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... change in performance, indicating a need to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of a new battery is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the supplied power supply cord set...
... change in performance, indicating a need to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of a new battery is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with the supplied power supply cord set...
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... Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For more on AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to the basic features and functions of the power button. Follow these steps to use your mobile computing needs. For instructions on...
... Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For more on AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to the basic features and functions of the power button. Follow these steps to use your mobile computing needs. For instructions on...
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... 59 Special considerations 59 Securing your computer 60 Using a computer security lock 60 Using passwords 60 Entering passwords 61 Setting passwords 61 Expanding through options 62 Connectivity options 62 Fax/data modem 62 Built-in network feature 63 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 63 ExpressCard 64 Installing memory 65 BIOS utility 66 Boot sequence 66 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 66 Password 66 Using software 67 Playing DVD movies 67 Power management 68 Acer eRecovery Management 69 Create backup 69 Burn backup disc 70 Restore and recovery 70
... 59 Special considerations 59 Securing your computer 60 Using a computer security lock 60 Using passwords 60 Entering passwords 61 Setting passwords 61 Expanding through options 62 Connectivity options 62 Fax/data modem 62 Built-in network feature 63 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 63 ExpressCard 64 Installing memory 65 BIOS utility 66 Boot sequence 66 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 66 Password 66 Using software 67 Playing DVD movies 67 Power management 68 Acer eRecovery Management 69 Create backup 69 Burn backup disc 70 Restore and recovery 70
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... save and quickly switch to save your power management options. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows...
... save and quickly switch to save your power management options. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows...
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...; wireless technology LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad 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 Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN ExpressCard™/54 slot Three USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone...
...; wireless technology LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad 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 Easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, WLAN ExpressCard™/54 slot Three USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone...
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... in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Decreases the sound volume. English 28 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off to save power...
... in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Decreases the sound volume. English 28 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off to save power...
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The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The...
The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The...
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... a factory default image, recover from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type 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 a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen...
... a factory default image, recover from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type 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 a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen...
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... LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Camera Board Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the Antenna 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 Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Camera Board Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the Antenna 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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... mouse buttons. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Comfortable support area for your computer. The left and right) 10 Touchpad 11 Keyboard 12 Speakers 13 Acer Crystal Eye Description Internal microphone for selected models). Web camera for video communication (for sound recording. Your Acer Notebook Tour After knowing the computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Front View # Item 1 Microphone 2 Display screen 3 Power button 4 Status indicators 5 Empowering key...
... mouse buttons. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Comfortable support area for your computer. The left and right) 10 Touchpad 11 Keyboard 12 Speakers 13 Acer Crystal Eye Description Internal microphone for selected models). Web camera for video communication (for sound recording. Your Acer Notebook Tour After knowing the computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Front View # Item 1 Microphone 2 Display screen 3 Power button 4 Status indicators 5 Empowering key...
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... > Function Hot key help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Displays help on and off. Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on hot keys. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Chapter 1 13 Decreases the screen brightness Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Switches...
... > Function Hot key help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Displays help on and off. Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on hot keys. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Chapter 1 13 Decreases the screen brightness Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Switches...
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... new settings. If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you are currently using. Select the power plan you to save your new power plan. Click "Apply" to save and quickly switch to from the drop-down list. 2. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you wish to switch to a personalized set of power options. 1. Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Adjust settings as described below. Select the power...
... new settings. If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you are currently using. Select the power plan you to save your new power plan. Click "Apply" to save and quickly switch to from the drop-down list. 2. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you wish to switch to a personalized set of power options. 1. Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Adjust settings as described below. Select the power...
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... only when 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. Version number of the system. Asset tag number of the keyboard controller. Speed of the BIOS setup utility. Version number of the processor currently installed in different models. 36 Chapter...
... only when 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. Version number of the system. Asset tag number of the keyboard controller. Speed of the BIOS setup utility. Version number of the processor currently installed in different models. 36 Chapter...
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... then press Enter. 5. Power off the system. 2. Remove the lower cover. Press F10 to save the new password and close the Setup Utility. Clearing the Supervisor or User Password If the Password on page 49. 4. Unplug the adapter and power cable. 3. Enter the original password then press Enter. 3. Use the up the system. Type a new password then press Enter. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on Boot field have been enabled and you forgot the BIOS password (supervisor/user password), you will...
... then press Enter. 5. Power off the system. 2. Remove the lower cover. Press F10 to save the new password and close the Setup Utility. Clearing the Supervisor or User Password If the Password on page 49. 4. Unplug the adapter and power cable. 3. Enter the original password then press Enter. 3. Use the up the system. Type a new password then press Enter. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on Boot field have been enabled and you forgot the BIOS password (supervisor/user password), you will...
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Hardware gap G67 Default setting Open (Normal) Operation Description Short to enter the BIOS setup screen. 13. Restart the system and press during the bootup to clear supervisor and user password. 7. Using an electrical conductivity tool, short the two contacts on the system. 10. Repeat above procedure if the BIOS password is highlighted in jack and plug one end to turn on the hardware gap together. 8. 6. Press the power button to...
Hardware gap G67 Default setting Open (Normal) Operation Description Short to enter the BIOS setup screen. 13. Restart the system and press during the bootup to clear supervisor and user password. 7. Using an electrical conductivity tool, short the two contacts on the system. 10. Repeat above procedure if the BIOS password is highlighted in jack and plug one end to turn on the hardware gap together. 8. 6. Press the power button to...
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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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... PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD-ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multiprocessor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (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...
... PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD-ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multiprocessor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (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...
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... a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do the following: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the mainboard in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can...
... a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do the following: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the mainboard in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can...
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Short G67 gap to clear password. 108 Chapter 5 Refer to "Removing a System Password" on how to clear passwords. Hardware Gap Setting The system has a hardware gap for instructions on page 39 for clearing system passwords.
Short G67 gap to clear password. 108 Chapter 5 Refer to "Removing a System Password" on how to clear passwords. Hardware Gap Setting The system has a hardware gap for instructions on page 39 for clearing system passwords.
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... NEC Access point 802.11g D-Link Express card Abcom Sunix IK Kouwell 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...
... NEC Access point 802.11g D-Link Express card Abcom Sunix IK Kouwell 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...
