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...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 ...
...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 ...
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... data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily...
... data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily...
Aspire 3620 User's Guide
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...and will immediately be set first. Note: If you lose your password, there is unattended. • Removable data devices - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be... taking your password. Be sure to remember or write down your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of devices. includes any other...
...and will immediately be set first. Note: If you lose your password, there is unattended. • Removable data devices - Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be... taking your password. Be sure to remember or write down your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of devices. includes any other...
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improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization -
improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization -
Aspire 3620 User's Guide
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... LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to three of the window. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering...DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on the main screen. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you can adjust CPU speed...
... LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to three of the window. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering...DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on the main screen. Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you can adjust CPU speed...
Aspire 3620 User's Guide
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Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. 13 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Cooling fan 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Battery release latch 6 Battery bay Description Locks the battery in position. Helps keep the computer cool. Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. 13 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Cooling fan 3 Hard disk bay 4 Memory compartment 5 Battery release latch 6 Battery bay Description Locks the battery in position. Helps keep the computer cool. Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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...(2 MB L2 cache, 1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) or higher • Mobile Intel® 910GML Express chipset 256/512 MB of DDR2 400 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous ...multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® GMA 900 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft...
...(2 MB L2 cache, 1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) or higher • Mobile Intel® 910GML Express chipset 256/512 MB of DDR2 400 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 14.1" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous ...multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® GMA 900 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft...
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...and you may need to run this utility. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the... BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; English 51 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws ...
...and you may need to run this utility. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the... BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; English 51 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. 2 Remove the screws ...
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... functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process. System activity refers to the online help for more of these devices in...burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for a period of the current system configuration to the computer, and video memory. Please refer to any activity involving one or more information. This computer employs a ...
... functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery Management password This chapter will guide you through each process. System activity refers to the online help for more of these devices in...burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for a period of the current system configuration to the computer, and video memory. Please refer to any activity involving one or more information. This computer employs a ...
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... error Contact your dealer. Solutions to open the computer yourself; Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit...
... error Contact your dealer. Solutions to open the computer yourself; Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit...
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... 22 K keyboard 21 embedded numeric keypad 21 hotkeys 22 lock keys 21 troubleshooting 31 Windows keys 22 L left view 10 M media access on indicator 17 memory installing 51 messages error 57 modem 48 N network 49 Notebook Manager hotkey 23 num lock 21 on local trips 44 troubleshooting 57 turning off v connections...
... 22 K keyboard 21 embedded numeric keypad 21 hotkeys 22 lock keys 21 troubleshooting 31 Windows keys 22 L left view 10 M media access on indicator 17 memory installing 51 messages error 57 modem 48 N network 49 Notebook Manager hotkey 23 num lock 21 on local trips 44 troubleshooting 57 turning off v connections...
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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...of customer machines. In such cases, please contact your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. ...offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. This Service Guide provides you should check the ...
...of customer machines. In such cases, please contact your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. ...offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. This Service Guide provides you should check the ...
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3620 front View 7 TravelMate 2420 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12...50 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 51 Removing the Battery Pack 53 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/ the ODD Module and the LCD Module 54 Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 54 Removing the ODD Module 55 Removing the LCD Module 55 Disassembling the Main ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3620 front View 7 TravelMate 2420 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12...50 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 51 Removing the Battery Pack 53 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/ the ODD Module and the LCD Module 54 Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 54 Removing the ODD Module 55 Removing the LCD Module 55 Disassembling the Main ...
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65 System Check Procedures 66 External Diskette Drive Check 66 External CD-ROM Drive Check 66 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 66 Memory check 67 Power System Check 67 Touchpad Check 69 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 70 Index of Error Messages 71 Phoenix BIOS Beep... Intermittent Problems 81 Undetermined Problems 82 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 83 Top View 83 Bottom View 84 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 85 Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Exploded Diagram 86 2
... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65 System Check Procedures 66 External Diskette Drive Check 66 External CD-ROM Drive Check 66 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 66 Memory check 67 Power System Check 67 Touchpad Check 69 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 70 Index of Error Messages 71 Phoenix BIOS Beep... Intermittent Problems 81 Undetermined Problems 82 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 83 Top View 83 Bottom View 84 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 85 Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Exploded Diagram 86 2
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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... support Chapter 1 1 wake-on dual display via Acer DridVistaTM T 16.7 million colors T Intel® GMA 900 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft® directX® 9.0 and dual ...; Celeron M 370/380/390 Processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70GHz, 400MHz FSB) T Intel® 910GML+ICH6M T Two DIMM slots support 128MB to 2GB system memory Display and graphics T 14.1" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on -LAN ready T WLAN: integrated...
... support Chapter 1 1 wake-on dual display via Acer DridVistaTM T 16.7 million colors T Intel® GMA 900 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft® directX® 9.0 and dual ...; Celeron M 370/380/390 Processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70GHz, 400MHz FSB) T Intel® 910GML+ICH6M T Two DIMM slots support 128MB to 2GB system memory Display and graphics T 14.1" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on -LAN ready T WLAN: integrated...
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Aspire 3620: TravelMate 2420: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 12 Chapter 1 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
Aspire 3620: TravelMate 2420: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. 12 Chapter 1 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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... usage profiles. For more information, press the < > key to access frequently used functions and manage your files from being accessed by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for quick and 20 Chapter 1 T Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
... usage profiles. For more information, press the < > key to access frequently used functions and manage your files from being accessed by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for quick and 20 Chapter 1 T Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
TravelMate 2420 / Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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...drives that data can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be... to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. T Optical drive deivces - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set , you may apply lock to any kind of devices. ...
...drives that data can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be... to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. T Optical drive deivces - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set , you may apply lock to any kind of devices. ...
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It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization - T Speed optimization - Chapter 1 23 removes unneeded items and files. T Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. releases unused memory and check usage.
It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization - T Speed optimization - Chapter 1 23 removes unneeded items and files. T Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. releases unused memory and check usage.
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...settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on the main screen. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. You can define up to use as a ...template. 3. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. DC Mode To suit your own profiles. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch...
...settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on the main screen. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. You can define up to use as a ...template. 3. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. DC Mode To suit your own profiles. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch...