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... change in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure...
... change in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . If the battery leaks and you need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. The full performance of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure...
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... the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer on and off , the Just for using your computer Turning your computer. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions...
... the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer on and off , the Just for using your computer Turning your computer. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions...
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... to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74
... to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 71 BIOS utility 72 Boot sequence 72 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 72 Password 72 Using software 73 Playing DVD movies 73 Power management 74
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..., change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your new power plan. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your power management options. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu...
..., change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your new power plan. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save your power management options. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu...
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... Enable the computer to an AC adapter. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 19 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is indicator active...
... Enable the computer to an AC adapter. accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 19 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is indicator active...
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...) key travel • Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
...) key travel • Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
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...ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Turns the display screen...
...ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Turns the display screen...
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... the volume control icon on the screen. Easy solutions are using on page 18 for each one. I turned on the taskbar. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If pressing a key does not turn the display...
... the volume control icon on the screen. Easy solutions are using on page 18 for each one. I turned on the taskbar. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to adjust the volume. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If pressing a key does not turn the display...
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... Sleep mode by pressing + . Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open files. 2 Remove any open the display...
... Sleep mode by pressing + . Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. When you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open files. 2 Remove any open the display...
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... to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type 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 Restore button. 3 Select the backup...
... to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type 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 Restore button. 3 Select the backup...
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... Board Removing the USB board Removing the Mainboard Removing the Modem Board Removing the RTC Battery LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the Antennas Removing the Microphone Troubleshooting System Check Procedures External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System Check Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message Index of Error Messages Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes...
... Board Removing the USB board Removing the Mainboard Removing the Modem Board Removing the RTC Battery LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the Antennas Removing the Microphone Troubleshooting System Check Procedures External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System Check Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message Index of Error Messages Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes...
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...S-video/TV-out (NTSC/ PAL) port 2 USB 2.0 ports Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a phone line. ExpressCard/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader Accepts one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Left View # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD...
...S-video/TV-out (NTSC/ PAL) port 2 USB 2.0 ports Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a phone line. ExpressCard/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader Accepts one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Left View # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD...
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... access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn-w Fn-y Fn-x Fn-z Icon Function Hot key help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
... access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn-w Fn-y Fn-x Fn-z Icon Function Hot key help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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... and select "Acer ePower Management". Select the power plan you to use. 5. If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your new settings. Click "Apply" to save and quickly switch to another one first. 1. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to a personalized set of power options. 1. Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2. Click "OK" to save your computer to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Select...
... and select "Acer ePower Management". Select the power plan you to use. 5. If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your new settings. Click "Apply" to save and quickly switch to another one first. 1. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to a personalized set of power options. 1. Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2. Click "OK" to save your computer to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Select...
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Audio Item Audio controller Features PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Card type support Number of slot LAN Item LAN controller LAN connector type Features Wireless LAN module Item Vendor Model name Data throughput Protocol Interface Modem Item Modem controller Vendor Model name Baud rate Modem connector type Bluetooth Module Item Bluetooth controller Vendor Model name Protocol Connector type Specification Realtek ALC268 Codec Two built-in stereo speakers, Supports high definition audio, Built-in microphone, MS-sound compatible Specification TI7412 Type-II One Specification Intel ICH7M + ...
Audio Item Audio controller Features PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Card type support Number of slot LAN Item LAN controller LAN connector type Features Wireless LAN module Item Vendor Model name Data throughput Protocol Interface Modem Item Modem controller Vendor Model name Baud rate Modem connector type Bluetooth Module Item Bluetooth controller Vendor Model name Protocol Connector type Specification Realtek ALC268 Codec Two built-in stereo speakers, Supports high definition audio, Built-in microphone, MS-sound compatible Specification TI7412 Type-II One Specification Intel ICH7M + ...
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... CD/DVD-ROM drive installed in the system. Visible only when an internal LAN device is present. Model name of the system. Product name of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Name of the manufacturer of the system. Asset tag number of this system. Information Menu Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number...
... CD/DVD-ROM drive installed in the system. Visible only when an internal LAN device is present. Model name of the system. Product name of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Name of the manufacturer of the system. Asset tag number of this system. Information Menu Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number...
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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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... 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 ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Chapter 4 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear...
... 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 ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Chapter 4 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear...
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... for the mainboard in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no 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.
... for the mainboard in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no 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.
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... D-Link Access point 802.11n D-Link Buffalo MIMO Device Description USB zip 250MB MO-1300 1.3G USB 2.0 80GB HDD USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 6-in-1 Flash card reader/writer 2 DVD+R/RW USB 2.0 Mass storage 2.5 travel kit with 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 Memory key 128MB Micro Bault Pro USD-5G 5GB USB flash Handy drive the USB flash drive 128MB USB 2.0 memory key 512MB USB 2.0 memory key 4 port hub USB 2.0 UH-204 4 port hub USB 2.0 Wireless LAN USB stick 11 USB 1.1 CG...
... D-Link Access point 802.11n D-Link Buffalo MIMO Device Description USB zip 250MB MO-1300 1.3G USB 2.0 80GB HDD USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 6-in-1 Flash card reader/writer 2 DVD+R/RW USB 2.0 Mass storage 2.5 travel kit with 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 Memory key 128MB Micro Bault Pro USD-5G 5GB USB flash Handy drive the USB flash drive 128MB USB 2.0 memory key 512MB USB 2.0 memory key 4 port hub USB 2.0 UH-204 4 port hub USB 2.0 Wireless LAN USB stick 11 USB 1.1 CG...