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... For Aspire 3650: T 40/60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo For TravelMate 2450: T 60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button...
... For Aspire 3650: T 40/60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo For TravelMate 2450: T 60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button...
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...) port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Formerly code named "NEWCARD," ExpressCards are third generation of PC cards, hot-swapable and smaller than previous PC Cards. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Note: A 4-pin socket is for both Descriptdioesnktop and mobile use, ExpressCards use . The 6-pin socket is commonly found on desktop. ExpressCards come in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard...
...) port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Formerly code named "NEWCARD," ExpressCards are third generation of PC cards, hot-swapable and smaller than previous PC Cards. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Note: A 4-pin socket is for both Descriptdioesnktop and mobile use, ExpressCards use . The 6-pin socket is commonly found on desktop. ExpressCards come in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard...
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... Key " "and one user-programmable button. Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is charging. 2. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are called easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Aspire 5650: 18 Chapter 1 Bluetooth 3G Wireless LAN Power Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function HDD Cap lock Description Indicators when the hard disk drive is active. Indicates the status of 3G communication. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard...
... Key " "and one user-programmable button. Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is charging. 2. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. They are called easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Aspire 5650: 18 Chapter 1 Bluetooth 3G Wireless LAN Power Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function HDD Cap lock Description Indicators when the hard disk drive is active. Indicates the status of 3G communication. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard...
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... while typing letters on the Windows Start button; Key Windows key Applicati on key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens...
... while typing letters on the Windows Start button; Key Windows key Applicati on key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens...
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... Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off . Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hot keys. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
... Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off . Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hot keys. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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... Maximum Battery. Create new power scheme 1. You can define up to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Choose existing scheme to the panel on buttons to three of the window. settings and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as a template. 3. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user...
... Maximum Battery. Create new power scheme 1. You can define up to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Choose existing scheme to the panel on buttons to three of the window. settings and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as a template. 3. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user...
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... control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phoenix V1.10 512K Flash ROM 1MB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification (Compaq, Phoenix, INtel), Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specifications USB1.1/2.0, PC Card...
... control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phoenix V1.10 512K Flash ROM 1MB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification (Compaq, Phoenix, INtel), Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specifications USB1.1/2.0, PC Card...
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... Security Password on the screen. 3. The user can opt to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 50 Chapter 2 Retype the password in this group happened. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your dealer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e. Removing a Password...
... Security Password on the screen. 3. The user can opt to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 50 Chapter 2 Retype the password in this group happened. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your dealer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e. Removing a Password...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Changing a Password 1. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. If desired, you the Setup Warning...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Changing a Password 1. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. If desired, you the Setup Warning...
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... Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup...
... Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup...
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... Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Keyboard locked - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Chapter 4 79 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup...
... Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Keyboard locked - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Chapter 4 79 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup...
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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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... boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- 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 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 Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook...
... boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- 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 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 Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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... board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD...
... board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD...
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... the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from the computer. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 87 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system...
... the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from the computer. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 87 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system...
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... touchpad cable. External display does not work . USB does not work . Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Touchpad does not work correctly. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Device driver Device cable Device...
... touchpad cable. External display does not work . USB does not work . Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Touchpad does not work correctly. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Device driver Device cable Device...
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... any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware...
... any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware...
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... to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on page 13 for your computer. poster helps you to complete the installation. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides...
... to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on page 13 for your computer. poster helps you to complete the installation. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides...
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... computer display. Nothing appears on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to an external monitor. Press any key to turn the display back on an external monitor. Press and release the power button to save power. Easy solutions are not full-screen on the computer or on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level...
... computer display. Nothing appears on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to an external monitor. Press any key to turn the display back on an external monitor. Press and release the power button to save power. Easy solutions are not full-screen on the computer or on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level...