Contact: zombiepig2, GreggStephani
- Make: Acer
- Brand: Extensa
- Model: 5620
Website: http://acer.com.au/acer/akc/portablepc.nsf/Page/RWPC0730F00F74B29EDCA2573BE0020502B
Current Issues
Some hot keys (lock, presentation, sync, P, euro, dollars) don't work launchpad 186494
Card reader doesn't work with memory sticks, XD cards and SmartMedia cards, but works fine with SD/MMC cards
System Info
- system-manufacturer: Acer
- system-product-name: Extensa 5620
- system-version: 0100
Hardware details
Screen & Monitors |
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Device |
Works? |
Bug # |
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in Ubuntu 6.06 LTS |
in Gutsy |
in Hardy (Final 64-bit) |
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Screen |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Correct resolution? |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Correct refresh rate? |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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3D Acceleration |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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External monitor works? |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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External monitor - mirrors |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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External monitor - extend desktop |
Untested |
Untested |
Partial (see Notes) |
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Power Management |
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Battery detected? |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Hibernates? |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes, sound requires alsa force-reload |
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Suspend |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes, sound requires alsa force-reload |
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Dim monitor on battery |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Blank monitor on inactivity |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Lid Close |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Cpu frequency scaling |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Sound |
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Sound works? |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Correct volume? |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Hardware volume switch |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Headphone jack |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Mic jack |
Untested |
Untested |
Untested |
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Inbuilt Mic |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Networking |
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Wired NIC |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Wireless NIC |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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PCMCIA NIC |
Untested |
Untested |
Untested |
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Firewire |
Untested |
Untested |
Untested |
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Bluetooth |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Modem |
Untested |
Untested |
Untested |
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Infrared |
Untested |
Untested |
No |
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Touchpad & Mice |
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Touchpad |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Touchpad - Doubletap = double click |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Touchpad - Scroll down side |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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External mouse - USB |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Additional Hardware |
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CD/DVD drive |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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PCMCIA cards |
Untested |
Untested |
Unested |
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Parallel Ports |
Untested |
Untested |
N/A |
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Card reader(s) |
Untested |
Untested |
Partial (see Notes) |
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Webcam |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Function and other keys |
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Fn key |
Operation |
Keycode |
Works? |
Bug # |
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in Ubuntu 6.06 LTS |
in Gutsy |
in Hardy (Final 64-bit) |
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+ F1 |
Help |
36 |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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+ F2 |
Acer E-settings |
193 |
Untested |
Untested |
Partial (see Notes) |
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+ F3 |
Power Settings |
241 |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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+ F4 |
Suspend |
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Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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+ F5 |
External Monitor |
e078 (scancode) |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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+ F6 |
Screen blank |
Not generated |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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+ F7 |
Touchpad toggle |
205 (off), 204 (on) |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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+ F8 |
Mute |
Not generated |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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+ F11 |
Num Lock |
77 |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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+ F12 |
Scroll Lock |
78 |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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+ ArrowUp |
Volume up |
Not generated |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Volume down |
Not generated |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Brightness up |
123+212 |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Brightness down |
239+101 |
Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Other special keys |
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Key |
Operation |
Keycode |
Works? |
Bug # |
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in Ubuntu 6.06 LTS |
in Gutsy |
in Hardy (Final 64-bit) |
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e |
Acer Application |
159 |
Untested |
Untested |
Partial (see Notes) |
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Lock |
Lock account |
e06e (scancode) |
Untested |
Untested |
No |
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Presentation |
? |
e075 (scancode) |
Untested |
Untested |
No |
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Sync |
? |
e079 (scancode) |
Untested |
Untested |
No |
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Web Browser |
Launch browser |
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Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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Launch email |
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Untested |
Untested |
Yes |
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P |
User assignable |
151 |
Untested |
Untested |
Partial (see Notes) |
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Euro |
Insert euro symbol |
e033 (scancode) |
Untested |
Untested |
No |
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Dollars |
Insert dollars sign |
e034 (scancode) |
Untested |
Untested |
No |
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Notes
- In Hardy 64-bit Final, extend screen works much like mirror screen, but adds overhanging area to the higher-resolution screen.
The inbuilt card reader works fine with SD and MMC cards, but currently doesn't work with memory sticks, XD and SmartMedia cards. Development of a driver for these cards types is at http://openfacts.berlios.de/index-en.phtml?title=TI%20FlashMedia%20xx12%2Fxx21%20driver
- The acer e-settings, acer e-application keys and user programmable "P" key are registered, but no functions are assigned to them.
I strongly suggest updating the firmware on the laptop - I had problems with some key combinations (eg, ctrl+shift+cursor keys would only register sporadically), until I updated to the latest firmware (v 1.32). You need to download these from the acer uk support site, and will probably need Windows installed in order to perform the upgrade.