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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. 4
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. 4
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...3 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you would with a desktop PC. Open View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which...you use the computer. 7 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for Starters... TM 4670/4270/4210 Outlook View Just for launching frequently used programs. 9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and...
...3 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you would with a desktop PC. Open View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which...you use the computer. 7 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for Starters... TM 4670/4270/4210 Outlook View Just for launching frequently used programs. 9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and...
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...) 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. volume buttons 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse...for Starters... # Item Description # Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication(for select models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. 5 Arcade/media/ For use the ...
...) 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. volume buttons 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse...for Starters... # Item Description # Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication(for select models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for your computer. 5 Arcade/media/ For use the ...
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... keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is in numeric mode. TravelMate 4670/4270/4210 Lock key DescriptioAn spire 5670/5620 + + The compuLteorckfekaetyures threDeelsoccrkiptkioenys, each with the arithm operators+,-,*, and /). A better stion would... applications. The embedded nuDmeseirreicd kaecycepsasd functionNsumlikLeoackdoensktop numeric keyNpuamd.LIot cisk ionffdicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect and external keypad.
... keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is in numeric mode. TravelMate 4670/4270/4210 Lock key DescriptioAn spire 5670/5620 + + The compuLteorckfekaetyures threDeelsoccrkiptkioenys, each with the arithm operators+,-,*, and /). A better stion would... applications. The embedded nuDmeseirreicd kaecycepsasd functionNsumlikLeoackdoensktop numeric keyNpuamd.LIot cisk ionffdicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect and external keypad.
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... the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Chapter 1 21 it opens the application's context menu. keypad Main keyboard Hold while typing letters on keys embedded...
... the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Chapter 1 21 it opens the application's context menu. keypad Main keyboard Hold while typing letters on keys embedded...
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.... Press any key to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor(if connected)and both . Turns the display screen backlight off to return Chapter 1 Launches the Acer eSetting in Acer Empowering Technology. < > + : < > + : < > + : + : Traa+te6:70/4270/4210...
.... Press any key to save power. See "Acer Empowering Technology" Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor(if connected)and both . Turns the display screen backlight off to return Chapter 1 Launches the Acer eSetting in Acer Empowering Technology. < > + : < > + : < > + : + : Traa+te6:70/4270/4210...
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...--DuErnnodsymbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. PFng-Dn FnFPFng-nE--DnEEndndd TravelMate 4670/4270/4210 FFnn--EEnndd Chapter 1 Note Aspire 5670/5620 Alt Gr> www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm Alt Gr> 23...8F7 Fn-F8 Fn+w FFnn--F78 FFnn- -F8 FnFFnn--F8 FFnn-- Volume down Decrease the screen brightness FnFFn-n-- FnFFn-n-- Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Volume up Increases the screen brightness Fn- Fn+z FFnn-FHno- Fn- Brightness up Increases the sound volume Fn+y FnFFnn--...
...--DuErnnodsymbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. PFng-Dn FnFPFng-nE--DnEEndndd TravelMate 4670/4270/4210 FFnn--EEnndd Chapter 1 Note Aspire 5670/5620 Alt Gr> www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm Alt Gr> 23...8F7 Fn-F8 Fn+w FFnn--F78 FFnn- -F8 FnFFnn--F8 FFnn-- Volume down Decrease the screen brightness FnFFn-n-- FnFFn-n-- Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Volume up Increases the screen brightness Fn- Fn+z FFnn-FHno- Fn- Brightness up Increases the sound volume Fn+y FnFFnn--...
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...choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Start AllSPtarrtoAgllrParmogrsams Acer GArcideVirstaGridVista 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double(vertical), Triple(primary at left), Triple(primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings...under Microsoft Windows XP only. To access this monitor OK Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Using theNSotyes: tem Utilities Acer GridVista(dual-display compatible) To enable the dual monitoNrofteea: ...
...choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Start AllSPtarrtoAgllrParmogrsams Acer GArcideVirstaGridVista 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double(vertical), Triple(primary at left), Triple(primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings...under Microsoft Windows XP only. To access this monitor OK Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to Start, All Programs and click on the same screen. Using theNSotyes: tem Utilities Acer GridVista(dual-display compatible) To enable the dual monitoNrofteea: ...
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...as a template. 3. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. ...Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." DC Mode To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - To launch it, select Acer... ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in... Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Create new power scheme 1. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can define up...
...as a template. 3. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. ...Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." DC Mode To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - To launch it, select Acer... ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in... Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Create new power scheme 1. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can define up...
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...keys ( wy). Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user ...to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides advanced settings of the system Provides security settings of the screen. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Help for a particular menu are found in square brackets...
...keys ( wy). Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user ...to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides advanced settings of the system Provides security settings of the screen. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Help for a particular menu are found in square brackets...
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... selected. Otherwise it is fixed to 640KB. Main This menu provides you the information of system base memory. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector).
... selected. Otherwise it is fixed to 640KB. Main This menu provides you the information of system base memory. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector).
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... F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Settings in the...
... F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Settings in the...
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Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. [Set]: System password is set [Clear]: System password is not set Option N/A N/A N/A N/A Length -- .... Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is HDD Master ID Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Description N/A N/A N/A N/A Press Enter to set , this screen. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User...
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. [Set]: System password is set [Clear]: System password is not set Option N/A N/A N/A N/A Length -- .... Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is HDD Master ID Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Description N/A N/A N/A N/A Press Enter to set , this screen. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User...
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... Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load default values for all SETUP items Load previous values from unauthorized use. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS Chapter 2 58 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from...
... Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load default values for all SETUP items Load previous values from unauthorized use. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS Chapter 2 58 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from...
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...cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). there are indicated. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on screen. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 97 "Undetermined Problems" on page 109 "Error Message List" on page 98 "...power sources. 4. You can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can check the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to re-create...
...cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). there are indicated. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on screen. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 97 "Undetermined Problems" on page 109 "Error Message List" on page 98 "...power sources. 4. You can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can check the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to re-create...
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.... 3. Replace the main board. Replace the main board. The following to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending...
.... 3. Replace the main board. Replace the main board. The following to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending...
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Power off the computer. 2. If the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are correct. 3. If the.... For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are pulese. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. In Power Meter, ...
Power off the computer. 2. If the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are correct. 3. If the.... For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are pulese. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. In Power Meter, ...
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The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU ...
The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU ...
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... boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Initialize ACPI BIOS Prepare Boot Initialize SMBIOS Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register...
... boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Initialize ACPI BIOS Prepare Boot Initialize SMBIOS Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register...
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... Default Settings" then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 95. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). The system cannot...Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts...
... Default Settings" then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 95. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). The system cannot...Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts...