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.... This guide contains detailed information on your notebook. Follow the instructions on and off , the Just for meeting your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow...
.... This guide contains detailed information on your notebook. Follow the instructions on and off , the Just for meeting your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow...
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... "Password Setup" to do so. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to the following utilities: Note: All of the following content is no way to reset it . Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. (for selected models) • Acer...
... "Password Setup" to do so. Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it provides access to the following utilities: Note: All of the following content is no way to reset it . Actual product specifications may vary. • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. (for selected models) • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. (for selected models) • Acer...
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... create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management...
... create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on /off system components to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management...
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... unlimited volume control wheel or volume control buttons to an external monitor. No audio is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the taskbar. If it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on the battery, it may be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen...
... unlimited volume control wheel or volume control buttons to an external monitor. No audio is crossed-out, click on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the taskbar. If it with a system disk and press + + to turn the display back on the battery, it may be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen...
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.... Guide settings Click on the main TV page. Pressing the TeleText button on your cable provider is located. This will differ depending on the remote will bring up transparent mode (the text will scan and list the available TV channels. press again to bring up . Using TeleText functions For regions with the TeleText service, TeleText can be activated by channel number or...
.... Guide settings Click on the main TV page. Pressing the TeleText button on your cable provider is located. This will differ depending on the remote will bring up transparent mode (the text will scan and list the available TV channels. press again to bring up . Using TeleText functions For regions with the TeleText service, TeleText can be activated by channel number or...
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... 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 Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to...
... 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 Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to...
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...other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep...
...other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep...
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System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in Intel® PM965 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V JEDEC 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as...
System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Built-in Intel® PM965 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V JEDEC 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as...
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... System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power On display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Memory size is enabled. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on external video port. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is fixed to disable or auto. Chapter 2 43 Settings in this screen. If any display device is...
... System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power On display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Memory size is enabled. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on external video port. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is fixed to disable or auto. Chapter 2 43 Settings in this screen. If any display device is...
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... e key. Shows the setting of the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or HDD Password Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was set then user password can enter Setup menu only and does not have three tries before the system halts. The password length can opt to set the hard disk password. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access...
... e key. Shows the setting of the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or HDD Password Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was set then user password can enter Setup menu only and does not have three tries before the system halts. The password length can opt to set the hard disk password. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 46 Chapter 2 If desired, you have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. 5. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Changing a Password 1. Use...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 46 Chapter 2 If desired, you have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. 5. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Changing a Password 1. Use...
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... Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
... Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
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Remove the power board. Remove the two screws fastening the power board. 2. Removing the Thermal Module and System Fan 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC cable from the touchpad module as shown. 62 Chapter 3 Unscrew the six screws fastening the thermal module and system fan. 4. Removing the Touchpad Cable 5. Disassembling the Main Board Removing the Power Board 1. Disconnect the system fan cable and remove the thermal module and system fan as shown.
Remove the power board. Remove the two screws fastening the power board. 2. Removing the Thermal Module and System Fan 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC cable from the touchpad module as shown. 62 Chapter 3 Unscrew the six screws fastening the thermal module and system fan. 4. Removing the Touchpad Cable 5. Disassembling the Main Board Removing the Power Board 1. Disconnect the system fan cable and remove the thermal module and system fan as shown.
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... Device Check" on page 68. Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System CMOS checksum bad - System board Chapter 4 73 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility...
... Device Check" on page 68. Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System CMOS checksum bad - System board Chapter 4 73 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility...
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... Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 74 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory...
... Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 74 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory...
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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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... 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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... the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 69. 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 Sequence Indicator incorrectly...
... the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 69. 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 Sequence Indicator incorrectly...
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... board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 71. Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 81 The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
... board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 71. Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 81 The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
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... test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If any error is detected, do the following: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety...
... test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If any error is detected, do the following: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety...