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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 ... 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 ... 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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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 13 Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are application buttons. The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 13 Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. They are application buttons. The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
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...using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. It is indicated by small characters located on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the upper right corner of the keycaps. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold ...Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. 16 Chapter 1 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on embedded keypad. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function...
...using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. It is indicated by small characters located on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the upper right corner of the keycaps. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold ...Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. 16 Chapter 1 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on embedded keypad. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function...
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Chapter 1 17 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. 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.
Chapter 1 17 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. 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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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 key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support... the Euro symbol. 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. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/...
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 key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support... the Euro symbol. 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. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/...
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Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. 30 Chapter 1 NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value.
Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. 30 Chapter 1 NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value.
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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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... shows product name of the system. Information NOTE: The system information is automatically detected by the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE...
... shows product name of the system. Information NOTE: The system information is automatically detected by the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE...
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. 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. Chapter 3 63
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. 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. Chapter 3 63
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Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 2. Loose two screws from machine. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 10. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from the TPCB. 7. Pull out the Power cable. 9. Then remove the keyboard from the main board. 6. Disconnect the FFC from the main unit. 4. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board 3. Disconnect the LCM cable. 8. Disassembling the Main Unit 1. Chapter 3 71 Turn over the keyboard as shown. 5.
Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 2. Loose two screws from machine. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 10. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from the TPCB. 7. Pull out the Power cable. 9. Then remove the keyboard from the main board. 6. Disconnect the FFC from the main unit. 4. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board 3. Disconnect the LCM cable. 8. Disassembling the Main Unit 1. Chapter 3 71 Turn over the keyboard as shown. 5.
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.... Do the following to select the test device. 1. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. A write-... drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. Replace the keyboard. 3. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. The following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start...
.... Do the following to select the test device. 1. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. A write-... drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. Replace the keyboard. 3. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. The following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start...
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... 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn ... Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, ...
... 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn ... Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, ...
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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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... source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on page 81. See "Power System Check" on . 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...
... source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on page 81. See "Power System Check" on . 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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.... Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms 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. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't...-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 93 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer...
.... Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms 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. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't...-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 93 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer...
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... 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 . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad does... charge battery). 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 this list and the problem remains, see "...
... 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 . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad does... charge battery). 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 this list and the problem remains, see "...
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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...
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... muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more comfortable computer use. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep...
... muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more comfortable computer use. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep...