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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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... are disabled. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Figure 1-8. Figure 1-7. 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.
... are disabled. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad. Figure 1-8. Figure 1-7. 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.
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... button; Functions supported by the numeric keys. The state of the Num Lock is not applicable for the cursor movement by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Num Lock... down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. 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 computers (if you are on...
... button; Functions supported by the numeric keys. The state of the Num Lock is not applicable for the cursor movement by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Num Lock... down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. 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 computers (if you are on...
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...the taskbar +Break: Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP: +Break: Display the System Properties dialog box +U: Open the Ease of Access Center window Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it ...off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off using a pop-up window. 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...
...the taskbar +Break: Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP: +Break: Display the System Properties dialog box +U: Open the Ease of Access Center window Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it ...off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Description Toggles the WiFi function On and Off using a pop-up window. 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...
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... to enter the system recovery partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Restart the computer. 2. 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 save settings...
... to enter the system recovery partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Restart the computer. 2. 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 save settings...
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...61548; 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... Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows and Application keys Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27 System BIOS Item BIOS ...
...61548; 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... Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows and Application keys Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27 System BIOS Item BIOS ...
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Connect an external monitor to Disassembly Process. 3. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the application. ...
Connect an external monitor to Disassembly Process. 3. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the application. ...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. 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. 7. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 8. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7
Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. 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. 7. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 8. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7
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... creation of the crisis disk. 2. a power outage) can be used to boot up a computer running the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 OS. 1. Type startup.nsh. 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 into an unbootable state. Eject...
... creation of the crisis disk. 2. a power outage) can be used to boot up a computer running the Windows XP, Vista, or 7 OS. 1. Type startup.nsh. 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 into an unbootable state. Eject...
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...the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. 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 ... NC.21411.005 NC.21411.008 Test Compatible Components 7-3 Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the Compatibility Test Report released by...
...the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. 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 ... NC.21411.005 NC.21411.008 Test Compatible Components 7-3 Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to the Compatibility Test Report released by...