-11) portConnects to a phone line.
2Two USB 2.0 portsConnect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
3DC-in jackConnect to an AC adapter.
4S-video/TV-out
(NTSC/PAL) port
5External display
(VGA) port
6DVI-D portSupports digital video connections (for
7Ventilation slotsEnable the computer to stay cool, even
Connects to a television or display
device with S-video input (for selected
models).
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
selected models).
after prolonged use.
Base view
Aspire Series/TravelMate Series:
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#ItemDescription
1Battery lockLocks the battery in position.
2Battery bayHelps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.
3Hard disk bayHouses the computer’s hard disk (secured
with screws)
4Acer DASP (Disk Anti-
Shock Protection)
5Memory compartmentHouses the computer’s main memory.
6Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
Protects the hard disk drive from shocks
and bumps. (for TravelMate 4200)
Release the battery for removal.
Indicators
The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the
front panel.
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The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is
closed.
IconFunctionDescription
Cap lockLights when Cap Lock is activated
Num lockLights when Num Lock is activated.
HDDIndicates when the hard disc or optical
drive is active.
BluetoothIndicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
Wireless LANIndicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
BatteryLights up when the battery is being
charged.
PowerLights up when the computer is on.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows
green when in AC mode.
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Easy-Launch Buttons
Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail
Web browser, Empowering Key ““and one user-programmable button.
Press “ “ to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons,
run the Acer Launch Manager.
Aspire Series
TravelMate Series
Launch keyDefault application
PUser-programmable
PUser-programmable
Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
Web browserInternet browser (user-programmable)
MailEmail application (user-programmable)
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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 numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Aspire Series:
TravelMate Series:
Lock KeyDescription
Caps LockWhen Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed
are in uppercase.
Num lock
<Fn>+<F11>
Scroll lock
<Fn>+<F12>
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.
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.
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.
Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off
Number keys on embedded
keypad
Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad
Type numbers in a normal
manner.
Hold <Shift> while using
cursor-control keys.
Hold <Fn> while using
cursor-control keys.
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Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off
Main keyboard keysHold <Fn> while typing
letters on embedded
keypad.
Type the letters in a normal
manner.
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyIconDescription
Windows keyPressed 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:
+ <Tab> Activates next taskbar button.
+ <E> Opens the My Computer window
+ <F1> Opens Help and Support.
+ <F> Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.
+ <R> Opens the Run dialog box.
+ M Minimizes all windows.
<Shift>+ + <M> Undoes the minimize all windows
action.
This key has the same effect as clicking the right
Applicati
on key
mouse button; it opens the application’s context
menu.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-F1Hot key helpDisplays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2Acer eSettingLaunches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
Fn-F3Acer
ePowerManagement
Fn-F4SleepPuts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5Display toggleSwitches display output between the display screen,
Fn-F6Screen blankTurns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Fn-F7Touchpad toggleTurns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8Speaker toggleTurns the speakers on and off.
Fn-wVolume upIncreases the speaker volume.
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer
eManager.
external monitor (if connected) and both.
Press any key to return.
Fn-yVolume downDecreases the speaker volume.
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Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-xBrightness upIncreases the screen brightness.
Fn-zBrightness downDecreases the screen brightness
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 pe :
Aspire Series:
TravelMate Series:
The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the<5> 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 <Dollar> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> 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/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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