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... need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged and v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is achieved only after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed...
... need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged and v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is achieved only after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed...
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... to be more on AcerSystem User's Guide. It is not installed on your notebook. For instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your new computer. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Your guides To help you to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button.
... to be more on AcerSystem User's Guide. It is not installed on your notebook. For instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your new computer. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Your guides To help you to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button.
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... to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74
... to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74
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... battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". To create a new power plan: Creating...
... battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". To create a new power plan: Creating...
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... computer is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 19 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Icon Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the...
... computer is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 19 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Icon Item 1 Ventilation slots Description Enable the...
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...) key travel • Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
...) key travel • Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
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... internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor...
... internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor...
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...-system) disk in Sleep mode. Check the following : • The volume may be muted. Press + (increase) to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is crossed-out, click on the battery, it is in the external USB floppy drive? Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the power outlet...
...-system) disk in Sleep mode. Check the following : • The volume may be muted. Press + (increase) to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is crossed-out, click on the battery, it is in the external USB floppy drive? Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the power outlet...
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... the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display...
... the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display...
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... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 76 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 76 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
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... LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the Antennas Removing the Microphone Troubleshooting System Check Procedures External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System Check Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message Index of Error Messages Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems System Block Diagram...
... LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the Antennas Removing the Microphone Troubleshooting System Check Procedures External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System Check Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message Index of Error Messages Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems System Block Diagram...
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... devices. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a phone line. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xDPicture Card. ExpressCard/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader Accepts one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Left View # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD...
... devices. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a phone line. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xDPicture Card. ExpressCard/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader Accepts one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Left View # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD...
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... the key before pressing the other key in Acer eManager. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on and off . Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1 15 Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the hotkey combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. Increases the speaker volume. Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Hot Key Fn...
... the key before pressing the other key in Acer eManager. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on and off . Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1 15 Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the hotkey combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. Increases the speaker volume. Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Hot Key Fn...
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... edit 2. Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to save your new power plan. 3. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to delete from the drop-down list. 2. You can also create customized power plans. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new settings. Using Power Plans Acer ePower Management comes...
... edit 2. Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to save your new power plan. 3. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to delete from the drop-down list. 2. You can also create customized power plans. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new settings. Using Power Plans Acer ePower Management comes...
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Audio Item Audio controller Features PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Card type support Number of slot LAN Item LAN controller LAN connector type Features Wireless LAN module Item Vendor Model name Data throughput Protocol Interface Modem Item Modem controller Vendor Model name Baud rate Modem connector type Bluetooth Module Item Bluetooth controller Vendor Model name Protocol Connector type Specification Realtek ALC268 Codec Two built-in stereo speakers, Supports high definition audio, Built-in microphone, MS-sound compatible Specification TI7412 Type-II One Specification Intel ICH7M + ...
Audio Item Audio controller Features PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Card type support Number of slot LAN Item LAN controller LAN connector type Features Wireless LAN module Item Vendor Model name Data throughput Protocol Interface Modem Item Modem controller Vendor Model name Baud rate Modem connector type Bluetooth Module Item Bluetooth controller Vendor Model name Protocol Connector type Specification Realtek ALC268 Codec Two built-in stereo speakers, Supports high definition audio, Built-in microphone, MS-sound compatible Specification TI7412 Type-II One Specification Intel ICH7M + ...
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... an internal LAN device is present. Information Menu Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description Type of the system. Speed of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Serial number of the processor currently installed in different models. 40 Chapter 2 Version number of the system. Serial number of the BIOS setup utility. Model name...
... an internal LAN device is present. Information Menu Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description Type of the system. Speed of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Serial number of the processor currently installed in different models. 40 Chapter 2 Version number of the system. Serial number of the BIOS setup utility. Model name...
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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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... initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. 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) Check virus...
... initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. 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) Check virus...
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... loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. 106 Chapter 4 Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error...
... loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. 106 Chapter 4 Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error...
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... D-Link Access point 802.11n D-Link Buffalo MIMO Device Description USB zip 250MB MO-1300 1.3G USB 2.0 80GB HDD USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 6-in-1 Flash card reader/writer 2 DVD+R/RW USB 2.0 Mass storage 2.5 travel kit with 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 Memory key 128MB Micro Bault Pro USD-5G 5GB USB flash Handy drive the USB flash drive 128MB USB 2.0 memory key 512MB USB 2.0 memory key 4 port hub USB 2.0 UH-204 4 port hub USB 2.0 Wireless LAN USB stick 11 USB 1.1 CG...
... D-Link Access point 802.11n D-Link Buffalo MIMO Device Description USB zip 250MB MO-1300 1.3G USB 2.0 80GB HDD USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 6-in-1 Flash card reader/writer 2 DVD+R/RW USB 2.0 Mass storage 2.5 travel kit with 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 Memory key 128MB Micro Bault Pro USD-5G 5GB USB flash Handy drive the USB flash drive 128MB USB 2.0 memory key 512MB USB 2.0 memory key 4 port hub USB 2.0 UH-204 4 port hub USB 2.0 Wireless LAN USB stick 11 USB 1.1 CG...
