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...; HDCP is acronym for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Acer Video Conference Manager software • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network ...support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in -1 card reader Input devices • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device, including: capacitive human interface device.
...; HDCP is acronym for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Acer Video Conference Manager software • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network ...support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in -1 card reader Input devices • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device, including: capacitive human interface device.
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Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. NOTE: 1. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Chapter 1 13
Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. NOTE: 1. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Chapter 1 13
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...manner. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. 16 Chapter 1 Num Lock Off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while ...typing letters on and off. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys. It is indicated by small characters ...
...manner. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. 16 Chapter 1 Num Lock Off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while ...typing letters on and off. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys. It is indicated by small characters ...
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 17 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 17 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: 18 Chapter 1
Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: 18 Chapter 1
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.../faq/faq12.htm for more information. Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Open... a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the...
.../faq/faq12.htm for more information. Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Open... a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the...
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You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. 30 Chapter 1
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. 30 Chapter 1
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... Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Audio Controller Intel PM965/GM965 + ICH8M Acer MXM compatible ATHEROS_AR8121 Built in ICH8M Jmicro JMB385 Foxconn T60M951 Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8-M Realtek ALC889X Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB...
... Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Audio Controller Intel PM965/GM965 + ICH8M Acer MXM compatible ATHEROS_AR8121 Built in ICH8M Jmicro JMB385 Foxconn T60M951 Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8-M Realtek ALC889X Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB...
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... IDE master. This field shows the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. Information NOTE: The system information is automatically detected by the system. This...
... IDE master. This field shows the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. Information NOTE: The system information is automatically detected by the system. This...
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that order. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing. Chapter 3 63
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that order. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing. Chapter 3 63
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Disconnect the FFC from the TPCB. 7. Loose two screws from the main board. 6. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 10. Chapter 3 71 Then remove the keyboard from machine. Disconnect the LCM cable. 8. Pull out the Power cable. 9. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from the main unit. 4. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board 3. Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 2. Disassembling the Main Unit 1. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 5.
Disconnect the FFC from the TPCB. 7. Loose two screws from the main board. 6. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 10. Chapter 3 71 Then remove the keyboard from machine. Disconnect the LCM cable. 8. Pull out the Power cable. 9. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from the main unit. 4. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board 3. Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 2. Disassembling the Main Unit 1. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 5.
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... still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. Replace the external diskette drive...to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. If the keyboard cable connection is passed as the program runs to fail. Do the following to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. A write-enabled,...
... still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. Replace the external diskette drive...to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. If the keyboard cable connection is passed as the program runs to fail. Do the following to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. A write-enabled,...
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...Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup... Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System CMOS checksum bad - System board Chapter 4 85 Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072...
...Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup... Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System CMOS checksum bad - System board Chapter 4 85 Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072...
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...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
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... 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... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
... 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... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
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... 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 81. 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...
... 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 81. 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...
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... page 45. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 93 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 83. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS...slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action...
... page 45. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 93 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 83. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS...slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action...
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...execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial... or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility ...
...execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial... or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility ...
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... KH.25004.001 KH.25007.011 KH.25008.018 KH.32008.013 19.APQ0N.001 KEYBOARD 118 KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 88KS BLACK US INTERNATIONAL (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK TURKISH (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 88KS BLACK THAILAND (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK SWISS/G (GLOSSY) KB.INT00.261 KB.INT00.264 KB.INT00.265...
... KH.25004.001 KH.25007.011 KH.25008.018 KH.32008.013 19.APQ0N.001 KEYBOARD 118 KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 88KS BLACK US INTERNATIONAL (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK TURKISH (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 88KS BLACK THAILAND (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK SWISS/G (GLOSSY) KB.INT00.261 KB.INT00.264 KB.INT00.265...