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... power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to complete the installation. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. See "Front view" on your computer. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your notebook. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to complete the installation. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. See "Front view" on your computer. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your notebook. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
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... 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 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 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default image CD 76 Re-install bundled software without CD 76 Change password 77 Troubleshooting 78 Troubleshooting tips 78 Error...
... 1394 port 65 PC Card slot 66 ExpressCard 67 Installing memory 68 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 69 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 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 Acer eRecovery Management 74 Create backup 75 Restore from backup 75 Create factory default image CD 76 Re-install bundled software without CD 76 Change password 77 Troubleshooting 78 Troubleshooting tips 78 Error...
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... your screen, it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password, there is no method to reset it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms (for selected models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers...
... your screen, it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password, there is no method to reset it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms (for selected models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers...
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Empowering Technology 9 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click "OK". 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. To create a new power profile: 1 Change power settings as desired. 2 Click "Save as ..." to save...
Empowering Technology 9 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click "OK". 5 The new profile will appear in the profile list. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. To create a new power profile: 1 Change power settings as desired. 2 Click "Save as ..." to save...
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... Sleep mode. Press any key to bring up . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is in the external USB floppy drive? If you are provided for each one. I turned on your computer. Right-click on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make...
... Sleep mode. Press any key to bring up . If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is in the external USB floppy drive? If you are provided for each one. I turned on your computer. Right-click on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make...
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... 55 Disassembly Procedure 57 Removing the Battery Pack 57 Removing the HDD Module 57 Removing the RAM Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/CPU 58 Removing the ODD Module 60 Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit 61 Removing the Keyboard 62 Disassembling the Main Unit 63 Disassembling the LCD Module 68 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System...
... 55 Disassembly Procedure 57 Removing the Battery Pack 57 Removing the HDD Module 57 Removing the RAM Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/CPU 58 Removing the ODD Module 60 Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit 61 Removing the Keyboard 62 Disassembling the Main Unit 63 Disassembling the LCD Module 68 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System...
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... optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) • Acer OrbiCamTM integrated 310,000 pixel CMOS camera (for selected model) featuring: • 225 degree ergonomic rotation • Acer PrimaLiteTM technology • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet and user-programmable button • Six/Seven media keys: TV, volume...
... optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) • Acer OrbiCamTM integrated 310,000 pixel CMOS camera (for selected model) featuring: • 225 degree ergonomic rotation • Acer PrimaLiteTM technology • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet and user-programmable button • Six/Seven media keys: TV, volume...
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... prolonged use. 3 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to IEEE 1394 devices (optional). accepts CDs or DVDs. Description Accepts one Type II PC Card. # Icon Item 9 ExpressCard/34 slot Description Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module (optional). 10 N/A PC Card slot eject button NoEteje:cts the PC Card from the drive. Right View # Icon Item Description # Item # Item 1 Optical disk drive 2 Optical disk access indicator 3 Optical disk drive eject button 4 Emergency eject hole Description Description Internal optical drive; Ejects the drive...
... prolonged use. 3 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to IEEE 1394 devices (optional). accepts CDs or DVDs. Description Accepts one Type II PC Card. # Icon Item 9 ExpressCard/34 slot Description Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module (optional). 10 N/A PC Card slot eject button NoEteje:cts the PC Card from the drive. Right View # Icon Item Description # Item # Item 1 Optical disk drive 2 Optical disk access indicator 3 Optical disk drive eject button 4 Emergency eject hole Description Description Internal optical drive; Ejects the drive...
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... computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of functions: + : Activates the next Taskbar button. It can also be used with other key in BthIOe Shotyy.cTo.hot+keyand+ho: Hotkey Icon Function Description HotkeHHHeee+y+yy Icon IcIcoIocnnon + + + + Function Description FuFncutinFouncntcitoionn DescriptioDnescripDteisocrniption Hot key help Displays help on hotkeys. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application key + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : < > + : < +>: :Opens Help and Support. < +>p: ens...
... computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of functions: + : Activates the next Taskbar button. It can also be used with other key in BthIOe Shotyy.cTo.hot+keyand+ho: Hotkey Icon Function Description HotkeHHHeee+y+yy Icon IcIcoIocnnon + + + + Function Description FuFncutinFouncntcitoionn DescriptioDnescripDteisocrniption Hot key help Displays help on hotkeys. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application key + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : < > + : < +>: :Opens Help and Support. < +>p: ens...
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...-right side + < > The Euro Symbol 1. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + Icon + ++> + < > ++ > Function Display toggle Description Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. p+eckeys Yofo++tuhceoaaterdt.he Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the number key. Either directly press the key on the bottom-right side...
...-right side + < > The Euro Symbol 1. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + Icon + ++> + < > ++ > Function Display toggle Description Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. p+eckeys Yofo++tuhceoaaterdt.he Euro symbol and the US dollar sign on the number key. Either directly press the key on the bottom-right side...
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... Item PCMCIA controller Features Description • Acer UI support • Multi-boot support • 1MB flash RIOM for system BIOS • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot keys for system control • Support boot option: HDD/Removable device (media bay device)/all USB ports • Support protocols: SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2, WFM2.0 • ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance with Intel Speedstep support C1, C2, C3, C4, S3 and S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag...
... Item PCMCIA controller Features Description • Acer UI support • Multi-boot support • 1MB flash RIOM for system BIOS • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot keys for system control • Support boot option: HDD/Removable device (media bay device)/all USB ports • Support protocols: SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2, WFM2.0 • ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance with Intel Speedstep support C1, C2, C3, C4, S3 and S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag...
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... Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to load default values in CMOS Setup. • Discard Changes: The users can discard previous changes in CMOS Setup. • Save Changes: The users can exit the Setup not to save current changes in CMOS Setup. Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
... Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to load default values in CMOS Setup. • Discard Changes: The users can discard previous changes in CMOS Setup. • Save Changes: The users can exit the Setup not to save current changes in CMOS Setup. Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
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... the Keyboard test. Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. Replace the main board. If errors occur, do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer. 72 Chapter 4 Replace the keyboard. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive. 2. Replace the external CD-ROM drive. 3. The following procedures in sequence to correct the problems. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 1. External CD-ROM Drive...
... the Keyboard test. Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. Replace the main board. If errors occur, do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer. 72 Chapter 4 Replace the keyboard. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive. 2. Replace the external CD-ROM drive. 3. The following procedures in sequence to correct the problems. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 1. External CD-ROM Drive...
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.... Index of memory installed. Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R: xxxxh, W: xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is not included on the list, please refer to indicate the BIOS signals on the screen and the error symptoms classified by functions. Enter Setup and install Setup defaults to correct the errors. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. Error Message List Error Message Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Run Load Default Settings in the...
.... Index of memory installed. Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R: xxxxh, W: xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is not included on the list, please refer to indicate the BIOS signals on the screen and the error symptoms classified by functions. Enter Setup and install Setup defaults to correct the errors. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. Error Message List Error Message Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Run Load Default Settings in the...
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... dead Replace and run Setup System cache error - See External Diskette Drive Check. RTC battery System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Chapter 4 77 run Setup System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Error Message List Error Message Monitor type does...
... dead Replace and run Setup System cache error - See External Diskette Drive Check. RTC battery System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Chapter 4 77 run Setup System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Error Message List Error Message Monitor type does...
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Initialize OEM special code. Initialize Memory size. Shadow Boot Block. Initialize interrupt vectors. Output one beep before boot. Boot to BIOS. Initialize Multi Processor. Initialize Run Time Clock. Clear Huge Segment. Initialize the CPU. Checksum BIOS ROM. Initialize video. Initialize the system timer. Go to Full DOS. Initialize PIC and DMA. Boot to Mini DOS. Initialize System Management Mode. POST Code Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h...
Initialize OEM special code. Initialize Memory size. Shadow Boot Block. Initialize interrupt vectors. Output one beep before boot. Boot to BIOS. Initialize Multi Processor. Initialize Run Time Clock. Clear Huge Segment. Initialize the CPU. Checksum BIOS ROM. Initialize video. Initialize the system timer. Go to Full DOS. Initialize PIC and DMA. Boot to Mini DOS. Initialize System Management Mode. POST Code Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h...
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...Power shuts down during operation. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do not work . See Power System Check. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector. See Power System Check. LCD contrast cannot be adjusted. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board 80 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to execute Load Setup Default Settings...
...Power shuts down during operation. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do not work . See Power System Check. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector. See Power System Check. LCD contrast cannot be adjusted. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board 80 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to execute Load Setup Default Settings...
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... board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn + F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. System board See Check the Battery Pack. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system doesn't power-off. Battery can't be charged. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings...
... board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn + F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. System board See Check the Battery Pack. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system doesn't power-off. Battery can't be charged. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings...
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... display switching System board System board Ensure the Parallel Port in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to use battery until power off, then charge battery). The system does not resume from standby mode after closing the LCD. The system does not resume from hibernation mode. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system does not enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Printer driver Printer cable...
... display switching System board System board Ensure the Parallel Port in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to use battery until power off, then charge battery). The system does not resume from standby mode after closing the LCD. The system does not resume from hibernation mode. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system does not enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Printer driver Printer cable...
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... a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. 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 have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode...
... a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. 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 have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode...