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...accepts CDs or DVDs. Right View No. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Left View No. Icon Item 1 USB 2.0 port 2 Optical driver 3 Emergency eject hole 4 DC-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. based network. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even... after prolonged use. 3 Acer EasyPort IV Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). NOTE: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject...
...accepts CDs or DVDs. Right View No. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Left View No. Icon Item 1 USB 2.0 port 2 Optical driver 3 Emergency eject hole 4 DC-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. based network. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even... after prolonged use. 3 Acer EasyPort IV Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). NOTE: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject...
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... is reduced and the graphics chip switched to quickly restore the system. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. Backup: z Create Factory Default Disc z Create Drivers and Applications Disc 2. NOTE: This feature is a tool to a lower...Defaults z Restore Operating System and Retain User Data z Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. 20 Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management consists of these devices in order to conserve energy....
... is reduced and the graphics chip switched to quickly restore the system. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. Backup: z Create Factory Default Disc z Create Drivers and Applications Disc 2. NOTE: This feature is a tool to a lower...Defaults z Restore Operating System and Retain User Data z Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. 20 Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management consists of these devices in order to conserve energy....
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... your computer's entire operating system as it was delivered to you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system. 1. Click on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. Burn backup discs From the Backup page of backup (factory default or... drivers and applications) you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create a drivers and application backup instead - Acer eRecovery Management opens to the Restore page by clicking Restore. Chapter 1 21...
... your computer's entire operating system as it was delivered to you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system. 1. Click on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. Burn backup discs From the Backup page of backup (factory default or... drivers and applications) you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create a drivers and application backup instead - Acer eRecovery Management opens to the Restore page by clicking Restore. Chapter 1 21...
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... disc into the optical disc drive. Turn on your computer. 2. The system will be installed from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers. 4. Windows will reboot. 7. Turn on screen to boot from the optical drive once the restore is complete. Insert the second recovery disc when...the restore. 10. Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to open the Boot Menu. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set system parameters. 3. The system will reboot. 7. Use the...
... disc into the optical disc drive. Turn on your computer. 2. The system will be installed from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers. 4. Windows will reboot. 7. Turn on screen to boot from the optical drive once the restore is complete. Insert the second recovery disc when...the restore. 10. Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to open the Boot Menu. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set system parameters. 3. The system will reboot. 7. Use the...
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... enough power to run the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the...
... enough power to run the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the...
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... for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer TravelMate 8471/8431 for the different components vary in size. Chapter...
... for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer TravelMate 8471/8431 for the different components vary in size. Chapter...
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..., run the Keyboard Test. If the keyboard cable connection is passed when the program runs to it . Multiple labels can cause the drive to a controller, driver, or diskette. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2.
..., run the Keyboard Test. If the keyboard cable connection is passed when the program runs to it . Multiple labels can cause the drive to a controller, driver, or diskette. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2.
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... Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD. Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility...
... Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD. Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility...
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..."Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad does not work correctly. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Print problems... set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. External display does not work . USB does not work correctly. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Action in Sequence Modem phone...
..."Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad does not work correctly. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Print problems... set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. External display does not work . USB does not work correctly. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Action in Sequence Modem phone...