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... certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your notebook. For instructions on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Your guides To help you to be more on the screen to complete the installation. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The printed Quick Guide...
... certain models of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how to use your notebook. For instructions on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Your guides To help you to be more on the screen to complete the installation. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The printed Quick Guide...
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... Buttons 9 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31 Boot 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utilities 35 DOS Flash Utility 35 WinFlash Utility 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility...
... Buttons 9 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security 28 Power 31 Boot 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utilities 35 DOS Flash Utility 35 WinFlash Utility 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility...
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... Removing the Switch Cover 57 Removing the Keyboard 59 Removing the Speaker Module 60 Removing the Antenna 62 Removing the LED Board 64 Removing the Power Board 65 Removing the LCD Module 66 Removing the Upper Cover 68 Removing the Finger Print Reader 71 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 72 Removing the Launch Board 74 Removing the USB Board 75 Removing the I/O Board 76 Removing the Bluetooth Module 77 Removing the Modem Module 78 Removing the Mainboard 80 Removing the RJ-11 Jack 83 Removing the Fan/Thermal Module 85 Removing the CPU 86 LCD Module Disassembly...
... Removing the Switch Cover 57 Removing the Keyboard 59 Removing the Speaker Module 60 Removing the Antenna 62 Removing the LED Board 64 Removing the Power Board 65 Removing the LCD Module 66 Removing the Upper Cover 68 Removing the Finger Print Reader 71 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 72 Removing the Launch Board 74 Removing the USB Board 75 Removing the I/O Board 76 Removing the Bluetooth Module 77 Removing the Modem Module 78 Removing the Mainboard 80 Removing the RJ-11 Jack 83 Removing the Fan/Thermal Module 85 Removing the CPU 86 LCD Module Disassembly...
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... Undetermined Problems 142 POST Codes Tables 143 Port 80 POST Codes 143 POST Keys and Messages 145 Jumper and Connector Locations 147 Top View 147 Bottom View 148 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 149 Clearing Password Check 149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams 152 Upper/ Lower Cover 152 LCD Panel 153 Aspire 2930 FRU List 154 Screw List 162 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 2930 Series...
... Undetermined Problems 142 POST Codes Tables 143 Port 80 POST Codes 143 POST Keys and Messages 145 Jumper and Connector Locations 147 Top View 147 Bottom View 148 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 149 Clearing Password Check 149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams 152 Upper/ Lower Cover 152 LCD Panel 153 Aspire 2930 FRU List 154 Screw List 162 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 2930 Series...
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... key User-programmable Chapter 1 9 Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. The front panel indicators are application buttons. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. To set to -read status indicators. Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN...
... key User-programmable Chapter 1 9 Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. The front panel indicators are application buttons. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. To set to -read status indicators. Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper- Hotkey + Icon Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings Management in Sleep mode. + + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Switches display...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper- Hotkey + Icon Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings Management in Sleep mode. + + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Switches display...
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... Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB- Support PXE • Support Y2K solution • Support WinFlash • Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode • System information Set by setup manual LCD 12" Click the red paper clip icon for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag- Item Vendor/model name Screen...
... Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB- Support PXE • Support Y2K solution • Support WinFlash • Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode • System information Set by setup manual LCD 12" Click the red paper clip icon for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag- Item Vendor/model name Screen...
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... firmware version of your computer hardware information. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type: CPU Speed: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU 2.53GHz P9500 @ 2.53GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: WDC WD3200BEVT-22ZCTO WD-WXEY07340577 Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS...
... firmware version of your computer hardware information. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type: CPU Speed: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU 2.53GHz P9500 @ 2.53GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: WDC WD3200BEVT-22ZCTO WD-WXEY07340577 Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS...
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...;→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password, you forget your dealer to enter setup. Press Enter to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Enter HDD Password. When set the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When...
...;→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password, you forget your dealer to enter setup. Press Enter to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Enter HDD Password. When set the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When...
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... to "Set". 4. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow...
... to "Set". 4. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow...
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... Password parameter and press the Enter key. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 30 Chapter 2 If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Type a password in the Enter Current Password...
... Password parameter and press the Enter key. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 30 Chapter 2 If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Type a password in the Enter Current Password...
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... during boot to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to enter the Setup Menu. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 35 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when...
... during boot to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to enter the Setup Menu. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 35 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when...
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... 4 125 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by attempting to test only Acer products. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 126 No Display Issue Page 127 LCD Failure Page 129 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 129 Touch Pad Failure Page 130 Internal Speaker Failure Page 130 Internal Microphone Failure Page 132...
... 4 125 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by attempting to test only Acer products. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 126 No Display Issue Page 127 LCD Failure Page 129 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 129 Touch Pad Failure Page 130 Internal Speaker Failure Page 130 Internal Microphone Failure Page 132...
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... (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. If...
... (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. If...
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... are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is listed under Other Devices. 9. If HDD information is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. See "Disassembly Process" on...
... are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is listed under Other Devices. 9. If HDD information is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. See "Disassembly Process" on...
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Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. b. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Select Startup Repair. h. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. Remove any key to start to correct the problem. 1. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. The Install Windows screen displays. Click Next. Click Next. Check the BIOS settings are set as the first boot device on page...
Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. b. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Select Startup Repair. h. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. Remove any key to start to correct the problem. 1. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. The Install Windows screen displays. Click Next. Click Next. Check the BIOS settings are set as the first boot device on page...
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... "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to the ODD. b. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be replaced. 3. Retry reading the CD or DVD. Turn off the power and remove the cover to...
... "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to the ODD. b. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be replaced. 3. Retry reading the CD or DVD. Turn off the power and remove the cover to...
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... resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Roll back the mouse driver to Try. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Check Test Fixture is a good connection. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Swap M/B to the previous version if updated recently. 11. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. 1. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm...
... resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Roll back the mouse driver to Try. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Check Test Fixture is a good connection. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Swap M/B to the previous version if updated recently. 11. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. 1. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm...
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... operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. Visually check them for the system board in loop mode at a time. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do 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. Intermittent Problems...
... operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. Visually check them for the system board in loop mode at a time. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do 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. Intermittent Problems...
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... LCD Failure 129 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 87 LCD Panel 94 LED board 64 Lower Cover 47 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 55 Mainboard 80 media access on indicator 9 MediaTouch Button Failure 139 Memory Check 126 Model Definition 164 Modem Failure 137 Modem Module 78 N No Display Issue 127 Notebook Manager hotkey 13 num lock on indicator 9 O ODD Failure 134 Online Support Information 235 optical drive module 52 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 left 5 PC Card 9 Port 80 POST Codes 143 POST Codes Port 80 143 Power board...
... LCD Failure 129 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 87 LCD Panel 94 LED board 64 Lower Cover 47 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 55 Mainboard 80 media access on indicator 9 MediaTouch Button Failure 139 Memory Check 126 Model Definition 164 Modem Failure 137 Modem Module 78 N No Display Issue 127 Notebook Manager hotkey 13 num lock on indicator 9 O ODD Failure 134 Online Support Information 235 optical drive module 52 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 left 5 PC Card 9 Port 80 POST Codes 143 POST Codes Port 80 143 Power board...