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... you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. By default, user-created backups are stored to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image...
... you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. By default, user-created backups are stored to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image...
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...: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad- 22 English Storage subsystem Audio Communication Dimensions and weight • 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard disk drives • Intel...
...: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad- 22 English Storage subsystem Audio Communication Dimensions and weight • 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard disk drives • Intel...
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Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 1. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 1. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Lights up when Num Lock is closed up. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. 25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators.
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...Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will reboot. Important! This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Follow the steps below to rebuild your hard... restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your system is installed when you first turn on your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. The system...
...Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will reboot. Important! This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Follow the steps below to rebuild your hard... restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. Note: If your system is installed when you first turn on your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. The system...
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.... DVDivine DVDivine is a handy utility for quickly creating DVDs or other discs containing video, pictures, or music. When you start DV Wizard to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. In just a few easy steps, you want to DVD. DV Wizard also supports the capture of media that you can..., organize, then burn your disc. English 65 DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to include on your disc.
.... DVDivine DVDivine is a handy utility for quickly creating DVDs or other discs containing video, pictures, or music. When you start DV Wizard to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. In just a few easy steps, you want to DVD. DV Wizard also supports the capture of media that you can..., organize, then burn your disc. English 65 DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to include on your disc.
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... degrees to fix it is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on top of your computer. Warning! Doing so may damage the drive and/or data. Note: The antenna is positioned at the top until the bottom section pops out. 2 Pull the bottom up until it firmly onto... a metal surface for better stability and reception. Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the antenna unit also allows you...
... degrees to fix it is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on top of your computer. Warning! Doing so may damage the drive and/or data. Note: The antenna is positioned at the top until the bottom section pops out. 2 Pull the bottom up until it firmly onto... a metal surface for better stability and reception. Do not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to improve the quality of the antenna unit also allows you...
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... to a region code, it will remain permanent. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. You can play DVD movies on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of a different region into 6 regions. Refer to the...
... to a region code, it will remain permanent. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. You can play DVD movies on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of a different region into 6 regions. Refer to the...
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... problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility... below. See "Requesting service" on page 44. Error messages If you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen...
... problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility... below. See "Requesting service" on page 44. Error messages If you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen...
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...audio support T Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers (1W) T Realtek ALC268 Audio Code with Dolby® T Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible T Built-in microphone T VoIP-enabled Storage subsystem T One or two 60/80/100/120 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive, supporting Ultra DMA100 S.M.A.R.T / ...Hybrid HDD T Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, Blue-ray drive (slot-load) T 5-in -1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB ...
...audio support T Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers (1W) T Realtek ALC268 Audio Code with Dolby® T Sound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible T Built-in microphone T VoIP-enabled Storage subsystem T One or two 60/80/100/120 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive, supporting Ultra DMA100 S.M.A.R.T / ...Hybrid HDD T Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, Blue-ray drive (slot-load) T 5-in -1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB ...
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... userprogrammable button. Chapter 1 13 Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Power Lights up when the battery is active. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is charging. 2. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows... green when in AC mode. Icon Function Description Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is being charged. You can be reset by users.
... userprogrammable button. Chapter 1 13 Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated Power Lights up when the battery is active. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is charging. 2. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows... green when in AC mode. Icon Function Description Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is being charged. You can be reset by users.
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...) Bluetooth 2.0+EDR USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Kedron-n 3945abg 11~54 Mbps 802.11b/g & abgn PCI Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00...
...) Bluetooth 2.0+EDR USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Kedron-n 3945abg 11~54 Mbps 802.11b/g & abgn PCI Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00...
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... rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Reads and writes in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. Reads data in Specification...
... rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Reads and writes in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. Reads data in Specification...
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... on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will be shown if the device control is connected on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Parameter System Time System Date System...
... on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will be shown if the device control is connected on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Parameter System Time System Date System...
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...-(P 5: USB HDD : 6: USB CDROM : 7: USB KEY : 8: Excluded from boot order : Keys used to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay. enables or disables a device. and moves the device up or down. exclude or include the...
...-(P 5: USB HDD : 6: USB CDROM : 7: USB KEY : 8: Excluded from boot order : Keys used to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay. enables or disables a device. and moves the device up or down. exclude or include the...
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Disconnect the LCD cable from the HDD case. Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the LCD. 11. Chapter 3 67 two on each side. 2. Detach the CMOS cable from the optical disk drive. Remove the two screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) case; Then remove the optical bracket from the LCD cover and remove the CMOS module. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. 9. Remove the two screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it. 10. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the four screws holding the optical bracket. 2.
Disconnect the LCD cable from the HDD case. Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the LCD. 11. Chapter 3 67 two on each side. 2. Detach the CMOS cable from the optical disk drive. Remove the two screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) case; Then remove the optical bracket from the LCD cover and remove the CMOS module. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. 9. Remove the two screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it. 10. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the four screws holding the optical bracket. 2.
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..."Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and...Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended...
..."Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and...Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended...
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...Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 74 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if ...fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility...
...Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 74 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if ...fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility...
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... No beep, power-on page 69.. System board. See "Power System Check" on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. Ensure every connector is connected...
... No beep, power-on page 69.. System board. See "Power System Check" on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. Ensure every connector is connected...
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... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
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...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). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4...69. See "Power System Check" on page 69. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", ...
...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). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4...69. See "Power System Check" on page 69. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", ...