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... 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 System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On Self-Test (POST)... by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
... 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 System Check 99 Touchpad Check 101 Power-On Self-Test (POST)... by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
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... layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel K Touchpad pointing device K 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®...
... layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel K Touchpad pointing device K 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support K Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®...
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... your new TravelMate computer. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right) Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light... 2 3 4 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Item Description Microphone Internal microphone for your hands when you around your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. The left and right mouse buttons. 5
... your new TravelMate computer. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left and right) Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light... 2 3 4 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Item Description Microphone Internal microphone for your hands when you around your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. The left and right mouse buttons. 5
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... DVDs. 2 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is hole turned off. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. button 4 Emergency ...12 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots Description Connects to a phone line. Right View 8 1 2 34 5 67 Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Chapter 1 7 port 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard ...
... DVDs. 2 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is hole turned off. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. button 4 Emergency ...12 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation slots Description Connects to a phone line. Right View 8 1 2 34 5 67 Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Chapter 1 7 port 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard ...
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... the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics ...drive/CD-ROM module. 3. See if CD-ROM Test is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. Follow the instructions in the message window. Follow the...
... the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics ...drive/CD-ROM module. 3. See if CD-ROM Test is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. Follow the instructions in the message window. Follow the...
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... 29 password control 29 ROM size 29 ROM type 29 vendor 29 Version 29 BIOS Supports protocol 29 BIOS Utility 39-50 Navigating 40 Onboard Device Configuration 45 Security 43, 44 System Security 49 Bluetooth board 85 Board Layout Top View 117 brightness hotkeys 14 C Cache controller 29 size 29 caps... Replaceable Unit) List 121 H Hard disk 31 Hard Disk Drive Module 61 HDD 31 Hibernation mode hotkey 14 Hot Keys 12 I Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 115 internal mic and web camera 94 inverter board 90 J Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top View 117 K Keyboard 35, 69 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input...
... 29 password control 29 ROM size 29 ROM type 29 vendor 29 Version 29 BIOS Supports protocol 29 BIOS Utility 39-50 Navigating 40 Onboard Device Configuration 45 Security 43, 44 System Security 49 Bluetooth board 85 Board Layout Top View 117 brightness hotkeys 14 C Cache controller 29 size 29 caps... Replaceable Unit) List 121 H Hard disk 31 Hard Disk Drive Module 61 HDD 31 Hibernation mode hotkey 14 Hot Keys 12 I Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 115 internal mic and web camera 94 inverter board 90 J Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top View 117 K Keyboard 35, 69 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input...
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...or into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Warning! If you are not sure of the type of internal components and to ensure reliable operation of the branch circuit rating. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short ... a safety feature. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to protect it could result in too many devices. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may touch dangerous ...
...or into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Warning! If you are not sure of the type of internal components and to ensure reliable operation of the branch circuit rating. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short ... a safety feature. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to protect it could result in too many devices. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may touch dangerous ...
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...data into your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the (left and right) left...functions and components. 16 English # ICON Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that ...
...data into your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the (left and right) left...functions and components. 16 English # ICON Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that ...
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.... 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 18 Right view 8 English 1 2 34 5 67 # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Picture Card (xD). accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 USB 2.0 port... Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based port network. 7 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a...
.... 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 18 Right view 8 English 1 2 34 5 67 # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Picture Card (xD). accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 USB 2.0 port... Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based port network. 7 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a...
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...: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.3 W/44.4 W, 4800/4000 mAh Li-ion 6-cell primary battery pack • Acer Quiccharge™ technology: • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Special...keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad pointing device • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next...
...: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 53.3 W/44.4 W, 4800/4000 mAh Li-ion 6-cell primary battery pack • Acer Quiccharge™ technology: • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Special...keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad pointing device • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next...
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...interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. • High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the device. Canada - c Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this product to be operated indoors and ...interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. English 87 2 This device is restricted to indoor use may cause harmful interference to the following two conditions: 1.
...interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. • High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the device. Canada - c Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this product to be operated indoors and ...interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. English 87 2 This device is restricted to indoor use may cause harmful interference to the following two conditions: 1.