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... CD or DVD. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Recover from CD/DVD. T Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). T Image/data recovery tools: T Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the...
... CD or DVD. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Recover from CD/DVD. T Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). T Image/data recovery tools: T Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the...
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...My Pictures and My Videos folder. 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. T AdvanceAddSveatntcinegdsSeatlltoinwgss you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror,...enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn the face tracking feature on /off . To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Properties Driver Settings Device Settings T Device Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off...
...My Pictures and My Videos folder. 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. T AdvanceAddSveatntcinegdsSeatlltoinwgss you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror,...enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn the face tracking feature on /off . To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. Properties Driver Settings Device Settings T Device Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off...
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... boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New...
... boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New...
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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 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch ...
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 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch ...
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Remove the keyboard from the mainboard. 6. Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the main unit. 66 Chapter 3 2. Press the two inner keyboard latches that secure the keyboard with flat screw driver. 3. Pull the keyboard and trun it over. 5. Release another two outer keyboard latches. 4.
Remove the keyboard from the mainboard. 6. Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the main unit. 66 Chapter 3 2. Press the two inner keyboard latches that secure the keyboard with flat screw driver. 3. Pull the keyboard and trun it over. 5. Release another two outer keyboard latches. 4.
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..., replace the battery. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If the PS/2 mouse does not work , then replace FPC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are correct... following figure 3. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is not a hardware problem. If the main board to switch board FPC is...
..., replace the battery. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If the PS/2 mouse does not work , then replace FPC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are correct... following figure 3. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is not a hardware problem. If the main board to switch board FPC is...
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Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system cannot power-on , but system Main board runs ...
Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system cannot power-on , but system Main board runs ...
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... two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Action in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode...Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Power-Related ...
... two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Action in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode...Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Power-Related ...
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... drives/FDD or other peripherals. Run printer self-test. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. USB does not work correctly. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Printer... driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Battery pack Main board System hangs ...
... drives/FDD or other peripherals. Run printer self-test. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. USB does not work correctly. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Printer... driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Battery pack Main board System hangs ...
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Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly. Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 91. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Chapter 4 89
Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly. Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 91. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Chapter 4 89
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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 (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover ...
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 (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover ...
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... change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. Device Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on ...or off the camera indicator. English 37 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to activate gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings...
... change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to display/play a preview of any Instant Messenger (IM) application. Device Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on ...or off the camera indicator. English 37 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to activate gain control, implement image mirror, select image enhancements and anti-flicker settings...
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... a slot-load model, it works, contact your computer's optical drive is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are IrDA-compliant. out port on the taskbar. If it is a clear path between the...
... a slot-load model, it works, contact your computer's optical drive is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are IrDA-compliant. out port on the taskbar. If it is a clear path between the...
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... is charged. Traveling with you, leave the computer in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. What to take with you use another printer If you Take the...
... is charged. Traveling with you, leave the computer in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. What to take with you use another printer If you Take the...
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... 54 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for traveling. Do not use another country, check that is compatible with the telecommunications system of...
... 54 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for traveling. Do not use another country, check that is compatible with the telecommunications system of...
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...is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings ...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. Follow the instructions on the hard ...choosing the backup method, click Next. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action ...2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to browse the contents and install selected...
...is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings ...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. Follow the instructions on the hard ...choosing the backup method, click Next. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action ...2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to browse the contents and install selected...
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...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 -disk ... to proceed. English 66 Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The...
...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 -disk ... to proceed. English 66 Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The...