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...instructions to perform system recovery. Place your computer. Important! Our worldwide network of service centers are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your hard disk. Read this handy... in this passport thoroughly. English 42 To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at your ITW passport on your problems efficiently. This passport contains all you a helping hand. Before you call Please have your computer when you security...
...instructions to perform system recovery. Place your computer. Important! Our worldwide network of service centers are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your hard disk. Read this handy... in this passport thoroughly. English 42 To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at your ITW passport on your problems efficiently. This passport contains all you a helping hand. Before you call Please have your computer when you security...
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However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from ...
However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from ...
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...take the corrective action. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. contact your dealer. If the problem cannot be solved using the BIOS utility. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press.... The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center...
...take the corrective action. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. contact your dealer. If the problem cannot be solved using the BIOS utility. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press.... The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center...
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If the problem is causing the problem. For further information, please contact local office in the country of use and contact your dealer or vendor. If this equipment should fail to operate ... Cord. This device must be notified in advance to give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as of May 2004 are...
If the problem is causing the problem. For further information, please contact local office in the country of use and contact your dealer or vendor. If this equipment should fail to operate ... Cord. This device must be notified in advance to give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as of May 2004 are...
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... numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is available for emergency use. There is designed. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it provide any sort of warranty...
... numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is available for emergency use. There is designed. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it provide any sort of warranty...
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... lock 30 on indicator 26 numeric keypad embedded 30 P password 61 types 61 PC Card 66 ejecting 66 inserting 66 ports 63 printer troubleshooting 40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troubleshooting 78 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD...
... lock 30 on indicator 26 numeric keypad embedded 30 P password 61 types 61 PC Card 66 ejecting 66 inserting 66 ports 63 printer troubleshooting 40 problems 39 CD-ROM 40 display 39 keyboard 40 printer 40 startup 39 troubleshooting 78 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. V Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. V Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. 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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...saving function are six prime items in the BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) of the system. Allows the user to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Allows the user to run this utility. They are Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS ... The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run Setup. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to save CMOS setting and exit Setup. Generally speaking, the computer is a hardware configuration program built in ...
...saving function are six prime items in the BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) of the system. Allows the user to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Allows the user to run this utility. They are Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS ... The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run Setup. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to save CMOS setting and exit Setup. Generally speaking, the computer is a hardware configuration program built in ...
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Verify the symptoms by attempting to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Please use the following procedures as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options may occur errors or invalid responses. 1. Chapter 4 71 Obtain the detailed fail symptoms as many as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to recreate, running the diagnostic tests or repeating the same operation.
Verify the symptoms by attempting to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Please use the following procedures as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options may occur errors or invalid responses. 1. Chapter 4 71 Obtain the detailed fail symptoms as many as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to recreate, running the diagnostic tests or repeating the same operation.
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.... 2. Reconnect the external diskette drive. 2. Reconnect the external CD-ROM drive. 2. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following procedures to correct the problems. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 1. Multiple labels may cause damage to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or CD-ROM. A writable, diagnostic diskette...
.... 2. Reconnect the external diskette drive. 2. Reconnect the external CD-ROM drive. 2. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following procedures to correct the problems. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 1. Multiple labels may cause damage to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or CD-ROM. A writable, diagnostic diskette...
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... diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. Press F2 in the test items. 3. If the voltage is within the range: (1) Replace the system board. (2) If the problem is still not resolved, see "Check the Battery Pack". Power System Check To verify the symptoms, power on indicator does not light up, check the... any of the power adaptor cable. Boot from the power adaptor does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems". (3) If the voltage is a power supply problem, please go to correct the memory errors. 1.
... diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. Press F2 in the test items. 3. If the voltage is within the range: (1) Replace the system board. (2) If the problem is still not resolved, see "Check the Battery Pack". Power System Check To verify the symptoms, power on indicator does not light up, check the... any of the power adaptor cable. Boot from the power adaptor does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems". (3) If the voltage is a power supply problem, please go to correct the memory errors. 1.
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... screen for both battery and adaptor. There are correct. 3. After the battery pack returns to room temperature, reinstall it to correct the problem. From hardware, this helps to check the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between terminals one at a time ...74 Chapter 4 Touchpad Check If the touchpad does not work, follow the procedures one (+) and seven (-). See the illustration below to identify the problem is still less than 7.5V after recharging, replace the battery. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the battery pack....
... screen for both battery and adaptor. There are correct. 3. After the battery pack returns to room temperature, reinstall it to correct the problem. From hardware, this helps to check the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between terminals one at a time ...74 Chapter 4 Touchpad Check If the touchpad does not work, follow the procedures one (+) and seven (-). See the illustration below to identify the problem is still less than 7.5V after recharging, replace the battery. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the battery pack....
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This symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. Chapter 4 75 This self-acting pointer movement will occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. Replace the system board. 3.
This symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. Chapter 4 75 This self-acting pointer movement will occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. Replace the system board. 3.
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... Index of memory installed. Run Load Default Settings in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Enter Setup and install Setup defaults to Undetermined Problems. NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Incorrect password is not included on the screen and the error symptoms classified by... NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in Error Message List, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, please reset the computer. Some of them show information about a hardware ...
... Index of memory installed. Run Load Default Settings in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Enter Setup and install Setup defaults to Undetermined Problems. NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Incorrect password is not included on the screen and the error symptoms classified by... NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in Error Message List, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, please reset the computer. Some of them show information about a hardware ...
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... Setup Utility to use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work . USB does not work correctly. Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it...
... Setup Utility to use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work . USB does not work correctly. Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it...
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Action in Sequence Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you can not correct the problems according to the anterior tables, see Undetermined Problems. Chapter 4 83 Action in Sequence Reconnect touchpad cable. Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Touchpad does not work correctly. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Internal modem does not work .
Action in Sequence Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you can not correct the problems according to the anterior tables, see Undetermined Problems. Chapter 4 83 Action in Sequence Reconnect touchpad cable. Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Touchpad does not work correctly. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Internal modem does not work .
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... the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. 84 Chapter 4 When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below: 1. If any FRU. 3. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no...
... the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. 84 Chapter 4 When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below: 1. If any FRU. 3. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no...
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Remove or disconnect all devices attached are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery Pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM / Diskette drive module • PC ...
Remove or disconnect all devices attached are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery Pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM / Diskette drive module • PC ...
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...Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of time a call takes and help solve your computer when you call Acer for online service, and please be at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to ... in this passport thoroughly. English 44 To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at your problems efficiently. Always have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you travel, to provide the following information available when you a helping hand. Requesting ...
...Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of time a call takes and help solve your computer when you call Acer for online service, and please be at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to ... in this passport thoroughly. English 44 To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at your problems efficiently. Always have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you travel, to provide the following information available when you a helping hand. Requesting ...
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However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to Enabled. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to set the boot sequence in the ...
However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to Enabled. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to set the boot sequence in the ...