Acer Aspire One D150, Aspire One D250 Netbook Series Start Guide
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... release the power button below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your computer on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Your guides To help you to be more on and off , the Just for certain models". The printed Aspire One Series User Guide contains useful information applying...
... release the power button below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your computer on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Your guides To help you to be more on and off , the Just for certain models". The printed Aspire One Series User Guide contains useful information applying...
Acer Aspire One D150, Aspire One D250 Netbook Series Start Guide
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... and servicing xv Acer eRecovery Management 1 Acer eRecovery Management 1 Launching Acer eRecovery Management 2 Indicators 3 Touchpad 4 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 4 Using a computer security lock 5 Using the keyboard 6 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 6 Windows keys 7 Hotkeys 8 Special keys (only for certain models) 9 Frequently asked questions 10 Requesting service 12 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 12 Before you call 12 Battery pack 13 Battery pack characteristics 13 Maximizing the battery's life 13 Installing and removing the...
... and servicing xv Acer eRecovery Management 1 Acer eRecovery Management 1 Launching Acer eRecovery Management 2 Indicators 3 Touchpad 4 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 4 Using a computer security lock 5 Using the keyboard 6 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 6 Windows keys 7 Hotkeys 8 Special keys (only for certain models) 9 Frequently asked questions 10 Requesting service 12 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 12 Before you call 12 Battery pack 13 Battery pack characteristics 13 Maximizing the battery's life 13 Installing and removing the...
Acer Aspire One D150, Aspire One D250 Netbook Series Start Guide
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... future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the printer. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Try attaching an external keyboard to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is installed when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable...
... future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the printer. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Try attaching an external keyboard to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is installed when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable...
Acer Aspire One D150, Aspire One D250 Netbook Series Start Guide
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..., and you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. English 24 Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you do not need to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories...
..., and you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. English 24 Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you do not need to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories...
Acer Aspire One D250 Netbook Series User Guide
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... the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen. Basic care and tips for meeting your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For more on the computer, simply press and release the power button below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your...
... the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below the LCD screen. Basic care and tips for meeting your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For more on the computer, simply press and release the power button below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer eRecovery Management, using your computer Turning your...
Acer Aspire One D250 Netbook Series User Guide
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...Cleaning and servicing xv Acer eRecovery Management 1 Acer eRecovery Management 1 Launching Acer eRecovery Management 2 Indicators 3 Touchpad 4 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 4 Using a computer security lock 5 Using the keyboard 6 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 6 Windows keys 7 Hotkeys 8 Special keys 9 Frequently asked questions 10 Requesting service 12 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 12 Before you call 12 Battery pack 13 Battery pack characteristics 13 Maximizing the battery's life 13 Installing and removing the battery pack 14...
...Cleaning and servicing xv Acer eRecovery Management 1 Acer eRecovery Management 1 Launching Acer eRecovery Management 2 Indicators 3 Touchpad 4 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 4 Using a computer security lock 5 Using the keyboard 6 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 6 Windows keys 7 Hotkeys 8 Special keys 9 Frequently asked questions 10 Requesting service 12 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 12 Before you call 12 Battery pack 13 Battery pack characteristics 13 Maximizing the battery's life 13 Installing and removing the battery pack 14...
Acer Aspire One D250 Netbook Series User Guide
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... a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in notebook models fitted with the original software content that the printer cable is turned on the printer. English 11 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings without recovery CDs. The keyboard does not respond. If it is connected securely to...
... a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in notebook models fitted with the original software content that the printer cable is turned on the printer. English 11 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings without recovery CDs. The keyboard does not respond. If it is connected securely to...
Acer Aspire One D250 Netbook Series User Guide
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BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Your computer...
BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Your computer...
Acer Aspire One 532H Netbook Series Start Guide
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... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Acer expressly disclaims any liability for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for errors contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides*: First off, the Quick Guide helps you get started with regard...
... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Acer expressly disclaims any liability for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for errors contained in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides*: First off, the Quick Guide helps you get started with regard...
Acer Aspire One 532H Netbook Series Start Guide
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...hard disk drive is activated. 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 the status of 3G/Wireless communication indicator LAN communication. 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 . Num Lock indicator Lights...
...hard disk drive is activated. 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 the status of 3G/Wireless communication indicator LAN communication. 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 . Num Lock indicator Lights...
Acer Aspire One AOD250 Service Guide
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..., HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Special keys and controls • 84-key keyboard with 1.6 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad pointing device with two buttons Power 24.4 W 2200 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack, 3-hour battery life 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack, 6-hour battery life 57.7 W 5200 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack, 7-hour battery life 30 W adapter with power cord I/O interface • Multi-in-1 card reader • Three USB 2.0 ports...
..., HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Special keys and controls • 84-key keyboard with 1.6 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad pointing device with two buttons Power 24.4 W 2200 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack, 3-hour battery life 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack, 6-hour battery life 57.7 W 5200 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack, 7-hour battery life 30 W adapter with power cord I/O interface • Multi-in-1 card reader • Three USB 2.0 ports...
Acer Aspire One AOD250 Service Guide
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... Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for your reference only. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults...
... Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for your reference only. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults...
Acer Aspire One AOD250 Service Guide
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... boot parameter. 5. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Enter New Password" field. Chapter 2 23 When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. After setting...
... boot parameter. 5. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Enter New Password" field. Chapter 2 23 When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. After setting...
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... Power On Issue Page 120 No Display Issue Page 121 LCD Failure Page 123 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 123 TouchPad Failure Page 124 Internal Speaker Failure Page 125 Internal Microphone Failure Page 127 Rightside USB Failure Page 129 Wireless Function Failure Page 130 3G Function Failure Page 131 Switch Failure Page 132 Thermal Units Failure Page 133 Power Button Failure Page 133 External Mouse Failure Page 134 Other Functions...
... Power On Issue Page 120 No Display Issue Page 121 LCD Failure Page 123 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 123 TouchPad Failure Page 124 Internal Speaker Failure Page 125 Internal Microphone Failure Page 127 Rightside USB Failure Page 129 Wireless Function Failure Page 130 3G Function Failure Page 131 Switch Failure Page 132 Thermal Units Failure Page 133 Power Button Failure Page 133 External Mouse Failure Page 134 Other Functions...
Acer Aspire One AOD250 Service Guide
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... FRUs: START Replace LCD No panel/cable LCD panel/cable ok? Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. On this model). Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. 1. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to no power, see "Online Support Information" on page 123. 5. go to correct the problem. Drain any memory cards and...
... FRUs: START Replace LCD No panel/cable LCD panel/cable ok? Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. On this model). Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. 1. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to no power, see "Online Support Information" on page 123. 5. go to correct the problem. Drain any memory cards and...
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... actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If the Issue is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to the previous version if updated. 7. If the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information...
... actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If the Issue is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to the previous version if updated. 7. If the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information...
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... Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. d. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Remove any key to start to resolve the problem. 4. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. Check the BIOS settings are required. The System Recovery Options screen displays. i. Click Next. Click Next. Select Startup Repair. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. f. For more information see Windows Help and Support...
... Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. d. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Remove any key to start to resolve the problem. 4. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. Check the BIOS settings are required. The System Recovery Options screen displays. i. Click Next. Click Next. Select Startup Repair. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. f. For more information see Windows Help and Support...
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... CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is OK. 2. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 207. Check the Device Manager to check the events log for errors. External Mouse Failure...
... CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is OK. 2. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 207. Check the Device Manager to check the events log for errors. External Mouse Failure...
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... whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. 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. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not isolate non-defective FRU). Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered...
... whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. 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. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not isolate non-defective FRU). Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered...
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... to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is necessary to bypass the password check, users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps: • Power Off the system, and remove HDD, AC and Battery from the HW Gap. • Restart system. Press F2 key to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery. Aspire one provides one Hardware Open...
... to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is necessary to bypass the password check, users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps: • Power Off the system, and remove HDD, AC and Battery from the HW Gap. • Restart system. Press F2 key to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery. Aspire one provides one Hardware Open...