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Manufacturer codeLX.PHA02.105
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About the Acer Aspire 5542-303G50Mn
Acer LX.PHA02.105 is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6"); processor family: AMD Athlon; internal memory: 3 GB; total storage capacity: 500 GB. This entry covers manufacturer code LX.PHA02.105. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 39.6 cm (15.6") display is specified at 1366 x 768 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
This configuration lists 3 GB of memory and 500 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 39.6 cm (15.6")
- Screen resolution
- 1366 x 768 pixels
- Processor family
- AMD Athlon
- Processor model
- M300
- Memory (RAM)
- 3 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 500 GB
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Acer Aspire 5542-303G50Mn specifications
Manufacturer code: LX.PHA02.105 · Icecat product 3898910 · Checked 16 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 39.6 cm (15.6") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Processor family | AMD Athlon |
| Processor model | M300 |
| Memory (RAM) | 3 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
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Audio & listening5 details
| Audio system | High Definition Audio |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Height (rear) | 3.7 cm |
Display2 details
| Display brightness | 220 cd/m² |
|---|---|
| Display response rise/fall | 8 ms |
Processor, memory & storage14 details
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2 GHz |
| Processor cache | 1 MB |
| Processor cache type | L2 |
| Internal memory type | DDR2-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 667 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 4 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 0.125 GB |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD M880G |
| HDD user password | Yes |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Front camera | No |
|---|
Connections & wireless16 details
| HDD interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Networking features | Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN |
| Wireless technology | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | No |
| Docking connector | No |
| Modem (RJ-11) ports | 1 |
| TV-in port | No |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Infrared data port | No |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
Power & battery6 details
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4400 mAh |
| Maximum stated battery life | 3 h |
| AC adapter power | 65 W |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Supplied AC adapter type | AC |
Controls & features1 detail
| SmartCard slot | No |
|---|
Design & dimensions4 details
| Password protection type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Width | 383 mm |
| Depth | 250 mm |
| Height (front) | 2.6 cm |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Trial software | - McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 - Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007 |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | - Acer Arcade Deluxe - Acer Backup Manager - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Adobe Reader - Adobe Flash Player - NTI Media Maker - Acer eRecovery Management |
Further product details14 details
| LED backlight | Yes |
|---|---|
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi DL |
| Line-in | Yes |
| ExpressCard slot | No |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| TV-out | No |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Wake-on-Ring ready | Yes |
| Internal modem | Yes |
| Modem speed | 56 Kbit/s |
| Modem type | ITU V.92 |
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