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... the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup...
... the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup...
Aspire 3100 - 5100 - 5110 User's Guide
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... 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default image CD 76 Re-install bundled software without CD 76 Change password 77 Troubleshooting 78 Troubleshooting tips 78 Error...
... 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default image CD 76 Re-install bundled software without CD 76 Change password 77 Troubleshooting 78 Troubleshooting tips 78 Error...
Aspire 3100 - 5100 - 5110 User's Guide
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... reset it except by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to an Acer Customer Service Center. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the Help or Tutorial function. Displayed by default...
... reset it except by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to an Acer Customer Service Center. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the Help or Tutorial function. Displayed by default...
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... a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device...
... a new power profile. 3 Name the newly created profile. 4 Select whether this profile is "Maximum Performance." To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. DC mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device...
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... display device might be set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Right-click on the screen. Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to bring up . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display...
... display device might be set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Right-click on the screen. Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to bring up . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display...
Service Guide
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... Hardware Specification and Configuration 30 BIOS Setup Utility 41 Invoking BIOS Setup 41 Chapter 2 System Utilities 41 Information 42 Main 43 Advanced 45 Security 46 Boot 48 Exit 49 DOS Flash SOP 50 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53 General Information 54 Before You Begin 54 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 55 Disassembly Procedure 57 Removing the Battery Pack 57 Removing the HDD Module 57 Removing the RAM Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/CPU 58 Removing the ODD Module...
... Hardware Specification and Configuration 30 BIOS Setup Utility 41 Invoking BIOS Setup 41 Chapter 2 System Utilities 41 Information 42 Main 43 Advanced 45 Security 46 Boot 48 Exit 49 DOS Flash SOP 50 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53 General Information 54 Before You Begin 54 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 55 Disassembly Procedure 57 Removing the Battery Pack 57 Removing the HDD Module 57 Removing the RAM Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/CPU 58 Removing the ODD Module...
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....11a/b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Special Keys and Controls • 88/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support • Touch pad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet and user-programmable button • Six/Seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, previous...
....11a/b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Special Keys and Controls • 88/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support • Touch pad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet and user-programmable button • Six/Seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, previous...
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... 10/100/1000based networks. 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IRaware computer) (optional). 6 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) (optional). # Icon Item Description 7 # Icon 8 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Item PC Card slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB # Icon Item camera). accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical disk drive is turned off. # Icon Item...
... 10/100/1000based networks. 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IRaware computer) (optional). 6 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) (optional). # Icon Item Description 7 # Icon 8 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Item PC Card slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB # Icon Item camera). accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical disk drive is turned off. # Icon Item...
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...a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the key before pressing the other key in BthIOe Shotyy.cTo.hot+keyand+ho: Hotkey Icon Function Description HotkeHHHeee+y+yy Icon IcIcoIocnnon + + + + Function Description FuFncutinFouncntcitoionn DescriptioDnescripDteisocrniption Hot key help Displays help on the Windows StDaertscbruiptttoionn. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application key + : Opens the My Computer...
...a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the key before pressing the other key in BthIOe Shotyy.cTo.hot+keyand+ho: Hotkey Icon Function Description HotkeHHHeee+y+yy Icon IcIcoIocnnon + + + + Function Description FuFncutinFouncntcitoionn DescriptioDnescripDteisocrniption Hot key help Displays help on the Windows StDaertscbruiptttoionn. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application key + : Opens the My Computer...
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... + ++> + < > ++ > Function Display toggle Description Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Screen blank Turns off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Note The US Dollar Sign www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm 1. Chapter 1 13 Note: Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Please refer to the language settings. Press any key to save power. NOTE...
... + ++> + < > ++ > Function Display toggle Description Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Screen blank Turns off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Note The US Dollar Sign www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm 1. Chapter 1 13 Note: Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Please refer to the language settings. Press any key to save power. NOTE...
Service Guide
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... Item PCMCIA controller Features Description • Acer UI support • Multi-boot support • 1MB flash RIOM for system BIOS • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot keys for system control • Support boot option: HDD/Removable device (media bay device)/all USB ports • Support protocols: SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2, WFM2.0 • ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance with Intel Speedstep support C1, C2, C3, C4, S3 and S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag...
... Item PCMCIA controller Features Description • Acer UI support • Multi-boot support • 1MB flash RIOM for system BIOS • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot keys for system control • Support boot option: HDD/Removable device (media bay device)/all USB ports • Support protocols: SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2, WFM2.0 • ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance with Intel Speedstep support C1, C2, C3, C4, S3 and S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag...
Service Guide
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... current changes in CMOS Setup. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit • Exit Saving Changes: It allows the users to save changes to CMOS and reboot the system. • Exit Discarding Changes: The users can save changes. • Load Setup Defaults: It allows the users to CMOS. Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info...
... current changes in CMOS Setup. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit • Exit Saving Changes: It allows the users to save changes to CMOS and reboot the system. • Exit Discarding Changes: The users can save changes. • Load Setup Defaults: It allows the users to CMOS. Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info...
Service Guide
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... and start the diagnostic programs. 2. Follow the instructions in the message window. If errors occur with the internal diskette driver, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correctly connected, run the Keyboard test. If the keyboard is under test. If errors occur, reconnect the connector on the system board. Reconnect the external CD-ROM drive. 2. NOTE: Make...
... and start the diagnostic programs. 2. Follow the instructions in the message window. If errors occur with the internal diskette driver, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correctly connected, run the Keyboard test. If the keyboard is under test. If errors occur, reconnect the connector on the system board. Reconnect the external CD-ROM drive. 2. NOTE: Make...
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... system, no message will be shown. Hard disk drive System board see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Unlock external keyboard 76 Chapter 4 Unlock key switch FRU/Action in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, please reset the computer. Enter Setup and install Setup defaults to Undetermined Problems. NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. IDE Primary...
... system, no message will be shown. Hard disk drive System board see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Unlock external keyboard 76 Chapter 4 Unlock key switch FRU/Action in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, please reset the computer. Enter Setup and install Setup defaults to Undetermined Problems. NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. IDE Primary...
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... boot incomplete Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. See External Diskette Drive Check. Check the drive is dead Replace and run Setup System cache error - System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device...
... boot incomplete Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. See External Diskette Drive Check. Check the drive is dead Replace and run Setup System cache error - System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device...
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... Boot Block in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset. Checksum BIOS ROM. Go to Full DOS. Initialize Multi Processor. Initialize interrupt vectors. Initialize System Management Mode. Initialize the bridge. Shadow Boot Block. Clear Huge Segment. Initialize the CPU. Initialize Memory size. Initialize OEM special code. Output one beep before boot. Initialize system I/O. Check force recovery boot. Initialize Run Time Clock. Boot to Mini DOS. System memory test. Set Huge...
... Boot Block in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset. Checksum BIOS ROM. Go to Full DOS. Initialize Multi Processor. Initialize interrupt vectors. Initialize System Management Mode. Initialize the bridge. Shadow Boot Block. Clear Huge Segment. Initialize the CPU. Initialize Memory size. Initialize OEM special code. Output one beep before boot. Initialize system I/O. Check force recovery boot. Initialize Run Time Clock. Boot to Mini DOS. System memory test. Set Huge...
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.... Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board 80 Chapter 4 The system doesn't power on , but system runs correctly. See Power System Check. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do not work . Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Power shuts down during operation. Index of Symptom-to execute Load Setup Default Settings, then reboot system. LCD contrast cannot be adjusted. LCD...
.... Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board 80 Chapter 4 The system doesn't power on , but system runs correctly. See Power System Check. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do not work . Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Power shuts down during operation. Index of Symptom-to execute Load Setup Default Settings, then reboot system. LCD contrast cannot be adjusted. LCD...
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... in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Battery can't be charged. Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system will not enter hibernation. PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board Chapter 4 81 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system doesn't power-off. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error System cannot...
... in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Battery can't be charged. Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system will not enter hibernation. PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board Chapter 4 81 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system doesn't power-off. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error System cannot...
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... Load Default Settings, then reboot system. The system does not resume from standby mode after closing the LCD. System hangs intermittently. Battery pack System board 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. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Print problems Serial or parallel port...
... Load Default Settings, then reboot system. The system does not resume from standby mode after closing the LCD. System hangs intermittently. Battery pack System board 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. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Print problems Serial or parallel port...
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... verify that have nothing to do not replace any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below: 1. If no more errors. 84 Chapter 4 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If any FRU...
... verify that have nothing to do not replace any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below: 1. If no more errors. 84 Chapter 4 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If any FRU...