Acer Aspire 5720Z driver and firmware
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Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 11
...avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach if you view ...display. Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. Eliminate glare and reflections by:
placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 19
... disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting tips Error messages
Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies
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Regulations and safety notices
FCC notice Modem notices Laser compliance...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 34
... or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 41
... FSB), or higher, supporting Intel® 64 architecture Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/ g), or 3945BG (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
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System memory Display
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 61
... use your communication software, you need to set up your location: 1 2 3 Click on Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. Begin setting up your location.
Refer to the Windows manual.
Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to complete the installation of your Operating...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 62
... software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 2 3 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 66
...installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power...
The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on...set out below Purchase an extra battery pack. Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use. Eject a PC Card...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 83
... last channel viewed will be displayed full screen.
SportsCap (selected models only)
SportsCap is a revolutionary way of watching your sports videos. It automatically detects highlights of the most memorable moments in sports from your recorded games.
Note: The sports types available in your version of SportsCap depend on the version and modules installed on your computer.
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 100
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Using software
Playing DVD movies
When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk.
Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 102
... save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1 2 3 Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery
This chapter will guide you through each process.
Note: This feature is...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 103
... toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. Select the backup point you would like to restore from. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. Follow the instructions on screen...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 118
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display hotkeys 31 troubleshooting DVD 80 DVD movies playing 80 40
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error messages Euro 32 84
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FAQ. See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 40 front view 17
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caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv CD-ROM ejecting manually 41 troubleshooting 41 charging checking...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G User's Guide EN - Page 119
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password 69 types 69 ports 71 printer troubleshooting problems 40 CD-ROM 41 display 40 keyboard 41 printer 41 startup 40 troubleshooting
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view 84 front 18 left 18 rear 19 right 19 volume adjusting 34
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questions setting location for modem use 41
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Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G/5720Z Service Guide - Page 7
.../965GM Express chipset
T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABGN network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/ n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology
T Core logic: Intel® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M (north bridge+ south bridge) T Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules
(dual-channel support)
Display and graphics...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G/5720Z Service Guide - Page 47
...model name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field displays the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G/5720Z Service Guide - Page 57
... the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adapter power supply when you run the...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G/5720Z Service Guide - Page 78
... instructions in the message window. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G/5720Z Service Guide - Page 79
... to main board). 2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.
Power System Check
To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G/5720Z Service Guide - Page 81
... Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in Control Panel 2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total
Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer...
Aspire 5320/5715/5715Z/5720/5720G/5720Z Service Guide - Page 92
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Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems.
Serial or parallel port device problems.
Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot...