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... the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you come into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need...
... the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you come into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need...
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... turn on your new computer. Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to thank you get started with setting up your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set...
... turn on your new computer. Your guides To help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how to thank you get started with setting up your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set...
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... to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 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
... to bring with you 64 Special considerations 64 Securing your computer 65 Using a computer security lock 65 Using passwords 65 Entering passwords 66 Setting passwords 66 Expanding through options 67 Connectivity options 67 Fax/data modem 67 Built-in network feature 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 68 IEEE 1394 port 69 ExpressCard 70 Installing memory 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
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... the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU...
... the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management". You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU...
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... or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 19 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive;
... or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is indicator active. 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 19 Right view English # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive;
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...) key travel • Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
...) key travel • Seamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • IEEE 1394 port • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV...
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... activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer ePower Management in...
... activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer ePower Management in...
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.... Look at the volume control icon on . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. No audio is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to restart the system. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor. Press + (increase...
.... Look at the volume control icon on . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. No audio is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to restart the system. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to an external monitor. Press + (increase...
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... the power button. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Disconnecting from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you are using one to shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP...
... the power button. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; Disconnecting from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are taking the computer to a client's office or a different building, you are using one to shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP...
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... Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to restore from. this disc will allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen...
... Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the Burn Disc page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to restore from. this disc will allow you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen...
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... LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the Antennas Removing the Microphone Troubleshooting System Check Procedures External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System Check Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message Index of Error Messages Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems System Block Diagram...
... LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the Antennas Removing the Microphone Troubleshooting System Check Procedures External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System Check Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message Index of Error Messages Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems System Block Diagram...
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... operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Note: Only one ExpressCard/54 module. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xDPicture Card. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. S-video/TV-out (NTSC/ PAL) port 2 USB 2.0 ports Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects...
... operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Note: Only one ExpressCard/54 module. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xDPicture Card. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. S-video/TV-out (NTSC/ PAL) port 2 USB 2.0 ports Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects...
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... Function Hot key help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Decreases the speaker volume. Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches...
... Function Hot key help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Decreases the speaker volume. Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches...
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... necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to another one first. 1. Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. 3. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to use. 5. Click the Delete Power Plan icon. 20 Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan...
... necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to another one first. 1. Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. 3. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to use. 5. Click the Delete Power Plan icon. 20 Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan...
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Audio Item Audio controller Features PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Card type support Number of slot LAN Item LAN controller LAN connector type Features Wireless LAN module Item Vendor Model name Data throughput Protocol Interface Modem Item Modem controller Vendor Model name Baud rate Modem connector type Bluetooth Module Item Bluetooth controller Vendor Model name Protocol Connector type Specification Realtek ALC268 Codec Two built-in stereo speakers, Supports high definition audio, Built-in microphone, MS-sound compatible Specification TI7412 Type-II One Specification Intel ICH7M + ...
Audio Item Audio controller Features PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Card type support Number of slot LAN Item LAN controller LAN connector type Features Wireless LAN module Item Vendor Model name Data throughput Protocol Interface Modem Item Modem controller Vendor Model name Baud rate Modem connector type Bluetooth Module Item Bluetooth controller Vendor Model name Protocol Connector type Specification Realtek ALC268 Codec Two built-in stereo speakers, Supports high definition audio, Built-in microphone, MS-sound compatible Specification TI7412 Type-II One Specification Intel ICH7M + ...
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... Type of processor currently installed in the system. Model name of the ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive installed in the system. Visible only when an internal LAN device is present. Serial number of the keyboard controller. Version number of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Name of the manufacturer of the VGA firmware. Speed of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Version number of this system. Serial number of the BIOS setup utility. Version number...
... Type of processor currently installed in the system. Model name of the ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive installed in the system. Visible only when an internal LAN device is present. Serial number of the keyboard controller. Version number of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Name of the manufacturer of the VGA firmware. Speed of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Version number of this system. Serial number of the BIOS setup utility. Version number...
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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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... BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check 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...
... BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check 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...
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... mode at least 10 times. 2. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. If no more errors. 106 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement...
... mode at least 10 times. 2. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. If no more errors. 106 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement...
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... D-Link Access point 802.11n D-Link Buffalo MIMO Device Description USB zip 250MB MO-1300 1.3G USB 2.0 80GB HDD USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 6-in-1 Flash card reader/writer 2 DVD+R/RW USB 2.0 Mass storage 2.5 travel kit with 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 Memory key 128MB Micro Bault Pro USD-5G 5GB USB flash Handy drive the USB flash drive 128MB USB 2.0 memory key 512MB USB 2.0 memory key 4 port hub USB 2.0 UH-204 4 port hub USB 2.0 Wireless LAN USB stick 11 USB 1.1 CG...
... D-Link Access point 802.11n D-Link Buffalo MIMO Device Description USB zip 250MB MO-1300 1.3G USB 2.0 80GB HDD USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 6-in-1 Flash card reader/writer 2 DVD+R/RW USB 2.0 Mass storage 2.5 travel kit with 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 DVD+R/RW 16X USB 2.0+IEEE 1394 Memory key 128MB Micro Bault Pro USD-5G 5GB USB flash Handy drive the USB flash drive 128MB USB 2.0 memory key 512MB USB 2.0 memory key 4 port hub USB 2.0 UH-204 4 port hub USB 2.0 Wireless LAN USB stick 11 USB 1.1 CG...