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Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. The front panel indicators are application buttons. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 13 They are called easy-launch buttons. NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. The front panel indicators are application buttons. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 13 They are called easy-launch buttons. NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
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...Dolby Home Theater on the appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function. Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for selected models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up . 4 Click Create a new password. 5 In the ...reliablyand completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. To set the Empowering Technology password to protect your system. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data ...
...Dolby Home Theater on the appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function. Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for selected models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up . 4 Click Create a new password. 5 In the ...reliablyand completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. To set the Empowering Technology password to protect your system. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data ...
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... right-click the Windows power icon in the profile list. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side...
... right-click the Windows power icon in the profile list. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK. 5. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side...
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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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Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility ...
Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility ...
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 62 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 62 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
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Chapter 3 65 Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Release the battery. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Chapter 3 65 Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Release the battery. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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... power supply check in the test items. 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the... following power sources: 1. If any of the following list: "Check the Power Adapter" on page 82 "Check the Battery Pack" on page 83 Chapter 4 81 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system...
... power supply check in the test items. 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the... following power sources: 1. If any of the following list: "Check the Power Adapter" on page 82 "Check the Battery Pack" on page 83 Chapter 4 81 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system...
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If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined ...
If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined ...
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...of the total power remaining when installed in control Panel 2. Replace the system board. Chapter 4 83 From Hardware: 1. Re-install the battery pack. After you identify first the problem is applied to the touchpad pointer. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, ...steady pressure is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the charge indicator still does not ...
...of the total power remaining when installed in control Panel 2. Replace the system board. Chapter 4 83 From Hardware: 1. Re-install the battery pack. After you identify first the problem is applied to the touchpad pointer. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, ...steady pressure is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the charge indicator still does not ...
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...FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk ...RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input...
...FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk ...RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input...
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... drive System board 86 Chapter 4 System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. 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 Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete ...
... drive System board 86 Chapter 4 System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. 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 Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete ...
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...on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Ensure every connector is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on page 81.. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Reconnect the DIMM. Ensure every connector is .... No beep, power-on indicator turns on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. System board No beep during POST. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence...
...on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Ensure every connector is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on page 81.. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Reconnect the DIMM. Ensure every connector is .... No beep, power-on indicator turns on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. System board No beep during POST. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence...
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... remains off . System board 92 Chapter 4 Reconnect the LCD connectors. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power...
... remains off . System board 92 Chapter 4 Reconnect the LCD connectors. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power...
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... system. Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 93 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. The system ... LCD The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from hibernation mode. ...
... system. Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 93 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. The system ... LCD The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from hibernation mode. ...
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...test. Touchpad does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. ... Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error ...
...test. Touchpad does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. ... Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error ...
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..." on the computer. 5. NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. 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. Visually check them for damage. Power-on page 81.): 1. Determine...
..." on the computer. 5. NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. 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. Visually check them for damage. Power-on page 81.): 1. Determine...
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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 ...
User Guide
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...product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The openings should be blocked or covered. The overall system load must not be operated from the type of any vibrating environment...strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over a radiator or heat register,...
...product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The openings should be blocked or covered. The overall system load must not be operated from the type of any vibrating environment...strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near or over a radiator or heat register,...
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.... • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Do not...acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The full performance of a new battery is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into contact with the leaked...
.... • Use the product only with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Do not...acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The full performance of a new battery is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into contact with the leaked...