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... 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 connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network... S/PDIF 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. Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive ...
... 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 connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network... S/PDIF 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. Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive ...
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Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are application buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Chapter 1 13 They 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 : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. NOTE: 1.
Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are application buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Chapter 1 13 They 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 : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. NOTE: 1.
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... printed on and off. Hold while using cursor-control keys. 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 Type the letters in a normal manner. It is indicated by ...small characters located on embedded keypad. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of the keycaps. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Num Lock Off Hold ...
... printed on and off. Hold while using cursor-control keys. 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 Type the letters in a normal manner. It is indicated by ...small characters located on embedded keypad. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of the keycaps. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Num Lock Off Hold ...
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To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. 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. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. 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. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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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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...for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The Euro symbol 1. 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. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the...
...for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The Euro symbol 1. 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. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the...
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Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. 30 Chapter 1 You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to set 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 start the application. 30 Chapter 1 You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to set 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.
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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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This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. Parameter CPU Type IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number IDE2I Model Name IDE2 Serial Number System ...
This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. Parameter CPU Type IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number IDE2I Model Name IDE2 Serial Number System ...
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. Chapter 3 63 For example, if you want to remove the system board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing.
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. Chapter 3 63 For example, if you want to remove the system board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing.
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Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the TPCB. 7. Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 2. Loose two screws from the main board 3. Disconnect the LCM cable. 8. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from the main unit. 4. Chapter 3 71 Then remove the keyboard from machine. Disconnect the FFC from the main board. 6. Pull out the Power cable. 9. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 10. Disassembling the Main Unit 1. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 5.
Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the TPCB. 7. Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 2. Loose two screws from the main board 3. Disconnect the LCM cable. 8. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from the main unit. 4. Chapter 3 71 Then remove the keyboard from machine. Disconnect the FFC from the main board. 6. Pull out the Power cable. 9. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 10. Disassembling the Main Unit 1. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 5.
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...If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. If ...the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the diskette does not have any label attached to it . NOTE: Make ...
...If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. If ...the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the diskette does not have any label attached to it . NOTE: Make ...
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... Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System board Chapter 4 85 Incorrect password is dead - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see... Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. ...
... Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System board Chapter 4 85 Incorrect password is dead - Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see... Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. ...
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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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... board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 81. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). 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...
... board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 81. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). 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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... Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to...four short beeps every minute. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery...
... Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to...four short beeps every minute. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery...
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..."Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...installed devices. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in this list ...
..."Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...installed devices. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in this list ...
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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...