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... Removing the Modem Board 83 Removing the Bluetooth board 85 LCD Module Disassembly Process 86 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 86 Removing the LCD Bezel 87 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 88 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 90 Removing the LCD Brackets 92 Removing the Antennas 93 Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera 94 Troubleshooting 97 System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory check 99 Power...
... Removing the Modem Board 83 Removing the Bluetooth board 85 LCD Module Disassembly Process 86 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 86 Removing the LCD Bezel 87 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 88 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 90 Removing the LCD Brackets 92 Removing the Antennas 93 Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera 94 Troubleshooting 97 System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 Memory check 99 Power...
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... indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). button 12 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Adjust the volume of the computer's functions and components. 10 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 11 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used program. External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 2 USB 2.0 ports ExpressCard/54 slot Connects to show the status of the audio...
... indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). button 12 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Adjust the volume of the computer's functions and components. 10 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 11 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used program. External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 2 USB 2.0 ports ExpressCard/54 slot Connects to show the status of the audio...
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... Acer Launch Manager. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are application buttons. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates...
... Acer Launch Manager. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are application buttons. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates...
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... You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Item LAN Chipset Broadcom 5787M Specification 30 Chapter 1 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB...
... You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Item LAN Chipset Broadcom 5787M Specification 30 Chapter 1 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB...
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... the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows product name of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this unit. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS...
... the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows product name of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this unit. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS...
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... Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on the screen. 3. When user password is required or not while the events defined in boldface are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Enter HDD Password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return your notebook computer to your password. Don't forget your dealer to set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys...
... Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on the screen. 3. When user password is required or not while the events defined in boldface are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Enter HDD Password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return your notebook computer to your password. Don't forget your dealer to set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys...
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... Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. When you have changed the settings, press u to "Clear". 4. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Changing a Password 1. The Set Password...
... Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. When you have changed the settings, press u to "Clear". 4. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Changing a Password 1. The Set Password...
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Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 49 Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Information Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10...
Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 49 Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Information Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10...
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Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Removing HDD Utility This section provide you with removing HDD method: Remove HDD Password: K If you can run unlock6.exe 1. See the image below. Select "2" 3. Choose one upper-case string Chapter 2 51 K If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "unlock6 03567 00"" 2.
Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Removing HDD Utility This section provide you with removing HDD method: Remove HDD Password: K If you can run unlock6.exe 1. See the image below. Select "2" 3. Choose one upper-case string Chapter 2 51 K If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "unlock6 03567 00"" 2.
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Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69. 5. 4.
Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69. 5. 4.
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.... Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Incorrect password is dead - Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board...
.... Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Incorrect password is dead - Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board...
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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
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... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST...
... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST...
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Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system...
Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system...
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.... System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 37. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 101. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board 112 Chapter 4 Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after...
.... System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 37. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 101. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board 112 Chapter 4 Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after...
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... gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Enabled. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Disk (S4)" on page 37. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in...
... gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Enabled. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Disk (S4)" on page 37. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in...
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 154 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 154 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
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... using your computer Turning your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. If Adobe Reader...
... using your computer Turning your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. If Adobe Reader...
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...; The display device might be too low. Check the following : • If you are provided for more detail. Press any key to turn the display back on the battery, it may be set to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control...
...; The display device might be too low. Check the following : • If you are provided for more detail. Press any key to turn the display back on the battery, it may be set to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows, look at the volume control...
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... drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. English 75 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
... drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. English 75 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
