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... Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Your guides To help you to be more on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to complete the installation...
... Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Your guides To help you to be more on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to complete the installation...
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... Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 Communication Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G key function. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 English # Icon Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode. Enables/disables the Bluetooth...
... Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 Communication Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G key function. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 English # Icon Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode. Enables/disables the Bluetooth...
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...+ < > Function Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power. Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Brightness...
...+ < > Function Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power. Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Brightness...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 11 Audio Storage subsystem Privacy control Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone • 2.5" hard disk drive* / solid state drive* • 5-in-1 card reader • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 322...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 11 Audio Storage subsystem Privacy control Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone • 2.5" hard disk drive* / solid state drive* • 5-in-1 card reader • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 322...
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Backup key Acer PowerSmart key HDD Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer into power-saving mode. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 11 Speakers Closed Front View Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest Touchpad toggle Description The left and right buttons function like the left...
Backup key Acer PowerSmart key HDD Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer into power-saving mode. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 11 Speakers Closed Front View Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest Touchpad toggle Description The left and right buttons function like the left...
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...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Brightness down Decrease the sound volume. To type: Chapter 1 15 Hotkey + + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external...
...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Brightness down Decrease the sound volume. To type: Chapter 1 15 Hotkey + + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external...
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... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. When you wish to change your computer. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics sub-system to reduce overall power consumption. NOTE: All of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your settings at the same time. Acer eRecovery Management consists...
... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. When you wish to change your computer. Press the Acer PowerSmart key again to return to your computer's graphics sub-system to reduce overall power consumption. NOTE: All of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for your settings at the same time. Acer eRecovery Management consists...
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... the ENTER key to select the Main submenu. 4. NOTE: Create a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disc that will be bootable. Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from your previously burned backup discs, you will not be installed from the recovery disc. 9. Turn on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. You can select which device to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create a drivers and application backup instead - Use the...
... the ENTER key to select the Main submenu. 4. NOTE: Create a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disc that will be bootable. Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from your previously burned backup discs, you will not be installed from the recovery disc. 9. Turn on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. You can select which device to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create a drivers and application backup instead - Use the...
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... CPU Type CPU Speed HDD0 Mode Name HDD0 Serial Number Description This field shows the CPU type of HDD installed on the bottom of the system. Navigation keys for parameters are divided into 6 parts as follows: Information Main Security Display the system informations. Allows the user to different models. This field shows the CPU speed of screen during POST. allows the user to specify the boot options. Boot Exit Allows the user...
... CPU Type CPU Speed HDD0 Mode Name HDD0 Serial Number Description This field shows the CPU type of HDD installed on the bottom of the system. Navigation keys for parameters are divided into 6 parts as follows: Information Main Security Display the system informations. Allows the user to different models. This field shows the CPU speed of screen during POST. allows the user to specify the boot options. Boot Exit Allows the user...
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... very careful when typing your dealer to change he value of the user password. Press Enter to set the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in the "Enter New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you have to return your notebook computer to enter a password, you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of parameters. If...
... very careful when typing your dealer to change he value of the user password. Press Enter to set the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in the "Enter New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you have to return your notebook computer to enter a password, you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of parameters. If...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Use the w and y keys to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Press e. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Use the w and y keys to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Press e. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password...
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... "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Index of Error Messages Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked -
... "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Index of Error Messages Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked -
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... "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None Chapter 4 65 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Replace and run SETUP...
... "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None Chapter 4 65 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Replace and run SETUP...
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... Description 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...
... Description 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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... (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler Chapter 4 69 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen...
... (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler Chapter 4 69 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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...pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 71 Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD...
...pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 71 Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD...
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... Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 29 Keyboard (if control is damaged. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery pack System board Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related...
... Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 29 Keyboard (if control is damaged. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery pack System board Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related...
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...Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching...
...Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching...
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... the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Chapter 4 75 If no more errors. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. If...
... the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Chapter 4 75 If no more errors. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. If...