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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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... No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated LED light Light for Webcam device Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and video communication. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Notebook Tour 0 This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook. Open Front View...
... No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated LED light Light for Webcam device Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and video communication. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Notebook Tour 0 This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook. Open Front View...
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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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By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system. Hard disk drive 2. Network boot 4. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 External USB optical drive 6. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Optical disc drive 3. External USB hard drive 5. Figure 2-8.
By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system. Hard disk drive 2. Network boot 4. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 External USB optical drive 6. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Optical disc drive 3. External USB hard drive 5. Figure 2-8.
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... reset the HDD password: 1. 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. Press Enter to remove the HDD and...
... reset the HDD password: 1. 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. Press Enter to remove the HDD and...
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... to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. While resting the tool on the computer. 7. Press F10 to load the system defaults. 11.
... to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. While resting the tool on the computer. 7. Press F10 to load the system defaults. 11.
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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. Figure 3-6. DIMM Modules NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-6. 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). Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. Machine Maintenance 3-11 Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1.
Perform the "Removing the DIMM Cover" procedure described on both sides of circuit board. 3. Figure 3-6. DIMM Modules NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-6. 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). Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. Machine Maintenance 3-11 Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1.
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6. Figure 3-11. ODD Bezel 3-14 Machine Maintenance Pry the ODD bezel off the module.
6. Figure 3-11. ODD Bezel 3-14 Machine Maintenance Pry the ODD bezel off the module.
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Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case. Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (2). 13. Figure 3-36. Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (1). 12. 11. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables 3-30 Machine Maintenance
Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case. Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (2). 13. Figure 3-36. Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (1). 12. 11. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables 3-30 Machine Maintenance
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Connect an external monitor to the Online Support Information on page 8-3. Start the computer. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. If the issue is faulty and should be replaced. Readjust if necessary. 4. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to ...
Connect an external monitor to the Online Support Information on page 8-3. Start the computer. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. If the issue is faulty and should be replaced. Readjust if necessary. 4. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to ...
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... to configure the speakers. 8. Navigate to start Speaker Setup. If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Restore system and file settings from a known good date...Restore. 10. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 Drag the slider to 50 and not muted. 6. Confirm that the volume is not muted. Click Mixer to verify ...
... to configure the speakers. 8. Navigate to start Speaker Setup. If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Restore system and file settings from a known good date...Restore. 10. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 Drag the slider to 50 and not muted. 6. Confirm that the volume is not muted. Click Mixer to verify ...
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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. Card Reader Failure 0 If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Card Reader Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting
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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 Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) No. 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. Figure 5-3.
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 Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) No. 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. Figure 5-3.
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Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Figure 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) 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 Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4.
Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Figure 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) 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 Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4.
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... on the two contacts, plug one end of the AC adapter into the DC-in jack and plug one end to load the system defaults. 11. If the prompt appears, repeat steps 4-9 until the BIOS passwords have been cleared. Remove the battery pack and DIMM cover. 3. Press F9 to an electrical...
... on the two contacts, plug one end of the AC adapter into the DC-in jack and plug one end to load the system defaults. 11. If the prompt appears, repeat steps 4-9 until the BIOS passwords have been cleared. Remove the battery pack and DIMM cover. 3. Press F9 to an electrical...