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... Issue 127 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 128 LCD Failure 129 Built-In Keyboard Failure 129 TouchPad Failure 130 Internal Speaker Failure 130 HDD Not Operating Correctly 132 ODD Failure 133 VIII
... Issue 127 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 128 LCD Failure 129 Built-In Keyboard Failure 129 TouchPad Failure 130 Internal Speaker Failure 130 HDD Not Operating Correctly 132 ODD Failure 133 VIII
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Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™* • Genuine Windows® 7™* Platform • Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* • Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory • Dual...
Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™* • Genuine Windows® 7™* Platform • Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* • Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory • Dual...
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... Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C 2 Chapter 1 • High-definition audio support • MS-...Sound compatible Dimensions and Weight • 372.3 (W) x 246.5 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches) • 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Wireless • Acer...
... Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C 2 Chapter 1 • High-definition audio support • MS-...Sound compatible Dimensions and Weight • 372.3 (W) x 246.5 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches) • 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Wireless • Acer...
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• Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Chapter 1 3
• Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Chapter 1 3
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... shows amber when the battery is active. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Only one card can operate at any given time. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest HDD...
... shows amber when the battery is active. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Only one card can operate at any given time. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest HDD...
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... keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on Type numbers in a normal manner. 12 Chapter 1 Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad. A better solution would be...
... keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on Type numbers in a normal manner. 12 Chapter 1 Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad. A better solution would be...
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... software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Chapter 1 15 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special...
... software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Chapter 1 15 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special...
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... Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (with inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (up/down/right/ left) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) CMO N156B3-L02 396.2 344.23 x 193.54 1366 x 768 0.252 Normal (white) 220 500:1 8 5.75 500 359.3 x 209.5 x 5.9 LVDS 262K 20/45...
... Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (with inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (up/down/right/ left) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) CMO N156B3-L02 396.2 344.23 x 193.54 1366 x 768 0.252 Normal (white) 220 500:1 8 5.75 500 359.3 x 209.5 x 5.9 LVDS 262K 20/45...
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... this screen. Actual values may differ. Valid range is for your reference only. The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store... operation system and restore the system to boot the system. Main The Main screen allows the user to 23. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security ...
... this screen. Actual values may differ. Valid range is for your reference only. The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store... operation system and restore the system to boot the system. Main The Main screen allows the user to 23. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security ...
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... Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 35 Press to load the operating system. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. USB HDD : 6. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to...
... Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 35 Press to load the operating system. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. USB HDD : 6. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to...
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... the table correlates with the hardware before sending to EEPROM ( Create UUID from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx ..., Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Write Serial Number to be used in the DMI pool for hardware management. Write UUID to the operating system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following examples...
... the table correlates with the hardware before sending to EEPROM ( Create UUID from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx ..., Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Write Serial Number to be used in the DMI pool for hardware management. Write UUID to the operating system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following examples...
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... the following procedure as possible. 2. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 215. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Chapter 4 125 Symptoms (Verified) Go ...guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified...
... the following procedure as possible. 2. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 215. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Chapter 4 125 Symptoms (Verified) Go ...guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified...
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..." on page 215. 10. c. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 48. 5. If HDD information is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the previous version if...
..." on page 215. 10. c. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 48. 5. If HDD information is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the previous version if...
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...that : • The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Select Speakers and click Configure to Start´ Control Panel...selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Follow the onscreen prompts to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Reinstall the Operating System. 11. d. If the issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the Recording tab. 4. Microphone Problems ...
...that : • The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Select Speakers and click Configure to Start´ Control Panel...selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Follow the onscreen prompts to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Reinstall the Operating System. 11. d. If the issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the Recording tab. 4. Microphone Problems ...
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...Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. Replace the HDD. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to enter the BIOS Utility. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on...computer. Select Startup Repair. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. g. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. If the issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to the operating system DVD. If an issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select ...
...Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. Replace the HDD. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to enter the BIOS Utility. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on...computer. Select Startup Repair. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. g. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. If the issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to the operating system DVD. If an issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select ...
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... general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Try an alternate disc. 3. Navigate to Start´ Computer. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not play when loaded • DVDs do... Manager. Check that the ODD device is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer and retry the operation. 2.
... general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Try an alternate disc. 3. Navigate to Start´ Computer. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not play when loaded • DVDs do... Manager. Check that the ODD device is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer and retry the operation. 2.
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...´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. 134 Chapter 4 c. b. Reboot and try removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation. c. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the disc is correctly seated in DVD/CD-ROM drives. b. a. b. Navigate to... refer to correct the problem. 1. b. Discs Do Not Play If discs do not play when inserted in the lists, try the operation again. 2. Check that system resources are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. Select Use AutoPlay for burning...
...´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. 134 Chapter 4 c. b. Reboot and try removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation. c. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the disc is correctly seated in DVD/CD-ROM drives. b. a. b. Navigate to... refer to correct the problem. 1. b. Discs Do Not Play If discs do not play when inserted in the lists, try the operation again. 2. Check that system resources are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. Select Use AutoPlay for burning...
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.... Try an alternative program to determine that: • The device is OK. 2. Check Drive whether is properly installed. Check the Device Manager to verify mouse operation. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. See the mouse user manual. 3. Swap M/B to Try. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page...
.... Try an alternative program to determine that: • The device is OK. 2. Check Drive whether is properly installed. Check the Device Manager to verify mouse operation. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. See the mouse user manual. 3. Swap M/B to Try. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page...
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... is detected, replace the FRU. Visually check them for the system board in loop mode at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette...problems are no error is inoperative. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. If any error is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by a variety of reasons that there are...
... is detected, replace the FRU. Visually check them for the system board in loop mode at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette...problems are no error is inoperative. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. If any error is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by a variety of reasons that there are...
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... DIMMs Determine the smallest tWR supported by all DIMMs Determine DIMM size parameters Program the correct system memory frequency Determine and set the mode of operation for DRAM initialization interrupt and reset fail Verify all DIMMs are DDR or DDR2 and unbuffered Detect an improper warm reset and handle Detect if...
... DIMMs Determine the smallest tWR supported by all DIMMs Determine DIMM size parameters Program the correct system memory frequency Determine and set the mode of operation for DRAM initialization interrupt and reset fail Verify all DIMMs are DDR or DDR2 and unbuffered Detect an improper warm reset and handle Detect if...