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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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... the indicators. Internal microphone for your hands when you computer. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Turns the computer on and off . 8 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left and right) Touchpad Status indicators Launch keys Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display...
... the indicators. Internal microphone for your hands when you computer. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Turns the computer on and off . 8 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left and right) Touchpad Status indicators Launch keys Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display...
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...would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Num lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with the arithmetic operators ), -, *,...numeric mode. Hold while using cursor-control keys. 14 Num lock off . Use this mode when you can toggle on the keys. Aspire 3000/3500//5000 When [ is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions...
...would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Num lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with the arithmetic operators ), -, *,...numeric mode. Hold while using cursor-control keys. 14 Num lock off . Use this mode when you can toggle on the keys. Aspire 3000/3500//5000 When [ is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions...
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... effect as clicking the right mouse button; Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button...
... effect as clicking the right mouse button; Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button...
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...-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSetting Description Displays a list of your keyboard. Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Turns the speakers on /off to return. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. To type: 16 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad Toggle Speaker on and off . Turns the internal...
...-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSetting Description Displays a list of your keyboard. Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Turns the speakers on /off to return. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. To type: 16 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad Toggle Speaker on and off . Turns the internal...
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... SIMPPLO Lithium-ION 4400mAH 14.8V 8 4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic 4S1P for Sanyo QC141 and SIMPPLO 41.8V / 9.6V LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance...
... SIMPPLO Lithium-ION 4400mAH 14.8V 8 4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic 4S1P for Sanyo QC141 and SIMPPLO 41.8V / 9.6V LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance...
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.... In this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter multi-boot menu. Info. The default parameter of screen). Please also refer to enter setup. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this menu, user can ...System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Asset Tag Number N/A 32 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3000 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select ...
.... In this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter multi-boot menu. Info. The default parameter of screen). Please also refer to enter setup. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this menu, user can ...System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Asset Tag Number N/A 32 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3000 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select ...
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... BIOS Setup Utility. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Read this item. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if...
... BIOS Setup Utility. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Read this item. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if...
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... Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify...
... Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify...
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.../128MB Determines if Customer Logo will detect if any external display device is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables or disables... (or projector) only mode. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is connected, the power on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Format/Option Sets the system...
.../128MB Determines if Customer Logo will detect if any external display device is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables or disables... (or projector) only mode. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is connected, the power on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Format/Option Sets the system...
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... Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
... Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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... out if the user password was used to user when Supervisor password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary Harddisk Security Password on the screen. This feature is written to set the user or the supervisor password: 1. User password is available to enter setup. Setting a Password Follow ...on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set and password on HDD is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings....
... out if the user password was used to user when Supervisor password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary Harddisk Security Password on the screen. This feature is written to set the user or the supervisor password: 1. User password is available to enter setup. Setting a Password Follow ...on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set and password on HDD is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings....
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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Chapter 2 40 The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. If the verification is complete after the user presses u.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Chapter 2 40 The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. If the verification is complete after the user presses u.
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Chapter 2 42 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit ...; Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load...
Chapter 2 42 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit ...; Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load...
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...Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on screen. No beep or error codes are intended to . Other symptoms (i.e. POST detects an error and displayed messages on .) POST does not complete....: The diagnostic tests are indicated. Go To "Power System Check" on page 83 Chapter 4 66 LCD display problems or others). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the...
...Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on screen. No beep or error codes are intended to . Other symptoms (i.e. POST detects an error and displayed messages on .) POST does not complete....: The diagnostic tests are indicated. Go To "Power System Check" on page 83 Chapter 4 66 LCD display problems or others). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the...
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... test items. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. then check that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Boot from the...
... test items. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. then check that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Boot from the...
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... figure 3. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. Repeat the steps 1 and ...This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Replace the touchpad. 3. This symptom is applied to correct the problem. Chapter 4 70 Do not replace a...
... figure 3. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. Repeat the steps 1 and ...This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Replace the touchpad. 3. This symptom is applied to correct the problem. Chapter 4 70 Do not replace a...
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... FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Power...
... FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Power...
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... beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize 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...
... beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize 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...
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... 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 Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). The...Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 68. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect ...
... 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 Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). The...Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 68. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect ...