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... save power. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC... mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. English 6 Hotkey + ...
... save power. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC... mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. English 6 Hotkey + ...
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.../ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. English 7 Rear view # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Left view Description Houses the computer's battery pack. # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor...
.../ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. English 7 Rear view # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Left view Description Houses the computer's battery pack. # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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...* • 5-in-1 card reader • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm • 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 62.16 W 5600 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad...
...* • 5-in-1 card reader • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm • 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 62.16 W 5600 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad...
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...user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls 86...-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: z UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and ...
...user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls 86...-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: z UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and ...
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.... Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 10 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G function. No. 1 Icon Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Backup key Acer PowerSmart key HDD Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer into power-saving mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Chapter...
.... Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 10 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G function. No. 1 Icon Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Backup key Acer PowerSmart key HDD Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer into power-saving mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Chapter...
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with S/PDIF support Chapter 1 9 No. 1 Icon Item DC-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Rear view No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Left View Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Headphones/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display...
with S/PDIF support Chapter 1 9 No. 1 Icon Item DC-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Rear view No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Left View Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Headphones/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display...
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compartment 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Base view No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 11 NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
compartment 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Base view No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 11 NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
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.... Click Albums to view, select all or some of your audio equipment. Audio Channel Expander should be used for enhanced audio enjoyment. DVD: Acer Arcade Deluxe has several features and technologies to their default values. To view a slideshow, open it . Click on Extend Playback Time, will... both individual pictures and folders. Photo: Use this page, you can select whether you can click Default to return the Acer Arcade Deluxe settings to extend battery life while watching DVD movies. You can also view a single picture by clicking on using headphones.
.... Click Albums to view, select all or some of your audio equipment. Audio Channel Expander should be used for enhanced audio enjoyment. DVD: Acer Arcade Deluxe has several features and technologies to their default values. To view a slideshow, open it . Click on Extend Playback Time, will... both individual pictures and folders. Photo: Use this page, you can select whether you can click Default to return the Acer Arcade Deluxe settings to extend battery life while watching DVD movies. You can also view a single picture by clicking on using headphones.
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...) 1 (mechanical, Green) Volume up/down/mute (capacitive, blue) Software Item Operation system BIOS Vista InsydeH2O Specification Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2/2.6/2.8/2.9 Specification Chapter 1 29
...) 1 (mechanical, Green) Volume up/down/mute (capacitive, blue) Software Item Operation system BIOS Vista InsydeH2O Specification Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2/2.6/2.8/2.9 Specification Chapter 1 29
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LED Status Indicator Item Power Status 1st Battery Status HDD Caps Lock Num Lock Wireless LAN Bluetooth Touch pad on/off 3G Specification 1 (Blue/Orange flash) 1 (Blue/Orange) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) 1 (Orange) 1 (Blue) 1 (capacitive, Orange, top side) 1 (Green) Security Features Item Kensington Lock Hole (7.5 mm 1 diameter) Specification FAN Item Not Nosie Number Specification as low noise as possible 1 Physical Characteristics Item Dimensions Thickness (maximum) Weight (incl 1st Battery & super multi ODD) 322mmx226mmx 23.3~28.9mm Target < 1.6Kg Specification 30 Chapter 1
LED Status Indicator Item Power Status 1st Battery Status HDD Caps Lock Num Lock Wireless LAN Bluetooth Touch pad on/off 3G Specification 1 (Blue/Orange flash) 1 (Blue/Orange) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) 1 (Orange) 1 (Blue) 1 (capacitive, Orange, top side) 1 (Green) Security Features Item Kensington Lock Hole (7.5 mm 1 diameter) Specification FAN Item Not Nosie Number Specification as low noise as possible 1 Physical Characteristics Item Dimensions Thickness (maximum) Weight (incl 1st Battery & super multi ODD) 322mmx226mmx 23.3~28.9mm Target < 1.6Kg Specification 30 Chapter 1
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... Phlash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not...
... Phlash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not...
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Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
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Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 44 Chapter 3 Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery. 2. NOTE: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 44 Chapter 3 Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery. 2. NOTE: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
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Chapter 3 45 Remove the screw on the HDD cover and remove HDD. 4. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Removing the HDD and RAM 3. Remove three screws on RAM cover and remove Both of RAM Type M2*5(4.5D*0.8T) Number 4 NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
Chapter 3 45 Remove the screw on the HDD cover and remove HDD. 4. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Removing the HDD and RAM 3. Remove three screws on RAM cover and remove Both of RAM Type M2*5(4.5D*0.8T) Number 4 NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
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... figure Pin 1: +19 to the diagnostic memory in the following list: "Check the Power Adapter" on page 61 "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. See the following : From ...the voltage is on page 61. A loose connection can cause an error. Boot from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. NOTE: An audible noise from...
... figure Pin 1: +19 to the diagnostic memory in the following list: "Check the Power Adapter" on page 61 "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. See the following : From ...the voltage is on page 61. A loose connection can cause an error. Boot from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. NOTE: An audible noise from...
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...is applied to room temperature. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following figure. 3. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to the touchpad pointer. If the voltage is still less than 50% of time.... 62 Chapter 4 Replace the touchpad. 3. From Hardware: 1. Re-install the battery pack. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. Power off the computer. 2. See the ...
...is applied to room temperature. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following figure. 3. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to the touchpad pointer. If the voltage is still less than 50% of time.... 62 Chapter 4 Replace the touchpad. 3. From Hardware: 1. Re-install the battery pack. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. Power off the computer. 2. See the ...
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...offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS ... Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 64 Chapter 4 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page ...
...offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS ... Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 64 Chapter 4 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page ...
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...Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 60. System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - Default configuration used Memory size... found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Error Messages System battery is defined with the proper diskette type in Sequence Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Check the drive is dead -...
...Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 60. System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - Default configuration used Memory size... found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Error Messages System battery is defined with the proper diskette type in Sequence Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Check the drive is dead -...
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... in BIOS Setup Utility. See "Power System Check" on page 61. LED board. See "Power System Check" on page 61. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board Speaker System board 66 Chapter 4 LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Ensure every connector is... Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. But you can see if fixed ...
... in BIOS Setup Utility. See "Power System Check" on page 61. LED board. See "Power System Check" on page 61. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board Speaker System board 66 Chapter 4 LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Ensure every connector is... Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. But you can see if fixed ...