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...backup: T Back up to CD/DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your system's HDD. T Image/data recovery tools: T Recover from... the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on D:\ drive. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Recover...
...backup: T Back up to CD/DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your system's HDD. T Image/data recovery tools: T Recover from... the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on D:\ drive. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Recover...
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... as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Properties Driver Settings Device Settings T Device Settings allows you to an IM partner anywhere in...the face tracking feature on /off . 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 ...
... as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Properties Driver Settings Device Settings T Device Settings allows you to an IM partner anywhere in...the face tracking feature on /off . 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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... should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. Copy the flash utilities to run the Phlash utility. 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...
... should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. Copy the flash utilities to run the Phlash utility. 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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... components vary in size. Chapter 3 61 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.
... components vary in size. Chapter 3 61 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.
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2. Press the two inner keyboard latches that secure the keyboard with flat screw driver. 3. Release another two outer keyboard latches. 4. Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the main unit. 66 Chapter 3 Pull the keyboard and trun it over. 5. Remove the keyboard from the mainboard. 6.
2. Press the two inner keyboard latches that secure the keyboard with flat screw driver. 3. Release another two outer keyboard latches. 4. Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the main unit. 66 Chapter 3 Pull the keyboard and trun it over. 5. Remove the keyboard from the mainboard. 6.
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... for both battery and adapter. 4. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly. 5. From Hardware: 1. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace... still does not work , then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K. 4. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to next step. 6. If the charge indicator ...
... for both battery and adapter. 4. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly. 5. From Hardware: 1. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace... still does not work , then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K. 4. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to next step. 6. If the charge indicator ...
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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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... Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation...Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. System can 't be inserted or ...
... Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation...Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. System can 't be inserted or ...
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...power off, then charge battery). External display does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Device... driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS ...
...power off, then charge battery). External display does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Device... driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS ...
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Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 91. Chapter 4 89 Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. 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.
Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 91. Chapter 4 89 Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. 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.
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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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...window appears. 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. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the ... brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. English 37 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom...
...window appears. 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. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the ... brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, etc. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. English 37 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom...
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... 29 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to a USB port on the computer. If it will not have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as...
... 29 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to a USB port on the computer. If it will not have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as...
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... room temperature. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home for 30 minutes in an environment with you, leave the...
... room temperature. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home for 30 minutes in an environment with you, leave the...
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...; AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate 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 appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...
...; AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate 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 appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...
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... enabled only if there is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, select 2. The default password is a user backup... (as it was delivered to 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 proceed. Follow the instructions on the hard disk (D:\). Please refer to complete the process. Factory...
... enabled only if there is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, select 2. The default password is a user backup... (as it was delivered to 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 proceed. Follow the instructions on the hard disk (D:\). Please refer to complete the process. Factory...
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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...