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... this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need to replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Failure to follow these...
... this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need to replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Failure to follow these...
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... Reader setup program first. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. Basic care and tips for your new computer. poster helps you to be more on your Acer notebook...
... Reader setup program first. The printed User's Guide introduces you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. Basic care and tips for your new computer. poster helps you to be more on your Acer notebook...
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... slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB ports mouse, USB camera). 4 S-Video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Icon 1 2 Item Ventilation slots Modem (RJ-11) port Description Enable the computer to an AC adapter. Connects...
... slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB ports mouse, USB camera). 4 S-Video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 6 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 7 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Icon 1 2 Item Ventilation slots Modem (RJ-11) port Description Enable the computer to an AC adapter. Connects...
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... the appropriate resolution. I turned on an external monitor. Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is set to restart the system. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be...
... the appropriate resolution. I turned on an external monitor. Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is set to restart the system. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be...
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... screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you would like to complete the process. If you wish to have a disc that contains your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from . English 63 3 Follow the instructions on screen to browse the contents and install selected drivers...
... screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you would like to complete the process. If you wish to have a disc that contains your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from . English 63 3 Follow the instructions on screen to browse the contents and install selected drivers...
TravelMate 4520/4220, Extensa 4420/4120 Service Guide
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... Removing the LCD Module Hinges 60 Removing the LCD Panel 60 Removing the LCD-CCD Cable 61 Removing the LCD Panel Brackets 62 Removing the Internal Microphone and the CCD Board 63 Removing the WLAN Antennas 64 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 65 System Troubleshooting 65 Chapter 4 65 System Check Procedures 66 External Diskette Drive Check 66 External CD-ROM Drive Check 66 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 66 Memory Check 67 Power System Check 67 Touchpad Check 68 POST Error Indicators...
... Removing the LCD Module Hinges 60 Removing the LCD Panel 60 Removing the LCD-CCD Cable 61 Removing the LCD Panel Brackets 62 Removing the Internal Microphone and the CCD Board 63 Removing the WLAN Antennas 64 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 65 System Troubleshooting 65 Chapter 4 65 System Check Procedures 66 External Diskette Drive Check 66 External CD-ROM Drive Check 66 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 66 Memory Check 67 Power System Check 67 Touchpad Check 68 POST Error Indicators...
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... selected models) Internal microphone Create sound recording and conduct voice communication. Click buttons The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Palmrest Comfortable support area for more information. Go to page 10 for monitoring the power status and battery charge level, as well as the Num Lock and Caps Lock functions. Easy-launch buttons Press to access TravelMate's protection and manageability features. Power button Turns the computer on actual notebook model. Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs...
... selected models) Internal microphone Create sound recording and conduct voice communication. Click buttons The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Palmrest Comfortable support area for more information. Go to page 10 for monitoring the power status and battery charge level, as well as the Num Lock and Caps Lock functions. Easy-launch buttons Press to access TravelMate's protection and manageability features. Power button Turns the computer on actual notebook model. Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs...
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Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (selected models). S-Video/TV-out port Ethernet port (RJ-45) VGA port DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear View Number 1 2 Icon Item Ventilation slots Modem port (RJ-11) Description Enable the computer to a television or display device with an Svideo input. Supports both NTSC and PAL standards. Right View Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon...
Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (selected models). S-Video/TV-out port Ethernet port (RJ-45) VGA port DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear View Number 1 2 Icon Item Ventilation slots Modem port (RJ-11) Description Enable the computer to a television or display device with an Svideo input. Supports both NTSC and PAL standards. Right View Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon...
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... the Setup Utility. You will have enabled the Password on page 32. 4. To clear the supervisor password: 1. Remove the lower case cover according to highlight a password parameter, then press Enter. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 3. Type a new password, then press Enter. 4. Press Enter. 6. Press or to the instructions described on Boot field and you forget the supervisor password, you will need short the G41 pin located near the DIMM slot...
... the Setup Utility. You will have enabled the Password on page 32. 4. To clear the supervisor password: 1. Remove the lower case cover according to highlight a password parameter, then press Enter. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 3. Type a new password, then press Enter. 4. Press Enter. 6. Press or to the instructions described on Boot field and you forget the supervisor password, you will need short the G41 pin located near the DIMM slot...
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... dip switch. 6. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in a DOS environment. 2. 5. Peel off the black tape near the DIMM slot to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. Reinstall the memory modules and the lower case cover. 9. To decode HDD password error code for unlock hard disk. 1. Press Enter to clear all system passwords. 8. Write down the generated master password. 6. Turn on dos environment. To clear a lost HDD password: It uses on...
... dip switch. 6. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in a DOS environment. 2. 5. Peel off the black tape near the DIMM slot to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. Reinstall the memory modules and the lower case cover. 9. To decode HDD password error code for unlock hard disk. 1. Press Enter to clear all system passwords. 8. Write down the generated master password. 6. Turn on dos environment. To clear a lost HDD password: It uses on...
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... the Setup Utility menus, reboot the computer, enter Setup, then press F9 to load the Setup defaults to be shown before the Equipment Configuration Error message) Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. These text messages are displayed in the computer. It shows the details of memory installed. NOTE: Most of beep codes. Incorrect password is listed first. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery Critical...
... the Setup Utility menus, reboot the computer, enter Setup, then press F9 to load the Setup defaults to be shown before the Equipment Configuration Error message) Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. These text messages are displayed in the computer. It shows the details of memory installed. NOTE: Most of beep codes. Incorrect password is listed first. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery Critical...
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... the hard disk drive to reconfigure the system time settings. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Cache disabled CPU ID: FRU/Action in the Setup Utility. Refer to load the system defaults. RTC battery System board Run the Setup Utility, then press F9 to reconfigure the system time settings. Error Message List Error Message Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard Error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - RTC battery Run the Setup Utility to load the system defaults. System board System board...
... the hard disk drive to reconfigure the system time settings. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Cache disabled CPU ID: FRU/Action in the Setup Utility. Refer to load the system defaults. RTC battery System board Run the Setup Utility, then press F9 to reconfigure the system time settings. Error Message List Error Message Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard Error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - RTC battery Run the Setup Utility to load the system defaults. System board System board...
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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
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... ports Configure motherboard configurable devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable...
... ports Configure motherboard configurable devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable...
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... F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done-prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking...
... F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done-prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking...
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... GB HDD Note: Place computer in AC power mode when transferring large amount of data. Hardware Compatibility Tests USB hub Item USB card reader USB Zip drive USB hard drive USB optical drive USB flash drive IR Port Test IR printer Mobile phone IEEE 1394 Port Test 1394 storage device 1394 camera 1394 hub WLAN Access Point Test Access point 802.11b Access point 802.11a Access point 802.11g Access point 802.11n Bluetooth Access Point Test Bluetooth Device Test Specification...
... GB HDD Note: Place computer in AC power mode when transferring large amount of data. Hardware Compatibility Tests USB hub Item USB card reader USB Zip drive USB hard drive USB optical drive USB flash drive IR Port Test IR printer Mobile phone IEEE 1394 Port Test 1394 storage device 1394 camera 1394 hub WLAN Access Point Test Access point 802.11b Access point 802.11a Access point 802.11g Access point 802.11n Bluetooth Access Point Test Bluetooth Device Test Specification...
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...127 A AC adapter part number 89, 96, 98, 105 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader location 5 Acer disc-to-disc recovery 17 Acer OrbiCam camera location 5 Acer QuicCharge 3 audio features 2 headphone jack 6 internal microphone 5 microphone-in jack 6 speaker grill 6 specifications 119 B Basic Input/Output, see BIOS 13 battery pack charging indicator 10 location 9 lock 9 part number 96, 105 release latch 9 removing 31 troubleshooting 68 BIOS BIOS flash 24 BIOS recovery 24 check version 16 configuration utility 13 flash utility 24 package 124 password control 124 Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Util-
...127 A AC adapter part number 89, 96, 98, 105 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader location 5 Acer disc-to-disc recovery 17 Acer OrbiCam camera location 5 Acer QuicCharge 3 audio features 2 headphone jack 6 internal microphone 5 microphone-in jack 6 speaker grill 6 specifications 119 B Basic Input/Output, see BIOS 13 battery pack charging indicator 10 location 9 lock 9 part number 96, 105 release latch 9 removing 31 troubleshooting 68 BIOS BIOS flash 24 BIOS recovery 24 check version 16 configuration utility 13 flash utility 24 package 124 password control 124 Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Util-
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...-in jack 6 lower case part number 95, 104 lower case cover part number 95, 104 removing 32 M main unit disassembly Bluetooth board 53 card reader board 52 DIMM 32 fingerprint board 50 flowchart 41 keyboard 42 LCD module 43 LED board 49 middle cover 42 modem board 55 speakers 55 system board 54 touchpad board 50 upper case 47 memory check size 17 DIMM slots 85 part number 95, 104 removing DIMM 32 troubleshooting 67 microphone cable connector 84 line-in jack 6 location 5 129
...-in jack 6 lower case part number 95, 104 lower case cover part number 95, 104 removing 32 M main unit disassembly Bluetooth board 53 card reader board 52 DIMM 32 fingerprint board 50 flowchart 41 keyboard 42 LCD module 43 LED board 49 middle cover 42 modem board 55 speakers 55 system board 54 touchpad board 50 upper case 47 memory check size 17 DIMM slots 85 part number 95, 104 removing DIMM 32 troubleshooting 67 microphone cable connector 84 line-in jack 6 location 5 129
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... cover part number 95, 104 removing 42 modem board connector 85 part number 90, 99 removing 55 modem cable part number 91, 100 modem port location 8 O ODD, see optical disc drive 7 Online Support Information 82 operating system 4 optical disc drive access indicator 7 bracket, part number 95, 104 bracket, removing 37 drive options 1 DVD module, part number 96, 105 eject button 7 emergency eject hole 7 location 7 module connector 85 removing 36 troubleshooting 66 P palmrest 5 PC Card slot compatibility test 115 eject button 8 location 8 Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility accessing 14 Boot menu...
... cover part number 95, 104 removing 42 modem board connector 85 part number 90, 99 removing 55 modem cable part number 91, 100 modem port location 8 O ODD, see optical disc drive 7 Online Support Information 82 operating system 4 optical disc drive access indicator 7 bracket, part number 95, 104 bracket, removing 37 drive options 1 DVD module, part number 96, 105 eject button 7 emergency eject hole 7 location 7 module connector 85 removing 36 troubleshooting 66 P palmrest 5 PC Card slot compatibility test 115 eject button 8 location 8 Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility accessing 14 Boot menu...
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... battery charge 10 Bluetooth 10 Caps Lock 10 HDD activity 10 Num Lock 10 ODD activity 7 power 10 WLAN 10 subwoofer part number 89, 98 supervisor password 18 clear 20 S-Video/TV-out port 8 SWI dip switch system switch 86 System Block Diagram 83 system block diagram 83 system board part number 90, 99 removing 54 system board layout 84 system date 17 system features audio 2 communications 2 computing platform 1 display 2 graphics 2 I/O ports 3 keyboard 2 memory 1 operating system 4 power 3 status indicators 3 storage 1 utilities 4 system passwords changing 20 clear HDD password...
... battery charge 10 Bluetooth 10 Caps Lock 10 HDD activity 10 Num Lock 10 ODD activity 7 power 10 WLAN 10 subwoofer part number 89, 98 supervisor password 18 clear 20 S-Video/TV-out port 8 SWI dip switch system switch 86 System Block Diagram 83 system block diagram 83 system board part number 90, 99 removing 54 system board layout 84 system date 17 system features audio 2 communications 2 computing platform 1 display 2 graphics 2 I/O ports 3 keyboard 2 memory 1 operating system 4 power 3 status indicators 3 storage 1 utilities 4 system passwords changing 20 clear HDD password...
