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...Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22 Main 23 Security 24 Boot 27 Exit 28 BIOS Flash Utility 29 DOS Flash Utility 30 WinFlash Utility 32 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 33 Miscellaneous Utilities 35 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 39 Disassembly Requirements 39 Related Information 39 General Information 40 Pre-disassembly Instructions 40 Disassembly Process 40 External...
...Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22 Main 23 Security 24 Boot 27 Exit 28 BIOS Flash Utility 29 DOS Flash Utility 30 WinFlash Utility 32 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 33 Miscellaneous Utilities 35 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 39 Disassembly Requirements 39 Related Information 39 General Information 40 Pre-disassembly Instructions 40 Disassembly Process 40 External...
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... Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 101 Replacing the Battery Pack 102 Troubleshooting 103 Common Problems 103 Power On Issue 104 No Display Issue 105 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 106 LCD Failure 107 Built-In Keyboard Failure 107 TouchPad Failure 108 Internal Speaker Failure 109 Internal Microphone Failure 111 HDD Not Operating Correctly 112 USB Failure (Rightside 113 Wireless Function Test Failure 114 3G Function Test Failure 115 Switch Failure 116 Thermal Units Failure 117 Power Button...
... Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 101 Replacing the Battery Pack 102 Troubleshooting 103 Common Problems 103 Power On Issue 104 No Display Issue 105 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 106 LCD Failure 107 Built-In Keyboard Failure 107 TouchPad Failure 108 Internal Speaker Failure 109 Internal Microphone Failure 111 HDD Not Operating Correctly 112 USB Failure (Rightside 113 Wireless Function Test Failure 114 3G Function Test Failure 115 Switch Failure 116 Thermal Units Failure 117 Power Button...
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Icon Item Description 6 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. No. 2 3 6 Icon Item DC-in jack External display (VGA) port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Caps Lock indicator 3G/Wireless LAN communication indicator Bluetooth communication indicator 7 TouchPad 8 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Lights up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and ...
Icon Item Description 6 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. No. 2 3 6 Icon Item DC-in jack External display (VGA) port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Caps Lock indicator 3G/Wireless LAN communication indicator Bluetooth communication indicator 7 TouchPad 8 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Lights up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and ...
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... model Type Specification Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes • 2.0+/- 3mm full stroke keys • Phantom key auto detect • Overlay numeric keypad • Support independent pgdn/pgup/pgup/home/end keys • Support reverse T cursor keys • Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer Specification Suyin Camera Rosa Liteon Camera Lily 0.3M LDV 3G Card Features Item Specification • 3G card in mini-PCI card size • Control by USB interface • User accessible SIM card by battery remove...
... model Type Specification Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes • 2.0+/- 3mm full stroke keys • Phantom key auto detect • Overlay numeric keypad • Support independent pgdn/pgup/pgup/home/end keys • Support reverse T cursor keys • Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer Specification Suyin Camera Rosa Liteon Camera Lily 0.3M LDV 3G Card Features Item Specification • 3G card in mini-PCI card size • Control by USB interface • User accessible SIM card by battery remove...
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... of the screen. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to "disabled". Your computer is enclosed in square brackets. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to parameter values. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Press F2 to enter Setup message is set the parameter to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Read...
... of the screen. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to "disabled". Your computer is enclosed in square brackets. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to parameter values. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Press F2 to enter Setup message is set the parameter to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Read...
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.../F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is fixed to boot the system. Sets the system date. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to 3017 MB. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode...
.../F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is fixed to boot the system. Sets the system date. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to 3017 MB. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode...
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... password. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Enabled or Disabled NOTE: When you have right to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set IDE0 Hdd Password Password...
... password. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Enabled or Disabled NOTE: When you have right to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set IDE0 Hdd Password Password...
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... changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Chapter 2 25 IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password in the Enter...
... changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Chapter 2 25 IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password in the Enter...
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... screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to save your changes to CMOS. 28 Chapter 2 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility...
... screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to save your changes to CMOS. 28 Chapter 2 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility...
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... 107 TouchPad Failure Page 108 Internal Speaker Failure Page 109 Internal Microphone Failure Page 111 Rightside USB Failure Page 113 Wireless Function Failure Page 114 3G Function Failure Page 115 Switch Failure Page 116 Thermal Units Failure Page 117 Power Button Failure Page 117 External Mouse Failure Page 118 Other Functions Failure Page 118 Intermittent Failures Page 119 Undermined Failures Page 119 4. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use...
... 107 TouchPad Failure Page 108 Internal Speaker Failure Page 109 Internal Microphone Failure Page 111 Rightside USB Failure Page 113 Wireless Function Failure Page 114 3G Function Failure Page 115 Switch Failure Page 116 Thermal Units Failure Page 117 Power Button Failure Page 117 External Mouse Failure Page 118 Other Functions Failure Page 118 Intermittent Failures Page 119 Undermined Failures Page 119 4. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use...
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... the problem. 1. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. DDR RAM module LCD cable well connected? If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 104. 3. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on page 213. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: START Replace LCD No panel/cable LCD panel/cable ok? Drain any memory cards and...
... the problem. 1. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. DDR RAM module LCD cable well connected? If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 104. 3. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on page 213. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: START Replace LCD No panel/cable LCD panel/cable ok? Drain any memory cards and...
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.... 6. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Replace the Motherboard. 6. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See the User Manual for instructions on page 213. 106 Chapter 4 Click and drag the Resolution slider to the previous version if updated. 7. Roll back the video driver to the...
.... 6. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Replace the Motherboard. 6. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See the User Manual for instructions on page 213. 106 Chapter 4 Click and drag the Resolution slider to the previous version if updated. 7. Roll back the video driver to the...
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Do not replace non-defective FRUs: START Keyboard FPC well connected? No Connect it well Keyboard OK? No Repl ace keyboard Replace M/B Chapter 4 107 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Swap LCD cable NG /LCD panel Swap M/B Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace nondefective FRUs: Start OK Check LCD module?
Do not replace non-defective FRUs: START Keyboard FPC well connected? No Connect it well Keyboard OK? No Repl ace keyboard Replace M/B Chapter 4 107 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Swap LCD cable NG /LCD panel Swap M/B Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace nondefective FRUs: Start OK Check LCD module?
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... Windows Help and Support. 5. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are required. Click Next. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. c. d. Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. When complete, click Finish. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. Remove any key to start to ensure the computer is set correctly. 7. Click Next. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Ensure all external devices. 2. Replace the HDD. HDD...
... Windows Help and Support. 5. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are required. Click Next. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. c. d. Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. When complete, click Finish. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. Remove any key to start to ensure the computer is set correctly. 7. Click Next. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Ensure all external devices. 2. Replace the HDD. HDD...
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... not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. Roll back the mouse driver to correct the problem. See the mouse user manual. 3. 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...
... not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. Roll back the mouse driver to correct the problem. See the mouse user manual. 3. 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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... other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace...
... other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace...
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... enter to BIOS Setup menu. NAV50 provides one Hotkey for NAV50. Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Item Description R1184 Clear CMOS Jumper Location Located near DIMM Module Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of the HW Gap. • Plug in AC power, keep the short condition on the HW Gap, and press Power Button to power...
... enter to BIOS Setup menu. NAV50 provides one Hotkey for NAV50. Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Item Description R1184 Clear CMOS Jumper Location Located near DIMM Module Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of the HW Gap. • Plug in AC power, keep the short condition on the HW Gap, and press Power Button to power...
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... Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to optimize and improve our services, so if you need them. Also contained on this website are: • Detailed information on all of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your local Acer branch office. Online Support Information...
... Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to optimize and improve our services, so if you need them. Also contained on this website are: • Detailed information on all of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your local Acer branch office. Online Support Information...
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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. Follow the instructions on such subjects as provided in the specific warranty information contained in the AcerSystem User Guide nothing contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. * IMPORTANT...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. Follow the instructions on such subjects as provided in the specific warranty information contained in the AcerSystem User Guide nothing contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. * IMPORTANT...
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...Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Quick Guide Top view # Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Description Web camera for video communication 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button/ Turns the computer on / WiFi off . Blue light on Orange light on Not lit 3G on / WiFi on 3G off / WiFi on 3G off / WiFi off 3G on and off Bluetooth communication indicator Indicates...
...Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Quick Guide Top view # Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Description Web camera for video communication 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button/ Turns the computer on / WiFi off . Blue light on Orange light on Not lit 3G on / WiFi on 3G off / WiFi on 3G off / WiFi off 3G on and off Bluetooth communication indicator Indicates...
