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Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are called easy-launch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Chapter 1 13 The front panel indicators are application buttons. NOTE: 1.
Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are called easy-launch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Chapter 1 13 The front panel indicators are application buttons. NOTE: 1.
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... characters. 6 Enter a password hint that will help you to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on your system. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (for you remember your password. 20 Chapter 1 To set the Empowering Technology password...
... characters. 6 Enter a password hint that will help you to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on your system. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (for you remember your password. 20 Chapter 1 To set the Empowering Technology password...
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... profile. 3. To create new power profile 1. Click "Save as desired. 2. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the upper right side of the Acer eAudio Management window. You can also define up to three of the window. 22... or right-click the Windows power icon in the profile list. To access this profile is "Maximum Performance." Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5. The new profile will appear in the system tray and select...
... profile. 3. To create new power profile 1. Click "Save as desired. 2. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the upper right side of the Acer eAudio Management window. You can also define up to three of the window. 22... or right-click the Windows power icon in the profile list. To access this profile is "Maximum Performance." Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5. The new profile will appear in the system tray and select...
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Vertical Stripe Normally White 300 N/A 600 8 +3.3V 4.5W 550g 365x214x6.5 Dual channel LVDS 38 Chapter 1 Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH Li-ion 4800 mAH 8 4 cells in...
Vertical Stripe Normally White 300 N/A 600 8 +3.3V 4.5W 550g 365x214x6.5 Dual channel LVDS 38 Chapter 1 Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH Li-ion 4800 mAH 8 4 cells in...
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... or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to run the...
... or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to run the...
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Remove the battery pack. 62 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
Remove the battery pack. 62 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 65 Release the battery. 2.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 65 Release the battery. 2.
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... show error messages on the computer using each of the following list: "Check the Power Adapter" on page 82 "Check the Battery Pack" on page 83 Chapter 4 81 Remove the battery pack. 2. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Connect the power ...adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Go to main board. 2. Press F2 in the test items. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in...
... show error messages on the computer using each of the following list: "Check the Power Adapter" on page 82 "Check the Battery Pack" on page 83 Chapter 4 81 Remove the battery pack. 2. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Connect the power ...adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Go to main board. 2. Press F2 in the test items. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in...
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... measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 83. 82 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If...
... measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 83. 82 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If...
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...the problem. After you identify first the problem is still less than 50% of time. See the following : From Software: 1. Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. This symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. No service actions are correct. 3. Touchpad ... necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to room temperature. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2....
...the problem. After you identify first the problem is still less than 50% of time. See the following : From Software: 1. Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. This symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. No service actions are correct. 3. Touchpad ... necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to room temperature. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2....
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... shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor ... CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed...
... shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor ... CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed...
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... Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS ...Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM 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. Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock ...
... Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS ...Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM 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. Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock ...
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Reconnect the DIMM. System board. But you can see POST on page 81.. Speaker System board Chapter 4 87 Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and ... POST but system runs correctly. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on page 81.. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LED board. See "Power System Check" on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Ensure every connector is connected tightly...
Reconnect the DIMM. System board. But you can see POST on page 81.. Speaker System board Chapter 4 87 Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and ... POST but system runs correctly. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on page 81.. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LED board. See "Power System Check" on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Ensure every connector is connected tightly...
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...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). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD ..."Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 81. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on .
...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). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD ..."Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 81. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on .
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Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. Action in Sequence ... connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from standby mode...
Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. Action in Sequence ... connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from standby mode...
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...Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System ... Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. External display does not work . USB does not work correctly...
...Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System ... Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. External display does not work . USB does not work correctly...
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... isolate non-defective FRU). Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 81.): 1. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. Remove...
... isolate non-defective FRU). Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 81.): 1. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. Remove...
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...6CELL SANYO AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BT.00603.042 BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL SONY AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL PANASONIC AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL SIMPLO AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL SANYO AS-2007B 4S2P 4800MAH BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL SONY AS-2007B 4S2P 4800MAH... BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL PANASONIC AS-2007B 4S2P 4800MAH BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL SIMPLO ...
...6CELL SANYO AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BT.00603.042 BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL SONY AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL PANASONIC AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL SIMPLO AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL SANYO AS-2007B 4S2P 4800MAH BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL SONY AS-2007B 4S2P 4800MAH... BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL PANASONIC AS-2007B 4S2P 4800MAH BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL SIMPLO ...