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... more information, please refer to CD or DVD. User-created backups are stored on your system's HDD. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Recover from CD/DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on D:\ drive.
... more information, please refer to CD or DVD. User-created backups are stored on your system's HDD. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Recover from CD/DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on D:\ drive.
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... all photos and videos are saved in the world. Properties Driver Settings Device Settings T Device Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM ...contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Zoom/Face Track Settings Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to display or play a preview of any instant messenger (IM) application. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player ...
... all photos and videos are saved in the world. Properties Driver Settings Device Settings T Device Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM ...contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Zoom/Face Track Settings Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to display or play a preview of any instant messenger (IM) application. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player ...
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... create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Chapter 2 55 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the...
... create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Chapter 2 55 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the...
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When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic flat head screw driver T Tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 61 During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook ...
When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic flat head screw driver T Tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 61 During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook ...
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Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the main unit. 66 Chapter 3 Pull the keyboard and trun it over. 5. Release another two outer keyboard latches. 4. Press the two inner keyboard latches that secure the keyboard with flat screw driver. 3. Remove the keyboard from the mainboard. 6. 2.
Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the main unit. 66 Chapter 3 Pull the keyboard and trun it over. 5. Release another two outer keyboard latches. 4. Press the two inner keyboard latches that secure the keyboard with flat screw driver. 3. Remove the keyboard from the mainboard. 6. 2.
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...voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. If the battery status indicator does...if the main board to switch board FPC is not a hardware problem. No service actions are pulese. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on touch ...
...voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. If the battery status indicator does...if the main board to switch board FPC is not a hardware problem. No service actions are pulese. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on touch ...
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.... The system cannot power-off or on, but system Main board runs correctly HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is overheat (Heat sink or fan).
.... The system cannot power-off or on, but system Main board runs correctly HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is overheat (Heat sink or fan).
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...PCMCIA slot assembly Check if the PCMCIA slot is damaged. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in upper case Main board Chapter 4 87 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual... size. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter ...
...PCMCIA slot assembly Check if the PCMCIA slot is damaged. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in upper case Main board Chapter 4 87 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual... size. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter ...
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...in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. ...cable. Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. USB does not work . Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Power Management-Related Symptoms...
...in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. ...cable. Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. USB does not work . Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Power Management-Related Symptoms...
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Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 91. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Chapter 4 89
Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 91. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Chapter 4 89
TravelMate 3040 User's Guide EN
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...provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on the D:\ drive. By default, user-created backups are stored on your system's hard drive. Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility... that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD ...
...provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on the D:\ drive. By default, user-created backups are stored on your system's hard drive. Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility... that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD ...
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... as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Advanced Settings allows you to display/play a preview ... enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn the face-tracking feature on /off . English 37 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Zoom/Face Track...
... as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Advanced Settings allows you to display/play a preview ... enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn the face-tracking feature on /off . English 37 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window appears. Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Zoom/Face Track...
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... ports. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Check the following : The printer does not work . If it will not have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and...
... ports. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Check the following : The printer does not work . If it will not have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and...
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... or traveling locally. Make sure that the battery in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you use another printer Traveling with the computer When you were taking it into the gate area.
... or traveling locally. Make sure that the battery in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you use another printer Traveling with the computer When you were taking it into the gate area.
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... modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the computer When you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for the country to which you are moving from country to country. Do not use another...
... modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the computer When you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for the country to which you are moving from country to country. Do not use another...
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... you want to burn a bootable disk that will not be bootable. this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Follow the instructions on screen to the Create backup section. Please refer to complete the process... previously created (as it was delivered to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, select 2. If you from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to complete the process. The default...
... you want to burn a bootable disk that will not be bootable. this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Follow the instructions on screen to the Create backup section. Please refer to complete the process... previously created (as it was delivered to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, select 2. If you from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to complete the process. The default...
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.... 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. English 66 Re...
.... 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. English 66 Re...