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... replace the power cord set, make sure that may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered...
... replace the power cord set, make sure that may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered...
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... view" on your computer. Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for Starters... It is not installed on page 15 for your notebook. poster helps you to complete the installation. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
... view" on your computer. Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Basic care and tips for Starters... It is not installed on page 15 for your notebook. poster helps you to complete the installation. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
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... . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to save your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. View and adjust settings for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the...
... . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to save your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. View and adjust settings for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the...
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...-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Four media control keys: play/pause, stop, next, previous Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports...
...-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys Four media control keys: play/pause, stop, next, previous Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports...
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... activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off . Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to save power. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility...
... activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off . Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to save power. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility...
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... in the external USB floppy drive? You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may be low and unable to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be...
... in the external USB floppy drive? You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may be low and unable to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be...
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... created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from . You can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to browse the contents and install...
... created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from . You can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to browse the contents and install...
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... Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 7 Volume control Increases and decreases the volume. 8 5-in 75x54mm and 75x34mm sizes. Designed for selected models). 4 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/ Connects to a television or display device PAL) port with S-video input. 6 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- # Icon Item Description based network (for both desktop and mobile use, Express Cards use...
... Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 7 Volume control Increases and decreases the volume. 8 5-in 75x54mm and 75x34mm sizes. Designed for selected models). 4 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/ Connects to a television or display device PAL) port with S-video input. 6 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- # Icon Item Description based network (for both desktop and mobile use, Express Cards use...
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... lock Cap lock Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is being charged. To set to run the Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is on. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Function Description Bluetooth Indicates the status of the keyboard there are pre-set the Web browser and mail buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Icon Function Power Description Lights up when the battery is active. Icon Wireless LAN Indicates...
... lock Cap lock Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is being charged. To set to run the Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is on. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Function Description Bluetooth Indicates the status of the keyboard there are pre-set the Web browser and mail buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Icon Function Power Description Lights up when the battery is active. Icon Wireless LAN Indicates...
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... brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 19. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. 16 Chapter 1 it opens the application's context menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support...
... brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 19. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. 16 Chapter 1 it opens the application's context menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support...
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... Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification North Bridge NVIDIA® MCP67-MV (Single chip) 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in...
... Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification North Bridge NVIDIA® MCP67-MV (Single chip) 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in...
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... hard disk password: 1. Shows the setting of the user password. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password, you can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password...
... hard disk password: 1. Shows the setting of the user password. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password, you can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password...
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Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Chapter 2 60...
Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Chapter 2 60...
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.... Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System CMOS checksum bad - Keyboard locked - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 87. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Incorrect password is dead - Index of Error...
.... Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System CMOS checksum bad - Keyboard locked - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 87. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Incorrect password is dead - Index of Error...
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... Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Enter Setup and...
... Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Enter Setup and...
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... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (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 characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. See "Power System Check...
Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (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 characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. See "Power System Check...
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... mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 100 DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from the computer. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Audio driver...
... mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 100 DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from the computer. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Audio driver...
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... with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Chapter 4 102 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at...
... with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Chapter 4 102 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at...