Acer Aspire 3600 Series Manuals

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Acer Aspire 3600 Series Service Manual

Acer Aspire 3600 Series Service Manual (111 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.13 MB

Table of Contents

Revision History
2
System Specifications
7
System Block Diagram
10
Board Layout
11
Bottom View
12
An Aspire Tour
13
Front View
13
Closed Front View
14
Left View
15
Right View
16
Rear Panel
16
Bottom Panel
17
Easy-Launch Buttons
18
Touchpad Basics
19
Using the Keyboard
21
Lock Keys and Embedded Mumeric Keypad
21
Windows Keys
21
Hot Keys
22
Special Key
23
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
25
Second Level Cache
25
System Memory
25
Memory Combinations
26
LAN Interface
26
Audio Interface
30
Video Interface
30
Video Memory
30
System Board Major Chips
31
System Power Management
33
Bios Setup Utility
35
System Utilities
35
Navigating the BIOS Utility
36
Set Supervisor/User Password
42
CD-ROM/DVD Drive
43
BIOS Flash Utility
45
Remove BIOS Password
46
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
47
General Information
48
Before You Begin
48
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
49
Screw List
50
Removing the Battery Pack
51
Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the HDD Module
52
Removing the Memory and the CPU
52
Removing the ODD Module and the LCD Module
53
Disassembling the Main Unit
56
Separate the Main Unit into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly
56
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly
56
Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly
57
Disassembling the LCD Module
59
Disassembling the External Modules
60
Disassembling the HDD Module
60
Disassembling the ODD Module
60
Troubleshooting
61
System Check Procedures
62
External Diskette Drive Check
62
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
62
Memory Check
63
Power System Check
63
Touchpad Check
65
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
66
Index of Error Messages
67
Error Code List
67
Error Message List
67
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
70
Index of Symptom-To-FRU Error Message
74
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
75
Memory-Related Symptoms
75
Speaker-Related Symptoms
75
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
76
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
76
Modem-Related Symptoms
76
Intermittent Problems
77
Undetermined Problems
78
Jumper and Connector Locations
79
Top View
79
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
81
Exploded Diagram
82
Model Definition and Configuration
100
Test Compatible Components
103
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test
104
Online Support Information
109

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Acer Aspire 3600 Series User Manual

Acer Aspire 3600 Series User Manual (76 pages)

Acer Notebook Computer User's Guide

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.1 MB

Table of Contents

Your Guides
3
Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
3
An Aspire Tour

9
- Front View
  9
- Closed Front View
  10
- Left View
  11
- Right View
  12
- Rear View
  12
- Base View
  13
Specifications

14
Indicators

17
Easy-Launch Buttons

18
Touchpad

19
- Touchpad Basics
  19
Using the Keyboard

21
- Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
  21
- Windows Keys
  22
- Hotkeys
  22
- Special Keys
  24
Ejecting the Optical (CD or DVD) Drive Tray

25
Using a Computer Security Lock

25
Audio

26
- Adjusting the Volume
  26
Using the System Utilities

27
- Acer Emanager
  27
- Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)
  28
- Launch Manager
  29
Frequently Asked Questions

30
- Requesting Service
  33
  - International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
    33
  - Before You Call
    33
Acer Arcade (for Selected Models)

35
- Arcade Hotkeys
  36
- Finding and Playing Content
  37
  - Settings
    37
- Arcade Controls
  37
  - Navigation Controls
    38
  - Player Controls
    38
- Cinema
  38
  - DVD Settings
    39
- Album
  40
  - Slideshow Settings
    41
- Video
  41
  - Playing a Video File
    41
  - Video Authoring
    42
- Music
  42
- Burner
  43
Taking Your Notebook PC with You

44
- Disconnecting from the Desktop
  44
- Moving Around
  44
- Taking the Computer Home
  45
  - Preparing the Computer
    45
  - What to Take with You
    46
  - Special Considerations
    46
  - Setting up a Home Office
    46
- Traveling with the Computer
  46
  - Preparing the Computer
    46
  - What to Take with You
    47
  - Special Considerations
    47
- Traveling Internationally with the Computer39
  47
  - Preparing the Computer
    47
  - What to Bring with You
    47
  - Special Considerations
    48
Securing Your Computer

48
- Using a Computer Security Lock
  48
- Using Passwords
  48
  - Entering Passwords
    49
  - Setting Passwords
    49
Expanding through Options

50
- Connectivity Options
  50
  - Fax/Data Modem
    50
  - Built-In Network Feature
    51
  - Fast Infrared (Selected Models Only)
    51
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB)
    52
  - IEEE 1394 Port (Selected Models Only)
    52
  - PC Card Slot
    53
- BIOS Utility
  54
  - Boot Sequence
    54
  - Enable Disk-To-Disk Recovery
    55
  - Password
    55
- Using Software
  55
  - Playing DVD Movies
    55
Power Management

56
Acer Erecovery

57
- Create Backup
  57
- Restore from Backup
  58
- Create Factory Default Image CD
  58
- Re-Install Bundled Software Without CD
  58
- Change Password
  59
Troubleshooting

60
- Troubleshooting Tips
  60
- Error Messages
  60
Regulations and Safety Notices

62
- ENERGY STAR Guidelines Compliance
  62
- FCC Notice
  62
- Modem Notices
  64
- Important Safety Instructions
  67
  - Declaration of Conformity
    73
  - Declaration of Conformity for Ce Marking
    74

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