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... User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Basic care and tips for the location of the power button. It is not installed on your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. xii First things first We would like to thank you get started with setting...
... User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Basic care and tips for the location of the power button. It is not installed on your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. xii First things first We would like to thank you get started with setting...
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... can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your power management options. Using power plans Acer ePower Management...
... can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to switch to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your power management options. Using power plans Acer ePower Management...
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... 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 Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, TV(optional)/3G (optional), Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports HDMI™ port with HDCP support IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video...
... 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 Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, TV(optional)/3G (optional), Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports HDMI™ port with HDCP support IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port S-video...
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... adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. No audio is being supplied to adjust the volume. If it is not lit, no power is heard from the computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on . I turned on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey...
... adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. No audio is being supplied to adjust the volume. If it is not lit, no power is heard from the computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on . I turned on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey...
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... instructions on screen to you from the factory. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 83 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, 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...
... instructions on screen to you from the factory. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 83 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, 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...
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... View Wireless communication Enables/disables the wireless function. Chapter 1 9 Enables/disables the Bluetooth® function. To scroll up to launch your internet browser and e-mail reader. Note: Picture Card (xD). To play, pause, record, rewind, fast forward or stop playback / recording. Comfortable support area for your computer. Keyboard Touchpad 4-way scroll button Status indicators Click buttons (left , and right. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up , down, left and right) Display screen Empowering button Media buttons Palmrest For entering...
... View Wireless communication Enables/disables the wireless function. Chapter 1 9 Enables/disables the Bluetooth® function. To scroll up to launch your internet browser and e-mail reader. Note: Picture Card (xD). To play, pause, record, rewind, fast forward or stop playback / recording. Comfortable support area for your computer. Keyboard Touchpad 4-way scroll button Status indicators Click buttons (left , and right. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up , down, left and right) Display screen Empowering button Media buttons Palmrest For entering...
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... right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; 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. + Opens...
... right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on the Windows Start button; 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. + Opens...
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Hot Key + + + Icon Function Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To type: Gr The Euro symbol 1. Hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Chapter 1 17 Press...
Hot Key + + + Icon Function Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To type: Gr The Euro symbol 1. Hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Chapter 1 17 Press...
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... lists some system memory configurations. System 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 Built-in Intel® PM965 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules...
... lists some system memory configurations. System 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 Built-in Intel® PM965 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules...
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... dealer to enter setup. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The password length can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk password. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to reset it...
... dealer to enter setup. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. The password length can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk password. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to reset it...
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... BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password...
... BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password...
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... and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security 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 F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit...
... and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security 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 F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit...
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... detach the upper case assembly from the power board. Remove the three screws fastening the power board. 4. Disconnect the power board cable as shown. 5. Disconnect the cable from the lower case assembly. Remove the bluetooth module and disconnect the cable from the main board. 8. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Removing the Power Board 3. Remove the power board. 6. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the module. Chapter 3 61 Removing the Bluetooth Module 7. Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit...
... detach the upper case assembly from the power board. Remove the three screws fastening the power board. 4. Disconnect the power board cable as shown. 5. Disconnect the cable from the lower case assembly. Remove the bluetooth module and disconnect the cable from the main board. 8. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Removing the Power Board 3. Remove the power board. 6. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the module. Chapter 3 61 Removing the Bluetooth Module 7. Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit...
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... 1. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System CMOS checksum bad - Keyboard locked - Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Chapter 4 73 Incorrect password is dead - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key...
... 1. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System CMOS checksum bad - Keyboard locked - Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Chapter 4 73 Incorrect password is dead - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key...
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... 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 see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP System cache error - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM...
... 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 see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP System cache error - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM...
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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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... LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. 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 cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. 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...
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...Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 71. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 81 LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
...Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 71. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 81 LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
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... the following: 1. 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. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety...
... the following: 1. 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. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety...