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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV 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. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV 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. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures.
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An Aspire tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 5 Status ... right) left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your new TravelMate computer. Chapter 1 7 Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used...
An Aspire tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 5 Status ... right) left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your new TravelMate computer. Chapter 1 7 Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used...
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... on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys.
... on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys.
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...in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Fn-w Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the speaker volume. ...Increases the speaker volume. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard...
...in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Fn-w Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the speaker volume. ...Increases the speaker volume. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard...
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... in parallel for 6-cell battery 2 cells in series, 3 series in parallel for 9-cell battery 11.1V 12.6+-0.1v LCD 14.1 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
... in parallel for 6-cell battery 2 cells in series, 3 series in parallel for 9-cell battery 11.1V 12.6+-0.1v LCD 14.1 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
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... BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to "enabled". However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. The default parameter of screen). Press m to enter setup.
... BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to "enabled". However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. The default parameter of screen). Press m to enter setup.
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...get system information. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacture Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = ...this item. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of a parameter, press por q. T To change the value of the screen. Please note that system information vary in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can load default settings by pressing t....
...get system information. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacture Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = ...this item. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of a parameter, press por q. T To change the value of the screen. Please note that system information vary in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can load default settings by pressing t....
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The Main screen displays a summary of system base memory. It varies in the system. Extended memory size = Total memory size - 2MB VGA Memory VGA Memory size: Discrete = 64 ...
The Main screen displays a summary of system base memory. It varies in the system. Extended memory size = Total memory size - 2MB VGA Memory VGA Memory size: Discrete = 64 ...
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button or key accept entries. key activates accelerators. Chapter 2 33 Actual values may differ. Use cursor, spacebar, and numeric keys to select a control. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Date and Time Power On Display Power On Display ˇ Quiet Boot ˇ LCD Auto DIM (˙ ) Auto ( ) Both ˇ Network Boot _ F12 Boot Menu OK ˇ D2D Recovery Cancel Press key to change values. button or key reject entries.
button or key accept entries. key activates accelerators. Chapter 2 33 Actual values may differ. Use cursor, spacebar, and numeric keys to select a control. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Date and Time Power On Display Power On Display ˇ Quiet Boot ˇ LCD Auto DIM (˙ ) Auto ( ) Both ˇ Network Boot _ F12 Boot Menu OK ˇ D2D Recovery Cancel Press key to change values. button or key reject entries.
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...displayed with 12 hour format. Determines if the system will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. 34 ...Chapter 2 Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to factory defaults. The system will be in order to save power when AC is connected, the power on display LCD Auto Dim ...
...displayed with 12 hour format. Determines if the system will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. 34 ...Chapter 2 Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to factory defaults. The system will be in order to save power when AC is connected, the power on display LCD Auto Dim ...
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... Enables or disables the infrared port. This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. This option is also supported. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . Settings in the...
... Enables or disables the infrared port. This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. This option is also supported. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . Settings in the...
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... to set the administrator password. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are the default and suggested parameter settings. When set , this screen. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock HardDisk Drive Description Press Enter to reset it cannot be displayed The table below describes...the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The formats of the password are prompted to set the user password. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. The shift status i.e. Option Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to...
... to set the administrator password. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are the default and suggested parameter settings. When set , this screen. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock HardDisk Drive Description Press Enter to reset it cannot be displayed The table below describes...the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The formats of the password are prompted to set the user password. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. The shift status i.e. Option Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to...
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...Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS RAM. Load default values for Enable or Disable. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security Nov 26, 2005 5:40:09 Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Press to...Setup Default Discard Changes Description Exit System Setup and save the current Load Setup Defaults Setup parameters to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Discard Changes The system will reboot!!!
...Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS RAM. Load default values for Enable or Disable. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security Nov 26, 2005 5:40:09 Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Press to...Setup Default Discard Changes Description Exit System Setup and save the current Load Setup Defaults Setup parameters to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Discard Changes The system will reboot!!!
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..." on page 60 "Undetermined Problems" on page 70 "Error Message List" on page 61 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on screen. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on page... 57. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. LCD display problems or others). Obtain the failing symptoms...
..." on page 60 "Undetermined Problems" on page 70 "Error Message List" on page 61 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on screen. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on page... 57. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. LCD display problems or others). Obtain the failing symptoms...
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... do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack;
... do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack;
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...do the following: From Software: 1. Replace the system board. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for a short time. This symptom is still less than 50% of time. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the ... Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Chapter 4 59 This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. From Hardware: 1. See the following figure 3. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the DC...
...do the following: From Software: 1. Replace the system board. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for a short time. This symptom is still less than 50% of time. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the ... Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Chapter 4 59 This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. From Hardware: 1. See the following figure 3. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the DC...
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... as the way it has been configured. 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. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU...
... as the way it has been configured. 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. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU...
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..., long, short short, short, short; BIOS ROM checksum failed. Keyboard controller failed to respond or no keyboard is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Parity error during system inquiry about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during memory test...
..., long, short short, short, short; BIOS ROM checksum failed. Keyboard controller failed to respond or no keyboard is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Parity error during system inquiry about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during memory test...
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... LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly...(if 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 Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on page 57. See "Power System Check" on page ...
... LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly...(if 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 Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on page 57. See "Power System Check" on page ...
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...Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first... printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for the location of your computer on page 11 for ...
...Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first... printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for the location of your computer on page 11 for ...