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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. These buttons are application buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Chapter 1 13
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. These buttons are application buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Chapter 1 13
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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 series...
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 series...
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NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; A loose connection can cause an error. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory...
NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; A loose connection can cause an error. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory...
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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 indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power... adapter. 2. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 96. If the voltage is not correct, go to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. If the power...
... 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 indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power... adapter. 2. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 96. If the voltage is not correct, go to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. If the power...
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...No service actions are correct. 3. From Hardware: 1. See the following figure 3. Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. This symptom is applied to ...the touchpad pointer. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work...
...No service actions are correct. 3. From Hardware: 1. See the following figure 3. Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. This symptom is applied to ...the touchpad pointer. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work...
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... hibernation mode. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. The system doesn... See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. 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...
... hibernation mode. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. The system doesn... See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. 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...
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...an error in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Windows doesn't ...installed devices. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD...
...an error in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in Windows doesn't ...installed devices. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD...
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... rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may interfere with the performance of this product yourself,... product was exposed to replace the power cord set . The battery can be charged and Do not use it to qualified service personnel. If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. •...
... rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may interfere with the performance of this product yourself,... product was exposed to replace the power cord set . The battery can be charged and Do not use it to qualified service personnel. If you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. •...
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...of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on when wireless phone use any area with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Dispose of fire or explosion.... buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your vehicle engine. Never use is prohibited or when it will be reduced if the battery is fully charged. Do not short-circuit the battery. Short-circuiting the terminals may also explode if damaged. Battery performance is damaged...
...of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on when wireless phone use any area with Acer approved chargers designated for its intended purpose. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Dispose of fire or explosion.... buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your vehicle engine. Never use is prohibited or when it will be reduced if the battery is fully charged. Do not short-circuit the battery. Short-circuiting the terminals may also explode if damaged. Battery performance is damaged...
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... service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Battery pack 43 Battery pack characteristics 43 Maximizing the battery's life 43 Installing and removing the battery pack 44 Charging the battery 45 Checking the battery level 45 Optimising battery life 45 Battery-low warning 46 Acer Arcade Deluxe 47 General controls 47 Navigation controls 48 Player controls 48...
... service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you call 42 Battery pack 43 Battery pack characteristics 43 Maximizing the battery's life 43 Installing and removing the battery pack 44 Charging the battery 45 Checking the battery level 45 Optimising battery life 45 Battery-low warning 46 Acer Arcade Deluxe 47 General controls 47 Navigation controls 48 Player controls 48...
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Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 24 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up . English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is active.
Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 24 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up . English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Num Lock is active.
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... a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Contact your computer's battery will come in -use between charges. Conditioning a new battery pack ...recharged whenever you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. The battery is a "conditioning" process that you connect the ...
... a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Contact your computer's battery will come in -use between charges. Conditioning a new battery pack ...recharged whenever you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. The battery is a "conditioning" process that you connect the ...
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.... By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the open battery bay; In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! Before removing the battery from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113...
.... By following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the open battery bay; In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery. Installing and removing the battery pack Important! Before removing the battery from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of its extremes, as described above 45°C (113...
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... computer on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is 10°C (50°F) to see the battery's present charge level. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store...
... computer on AC power while your AC adapter and battery. Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery is 10°C (50°F) to see the battery's present charge level. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for selected model). • Store...
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...the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Replace the battery pack. 5. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Save all necessary files. 3. Close all necessary files. 2. Turn on your situation: ...Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Save all applications. 3. English 46 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Data will be...
...the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Replace the battery pack. 5. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Save all necessary files. 3. Close all necessary files. 2. Turn on your situation: ...Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Save all applications. 3. English 46 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. 1. Data will be...
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... computer. What to bring to bring the AC adapter with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . If the meeting is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. ... are not actively using the computer. In both cases, press and release the power button to your office to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that the computer may want to bring anything with you : • ...
... computer. What to bring to bring the AC adapter with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . If the meeting is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in Sleep mode. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. ... are not actively using the computer. In both cases, press and release the power button to your office to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that the computer may want to bring anything with you : • ...
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... or traveling locally. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the... temperature between outside and room temperature. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on the computer. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. English 57 ...
... or traveling locally. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the... temperature between outside and room temperature. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on the computer. Make sure that the battery in the computer is greater than 10 °C (18 °F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. English 57 ...
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... the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you need to...
... the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you need to...
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English 86 Index A AC adapter caring for xvi audio troubleshooting 39 B battery pack battery-low warning 46 caring for xvii characteristics 43 charging 45 checking charge level 45 installing 44 low conditions 46 maximizing life 43 optimizing 45 removing 45 using the first time 43 BIOS utility 69 ...brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 charging checking level 45 cleaning computer xvii computer caring for xvi cleaning xvii disconnecting 55 features 15, 37 indicators...
English 86 Index A AC adapter caring for xvi audio troubleshooting 39 B battery pack battery-low warning 46 caring for xvii characteristics 43 charging 45 checking charge level 45 installing 44 low conditions 46 maximizing life 43 optimizing 45 removing 45 using the first time 43 BIOS utility 69 ...brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 40 troubleshooting 40 charging checking level 45 cleaning computer xvii computer caring for xvi cleaning xvii disconnecting 55 features 15, 37 indicators...