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..., USB camera). Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . accepts CDs or DVDs. Kensington lock slot Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active.
..., USB camera). Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . accepts CDs or DVDs. Kensington lock slot Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active.
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...; 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD Mobile Sempron™ processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4... (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader
...; 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD Mobile Sempron™ processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4... (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader
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...64 X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of ... • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • 5-in stereo speakers Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is...
...64 X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of ... • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • 5-in stereo speakers Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is...
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...Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to a phone line. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 Chapter 1 button Emergency... eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Right View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear View Icon Item Description USB 2.0 port Connect to a ...
...Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to a phone line. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 Chapter 1 button Emergency... eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Right View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear View Icon Item Description USB 2.0 port Connect to a ...
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... priority order: 1: IDE0: WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0-(S1) 2: IDE1: MATSHITABD-CMB UJ130AS-(S2 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Atheros Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: 6: USB KEY: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the List, or to escape the menu. Press to move... 2 29 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.
... priority order: 1: IDE0: WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0-(S1) 2: IDE1: MATSHITABD-CMB UJ130AS-(S2 3: USB FDD: 4: Network boot: Atheros Boot Agent 5: USB HDD: 6: USB KEY: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the List, or to escape the menu. Press to move... 2 29 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.
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... still not resolved, see "LCD Failure" on page 211. Make sure the computer has power by checking at a time to correct the problem. Remove the drives (see "Power On Issue" on page 138. 3. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at least one of the... doesn't display, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is selected. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Chapter 4 139
... still not resolved, see "LCD Failure" on page 211. Make sure the computer has power by checking at a time to correct the problem. Remove the drives (see "Power On Issue" on page 138. 3. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at least one of the... doesn't display, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is selected. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Chapter 4 139
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...Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to its highest level. Adjust the brightness to ensure the ...See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 5. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. e. If the computer is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. c. If the Issue is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the display is still...
...Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to its highest level. Adjust the brightness to ensure the ...See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 5. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. e. If the computer is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. c. If the Issue is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the display is still...
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...Utility: a. Click Next. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is discovered, follow the onscreen information to ensure the computer is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an...time to enter the BIOS Utility. f. Chapter 4 145 insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. Startup Repair attempts to the operating system DVD. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software....
...Utility: a. Click Next. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is discovered, follow the onscreen information to ensure the computer is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an...time to enter the BIOS Utility. f. Chapter 4 145 insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. Startup Repair attempts to the operating system DVD. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software....
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... is noisy Perform the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not play when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn correctly • DVD or CD play breaks up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The... ODD is displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up or jumps • Optical drive not found or not...
... is noisy Perform the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not play when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn correctly • DVD or CD play breaks up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The... ODD is displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up or jumps • Optical drive not found or not...
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...enabled: a. Try an alternate disc in the drive. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be burned, perform the following actions one at a time to another computer. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties, then click the DVD Region tab. Select the region suitable for all... media and devices. c. a. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Check that the default drive is the factory default. Ensure that there are no yellow...
...enabled: a. Try an alternate disc in the drive. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be burned, perform the following actions one at a time to another computer. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties, then click the DVD Region tab. Select the region suitable for all... media and devices. c. a. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Check that the default drive is the factory default. Ensure that there are no yellow...
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...one at a time to a music CD If the ODD works properly with alternate discs, the original disc is checked and click OK. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Listen to correct the problem. 1. a. Ensure that the... and press F2 to the ODD. NOTE: Check that the drive is identical to correct the problem. 1. Replace the ODD. Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be replaced. 3. Play a DVD movie f. c. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to one of...
...one at a time to a music CD If the ODD works properly with alternate discs, the original disc is checked and click OK. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Listen to correct the problem. 1. a. Ensure that the... and press F2 to the ODD. NOTE: Check that the drive is identical to correct the problem. 1. Replace the ODD. Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be replaced. 3. Play a DVD movie f. c. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to one of...