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...country you can reduce the amount of beeps). English 43 Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is in contact with your problems efficiently. Place your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence in the flap located inside the front cover of mind ...your computer when you need to know about the ITW program. Before you call . This passport contains all you call Please have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you are error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you travel, to ...
...country you can reduce the amount of beeps). English 43 Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is in contact with your problems efficiently. Place your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence in the flap located inside the front cover of mind ...your computer when you need to know about the ITW program. Before you call . This passport contains all you call Please have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you are error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you travel, to ...
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... utility. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. English 75 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled.
... utility. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. English 75 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled.
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... an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during ... not attempt to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. See "Requesting service" on page 43.
... an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during ... not attempt to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. See "Requesting service" on page 43.
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81 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English
81 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English
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... of use and contact your dealer or vendor. However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of problems, you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. In the event of itself, give you..., Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - If this equipment should contact your equipment. If the problem is causing the...
... of use and contact your dealer or vendor. However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of problems, you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. In the event of itself, give you..., Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - If this equipment should contact your equipment. If the problem is causing the...
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... requirements are dependent on local power, is not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of warranty. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all , it provides no more than 10 call attempts to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped...
... requirements are dependent on local power, is not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of warranty. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all , it provides no more than 10 call attempts to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped...
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... N network 71 Notebook Manager hotkey 31 num lock 29 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 29 P password 68 types 68 ports 70 printer troubleshooting 41 problems 40 CD-ROM 41 display 40 keyboard 41 printer 41 startup 40 troubleshooting 80 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD...
... N network 71 Notebook Manager hotkey 31 num lock 29 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 29 P password 68 types 68 ports 70 printer troubleshooting 41 problems 40 CD-ROM 41 display 40 keyboard 41 printer 41 startup 40 troubleshooting 80 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD...
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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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...need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter multi-boot menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security ...nVidia 5.67.32.02.06 KBC Version : V0.013 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
...need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter multi-boot menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security ...nVidia 5.67.32.02.06 KBC Version : V0.013 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
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...the customer-reported symptoms and go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 74 "Intermittent Problems" on page 85 "Undetermined Problems" on screen. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms...(Verified) Power failure (The power indicator does not go to. LCD display problems or others). Use the following procedure as possible. 2. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the...
...the customer-reported symptoms and go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 74 "Intermittent Problems" on page 85 "Undetermined Problems" on screen. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms...(Verified) Power failure (The power indicator does not go to. LCD display problems or others). Use the following procedure as possible. 2. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the...
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...in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one label attached to correct the problem. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the ...to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. If the error still remains: 1. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to select the test device: 1. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the keyboard. 3. The label can ...
...in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one label attached to correct the problem. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the ...to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. If the error still remains: 1. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to select the test device: 1. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the keyboard. 3. The label can ...
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Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 4. A loose connection can cause an error. then check that power is fully installed into the ...connector. Press F2 in the following power sources: 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. If any...
Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 4. A loose connection can cause an error. then check that power is fully installed into the ...connector. Press F2 in the following power sources: 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. If any...
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...-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. T If the problem is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 73. 72 Chapter 4 If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on...
...-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. T If the problem is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 73. 72 Chapter 4 If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on...
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.... 4. Re-install the battery pack. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. After you identify first the problem is still less than 50% of time. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to room...Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the problem. Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. This self-acting pointer movement can...
.... 4. Re-install the battery pack. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. After you identify first the problem is still less than 50% of time. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to room...Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the problem. Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. This self-acting pointer movement can...
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...in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 74 Chapter 4 Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The most likely ...cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If...
...in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 74 Chapter 4 Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The most likely ...cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If...
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...Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 86. 84 Chapter 4 Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. USB does not work correctly. Refresh battery (... Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then...
...Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 86. 84 Chapter 4 Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. USB does not work correctly. Refresh battery (... Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then...
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... mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is...
... mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is...
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... damage. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive... Module T PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are ...
... damage. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive... Module T PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are ...