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Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Error Codes 4-19 POST Codes 4-25 Jumper and Connector Locations 3 Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-7 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5-7 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 3 Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 Test Compatible Components 3 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7-3 Online Support Information 3 viii
Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Error Codes 4-19 POST Codes 4-25 Jumper and Connector Locations 3 Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-7 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5-7 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 3 Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 Test Compatible Components 3 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7-3 Online Support Information 3 viii
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features. Operating System 0 Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit Platform 0 Huron River/Chief River Supports the Second Generation Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor Family (...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer's many features. Operating System 0 Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit Platform 0 Huron River/Chief River Supports the Second Generation Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor Family (...
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... for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device &#...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...
... for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows® and Application keys Multilanguage support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device &#...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...
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...Windows Live™ Essentials Security 0 McAfee® Internet Security Suite (trial only) MyWinLocker® (except China, Hong Kong) Multimedia 0 Acer clear.fi NTI Media Maker™ Cyberlink® MediaEspresso Gaming 0 Acer...links and utilities 0 Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® ...
...Windows Live™ Essentials Security 0 McAfee® Internet Security Suite (trial only) MyWinLocker® (except China, Hong Kong) Multimedia 0 Acer clear.fi NTI Media Maker™ Cyberlink® MediaEspresso Gaming 0 Acer...links and utilities 0 Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® ...
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... Specifications and Configurations 1-17 When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted "T" cursor key, Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling various computer features. Keyboard Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user...
... Specifications and Configurations 1-17 When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted "T" cursor key, Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling various computer features. Keyboard Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user...
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... has the same effect as clicking on /off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications...on a network) 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations It can be used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows Explorer +F: Search for a file or folder + D: Display the desktop Ctrl+ +F: Search for the cursor ...
... has the same effect as clicking on /off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications...on a network) 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations It can be used with other keys to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows Explorer +F: Search for a file or folder + D: Display the desktop Ctrl+ +F: Search for the cursor ...
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...10. Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off using a pop-up window. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) +Tab: Cycle... key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Puts the computer in the combination. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you...
...10. Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off using a pop-up window. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) +Tab: Cycle... key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Puts the computer in the combination. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you...
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...Recovery field and make sure it is set to select the Main menu. 4. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Press to Enabled. 5. During POST, press Alt+F10 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Follow the... onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Press F10 to enter...
...Recovery field and make sure it is set to select the Main menu. 4. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Press to Enabled. 5. During POST, press Alt+F10 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Follow the... onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Press F10 to enter...
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...v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft OA 2.0 and 2.1 support Keyboard Item Specification Type AS7F Chiclet keyboard Total number... of keys 88/89/93 keys Windows logo key Yes Internal and external USB Yes keyboard work simultaneously? System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type ...
...v1.01 Simple boot flag specification v2.1 System management bus specification v2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft OA 2.0 and 2.1 support Keyboard Item Specification Type AS7F Chiclet keyboard Total number... of keys 88/89/93 keys Windows logo key Yes Internal and external USB Yes keyboard work simultaneously? System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type ...
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... lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the LCD panel is extensive pixel damage (i.e. Refer to its highest level. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting Reinstall the memory modules. 11. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the...
... lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the LCD panel is extensive pixel damage (i.e. Refer to its highest level. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting Reinstall the memory modules. 11. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the...
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Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. 7. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 8.
Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. 7. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 8.
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... 5-8 Jumper and Connector Locations Open the Notepad program and create a new file. 4. Save this file as startup.nsh in a computer running the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 operating system and plug in the USB flash drive will cause the system to reboot the computer and recover the regular BIOS... code. Creating the Crisis Disk 0 NOTE: NOTE: The BIOS crisis recovery disk should be used to boot up a computer running the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 OS. 1. Decompress the Crisis Package Source in the fs0: root directory. The PFlash.efi and BIOS.cap files are in...
... 5-8 Jumper and Connector Locations Open the Notepad program and create a new file. 4. Save this file as startup.nsh in a computer running the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 operating system and plug in the USB flash drive will cause the system to reboot the computer and recover the regular BIOS... code. Creating the Crisis Disk 0 NOTE: NOTE: The BIOS crisis recovery disk should be used to boot up a computer running the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 OS. 1. Decompress the Crisis Package Source in the fs0: root directory. The PFlash.efi and BIOS.cap files are in...
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....008 Test Compatible Components 7-3 All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment. Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 0 Vendor Accessory 10000286 WISTRON Adapter 10001081 DELTA 60036752 LITE-...ON SINGAPORE 60016453 CHICONY POWER Audio Codec 10004786 REALTEK Battery 60001921 SANYO Camera 10001023 LITE-ON 10001044 CHICONY PLM00012 Suyin Type Description Part No. Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer...
....008 Test Compatible Components 7-3 All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment. Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 0 Vendor Accessory 10000286 WISTRON Adapter 10001081 DELTA 60036752 LITE-...ON SINGAPORE 60016453 CHICONY POWER Audio Codec 10004786 REALTEK Battery 60001921 SANYO Camera 10001023 LITE-ON 10001044 CHICONY PLM00012 Suyin Type Description Part No. Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer...
