eMachines E627 Quick Guide - English
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... the eMachinesSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For instructions on how to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as eMachines Recovery Management, using the keyboard, audio, etc. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The eMachines Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your eMachines notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. 3 First...
... the eMachinesSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For instructions on how to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as eMachines Recovery Management, using the keyboard, audio, etc. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The eMachines Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your eMachines notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer. 3 First...
eMachines E627 Quick Guide - English
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... hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of wireless LAN communication. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions...
... hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of wireless LAN communication. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions...
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... the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Only one card can operate at any given time. 1. Closed front view # Item Description 1 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. English 6 Hotkey Icon + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function...
... the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Only one card can operate at any given time. 1. Closed front view # Item Description 1 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. English 6 Hotkey Icon + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function...
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... 6-cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • Communication • • • Dimensions • • Privacy control • • Power •...
... 6-cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • Communication • • • Dimensions • • Privacy control • • Power •...
Service Guide
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... Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 eMachines E627 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements...
... Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 eMachines E627 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements...
Service Guide
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... Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 114 Replacing the WLAN Module 116 Replacing the DIMM Modules 116 Replacing the ODD Module 117 Replacing the Lower Covers 117 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 118 Replacing the Battery 119 Troubleshooting 121 Common Problems 121 Power On Issue 122 No Display Issue 123 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 124 LCD Failure 125 Built-In Keyboard Failure 125 TouchPad Failure 126 Internal Speaker Failure 126 HDD Not Operating Correctly 128 ODD Failure 129 Wireless Function...
... Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 114 Replacing the WLAN Module 116 Replacing the DIMM Modules 116 Replacing the ODD Module 117 Replacing the Lower Covers 117 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 118 Replacing the Battery 119 Troubleshooting 121 Common Problems 121 Power On Issue 122 No Display Issue 123 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 124 LCD Failure 125 Built-In Keyboard Failure 125 TouchPad Failure 126 Internal Speaker Failure 126 HDD Not Operating Correctly 128 ODD Failure 129 Wireless Function...
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... deliver stereo audio output. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Front View 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 8 7 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Power button Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speaker Keyboard TouchPad Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output...
... deliver stereo audio output. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Front View 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 8 7 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Power button Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speaker Keyboard TouchPad Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output...
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... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 26 Chapter 2 This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the serial number of...
... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 26 Chapter 2 This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the serial number of...
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... not appear on boot parameter. 5. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press...
... not appear on boot parameter. 5. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press...
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... the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 5. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display...
... the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 5. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display...
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... cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 177. Chapter 4 121 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125 TouchPad Failure Page 126 Internal...
... cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 177. Chapter 4 121 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125 TouchPad Failure Page 126 Internal...
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... pressing Fn+F5. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Restart the computer. Remove the drives (see "Online Support Information" on page 177. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. If the Issue is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. On this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is no power, see "LCD Failure" on page 122...
... pressing Fn+F5. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Restart the computer. Remove the drives (see "Online Support Information" on page 177. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. If the Issue is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. On this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is no power, see "LCD Failure" on page 122...
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... BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If the computer is present (different colored spots in the application. d. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. If extensive pixel damage is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness...
... BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If the computer is present (different colored spots in the application. d. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. If extensive pixel damage is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness...
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... hardware and associated software. 8. e. Click Next. Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Restart the computer and press F2 to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Ensure all external devices. 2. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on page 42. 128 Chapter 4 Remove any key to start...
... hardware and associated software. 8. e. Click Next. Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Restart the computer and press F2 to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Ensure all external devices. 2. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on page 42. 128 Chapter 4 Remove any key to start...
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... ATAPI Model Name field on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. b. Check for the other discs. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown if applicable. e. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. If the drive works with alternate discs, the original disc is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections...
... ATAPI Model Name field on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. b. Check for the other discs. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown if applicable. e. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. If the drive works with alternate discs, the original disc is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections...
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... log for errors. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Check Test Fixture is properly installed. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail...
... log for errors. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Check Test Fixture is properly installed. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail...
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...-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is operating correctly. (See "Power...
...-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is operating correctly. (See "Power...
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... Description POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and 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...
... Description POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and 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...
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... long, two short beeps on checksum failure Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done - Code 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h...
... long, two short beeps on checksum failure Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done - Code 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h...
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... Onboard Device Configuration 29 Save and Exit 32 Security 28 System Security 32 Board Layout Top View 139 brightness hotkeys 14 C Camera Module Removing 81 Replacing 94 caps lock on indicator 6, 10 Common Problems 122 computer on indicator 6, 10 CPU Removing 78 Replacing 97 CPU Fan Removing 76 Replacing 98 D DIMM Modules Removing 49 Replacing 116 Display 4 display hotkeys 14 E EasyTouch Failure 132 Euro 15 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Flash Utility 33 FPC Cable Removing 84 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 H Hard Disk Drive Removing 52 Replacing...
... Onboard Device Configuration 29 Save and Exit 32 Security 28 System Security 32 Board Layout Top View 139 brightness hotkeys 14 C Camera Module Removing 81 Replacing 94 caps lock on indicator 6, 10 Common Problems 122 computer on indicator 6, 10 CPU Removing 78 Replacing 97 CPU Fan Removing 76 Replacing 98 D DIMM Modules Removing 49 Replacing 116 Display 4 display hotkeys 14 E EasyTouch Failure 132 Euro 15 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Flash Utility 33 FPC Cable Removing 84 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 H Hard Disk Drive Removing 52 Replacing...
