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Press any key to save power. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. English 6 Hotkey + Icon + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Description Switches display ... external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Volume ...
Press any key to save power. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. English 6 Hotkey + Icon + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Description Switches display ... external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Volume ...
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English 7 Rear view # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Left view Description Houses the computer's battery pack. # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ventilation ...
English 7 Rear view # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Left view Description Houses the computer's battery pack. # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ventilation ...
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9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
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...* • 5-in-1 card reader • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm • 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 62.16 W 5600 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad...
...* • 5-in-1 card reader • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm • 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 62.16 W 5600 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad...
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...supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls ... MHz/ 2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/ 900/1800/1900 MHz)* WLAN: z Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100* z Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Storage subsystem ...
...supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight 322 (W) x 228 (D) x 23.4/28.9 (H) mm 1.6 kg (3.5lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls ... MHz/ 2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/ 900/1800/1900 MHz)* WLAN: z Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100* z Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Storage subsystem ...
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...WLAN / 3G function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 11 Speakers Closed Front View Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. No. 1 Icon Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC... mode. 8 Chapter 1 Backup key Acer PowerSmart key HDD Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer into power-saving mode....
...WLAN / 3G function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 11 Speakers Closed Front View Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. No. 1 Icon Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC... mode. 8 Chapter 1 Backup key Acer PowerSmart key HDD Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer into power-saving mode....
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Rear view No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Left View Description Houses the computer's battery pack. with S/PDIF support Chapter 1 9 Headphones/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display ...
Rear view No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Left View Description Houses the computer's battery pack. with S/PDIF support Chapter 1 9 Headphones/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display ...
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compartment 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Chapter 1 11 NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Base view No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
compartment 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Chapter 1 11 NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Base view No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
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... settings to create the effects of your speakers. Flickr: Set your audio equipment. Help: Click Help to view the Help file for Acer Arcade Deluxe. Click Albums to open a folder browser that you are using headphones. The slideshow is recommended that shows both individual pictures ... has several features and technologies to control the slideshow. In each of playback performance. Use the pop-up control panel to extend battery life while watching DVD movies. Audio: Use Speaker Environment to choose between Headphones, SPDIF, 2 Speakers or more speakers depending on ...
... settings to create the effects of your speakers. Flickr: Set your audio equipment. Help: Click Help to view the Help file for Acer Arcade Deluxe. Click Albums to open a folder browser that you are using headphones. The slideshow is recommended that shows both individual pictures ... has several features and technologies to control the slideshow. In each of playback performance. Use the pop-up control panel to extend battery life while watching DVD movies. Audio: Use Speaker Environment to choose between Headphones, SPDIF, 2 Speakers or more speakers depending on ...
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...) 1 (mechanical, Green) Volume up/down/mute (capacitive, blue) Software Item Operation system BIOS Vista InsydeH2O Specification Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2/2.6/2.8/2.9 Specification Chapter 1 29
...) 1 (mechanical, Green) Volume up/down/mute (capacitive, blue) Software Item Operation system BIOS Vista InsydeH2O Specification Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2/2.6/2.8/2.9 Specification Chapter 1 29
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LED Status Indicator Item Power Status 1st Battery Status HDD Caps Lock Num Lock Wireless LAN Bluetooth Touch pad on/off 3G Specification 1 (Blue/Orange flash) 1 (Blue/Orange) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) 1 (Orange) 1 (Blue) 1 (capacitive, Orange, top side) 1 (Green) Security Features Item Kensington Lock Hole (7.5 mm 1 diameter) Specification FAN Item Not Nosie Number Specification as low noise as possible 1 Physical Characteristics Item Dimensions Thickness (maximum) Weight (incl 1st Battery & super multi ODD) 322mmx226mmx 23.3~28.9mm Target < 1.6Kg Specification 30 Chapter 1
LED Status Indicator Item Power Status 1st Battery Status HDD Caps Lock Num Lock Wireless LAN Bluetooth Touch pad on/off 3G Specification 1 (Blue/Orange flash) 1 (Blue/Orange) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) 1 (Orange) 1 (Blue) 1 (capacitive, Orange, top side) 1 (Green) Security Features Item Kensington Lock Hole (7.5 mm 1 diameter) Specification FAN Item Not Nosie Number Specification as low noise as possible 1 Physical Characteristics Item Dimensions Thickness (maximum) Weight (incl 1st Battery & super multi ODD) 322mmx226mmx 23.3~28.9mm Target < 1.6Kg Specification 30 Chapter 1
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... run the Phlash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 40 Chapter 2 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash...
... run the Phlash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 40 Chapter 2 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash...
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3
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Release the battery. 2. NOTE: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Release the battery. 2. NOTE: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Removing the HDD and RAM 3. Chapter 3 45 Remove the screw on the HDD cover and remove HDD. 4. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Remove three screws on RAM cover and remove Both of RAM Type M2*5(4.5D*0.8T) Number 4 NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
Removing the HDD and RAM 3. Chapter 3 45 Remove the screw on the HDD cover and remove HDD. 4. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Remove three screws on RAM cover and remove Both of RAM Type M2*5(4.5D*0.8T) Number 4 NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
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...then check that power is within the range, do the following : z Replace the System board. If the power-on page 61. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following : From Software: 1. This helps you suspect a power problem, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 76. Memory check...power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. Press F2 in the message window. If you identify first the problem is supplied by the battery pack. See the following power sources: 1. Chapter 4 61 Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 61 Check...
...then check that power is within the range, do the following : z Replace the System board. If the power-on page 61. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following : From Software: 1. This helps you suspect a power problem, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 76. Memory check...power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. Press F2 in the message window. If you identify first the problem is supplied by the battery pack. See the following power sources: 1. Chapter 4 61 Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 61 Check...
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... touchpad cables. 2. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. If the charge indicator still does not light ...up , replace the battery pack. Replace the system board. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. No service actions are...
... touchpad cables. 2. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. If the charge indicator still does not light ...up , replace the battery pack. Replace the system board. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. No service actions are...
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...offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is specified. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. CPU BIOS Update...Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at ...
...offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is specified. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 60. CPU BIOS Update...Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at ...
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...for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 60. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace ...Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot...
...for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 60. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace ...Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot...
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... device IRQ conflict Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns ...off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. No beep, power-on indicator turns...
... device IRQ conflict Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns ...off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. No beep, power-on indicator turns...