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...13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Advanced 28 Security 30 Power 33... Boot 35 Exit 36 BIOS Flash Utility 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 39 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Disassembly...
...13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Advanced 28 Security 30 Power 33... Boot 35 Exit 36 BIOS Flash Utility 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 39 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Disassembly...
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 123 Common Problems 123 Power On Issue 124 No Display Issue 125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 126 LCD Failure 127 Built-In Keyboard Failure 127 Touchpad Failure 128 Internal Speaker Failure 128 Internal Microphone Failure 130 HDD Not ...Codes 142 POST Keys and Messages 144 Jumper and Connector Locations 145 Top View 145 Bottom View 146 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 147 Clearing Password Check 147 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 148 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149 TravelMate 4730/4730G Exploded Diagrams 150 Main Module 150 ...
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 123 Common Problems 123 Power On Issue 124 No Display Issue 125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 126 LCD Failure 127 Built-In Keyboard Failure 127 Touchpad Failure 128 Internal Speaker Failure 128 Internal Microphone Failure 130 HDD Not ...Codes 142 POST Keys and Messages 144 Jumper and Connector Locations 145 Top View 145 Bottom View 146 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 147 Clearing Password Check 147 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 148 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149 TravelMate 4730/4730G Exploded Diagrams 150 Main Module 150 ...
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...; LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions and Weight • 338 (W) x 247 (D) ...Energy Star 4.0 Input Devices • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) ...
...; LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions and Weight • 338 (W) x 247 (D) ...Energy Star 4.0 Input Devices • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) ...
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... lighter the touch, the better the response. Chapter 1 11 The touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or... and clean. Tapping on the touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; Access context menu Right Button (3) Click once. Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left or right a page.
... lighter the touch, the better the response. Chapter 1 11 The touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or... and clean. Tapping on the touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; Access context menu Right Button (3) Click once. Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left or right a page.
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... brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. 14 Chapter 1 Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected... on hotkeys. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
... brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. 14 Chapter 1 Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected... on hotkeys. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
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... Display and click on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can view multiple windows on Settings. For more information refer to complete the process....against unauthorized access to Start´ All Programs and click on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is only available on Acer GridVista. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of ...
... Display and click on the same screen. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can view multiple windows on Settings. For more information refer to complete the process....against unauthorized access to Start´ All Programs and click on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is only available on Acer GridVista. Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of ...
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V1.07 latest version up to 0718.) BIOS ROM type Flash BIOS ROM size 2MB BIOS package ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU Supported protocols • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4... Speed (RPM) 2500 3000 3400 3800 4200 SPL Spec (dBA) 29 31 34 37 40 • Throttling 50%: On= 100°C; OFF=90°C • BIOS OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 96°C Item Specification...
V1.07 latest version up to 0718.) BIOS ROM type Flash BIOS ROM size 2MB BIOS package ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU Supported protocols • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4... Speed (RPM) 2500 3000 3400 3800 4200 SPL Spec (dBA) 29 31 34 37 40 • Throttling 50%: On= 100°C; OFF=90°C • BIOS OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 96°C Item Specification...
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... press F10 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Please note that system information is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). In this carefully when making changes to enter setup. If you may need to "enabled". Your computer... F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this utility. Chapter 2 25 To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to "disabled". Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and ...
... press F10 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Please note that system information is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). In this carefully when making changes to enter setup. If you may need to "enabled". Your computer... F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this utility. Chapter 2 25 To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to "disabled". Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and ...
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...Core (TM)2 Duo CPU 2.53GHz T9400 @ 2.53GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: ST9250827AS 5RG01NK8 Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: v0.16-T6 nVidia NB9M-GS VER62.98.1F.00.00 TravelMate 4730... Acer DCEB0597-DE29-11D3-444C-001B38D96A6F F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values ...
...Core (TM)2 Duo CPU 2.53GHz T9400 @ 2.53GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: ST9250827AS 5RG01NK8 Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: v0.16-T6 nVidia NB9M-GS VER62.98.1F.00.00 TravelMate 4730... Acer DCEB0597-DE29-11D3-444C-001B38D96A6F F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values ...
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If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to malfunction. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video ... • HDC Configure as • ACHI Option ROM Support • SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options. Settings in this screen. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to boot up normally. Unless you have...
If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to malfunction. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video ... • HDC Configure as • ACHI Option ROM Support • SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options. Settings in this screen. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to boot up normally. Unless you have...
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... • CER • CTO • SEFE • SENFE • SECE • PME Interrupt • PME SCI • Hot Plug SCI • Mini Watchdog Timeout • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 29 ASF Configuration Enter the ASF Configuration menu. Parameter USB Configuration Description Enter...
... • CER • CTO • SEFE • SENFE • SECE • PME Interrupt • PME SCI • Hot Plug SCI • Mini Watchdog Timeout • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 29 ASF Configuration Enter the ASF Configuration menu. Parameter USB Configuration Description Enter...
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Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Don't forget your password. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD ... help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters.
Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Don't forget your password. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD ... help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters.
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... in the "Confirm New Password" field. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press... New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive).
... in the "Confirm New Password" field. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press... New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive).
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... to "Set". 5. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter.
... to "Set". 5. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter.
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... System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS...
... System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS...
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...adaptor power supply when you use the Flash Utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to position 1. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Use the Phlash utility to Memory). Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system... programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Press F2 during boot to use the Phlash. Chapter 2 37 Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order,...
...adaptor power supply when you use the Flash Utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to position 1. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Use the Phlash utility to Memory). Perform the following conditions: • New versions of system... programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Press F2 during boot to use the Phlash. Chapter 2 37 Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order,...
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Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command. 38 Chapter 2 NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the following message displays. Flash is not connected, the following message displays. 6. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. 4.
Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command. 38 Chapter 2 NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the following message displays. Flash is not connected, the following message displays. 6. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. 4.
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See the image below. Press 2. 3. Chapter 2 39 Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Reboot system and key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2.
See the image below. Press 2. 3. Chapter 2 39 Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Reboot system and key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2.
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Select one string from the list. 40 Chapter 2 See the image below. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1.
Select one string from the list. 40 Chapter 2 See the image below. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1.
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Chapter 2 41 3. Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password.
Chapter 2 41 3. Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password.