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... you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on your new computer. Follow these steps to complete the installation. It covers basic topics such as "only for certain models". It is not installed on your computer can help you get started with language such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Follow the instructions on the screen to access it...
... you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. This guide contains detailed information on your new computer. Follow these steps to complete the installation. It covers basic topics such as "only for certain models". It is not installed on your computer can help you get started with language such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Follow the instructions on the screen to access it...
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...; BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR® 4.0* • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device 11 English Communication Dimensions and weight Privacy control Power subsystem Special keys and controls Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer...
...; BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR® 4.0* • 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device 11 English Communication Dimensions and weight Privacy control Power subsystem Special keys and controls Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer...
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... Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Information 34 Main 35 Security 36 Boot 39 Exit 40 BIOS Flash Utility 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 43 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 General Information 48 Pre-disassembly Instructions...
... Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Information 34 Main 35 Security 36 Boot 39 Exit 40 BIOS Flash Utility 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 43 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 General Information 48 Pre-disassembly Instructions...
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... Keyboard 113 Replacing the Power Board 114 Replacing the Switch Cover 115 Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module 117 Replacing the ODD Module 117 Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 118 Replacing the WLAN Module 119 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 120 Replacing the VGA Module 120 Replacing the DIMM Modules 121 Replacing the Lower Covers 121 Replacing the ExpressCard and SD Card Dummy Trays 122 Troubleshooting 123 Common Problems 123 Power On Issue 124 No Display Issue 125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 126 LCD...
... Keyboard 113 Replacing the Power Board 114 Replacing the Switch Cover 115 Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module 117 Replacing the ODD Module 117 Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 118 Replacing the WLAN Module 119 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 120 Replacing the VGA Module 120 Replacing the DIMM Modules 121 Replacing the Lower Covers 121 Replacing the ExpressCard and SD Card Dummy Trays 122 Troubleshooting 123 Common Problems 123 Power On Issue 124 No Display Issue 125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 126 LCD...
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... (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch Wireless communication switch Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. NOTE: 1. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. To set to -read status indicators: The front panel indicators are...
... (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch Wireless communication switch Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. NOTE: 1. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. To set to -read status indicators: The front panel indicators are...
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... Keyboard Item Keyboard Controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Media Card Reader Item Type Features Power Package Audio Interface Item Audio Controler Audio onboard or option Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Specification • Host interface, base on Intel's LPC Interface specification Revision 1.0 • PC01 REV 1.0 and ACPI 3.0 compliant • Supports Microsoft® Advanced Power Management (APM) Specifications Rev 1.2 • Share BIOS flash memory • Support for SPI flash memories • Host-controlled...
... Keyboard Item Keyboard Controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Media Card Reader Item Type Features Power Package Audio Interface Item Audio Controler Audio onboard or option Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Specification • Host interface, base on Intel's LPC Interface specification Revision 1.0 • PC01 REV 1.0 and ACPI 3.0 compliant • Supports Microsoft® Advanced Power Management (APM) Specifications Rev 1.2 • Share BIOS flash memory • Support for SPI flash memories • Host-controlled...
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... Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the system. This field shows the model...
... Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the system. This field shows the model...
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... settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
... settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
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... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Changing a Password 1. If the current password entered does...
... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Changing a Password 1. If the current password entered does...
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... device fixed or Excluded from boot order: removable. 7: IDE HDD: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX-(S5) exclude or include the device to load the operating system. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to boot. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter SelectXSub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
... device fixed or Excluded from boot order: removable. 7: IDE HDD: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX-(S5) exclude or include the device to load the operating system. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to boot. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter SelectXSub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
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... options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Press F2 during boot to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as the BIOS is required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for the following steps to use the Phlash. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot...
... options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Press F2 during boot to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as the BIOS is required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for the following steps to use the Phlash. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot...
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Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Chapter 4 123 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 124 No Display Issue Page 125 LCD Failure Page 127 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 127 Touchpad Failure Page 128 Internal Speaker Failure Page 128 Internal Microphone Failure Page 130 Rightside USB Failure Page 134 Other Functions Failure Page 135 Intermittent...
Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Chapter 4 123 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 124 No Display Issue Page 125 LCD Failure Page 127 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 127 Touchpad Failure Page 128 Internal Speaker Failure Page 128 Internal Microphone Failure Page 130 Rightside USB Failure Page 134 Other Functions Failure Page 135 Intermittent...
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Make sure that the internal display is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Online Support Information" on page...
Make sure that the internal display is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Online Support Information" on page...
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... computer is virus free. 3. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to the desired resolution. Replace the Motherboard. 6. If the Issue is not running on page 225. 10. See the User Manual for instructions on page 48. 3. If display size is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Check the Device Manager to its highest level. Adjust the brightness to determine that...
... computer is virus free. 3. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to the desired resolution. Replace the Motherboard. 6. If the Issue is not running on page 225. 10. See the User Manual for instructions on page 48. 3. If display size is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Check the Device Manager to its highest level. Adjust the brightness to determine that...
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... enter the BIOS Utility. Ensure all external devices. 2. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is set correctly. 7. Click Next. d. e. The System Recovery Options screen displays. i. Restart the computer and press F2 to resolve the problem. 4. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Restore...
... enter the BIOS Utility. Ensure all external devices. 2. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is set correctly. 7. Click Next. d. e. The System Recovery Options screen displays. i. Restart the computer and press F2 to resolve the problem. 4. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Restore...
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... operation again. 2. Ensure that the ODD controller transfer mode is set to DMA: a. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Replace the ODD. d. Play a DVD movie f. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to Start...
... operation again. 2. Ensure that the ODD controller transfer mode is set to DMA: a. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Replace the ODD. d. Play a DVD movie f. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to Start...
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... more information see "Online Support Information" on page 225. Check the Device Manager to verify mouse operation. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. 1. See the mouse user manual. 3. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform...
... more information see "Online Support Information" on page 225. Check the Device Manager to verify mouse operation. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. 1. See the mouse user manual. 3. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform...
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...-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that there are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly...
...-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that there are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly...
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... Int 10h to enable target board to 00 then a video ROM must exist. Initialize all motherboard devices. 1. Size the PCI bus topology and set the video switch to the status register of every PCI device. 4. If monitor type 3, set to use a remote serial video (PICO BIOS). Register POST Display Services, fonts, and languages with the Setup defaults (Rel 6.0). If the monitor type is bad, load Custom Defaults from CMOS, otherwise load defaults and display Setup prompt. Initialize keystroke...
... Int 10h to enable target board to 00 then a video ROM must exist. Initialize all motherboard devices. 1. Size the PCI bus topology and set the video switch to the status register of every PCI device. 4. If monitor type 3, set to use a remote serial video (PICO BIOS). Register POST Display Services, fonts, and languages with the Setup defaults (Rel 6.0). If the monitor type is bad, load Custom Defaults from CMOS, otherwise load defaults and display Setup prompt. Initialize keystroke...
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... need initialization. Initiate power -management state machine. Start Periodic Timer (TC Subscribe) Check if "Enter SETUP" is enabled, clear the screen before booting. Check for multi-processor boards IPMI late init Set up Power Management. Fade out OEM Logo or post string End hotkey detection (Server BIOS) If BCP option is pressed. Build the MPTABLE for errors and decide if needs to check password. Display PEM errors. If the user does not enter a valid password, Setup...
... need initialization. Initiate power -management state machine. Start Periodic Timer (TC Subscribe) Check if "Enter SETUP" is enabled, clear the screen before booting. Check for multi-processor boards IPMI late init Set up Power Management. Fade out OEM Logo or post string End hotkey detection (Server BIOS) If BCP option is pressed. Build the MPTABLE for errors and decide if needs to check password. Display PEM errors. If the user does not enter a valid password, Setup...