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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. VI Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. VI Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on the computer power.. Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Chapter 1 9
Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on the computer power.. Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Chapter 1 9
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... is on, the embedded keypad is on and off. Scroll .When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Use this mode when you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up Lock(Fn-Scroll or down when you press w and y respectively.
... is on, the embedded keypad is on and off. Scroll .When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Use this mode when you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up Lock(Fn-Scroll or down when you press w and y respectively.
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... hibernation mode. Fn-r Brightness down Decreases the scren brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and extenral monitor Increases the screen birghtness. Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to perform functions such as controlling the... screen brightness and specifying where to display output. Hot Key Fn-Esc Icon Function Speaker toggle Description Turns the speakers on and off...
... hibernation mode. Fn-r Brightness down Decreases the scren brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and extenral monitor Increases the screen birghtness. Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to perform functions such as controlling the... screen brightness and specifying where to display output. Hot Key Fn-Esc Icon Function Speaker toggle Description Turns the speakers on and off...
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...encounter configuration problems, you can load default settings by pressing t. Follow these instructions: ! Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of screen). To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). ! Chapter 2 37 Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup... Utility is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Please also refer to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. To change the value of a parameter if it is ...
...encounter configuration problems, you can load default settings by pressing t. Follow these instructions: ! Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of screen). To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). ! Chapter 2 37 Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup... Utility is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Please also refer to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. To change the value of a parameter if it is ...
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...System Time. Determines the way the system boots up.Shows the high-capacity disc drive installed. The size is fixed to fill the screen Reports the memory size of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Shows floppy drive type information. Actual values may... and suggested parameter settings.. Determines the display device on display LCD Display stretch System Memory Description Sets the system time. NOTE: The screen above is no floppy drive. Parameter System Time System Date Floppy Drive Hard Disk Quiet Boot Power on startup. Shows the hard disk...
...System Time. Determines the way the system boots up.Shows the high-capacity disc drive installed. The size is fixed to fill the screen Reports the memory size of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Shows floppy drive type information. Actual values may... and suggested parameter settings.. Determines the display device on display LCD Display stretch System Memory Description Sets the system time. NOTE: The screen above is no floppy drive. Parameter System Time System Date Floppy Drive Hard Disk Quiet Boot Power on startup. Shows the hard disk...
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BIOS Ver.Product Name Shows the system BIOS version. Note: Extended memory size= Total memory size-1MB-0.5M. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this screen are important and vital information about your computer. The items in the system and 32 Bit SMI will occupy 0.5MB. Parameter Description Format/Options Extended Memory Reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer. Chapter 2 39
BIOS Ver.Product Name Shows the system BIOS version. Note: Extended memory size= Total memory size-1MB-0.5M. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this screen are important and vital information about your computer. The items in the system and 32 Bit SMI will occupy 0.5MB. Parameter Description Format/Options Extended Memory Reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer. Chapter 2 39
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...'s Infrared port. This field is hidden if Mode is not FIR. Note: Depending on your hardware devices. DMA3 or DMA1 40 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for Infrared port. The table below describes the parameters in...
...'s Infrared port. This field is hidden if Mode is not FIR. Note: Depending on your hardware devices. DMA3 or DMA1 40 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for Infrared port. The table below describes the parameters in...
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... , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access during boot up. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Press Enter to set , this screen. Option Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you may have three tries before the system...
... , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access during boot up. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Press Enter to set , this screen. Option Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you may have three tries before the system...
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... appear on boot parameter. 7. If verification OK, the supervisor password is an old password then setup will be required to enable the Password on the screen. 4. User can opt to be entered at first. Use the w andy keys to "Set". 6.
... appear on boot parameter. 7. If verification OK, the supervisor password is an old password then setup will be required to enable the Password on the screen. 4. User can opt to be entered at first. Use the w andy keys to "Set". 6.
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Settings in this screen. Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the battery power is closed. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Low Battery Alarm Panel Close Alarm System Beep Description Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the display cover is low. Others The Others screen contains various parameter settings. Options Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled or Enabled Chapter 2 45 Determines whether or not the system will emit a beep on boot up.
Settings in this screen. Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the battery power is closed. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Low Battery Alarm Panel Close Alarm System Beep Description Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the display cover is low. Others The Others screen contains various parameter settings. Options Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled or Enabled Chapter 2 45 Determines whether or not the system will emit a beep on boot up.
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Boot The Boot screen allows you to set the order in which the system looks for a bootable CD or DVD.) The computer attemptes to boot from LAN. If unsuccessful, ...
Boot The Boot screen allows you to set the order in which the system looks for a bootable CD or DVD.) The computer attemptes to boot from LAN. If unsuccessful, ...
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Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Saves changes made . Discards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility. Loads default settings for all parameters (same as u ). Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Discards changes made . Chapter 2 47 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Save changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility (same as t ).
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Saves changes made . Discards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility. Loads default settings for all parameters (same as u ). Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Discards changes made . Chapter 2 47 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Save changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility (same as t ).
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Download the ASSY/PACK test program image. If you see the message below display on the system via network boot. RTC, FDD Test Insert diskette to floppy disk drive, then run "PIO.exe" for testing. 3. Configuration check for t test. . 4. Parallel Port Test Insert PIO loopback to Aspire 1400 RJ-45 Jack and power on the screen, then the image download is complete. 2. Test program download Insert TPDL server LAN cable to parallel port, then run "Compalt.exe" for each SKU Chapter 2 49 Running Diagnostic Program 1.
Download the ASSY/PACK test program image. If you see the message below display on the system via network boot. RTC, FDD Test Insert diskette to floppy disk drive, then run "PIO.exe" for testing. 3. Configuration check for t test. . 4. Parallel Port Test Insert PIO loopback to Aspire 1400 RJ-45 Jack and power on the screen, then the image download is complete. 2. Test program download Insert TPDL server LAN cable to parallel port, then run "Compalt.exe" for each SKU Chapter 2 49 Running Diagnostic Program 1.
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...and invalid system responses. 1. all components appear normal. 4. LCD display problems or others). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can perform visual inspection before you fellow this model (Aspire 1400 series). Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to test this ...POST does not complete. there are intended to . Use the following : power cords are indicated. Go To "Power System Check" on screen. You can check the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go on or stay on page 81 Chapter 4 ...
...and invalid system responses. 1. all components appear normal. 4. LCD display problems or others). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can perform visual inspection before you fellow this model (Aspire 1400 series). Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to test this ...POST does not complete. there are intended to . Use the following : power cords are indicated. Go To "Power System Check" on screen. You can check the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go on or stay on page 81 Chapter 4 ...
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... the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the connector on page 48. 2. Remove the battery pack. 2. "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. The following power sources: 1. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error...
... the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the connector on page 48. 2. Remove the battery pack. 2. "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. The following power sources: 1. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error...
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... touch pad PCB. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is working. 3. Check out the Power Management in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace ...is on Track Pad PCB. Re-install the battery pack. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). This helps you use a discharged...
... touch pad PCB. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is working. 3. Check out the Power Management in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace ...is on Track Pad PCB. Re-install the battery pack. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). This helps you use a discharged...
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.... The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 81. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. If the symptom is listed first. Power...
.... The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 81. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. If the symptom is listed first. Power...
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... device IRQ conflict Operating system not found on page 70. Main board System unable to write to locate the address and display it on the screen. then save and restart the computer. Recover hard disk. If it cannot locate the address, it displays . Check the drive is present but...Drive Check" on the boot device. On older boards, check the cache jummpers. You may have to locate the address and display it on the screen. Main board I /O bus. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Reinstall the operating system. Parity ...
... device IRQ conflict Operating system not found on page 70. Main board System unable to write to locate the address and display it on the screen. then save and restart the computer. Recover hard disk. If it cannot locate the address, it displays . Check the drive is present but...Drive Check" on the boot device. On older boards, check the cache jummpers. You may have to locate the address and display it on the screen. Main board I /O bus. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Reinstall the operating system. Parity ...
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...page 71. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery pack Main board Chapter 4 77 Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly Power... battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Defaults" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD ...
...page 71. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery pack Main board Chapter 4 77 Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly Power... battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Defaults" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD ...