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... outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is achieved only after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other nearby electrical devices that may interfere...
... outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is achieved only after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other nearby electrical devices that may interfere...
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... for your notebook. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow the instructions on page 15 for meeting your mobile computing needs. xiii First...
... for your notebook. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. The printed User's Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow the instructions on page 15 for meeting your mobile computing needs. xiii First...
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... password Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Top view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view xiii iii vii vii vii viii viii ix ix x Acer Empowering Technology xiii xiii xiii xiv xiv xv xv 1 Your Acer notebook tour 15 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 11 13 14 Specifications Indicators Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Using the keyboard Lock keys...
... password Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Top view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view xiii iii vii vii vii viii viii ix ix x Acer Empowering Technology xiii xiii xiii xiv xiv xv xv 1 Your Acer notebook tour 15 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 11 13 14 Specifications Indicators Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Using the keyboard Lock keys...
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... lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Set playback as digital output Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton Internet Security Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery's life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimising battery life Battery-low warning Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode...
... lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Set playback as digital output Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Launch Manager Norton Internet Security Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery's life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimising battery life Battery-low warning Finding and playing content Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Virtual keyboard Background mode...
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Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting tips Error messages Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies 75 76 79 79 79 79 80 80 81 82 Troubleshooting 84 86 82 83 83 84 84 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Modem notices Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio...
Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting tips Error messages Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies 75 76 79 79 79 79 80 80 81 82 Troubleshooting 84 86 82 83 83 84 84 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Modem notices Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio...
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... and quickly switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also turn on . Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your new power plan. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to a personalized set of power options. 1 2 3 4 5 Click the Create Power Plan...
... and quickly switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also turn on . Note: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your new power plan. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to a personalized set of power options. 1 2 3 4 5 Click the Create Power Plan...
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... selected models) Connects to a display device with S-video input. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. control wheel 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 10 Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 18 English...
... selected models) Connects to a display device with S-video input. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. control wheel 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 10 Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 18 English...
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... 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 Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port with HDCP support (for selected models) IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video...
... 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 Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port with HDCP support (for selected models) IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video...
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... brightness level might be set to the computer. Check the following is in the external USB floppy drive? If it may be low and unable to power the computer. Press any key to turn the display back on . If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is a list of your computer. Press and release the power button to adjust the brightness level. In Windows, look at the volume control...
... brightness level might be set to the computer. Check the following is in the external USB floppy drive? If it may be low and unable to power the computer. Press any key to turn the display back on . If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is a list of your computer. Press and release the power button to adjust the brightness level. In Windows, look at the volume control...
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... -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 External display (VGA) Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector). 3 DVI DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 8 Volume control Increases and decreases the volume. 9 5-in 75x54mm and 75x34mm sizes. based network (for both desktop and mobile use...
... -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 External display (VGA) Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector). 3 DVI DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 8 Volume control Increases and decreases the volume. 9 5-in 75x54mm and 75x34mm sizes. based network (for both desktop and mobile use...
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... setting of parameters. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to reset it. When set the hard disk password. If you can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the user password. Use the w and y keys to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press e. If desired, you forget your dealer to change...
... setting of parameters. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to reset it. When set the hard disk password. If you can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the user password. Use the w and y keys to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press e. If desired, you forget your dealer to change...
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... BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Changing a Password 1. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 47 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Type a password...
... BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Changing a Password 1. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 47 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Type a password...
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... from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 50 Chapter 2 Information Main InsydeH2O Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit...
... from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 50 Chapter 2 Information Main InsydeH2O Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit...
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.... Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. System board Chapter...
.... Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will show message. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. System board Chapter...
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... BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 78 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. 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...
... BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 78 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. 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...
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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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... the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 73. System board 84 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . 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...
... the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 73. System board 84 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . 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...
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... mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive...
... mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive...
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... that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If no more errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times...
... that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If no more errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times...