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... Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram...
... Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram...
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...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the ODD Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-15 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the ODD Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-15 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
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... Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram...
... Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram...
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...;DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 11.x Adobe® Reader® 10.x AUPEO! (United States only) Bing...
...;DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 11.x Adobe® Reader® 10.x AUPEO! (United States only) Bing...
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Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Notebook Tour 0 This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. ...
Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Notebook Tour 0 This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. ...
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... data rates supported Interface Form factor Antennae Specification Foxconn BCM 43228 Foxconn Atheros WB222 Lite-On Atheros WB222 2.4 GHz 802.11b - 1-11 Mbps 802.11g - 6-54 Mbps 802.11n - 6.5-300 Mbps PCI Express Compact Half-Mini Card Yes, two routed in the display assembly 1-32...
... data rates supported Interface Form factor Antennae Specification Foxconn BCM 43228 Foxconn Atheros WB222 Lite-On Atheros WB222 2.4 GHz 802.11b - 1-11 Mbps 802.11g - 6-54 Mbps 802.11n - 6.5-300 Mbps PCI Express Compact Half-Mini Card Yes, two routed in the display assembly 1-32...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
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Hard disk drive 2. Optical disc drive 3. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Network boot 4. External USB optical drive 6. External USB hard drive 5. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. Figure 2-8.
Hard disk drive 2. Optical disc drive 3. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Network boot 4. External USB optical drive 6. External USB hard drive 5. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. Figure 2-8.
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... display the command options. Unlock Key Code 3. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Open the computer in succession, an error is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Password Error Status To reset the HDD...
... display the command options. Unlock Key Code 3. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Open the computer in succession, an error is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Password Error Status To reset the HDD...
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... the tool from the computer. 2. If the prompt appears, repeat steps 4-9 until the BIOS passwords have been cleared. Press F10 to load the system defaults. 11. Shut down the computer and disconnect the AC adapter and all other peripherals from the hardware gap. 8. While resting the tool on the hardware gap...
... the tool from the computer. 2. If the prompt appears, repeat steps 4-9 until the BIOS passwords have been cleared. Press F10 to load the system defaults. 11. Shut down the computer and disconnect the AC adapter and all other peripherals from the hardware gap. 8. While resting the tool on the hardware gap...
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...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the ODD Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-15 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the ODD Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-15 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
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Perform the "Removing the DIMM Cover" procedure described on both sides of circuit board. 3. Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1. Machine Maintenance 3-11 Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of the DIMM slot (1) until the module tilts upward, then detach the DIMM module from the slot (2). Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. Figure 3-6. DIMM Modules NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-6.
Perform the "Removing the DIMM Cover" procedure described on both sides of circuit board. 3. Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1. Machine Maintenance 3-11 Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of the DIMM slot (1) until the module tilts upward, then detach the DIMM module from the slot (2). Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. Figure 3-6. DIMM Modules NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-6.
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6. ODD Bezel 3-14 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-11. Pry the ODD bezel off the module.
6. ODD Bezel 3-14 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-11. Pry the ODD bezel off the module.
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Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables 3-30 Machine Maintenance Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (1). 12. 11. Figure 3-36. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (2). 13.
Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables 3-30 Machine Maintenance Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (1). 12. 11. Figure 3-36. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (2). 13.
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... POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to the User Manual for instructions on page 4-7. 7. Start the computer. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. Boot the computer. The same goes for 10 seconds. 4. Refer to the "LCD Failure" section on adjusting the settings. If the display is too dim...
... POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to the User Manual for instructions on page 4-7. 7. Start the computer. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. Boot the computer. The same goes for 10 seconds. 4. Refer to the "LCD Failure" section on adjusting the settings. If the display is too dim...
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... any recently installed hardware or software. 9. If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Navigate to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. Select Speakers and click Configure to ...
... any recently installed hardware or software. 9. If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Navigate to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. Select Speakers and click Configure to ...
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Card Reader Failure 0 If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Card Reader Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-11.
Card Reader Failure 0 If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Card Reader Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-11.
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Code 1 LCD1 2 KB2 3 CPU1 4 WLAN1 5 FT1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector CPU Mini card slot (for wireless module) Feature port No. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) No. Code 9 AUSB3 10 LOUT1 11 DM2 12 DM1 13 SPK1 6 HDMI1 7 AUSB1 8 AUSB2 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port 14 HDD2 15 RTC1 16 ODD1 Component USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector HDD cable connector RTC battery ODD connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 Figure 5-3. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3.
Code 1 LCD1 2 KB2 3 CPU1 4 WLAN1 5 FT1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector CPU Mini card slot (for wireless module) Feature port No. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) No. Code 9 AUSB3 10 LOUT1 11 DM2 12 DM1 13 SPK1 6 HDMI1 7 AUSB1 8 AUSB2 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port 14 HDD2 15 RTC1 16 ODD1 Component USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector HDD cable connector RTC battery ODD connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 Figure 5-3. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3.
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Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Code 9 DM2 10 DM1 11 SPK1 4 HDMI1 5 AUSB1 6 AUSB2 7 AUSB3 8 LOUT1 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port 12 RTC1 13 HDD2 14 ODD1 15 VGA1 16 BAT2 Component DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector RTC battery HDD cable connector ODD connector VGA Battery connector 5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No.
Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Code 9 DM2 10 DM1 11 SPK1 4 HDMI1 5 AUSB1 6 AUSB2 7 AUSB3 8 LOUT1 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port 12 RTC1 13 HDD2 14 ODD1 15 VGA1 16 BAT2 Component DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector RTC battery HDD cable connector ODD connector VGA Battery connector 5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No.
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... an electrical outlet. 6. Reinstall the DIMM module, DIMM cover and battery pack. 9. Press F10 to save the changes you need to load the system defaults. 11. Turn on the computer. 7. If the DIMM2 slot is occupied, remove the installed DIMM module and locate the G2201 gap. 4. Clearing Password Check and BIOS...
... an electrical outlet. 6. Reinstall the DIMM module, DIMM cover and battery pack. 9. Press F10 to save the changes you need to load the system defaults. 11. Turn on the computer. 7. If the DIMM2 slot is occupied, remove the installed DIMM module and locate the G2201 gap. 4. Clearing Password Check and BIOS...