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... of video memory 3D graphics engine Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power DualViewTM Multimedia T T T T T ... High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display T T T T T T T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit true colour up to 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0" ATI®...
... of video memory 3D graphics engine Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power DualViewTM Multimedia T T T T T ... High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display T T T T T T T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit true colour up to 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0" ATI®...
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... applications; Comfortable support area for your computer. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on the computer. They are five buttons. Front Open View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 Icon Item Display screen Power button Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as P1, P2, P3, E-mail button and Web browser button.... Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) Palmrest Keyboard Status indicators Microphone Launch keys Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.
... applications; Comfortable support area for your computer. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on the computer. They are five buttons. Front Open View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 Icon Item Display screen Power button Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as P1, P2, P3, E-mail button and Web browser button.... Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) Palmrest Keyboard Status indicators Microphone Launch keys Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.
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... Bluetooth functionality. 6 Bluetooth indicator Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled. 7 InviLink button Enables or disables wireless connectivity. 8 InviLink indicator Indicates status of 4-in -1 status indicator Displays activity of wireless communication 9 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop. Front Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs sound. 2 4-in-1 memory reader Reads cards...
... Bluetooth functionality. 6 Bluetooth indicator Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled. 7 InviLink button Enables or disables wireless connectivity. 8 InviLink indicator Indicates status of 4-in -1 status indicator Displays activity of wireless communication 9 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop. Front Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs sound. 2 4-in-1 memory reader Reads cards...
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Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 5 S-video Connects t a television or display device with S-video input. 6 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 10 Chapter 1
Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 5 S-video Connects t a television or display device with S-video input. 6 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 10 Chapter 1
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Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen. Icon Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Media Activity Power Battery Lights when the disc or optical drive is activated. Lights gree when the power is on the front of the computer. And two on and orange when the computer is charging. 12 Chapter 1 Num lock Lights when Num Lock is closed. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is activated. Lights orange when the battery is in standby mode.
Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen. Icon Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Media Activity Power Battery Lights when the disc or optical drive is activated. Lights gree when the power is on the front of the computer. And two on and orange when the computer is charging. 12 Chapter 1 Num lock Lights when Num Lock is closed. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is activated. Lights orange when the battery is in standby mode.
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Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Chapter 1 15 justmanuals.com Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform special functions. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Chapter 1 15 justmanuals.com Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform special functions. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... and external monitor. Setup Accesses the computer's configuration utility. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both keys. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle ...Hot Keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. Turns the display screen backlight off . To activate hot keys, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in Sleep mode. Hot Key ...
... and external monitor. Setup Accesses the computer's configuration utility. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both keys. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle ...Hot Keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. Turns the display screen backlight off . To activate hot keys, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in Sleep mode. Hot Key ...
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... be available. Yes (set by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for fixed resolution displays (e.g. panels) from VGA (640x480) to wide UXGA (1600x1200) resolution LVDS: support LCD panels up to QXGA (2048x1536) 60Hz resolution TMDS: 1600x1200 at 60Hz AGP bus...
... be available. Yes (set by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for fixed resolution displays (e.g. panels) from VGA (640x480) to wide UXGA (1600x1200) resolution LVDS: support LCD panels up to QXGA (2048x1536) 60Hz resolution TMDS: 1600x1200 at 60Hz AGP bus...
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... 1.4 400 5/20ms +3.3V Typ. Battery Item Package voltage 14.8V Specification LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) Nominal Input...
... 1.4 400 5/20ms +3.3V Typ. Battery Item Package voltage 14.8V Specification LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) Nominal Input...
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...condensing (Unpacked) 20% to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is idle within a specified period of time. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are turned off T Hard disk drive is ready to enter Hibernation...not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Phenomenon T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep indicator lights up T All power shuts off T The display shuts off completely. All devices in this state. Hibernation Mode Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when 1.Hibernation hot-key is ...
...condensing (Unpacked) 20% to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is idle within a specified period of time. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are turned off T Hard disk drive is ready to enter Hibernation...not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Phenomenon T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep indicator lights up T All power shuts off T The display shuts off completely. All devices in this state. Hibernation Mode Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when 1.Hibernation hot-key is ...
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... Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MRG467K4HAKAKH MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S 3C14 ATi 008.017M.123.000 1A26 LXT123456704360014EF00 N/A Ferrari 3400 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → ...shows the model name of this unit. This will be visible only when there is automatically detected by the system. This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on primary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is an internal...
... Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MRG467K4HAKAKH MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S 3C14 ATi 008.017M.123.000 1A26 LXT123456704360014EF00 N/A Ferrari 3400 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → ...shows the model name of this unit. This will be visible only when there is automatically detected by the system. This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on primary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is an internal...
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... screen above is for reference only. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on Display: LCD Auto Dim: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: Item Specific Help [14:06:58] [09/13/2004] , , or 624 KB selects field. It allows the...
... screen above is for reference only. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on Display: LCD Auto Dim: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: Item Specific Help [14:06:58] [09/13/2004] , , or 624 KB selects field. It allows the...
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... the LCD brightness in CRT (or projector) only mode. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is connected, the power on display will detect if any external display device is enabled. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot... POST. Chapter 2 35 justmanuals.com Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. If any display device is disabled or enabled. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. The default value...
... the LCD brightness in CRT (or projector) only mode. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is connected, the power on display will detect if any external display device is enabled. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot... POST. Chapter 2 35 justmanuals.com Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. If any display device is disabled or enabled. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. The default value...
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...] [378] [IRQ 7] [DMA3] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- This parameter...
...] [378] [IRQ 7] [DMA3] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- This parameter...
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... . Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. When you are done, press u to "Set". 5. Press e. 3. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. justmanuals.com 40 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the...
... . Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. When you are done, press u to "Set". 5. Press e. 3. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. justmanuals.com 40 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the...
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...the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. If any power sources. 4. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can check the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to test this... responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on page 63. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 65 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to...
...the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. If any power sources. 4. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can check the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to test this... responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on page 63. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 65 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to...
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... with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 77. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The most likely cause is not...
... with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 77. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The most likely cause is not...
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...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... APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware ...
...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... APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware ...
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...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 UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install...local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump 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 late Force check (...
...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 UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install...local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump 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 late Force check (...
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... system can power off, then the main board is overheat (Heat sink or fan). Main board 72 Chapter 4 Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to CRT port.
... system can power off, then the main board is overheat (Heat sink or fan). Main board 72 Chapter 4 Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to CRT port.