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...Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard... image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the D:\ drive.
...Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard... image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the D:\ drive.
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...and weight Power subsystem • 80/100/120/160/200/240/250 GB (or larger) hard disk drives • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick...65 W AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge technology: (for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in -use Wake-on -Ring ready • 342 (W) x 247 (D) x 35...
...and weight Power subsystem • 80/100/120/160/200/240/250 GB (or larger) hard disk drives • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick...65 W AC adapter (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge technology: (for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in -use Wake-on -Ring ready • 342 (W) x 247 (D) x 35...
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Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is closed up. Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated.
Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Caps Lock Power Lights up when Num Lock is closed up. Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated.
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Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will reboot. The system will ... be reformatted and all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: If your hard disk. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you first turn on your system is important to perform system recovery. Note: To activate the...
Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will reboot. The system will ... be reformatted and all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: If your hard disk. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you first turn on your system is important to perform system recovery. Note: To activate the...
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... or web cam to your computer. To run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities directly from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer. TV Joy (selected models only) TV Joy enriches the TV watching experience on your computer's hard drive or directly burned to edit a video, the Select... games. When you to begin. DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from Windows Media Center. English 62 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe You can enjoy live TV programs, schedule recordings and watch recorded TV shows. SportsCap (selected models only) SportsCap is launched...
... or web cam to your computer. To run the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities directly from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer. TV Joy (selected models only) TV Joy enriches the TV watching experience on your computer's hard drive or directly burned to edit a video, the Select... games. When you to begin. DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from Windows Media Center. English 62 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe You can enjoy live TV programs, schedule recordings and watch recorded TV shows. SportsCap (selected models only) SportsCap is launched...
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...DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. When you launch the DVD player for more information. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Please refer to the online help for the first time, the program asks you ...time), after a few seconds. English 76 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will remain permanent. Important! DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Once your hard disk does not reset the number of a different region into 6 regions. Refer to the...
...DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. When you launch the DVD player for more information. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Please refer to the online help for the first time, the program asks you ...time), after a few seconds. English 76 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will remain permanent. Important! DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Once your hard disk does not reset the number of a different region into 6 regions. Refer to the...
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...advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you how to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The.... Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. ...
...advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you how to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The.... Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. ...
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...Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVision technologies Audio T Intel® High Definition audio support T Two built-in stereo speakers (2W) T Realtek ALC268 Audio Code with Dolby® T Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible T Built-in microphone T VoIP-enabled Storage subsystem T One 60/80/100/120/160 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive..., supporting Ultra DMA100 S.M.A.R.T / Hybrid HDD T Optical drive options: DVD/CDRW Combo, HD-DVD, DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, Blueray drive (slot-load), Mini-disc support T 5-in...
...Acer ArcadeTM featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVision technologies Audio T Intel® High Definition audio support T Two built-in stereo speakers (2W) T Realtek ALC268 Audio Code with Dolby® T Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible T Built-in microphone T VoIP-enabled Storage subsystem T One 60/80/100/120/160 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive..., supporting Ultra DMA100 S.M.A.R.T / Hybrid HDD T Optical drive options: DVD/CDRW Combo, HD-DVD, DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, Blueray drive (slot-load), Mini-disc support T 5-in...
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..., and one userprogrammable button. You can also find an Empowering Key " located above the keyboard. Icon Function Description Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is activated. Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Power Lights up when the battery is charging. 2.
..., and one userprogrammable button. You can also find an Empowering Key " located above the keyboard. Icon Function Description Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is activated. Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Power Lights up when the battery is charging. 2.
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...) Bluetooth 2.0+EDR USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Foxconn 11~54 Mbps 802.11b/g & abgn (optional) PCI Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00...
...) Bluetooth 2.0+EDR USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Foxconn 11~54 Mbps 802.11b/g & abgn (optional) PCI Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00...
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...(DC) +/- 5% 2 4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 Max. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 2 4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Reads and writes in...
...(DC) +/- 5% 2 4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 Max. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 2 4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Reads and writes in...
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... Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. Chapter 2 43 Otherwise it will be shown if the device control is...
... Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. Chapter 2 43 Otherwise it will be shown if the device control is...
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... a device. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Power Exit Boot Priority Order: 1: IDE 4 : Hitachi HTS541680J9SA00-(S 2: PCI SCSI : 3: IDE CDROM : HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE-(P 4: PCI BEV : NVIDIA Boot Agent 244.0538 5: USB HDD : 6: USB CDROM : 7: USB FDC : 8: USB KEY : Excluded from boot order : Item Specific Help Keys used to... boot sequence. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay.
... a device. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Power Exit Boot Priority Order: 1: IDE 4 : Hitachi HTS541680J9SA00-(S 2: PCI SCSI : 3: IDE CDROM : HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE-(P 4: PCI BEV : NVIDIA Boot Agent 244.0538 5: USB HDD : 6: USB CDROM : 7: USB FDC : 8: USB KEY : Excluded from boot order : Item Specific Help Keys used to... boot sequence. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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... locked - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown...to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 70. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard...
... locked - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown...to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 70. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard...
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... Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 76 Chapter 4 run SETUP System cache error - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility.... Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation...
... Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 76 Chapter 4 run SETUP System cache error - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility.... Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation...
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Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Speaker System board Chapter 4 ...
Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Speaker System board Chapter 4 ...
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... 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 Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
... 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 Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
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...-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power...
...-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power...
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...system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System... Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4...
...system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System... Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4...
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...Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Enter ... Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility...
...Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Enter ... Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility...