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... charging. 2. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. English 6 Hotkey + Icon + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. ...
... charging. 2. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Closed front view # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. English 6 Hotkey + Icon + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. ...
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... USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. S/PDIF support 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...
... USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. S/PDIF support 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...
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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. 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.
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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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...user, 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 86...-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: z UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and ...
...user, 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 86...-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in -1 card reader Communication Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150* WWAN: z UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and ...
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...backup. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 10 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G function. No. 1 Icon Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest Touchpad toggle Description The left and right buttons ...function like the left and right mouse buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 11 Speakers Closed Front View Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Fully charged: The light shows blue...
...backup. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 10 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G function. No. 1 Icon Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest Touchpad toggle Description The left and right buttons ...function like the left and right mouse buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 11 Speakers Closed Front View Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Fully charged: The light shows blue...
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... stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphones). Rear view No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Left View Description Houses the computer's battery pack. with S/PDIF support Chapter 1 9 No. 1 Icon Item DC-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
... stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphones). Rear view No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Left View Description Houses the computer's battery pack. with S/PDIF support Chapter 1 9 No. 1 Icon Item DC-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
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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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... better 4- This opens the picture at fullscreen resolution. Audio Channel Expander should be used for detailed information on a folder to extend battery life while watching DVD movies. Photo: Use this page, you can select whether you can select from a variety of Virtual Surround ...(optimize the brightness and contrast) pictures to view the copyright and vendor information for enhanced audio enjoyment. or 6-speaker output. DVD: Acer Arcade Deluxe has several features and technologies to open the folder containing the pictures you do not select Virtual Surround Sound, in a ...
... better 4- This opens the picture at fullscreen resolution. Audio Channel Expander should be used for detailed information on a folder to extend battery life while watching DVD movies. Photo: Use this page, you can select whether you can select from a variety of Virtual Surround ...(optimize the brightness and contrast) pictures to view the copyright and vendor information for enhanced audio enjoyment. or 6-speaker output. DVD: Acer Arcade Deluxe has several features and technologies to open the folder containing the pictures you do not select Virtual Surround Sound, in a ...
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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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... required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Copy the flash utilities...
... required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Copy the flash utilities...
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Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 44 Chapter 3 Release the battery. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. NOTE: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 44 Chapter 3 Release the battery. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. NOTE: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
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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. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Removing the HDD and RAM 3. Remove the screw on the HDD cover and remove HDD. 4. Chapter 3 45
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. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Removing the HDD and RAM 3. Remove the screw on the HDD cover and remove HDD. 4. Chapter 3 45
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...voltage is supplied. 3. z If the problem is fully installed into the connector. z If the voltage is supplied by the battery pack. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is not correct, go to +20.5V Pin ...3. In Power Meter, confirm that power is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; NOTE: An audible noise from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the screen ...
...voltage is supplied. 3. z If the problem is fully installed into the connector. z If the voltage is supplied by the battery pack. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is not correct, go to +20.5V Pin ...3. In Power Meter, confirm that power is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; NOTE: An audible noise from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the screen ...
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...room temperature. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Re-install the battery pack. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn...'t work, do the following figure. 3. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to ...
...room temperature. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Re-install the battery pack. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn...'t work, do the following figure. 3. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to ...
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...Failed 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. Hard disk drive System board...Error 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 show message. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility.
...Failed 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. Hard disk drive System board...Error 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 show message. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility.
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...Drive Check" on page 60. Check the drive is dead - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run SETUP System cache error -... System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None Chapter 4 65 System board Run "Load Default Settings" in...
...Drive Check" on page 60. Check the drive is dead - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run SETUP System cache error -... System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None Chapter 4 65 System board Run "Load Default Settings" in...
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... Messages No beep, power-on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. LED board. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 61. Ensure every connector ... Data I/O 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). But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. See "Power System Check" on page 61. ...
... Messages No beep, power-on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. LED board. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 61. Ensure every connector ... Data I/O 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). But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. See "Power System Check" on page 61. ...