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...applications and drivers. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system...backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to...
...applications and drivers. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system...backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to...
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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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English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is active. Indicates the computer's power status. Caps Lock Power Lights up . Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1.
English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is active. Indicates the computer's power status. Caps Lock Power Lights up . Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1.
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...option for future recovery operations. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your hard disk. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Before...the system will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note: If your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. This feature occupies 10 GB ...
...option for future recovery operations. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your hard disk. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Before...the system will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note: If your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. This feature occupies 10 GB ...
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...only) TV Joy enriches the TV watching experience on your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. It automatically detects highlights of the most memorable moments in just a few simple steps. English 62 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe You can enjoy live TV programs, schedule recordings and...from Windows Media Center. Note: For detailed information about specific Acer Arcade Deluxe utiltiies, use the built-in your version of High Definition video to select a utility. When TV Joy is a revolutionary way of watching your computer's hard disk in DAT, DVR-MS, MPG, MPE, AVI, ASF...
...only) TV Joy enriches the TV watching experience on your computer's hard drive or directly burned to DVD. It automatically detects highlights of the most memorable moments in just a few simple steps. English 62 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe You can enjoy live TV programs, schedule recordings and...from Windows Media Center. Note: For detailed information about specific Acer Arcade Deluxe utiltiies, use the built-in your version of High Definition video to select a utility. When TV Joy is a revolutionary way of watching your computer's hard disk in DAT, DVR-MS, MPG, MPE, AVI, ASF...
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... first time), after a few seconds. You can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Once your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to the table below for more information. Region code 1 2 3 4 5...information. 2 The DVD movie will remain permanent. Please refer to enter the region code. English 76 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set . Refer to a region code, it will play after which the last region code set will automatically play DVD disks of that...
... first time), after a few seconds. You can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Once your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to the table below for more information. Region code 1 2 3 4 5...information. 2 The DVD movie will remain permanent. Please refer to enter the region code. English 76 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set . Refer to a region code, it will play after which the last region code set will automatically play DVD disks of that...
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...center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the... computer. Solutions to reboot. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized...
...center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the... computer. Solutions to reboot. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized...
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...: t 30 degree ergonomic rotation t Acer VisageOnTM technology t Acer PrimaLiteTM technology T Modem: 56K V.92 modem 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...
...: t 30 degree ergonomic rotation t Acer VisageOnTM technology t Acer PrimaLiteTM technology T Modem: 56K V.92 modem 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...
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NOTE: 1. 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 charging. 2. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Chapter 1 13 Cap lock Lights ...
NOTE: 1. 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 charging. 2. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Chapter 1 13 Cap lock Lights ...
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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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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, ...
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, ...
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..., the system will be in these cases. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. This is because the user is connected on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in CRT (or projector) only mode. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed...
..., the system will be in these cases. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. This is because the user is connected on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in CRT (or projector) only mode. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed...
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... Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 48 Chapter 2 Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot ... 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...
... Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 48 Chapter 2 Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot ... 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...
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...xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no message will show message. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes ...Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. 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. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or...
...xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no message will show message. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes ...Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. 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. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or...
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... BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 76 Chapter 4 run SETUP System cache error - DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run...
... BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 76 Chapter 4 run SETUP System cache error - DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run...
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... page 71.. Ensure every connector is blank. LED board. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 71.. See "Power System Check" on and...
... page 71.. Ensure every connector is blank. LED board. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 71.. See "Power System Check" on and...
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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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...contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence 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). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default ...", then reboot system. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on page 71. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 71. The system...
...contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence 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). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default ...", then reboot system. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on page 71. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 71. The system...
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... from the computer. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The...BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 73. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / ...
... from the computer. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The...BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 73. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / ...
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...Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Action in Sequence...battery until power off, then charge battery). Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility ...
...Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Action in Sequence...battery until power off, then charge battery). Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility ...