Aspire 3620 User's Guide
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... and safety notices for the location of your new computer. Follow the instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on the screen to the basic features and functions of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on...
... and safety notices for the location of your new computer. Follow the instructions on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on the screen to the basic features and functions of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on...
Aspire 3620 User's Guide
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...lock 46 Using passwords 46 Entering passwords 47 Setting passwords 47 Expanding through options 48 Connectivity options 48 Fax/data modem 48 Built-in network feature 49 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 49 PC Card slot 50 Installing memory 51 BIOS utility 51 Boot sequence 51 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 52 Password 52 Using software 52 Playing DVD movies 52 Power management 53 Acer eRecovery Management 53 Create backup 54 Restore from backup 54 Create factory default image CD 55 Re-install bundled software without CD 55 Change password 56 Troubleshooting...
...lock 46 Using passwords 46 Entering passwords 47 Setting passwords 47 Expanding through options 48 Connectivity options 48 Fax/data modem 48 Built-in network feature 49 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 49 PC Card slot 50 Installing memory 51 BIOS utility 51 Boot sequence 51 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 52 Password 52 Using software 52 Playing DVD movies 52 Power management 53 Acer eRecovery Management 53 Create backup 54 Restore from backup 54 Create factory default image CD 55 Re-install bundled software without CD 55 Change password 56 Troubleshooting...
Aspire 3620 User's Guide
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... on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on the main screen. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on the lower left-hand side of your own profiles. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your usage, there...
... on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on the main screen. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on the lower left-hand side of your own profiles. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your usage, there...
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Powers the computer. Connects to an AC adapter. Rear view # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 External display (VGA) port 3 Battery Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 12 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network.
Powers the computer. Connects to an AC adapter. Rear view # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 External display (VGA) port 3 Battery Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 12 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network.
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... CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44.6 W (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack • 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 65 W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons • Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® • Audio system with two built-in speakers and microphone • Intel® High-Definition audio support • Sound Blaster Pro™...
... CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 44.6 W (6-cell) Li-ion battery pack • 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 65 W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons • Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® • Audio system with two built-in speakers and microphone • Intel® High-Definition audio support • Sound Blaster Pro™...
Aspire 3620 User's Guide
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... solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one Type II) External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity Management / eLock Management / ePerformance Management / eRecovery Management / eSettings Management / ePower Management / ePresentation Management) Acer Arcade Acer GridVista™ Acer Launch Manager Adobe® Reader®...
... solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one Type II) External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity Management / eLock Management / ePerformance Management / eRecovery Management / eSettings Management / ePower Management / ePresentation Management) Acer Arcade Acer GridVista™ Acer Launch Manager Adobe® Reader®...
Aspire 3620 User's Guide
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... is a list of possible situations that may be low and unable to fill the computer display. Easy solutions are not full-screen on the computer or on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Press any key to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the...
... is a list of possible situations that may be low and unable to fill the computer display. Easy solutions are not full-screen on the computer or on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Press any key to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set the...
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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Date 2006/01/13 Chapter Chapter 1 Updates Add Intel® Pentium® M 730/740 Processor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73GHz, 533 MHz FSB) to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 service guide. Revision History Please refer to page 1. II
Date 2006/01/13 Chapter Chapter 1 Updates Add Intel® Pentium® M 730/740 Processor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73GHz, 533 MHz FSB) to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 service guide. Revision History Please refer to page 1. II
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... Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 13 Touchpad Basics 14 Using the Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows Keys 17 Hot Keys 17 Special Key 19 Acer Empowering Technology 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management 20 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer ePerformance Management 23 Acer eRecovery Management 24 Acer eSettings Management 25 Acer ePower Management 26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 29 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 38 Information 39 Main 40 Security 42 Boot 46 Exit 47 BIOS Flash Utility...
... Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 13 Touchpad Basics 14 Using the Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows Keys 17 Hot Keys 17 Special Key 19 Acer Empowering Technology 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management 20 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer ePerformance Management 23 Acer eRecovery Management 24 Acer eSettings Management 25 Acer ePower Management 26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 29 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 38 Information 39 Main 40 Security 42 Boot 46 Exit 47 BIOS Flash Utility...
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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... any key to save power. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off. Sleep Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hot keys. Turns the internal touchpad...
... any key to save power. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off. Sleep Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hot keys. Turns the internal touchpad...
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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... to turn the following functions on buttons to three of the window. 26 Chapter 1 Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Assign a name for mains (AC) or batery mode. 4. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the main screen...
... to turn the following functions on buttons to three of the window. 26 Chapter 1 Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Assign a name for mains (AC) or batery mode. 4. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the main screen...
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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... control 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 Phneoix 3A03 PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU...
... control 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 Phneoix 3A03 PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU...
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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... grayed out if the user password was used to "Set". 4. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to reset it. Use the w andy keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password Follow these steps...
... grayed out if the user password was used to "Set". 4. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to reset it. Use the w andy keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Setting a Password Follow these steps...
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... user presses u. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter Current Password...
... user presses u. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter Current Password...
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... SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 47 Load default values for all SETUP...
... SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 47 Load default values for all SETUP...
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... need to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad...
... need to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad...
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...BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default...
...BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default...
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... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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... "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. 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 characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). The...
... "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. 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 characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). The...
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.... Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 36. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker...
.... Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 36. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker...
