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... Battery 1-8 Input and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Optional Items 1-8 Warranty 1-9 Eco-compliance 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive...
... Battery 1-8 Input and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Optional Items 1-8 Warranty 1-9 Eco-compliance 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive...
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...1-34 Mini Card 1-35 3G Card (not available in this model 1-35 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-36 Audio Interface 1-38 Battery 1-38 VRAM 1-38 USB Port 1-39 AC Adapter 1-39 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password...
...1-34 Mini Card 1-35 3G Card (not available in this model 1-35 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-36 Audio Interface 1-38 Battery 1-38 VRAM 1-38 USB Port 1-39 AC Adapter 1-39 System Power Management 1-40 Card Reader 1-40 System LED Indicator 1-41 System DMA Specification 1-41 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password...
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... Camera Module Installation 3-40 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-8 Keyboard Failure 4-9 Touchpad Failure 4-10 Internal Speaker Failure 4-11 Microphone Failure 4-13 USB Failure 4-14 Other Functions Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk...
... Camera Module Installation 3-40 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-8 Keyboard Failure 4-9 Touchpad Failure 4-10 Internal Speaker Failure 4-11 Microphone Failure 4-13 USB Failure 4-14 Other Functions Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk...
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... Battery 1-8 Input and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Optional Items 1-8 Warranty 1-9 Eco-compliance 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive...
... Battery 1-8 Input and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Optional Items 1-8 Warranty 1-9 Eco-compliance 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Using the communication key 1-23 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table (DC Mode 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (AC Mode 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-30 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-31 Keyboard 1-31 Hard Disk Drive...
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... (Aspire One Happy 2) 5-in-1 card reader: Supports Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRo™ (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Storage cards with adapter: miniSD™, microSD™, Memory Stick Duo™, Reduced-Size MultiMedia Card (RS-MMC), Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink...
... (Aspire One Happy 2) 5-in-1 card reader: Supports Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRo™ (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Storage cards with adapter: miniSD™, microSD™, Memory Stick Duo™, Reduced-Size MultiMedia Card (RS-MMC), Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Privacy Control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink...
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...Table 1-1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Top View # Icon Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication (configuration may vary by model). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Status indicators1 Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) that light up to...
...Table 1-1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Top View # Icon Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication (configuration may vary by model). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Status indicators1 Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) that light up to...
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...-clicking a mouse button); Click once. Access context menu Click once. Function Main Touchpad (1) Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Execute Tap twice (at the same speed as Quickly click double-clicking a mouse button). Tapping too hard will not increase the Touchpad's responsiveness. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Select Tap once. Press the left and right buttons on the Touchpad to finger movement; twice. and fingers - hence, the lighter the touch, the...
...-clicking a mouse button); Click once. Access context menu Click once. Function Main Touchpad (1) Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Execute Tap twice (at the same speed as Quickly click double-clicking a mouse button). Tapping too hard will not increase the Touchpad's responsiveness. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Select Tap once. Press the left and right buttons on the Touchpad to finger movement; twice. and fingers - hence, the lighter the touch, the...
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Decreases the sound volume. A red toggle indicates the device is off. Press + to disable connection. * Communication devices may vary by model. Click Off to bring up Volume down Description Increases the sound volume. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23 Using the communication key* 0 Here you can enable and disable the various wireless connectivity devices on your computer. Click On to enable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection. Hot key + + Icon Function Volume up the Launch Manager window panel.
Decreases the sound volume. A red toggle indicates the device is off. Press + to disable connection. * Communication devices may vary by model. Click Off to bring up Volume down Description Increases the sound volume. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23 Using the communication key* 0 Here you can enable and disable the various wireless connectivity devices on your computer. Click On to enable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection. Hot key + + Icon Function Volume up the Launch Manager window panel.
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... Memory Item Specification Memory controller Built in at CPU Memory size DDRIII 1333 1 GB, 2 GB DIMM socket number 1 socket Supports memory size per socket 2 GB Supports maximum memory size 2 GB Supports DIMM type SDRAM memory interface design Note: Processor supports up to 1066 Mhz only Supports DIMM Speed 800/1066 SDRAM Support DIMM voltage 1.5V Supports DIMM package Standard 204P Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-29 Fan Off = 65C 4300 Fan on = 90C; Fan...
... Memory Item Specification Memory controller Built in at CPU Memory size DDRIII 1333 1 GB, 2 GB DIMM socket number 1 socket Supports memory size per socket 2 GB Supports maximum memory size 2 GB Supports DIMM type SDRAM memory interface design Note: Processor supports up to 1066 Mhz only Supports DIMM Speed 800/1066 SDRAM Support DIMM voltage 1.5V Supports DIMM package Standard 204P Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-29 Fan Off = 65C 4300 Fan on = 90C; Fan...
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... set power down VGA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. System Power Management Item Mech. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in 1 card reader, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card...
... set power down VGA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. System Power Management Item Mech. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in 1 card reader, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-41 System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification Caps Lock on = Blue Blue color on: System on Blue color and amber color off: System off Amber color on: S3 N/A Wifi on = Amber Blue color solid on: System on Blue color off: System off Full charging = Blue Battery charging = Amber System DMA...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-41 System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification Caps Lock on = Blue Blue color on: System on Blue color and amber color off: System off Amber color on: S3 N/A Wifi on = Amber Blue color solid on: System on Blue color off: System off Full charging = Blue Battery charging = Amber System DMA...
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... POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of the screen. press F9. NOTE: NOTE: System information is set the parameter to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is subject to Disabled. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to specific models. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Press Esc Load default settings - Read parameter help is a hardware configuration program built...
... POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of the screen. press F9. NOTE: NOTE: System information is set the parameter to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is subject to Disabled. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to specific models. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Press Esc Load default settings - Read parameter help is a hardware configuration program built...
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... Password parameter to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Press F10 to activate the password feature. 5. Press Enter. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to Set. NOTE: NOTE: Password on Boot must be set Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password 2. Type new password in Enter New Password field. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen...
... Password parameter to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Press F10 to activate the password feature. 5. Press Enter. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to Set. NOTE: NOTE: Password on Boot must be set Supervisor Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Set Supervisor Password 2. Type new password in Enter New Password field. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen...
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CMOS Jumper Table 2-5. is entered three times, the message System will halt! Removing BIOS Passwords 0 (Hardware method) To clear User or Supervisor passwords, remove lower cover and use a metal instrument to short the CMOS jumper. 1 Figure 2-17. Supervisor Password Error System Utilities CMOS Jumper Item 1 Clear CMOS Jumper Description (Software method) If wrong supervisor password is displayed on screen. 2-18 Figure 2-18.
CMOS Jumper Table 2-5. is entered three times, the message System will halt! Removing BIOS Passwords 0 (Hardware method) To clear User or Supervisor passwords, remove lower cover and use a metal instrument to short the CMOS jumper. 1 Figure 2-17. Supervisor Password Error System Utilities CMOS Jumper Item 1 Clear CMOS Jumper Description (Software method) If wrong supervisor password is displayed on screen. 2-18 Figure 2-18.
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.... 5. Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. Remove any recently installed software. 7. Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the outlet. 3. Remove all extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down Intermittently 0 If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following : Figure 4-1. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting If...
.... 5. Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. Remove any recently installed software. 7. Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the outlet. 3. Remove all extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down Intermittently 0 If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following : Figure 4-1. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting If...
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... the same location, the LCD is properly installed. Adjust the brightness to Disassembly Process. 3. Refer to its highest level. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Refer to the previous version if updated. 5. Readjust if necessary. 4. Check the Device Manager to the User Manual for instructions on -screen prompts. 4-6 Troubleshooting Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on adjusting the settings. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Boot the computer...
... the same location, the LCD is properly installed. Adjust the brightness to Disassembly Process. 3. Refer to its highest level. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Refer to the previous version if updated. 5. Readjust if necessary. 4. Check the Device Manager to the User Manual for instructions on -screen prompts. 4-6 Troubleshooting Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on adjusting the settings. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Boot the computer...
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..., right-click on -screen prompts to start Speaker Setup. that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. Follow the on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9.
..., right-click on -screen prompts to start Speaker Setup. that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. Follow the on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9.
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... board LCD assembly 4-16 Troubleshooting If an error is operating correctly. (Refer to the computer. 5. Intermittent Problems 0 Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. Undetermined Problems 0 The diagnostic problems do with a hardware defect...
... board LCD assembly 4-16 Troubleshooting If an error is operating correctly. (Refer to the computer. 5. Intermittent Problems 0 Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. Undetermined Problems 0 The diagnostic problems do with a hardware defect...
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... Post Code Description BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS 18 Error report device initialization BDS_CONNECT_USB_HC BDS 19 USB host controller initialization BDS_CONNECT_USB_BUS BDS 1A USB BUS driver initialization BDS_CONNECT_USB_DEVICE BDS 1B USB device driver initialization BDS_NO_CONSOLE_ACTION BDS 1C Console device initial fail BDS_DISPLAY_LOGO_SYSTEM_INFO BDS_START_IDE_CONTROLLER BDS 1D BDS 1E Display logo or system information IDE controller initialization BDS_START_SATA_CONTROLLER BDS 1F SATA controller...
... Post Code Description BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS 18 Error report device initialization BDS_CONNECT_USB_HC BDS 19 USB host controller initialization BDS_CONNECT_USB_BUS BDS 1A USB BUS driver initialization BDS_CONNECT_USB_DEVICE BDS 1B USB device driver initialization BDS_NO_CONSOLE_ACTION BDS 1C Console device initial fail BDS_DISPLAY_LOGO_SYSTEM_INFO BDS_START_IDE_CONTROLLER BDS 1D BDS 1E Display logo or system information IDE controller initialization BDS_START_SATA_CONTROLLER BDS 1F SATA controller...
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... for Clearing BIOS Password Check 0 If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Remove lower cover. 4. Clearing Password Check 0 NOTE: NOTE: The following steps: 1. Remove power from the CMOS jumper. 9. Plug in AC, keeping the CMOS jumper shorted. 8. Remove battery. 3. Use an electric conductivity tool to BIOS Setup menu. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for the Aspire One D257/Happy 2. Press Power Button...
... for Clearing BIOS Password Check 0 If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Remove lower cover. 4. Clearing Password Check 0 NOTE: NOTE: The following steps: 1. Remove power from the CMOS jumper. 9. Plug in AC, keeping the CMOS jumper shorted. 8. Remove battery. 3. Use an electric conductivity tool to BIOS Setup menu. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for the Aspire One D257/Happy 2. Press Power Button...
