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... electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set, make sure...
... electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set, make sure...
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... Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Basic care and tips for meeting your mobile computing needs. It is not installed on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. See "Top view" on page 15 for Starters...poster helps you to the AcerSystem User's Guide. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started...
... Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. Basic care and tips for meeting your mobile computing needs. It is not installed on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. See "Top view" on page 15 for Starters...poster helps you to the AcerSystem User's Guide. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started...
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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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..., change the display and sleep settings you wish to a personalized set of power options. 1 2 3 4 5 Click the Create Power Plan icon. Click "Apply". 4 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to save and quickly switch to edit Adjust settings as described below. Using power...
..., change the display and sleep settings you wish to a personalized set of power options. 1 2 3 4 5 Click the Create Power Plan icon. Click "Apply". 4 Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to save and quickly switch to edit Adjust settings as described below. Using power...
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... S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a television or display device with DVI-D input. (for selected models) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 10 Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). control wheel 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out...
... S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a television or display device with DVI-D input. (for selected models) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 10 Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). control wheel 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out...
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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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... system. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to save power. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following : • The volume may be set to adjust the volume. Connect the AC adapter to resume. Easy solutions are using on the screen. Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. I turned on . If...
... system. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to save power. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following : • The volume may be set to adjust the volume. Connect the AC adapter to resume. Easy solutions are using on the screen. Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. I turned on . If...
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...reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Formerly code named "NEWCARD," Express Cards are third generation of PC cards, hot-swapable and maller than previous PC Cards. 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...
...reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Formerly code named "NEWCARD," Express Cards are third generation of PC cards, hot-swapable and maller than previous PC Cards. 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...
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... enter Setup menu only and does not have right to reset it. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Don't forget your dealer to change the value of the hard disk password. Retype the password in boldface are prompted to your password. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is set the supervisor, user, or hard disk password: 1. When user password is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting...
... enter Setup menu only and does not have right to reset it. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Don't forget your dealer to change the value of the hard disk password. Retype the password in boldface are prompted to your password. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is set the supervisor, user, or hard disk password: 1. When user password is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting...
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... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and...
... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and...
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... values from unauthorized use. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. 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 System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu The table...
... values from unauthorized use. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. 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 System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu The table...
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... Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System CMOS checksum bad - Incorrect password is dead - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Keyboard locked - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to...
... Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System CMOS checksum bad - Incorrect password is dead - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Keyboard locked - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to...
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... Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP System cache error - DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 72. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility...
... Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP System cache error - DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 72. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility...
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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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... Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board 84 Chapter 4 The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 73. 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 Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
... Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board 84 Chapter 4 The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 73. 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 Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
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... opening the LCD. Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 85 Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 75. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility...
... opening the LCD. Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 85 Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 75. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility...
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... not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. If any FRU. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be...
... not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. If any FRU. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be...
