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... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside...
... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside...
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Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39...
Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39...
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...-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 91 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 92 Declaration of Conformity for selected models) 74 PC Card slot 75 Installing memory 75 BIOS utility 76 Boot sequence 76 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 79 Burn backup disc 80 Restore and recovery 80 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error messages 81 Regulations and safety notices 83 FCC...
...-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 91 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 92 Declaration of Conformity for selected models) 74 PC Card slot 75 Installing memory 75 BIOS utility 76 Boot sequence 76 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 79 Burn backup disc 80 Restore and recovery 80 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error messages 81 Regulations and safety notices 83 FCC...
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... Description Accepts audio line-in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) . port (for selected models). 7 5-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with infrared devices (e.g., infrared...
... Description Accepts audio line-in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) . port (for selected models). 7 5-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with infrared devices (e.g., infrared...
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... an external monitor. I turned on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to save power. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and...
... an external monitor. I turned on the Settings tab to make sure that the resolution is set to save power. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to the power outlet. • If it with a system disk and...
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... a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. English 80 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select...
... a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. English 80 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select...
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... Assembly 73 Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) 75 Disassembling the External Modules 77 Disassembling the HDD Module 77 Disassembling the ODD Module 77 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 79 System Check Procedures 80 External Diskette Drive Check 80 External CD-ROM Drive Check 80 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory check 81 Power System Check 81 Touchpad Check 83 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 84 Index of Error Messages 85 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 88 Index...
... Assembly 73 Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) 75 Disassembling the External Modules 77 Disassembling the HDD Module 77 Disassembling the ODD Module 77 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 79 System Check Procedures 80 External Diskette Drive Check 80 External CD-ROM Drive Check 80 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory check 81 Power System Check 81 Touchpad Check 83 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 84 Index of Error Messages 85 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 88 Index...
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Lights up . NOTE: 1. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Power Battery Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is on. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Icon Function Description Num lock Lights when Num Lock is charging. 2. Chapter 1 13 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up when the battery is closed up when the...
Lights up . NOTE: 1. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Power Battery Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is on. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Icon Function Description Num lock Lights when Num Lock is charging. 2. Chapter 1 13 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up when the battery is closed up when the...
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Second Level Cache Cache size Item 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 4MB for Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (TravelMate 3260/ 3270) 2MB for Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5500...
Second Level Cache Cache size Item 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 4MB for Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (TravelMate 3260/ 3270) 2MB for Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5500...
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... Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM 42 Specification FCBGA 1466-pin for Intel® 945GM and Intel® 940GML BGA 533 pin for Nvidia G7300 internal PCIE Yes Specification Intel® 945GM (for TravelMate 3260...
... Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM 42 Specification FCBGA 1466-pin for Intel® 945GM and Intel® 940GML BGA 533 pin for Nvidia G7300 internal PCIE Yes Specification Intel® 945GM (for TravelMate 3260...
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... protect your computer from unauthorized use. It can be used to remove HDD/BIOS Password. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility.
... protect your computer from unauthorized use. It can be used to remove HDD/BIOS Password. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility.
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... Enter to change the value of the Supervisor password Press Enter to reset it. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Use the w andy keys to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. If desired, you can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to set the supervisor password. When you have to return your notebook computer to your password. Parameter User Password...
... Enter to change the value of the Supervisor password Press Enter to reset it. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Use the w andy keys to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. If desired, you can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to set the supervisor password. When you have to return your notebook computer to your password. Parameter User Password...
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... the Setup Warning. Changing a Password 1. 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Chapter 2 55 Press e. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The Set Password...
... the Setup Warning. Changing a Password 1. 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Chapter 2 55 Press e. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The Set Password...
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... utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use...
... utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use...
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T If you need to HDD user password. 60 Chapter 2 Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Choose one upper-case string T Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Select "2" 3. See the image below. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: T If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1.
T If you need to HDD user password. 60 Chapter 2 Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Choose one upper-case string T Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Select "2" 3. See the image below. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: T If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1.
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... order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad...
... order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad...
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... shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx...
... shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx...
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... 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 display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... 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 display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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...4 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery...
...4 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery...
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... slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 93 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Battery...
... slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 93 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Battery...