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... 15 Windows Key 16 Hot Keys 17 Special Keys 20 Indicators 21 Launch Keys 22 Touchpad 23 Touchpad Basics 23 Using a computer security lock 25 Using System Utilities 26 Acer eManagement 26 Launch Manager 27 Audio 28 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 29 Using a Computer Security Lock 30 System Power Management 31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 32 Chapter 2 System Utilities 43 BIOS Setup Utility 43 Buttons 44 Application Launch Buttons 44 Power Button 44 Power Button Over-ride 44 Lid Switch 44 Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function...
... 15 Windows Key 16 Hot Keys 17 Special Keys 20 Indicators 21 Launch Keys 22 Touchpad 23 Touchpad Basics 23 Using a computer security lock 25 Using System Utilities 26 Acer eManagement 26 Launch Manager 27 Audio 28 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 29 Using a Computer Security Lock 30 System Power Management 31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 32 Chapter 2 System Utilities 43 BIOS Setup Utility 43 Buttons 44 Application Launch Buttons 44 Power Button 44 Power Button Over-ride 44 Lid Switch 44 Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function...
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... LCD Panel 59 Removing the Thermal and Bluetooth Module 59 Removing the Upper Case 59 Removing the Touchpad 60 Removing the FAN 61 Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 61 Removing the MDC 62 Removing the Wireless, Speaker and PCMCIA 62 Removing the LCD Panel 63 Removing the HDD and ODD 65 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 66 System Check Procedures 67 External Diskette Drive Check 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory Check 68 Power...
... LCD Panel 59 Removing the Thermal and Bluetooth Module 59 Removing the Upper Case 59 Removing the Touchpad 60 Removing the FAN 61 Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 61 Removing the MDC 62 Removing the Wireless, Speaker and PCMCIA 62 Removing the LCD Panel 63 Removing the HDD and ODD 65 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 66 System Check Procedures 67 External Diskette Drive Check 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory Check 68 Power...
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... 4650) 5-hour battery life on -LAN ready (for TravelMate 4150 series) T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200GB network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Integrated Bluetooth® support (manufacturing option) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Microphone/Line-in jack Headphones/Speaker/Line-out port Infrared (FIR) port PC Card slot (one Type II) 6-in-1 card reader (SM/MS...
... 4650) 5-hour battery life on -LAN ready (for TravelMate 4150 series) T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200GB network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Integrated Bluetooth® support (manufacturing option) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Microphone/Line-in jack Headphones/Speaker/Line-out port Infrared (FIR) port PC Card slot (one Type II) 6-in-1 card reader (SM/MS...
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... 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for # Icon Item Descriptiosnelected models). # Icon Item Description 3 124-pin Acer ezDock Connects to Acer ezDock. # Icon Item connector (for Description TravelMate 4650 Series) # Icon Item Description 4 DVI-D port (for Supports digital video connections. # Icon Item TravelMate 4650 SDesrcierisp)tion 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 6 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 USB 2.0 port Connects to...
... 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for # Icon Item Descriptiosnelected models). # Icon Item Description 3 124-pin Acer ezDock Connects to Acer ezDock. # Icon Item connector (for Description TravelMate 4650 Series) # Icon Item Description 4 DVI-D port (for Supports digital video connections. # Icon Item TravelMate 4650 SDesrcierisp)tion 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 6 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 USB 2.0 port Connects to...
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..., cursorcontrol key symbols are typed in numeric mode. +keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys onembedded keypad Main keyboard keys Shift> Num Lock on embedded keypad. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has...
..., cursorcontrol key symbols are typed in numeric mode. +keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys onembedded keypad Main keyboard keys Shift> Num Lock on embedded keypad. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has...
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... internal keyboard numeric keys. Volume up /down Decreases the sound volume. 18 Chapter 1 Fn+F11 Hot key Icon Hot key Icon Fn+F12 Fn+w Fn+y Numlock The Num-Lock feature is to the speakers. The external keyboard/keypad NumLock status is not changed by the Analog function within the keyboard controller. BIOS check Internal AuxDev if not exist then BIOS empty return. The state of the LCD back light. This function should be disabled/enabled . "Acer...
... internal keyboard numeric keys. Volume up /down Decreases the sound volume. 18 Chapter 1 Fn+F11 Hot key Icon Hot key Icon Fn+F12 Fn+w Fn+y Numlock The Num-Lock feature is to the speakers. The external keyboard/keypad NumLock status is not changed by the Analog function within the keyboard controller. BIOS check Internal AuxDev if not exist then BIOS empty return. The state of the LCD back light. This function should be disabled/enabled . "Acer...
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...) ICH-6M You can install memory modules in CPU 2 MB Always enabled Always enabled Always enabled Specification System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Type Memory Size Dimm Slot Number Supports Memory Size Per Slot Supports Maximum Memory Size Supports Dimm Type Supports Dimm Speed Supports Dimm Voltage Supports Dimm Package Supports 64MB/128MB for TM 4150 series) RJ45 Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Rear Side Chapter 1 33 Specification 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast...
...) ICH-6M You can install memory modules in CPU 2 MB Always enabled Always enabled Always enabled Specification System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Type Memory Size Dimm Slot Number Supports Memory Size Per Slot Supports Maximum Memory Size Supports Dimm Type Supports Dimm Speed Supports Dimm Voltage Supports Dimm Package Supports 64MB/128MB for TM 4150 series) RJ45 Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Rear Side Chapter 1 33 Specification 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast...
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... Lid Open action in Power Option control panel) T The function of power button which is defined in power management (Nothing, standby, Hibernate or Power off). If the system is running under the OS. Buttons Application Launch Buttons Launch Keys Description Launch Button P Launch Button e Specific Keys Wireless Button Wireless enable/disable E-mail Button Launch Outlook Express Bluetooth Button Enable/disable bluetooth Internet Button Launch Internet Explorer NOTE: Detail description and definition of the power button is as the sleep button, and let OS controls the...
... Lid Open action in Power Option control panel) T The function of power button which is defined in power management (Nothing, standby, Hibernate or Power off). If the system is running under the OS. Buttons Application Launch Buttons Launch Keys Description Launch Button P Launch Button e Specific Keys Wireless Button Wireless enable/disable E-mail Button Launch Outlook Express Bluetooth Button Enable/disable bluetooth Internet Button Launch Internet Explorer NOTE: Detail description and definition of the power button is as the sleep button, and let OS controls the...
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... password prompt windows during POST. T "Password on boot" T Password on boot is required to enter HDD password when system boot up into OS. No matter the user key in "Supervisor Password" or "User Password", the system will pop out message "Setup Warning, Invalid Passwrod"..... T If the original HDD come from other machine with password protected, the system just show " Enter HDD password [ ]" User is "Disabled", the system will continue to the internal hard disk. T If the password...
... password prompt windows during POST. T "Password on boot" T Password on boot is required to enter HDD password when system boot up into OS. No matter the user key in "Supervisor Password" or "User Password", the system will pop out message "Setup Warning, Invalid Passwrod"..... T If the original HDD come from other machine with password protected, the system just show " Enter HDD password [ ]" User is "Disabled", the system will continue to the internal hard disk. T If the password...
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activates accelerators. for Enable or Disable Chapter 2 49 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared Port (FIR) ԩLegacy USB support Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 A Boot Exit Legacy USB keyboard, Floppy Drive, USB Mouse Support for reject. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Infrared...
activates accelerators. for Enable or Disable Chapter 2 49 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared Port (FIR) ԩLegacy USB support Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 A Boot Exit Legacy USB keyboard, Floppy Drive, USB Mouse Support for reject. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Infrared...
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... all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be disable. Set the password to boot. When you set Supervisor password already and then you reboot and into BIOS setup manual by User password, the set otherwise it cannot be enabled. Settings in this group happened. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock Hard Disk Drive Description Defines whether a password is required, the password must be set Supervisor password, Boot device and Lock Hard Drive will NOT be displayed If password on boot is required or not...
... all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be disable. Set the password to boot. When you set Supervisor password already and then you reboot and into BIOS setup manual by User password, the set otherwise it cannot be enabled. Settings in this group happened. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock Hard Disk Drive Description Defines whether a password is required, the password must be set Supervisor password, Boot device and Lock Hard Drive will NOT be displayed If password on boot is required or not...
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... number keys to select a control. Hard Drive 2. button or key reject entries. Floppy Drive 4. Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Device Network Boot Press key to change value key activates accelerators. Default boot sequence should be the following: 1. Network Boot (since only 3 items are availble, if above 3 items are invalid, a boot menu should be shown when boot.) 52 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. CD-ROM/DVD Drive 3. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module...
... number keys to select a control. Hard Drive 2. button or key reject entries. Floppy Drive 4. Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Device Network Boot Press key to change value key activates accelerators. Default boot sequence should be the following: 1. Network Boot (since only 3 items are availble, if above 3 items are invalid, a boot menu should be shown when boot.) 52 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. CD-ROM/DVD Drive 3. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module...
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... error still remains: 1. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 67 Chapter 4 Do the following one label attached to it . Replace the keyboard. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Follow the instructions in the message window. Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears, make...
... error still remains: 1. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 67 Chapter 4 Do the following one label attached to it . Replace the keyboard. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Follow the instructions in the message window. Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears, make...
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...Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - CPU BIOS Update Code...
...Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - CPU BIOS Update Code...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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...ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing...
...ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing...
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... battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery) Battery pack System board 77 Chapter 4 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings...
... battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery) Battery pack System board 77 Chapter 4 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings...
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... find a symptom or an error in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
... find a symptom or an error in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
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... verify that there are no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If...
... verify that there are no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If...
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... from Acer CSD Taiwan. and password. These can download information on this website are always looking for all the support services we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for ways to us. Also contained on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T TABs...
... from Acer CSD Taiwan. and password. These can download information on this website are always looking for all the support services we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for ways to us. Also contained on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T TABs...