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...Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 30 Security 32 Boot 35 Exit 36 BIOS Flash Utility 37 BIOS Flash Utility 37 Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords 38 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the Lower Cover 45 Removing the Optical Drive Module 46 Removing the DIMM 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
...Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 30 Security 32 Boot 35 Exit 36 BIOS Flash Utility 37 BIOS Flash Utility 37 Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords 38 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the Lower Cover 45 Removing the Optical Drive Module 46 Removing the DIMM 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
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... Removing the Thermal Module 63 Removing the Mini Board Module 65 Removing the CRT Board Module 66 Removing the Card Reader Board 67 Removing the Bluetooth Module 68 Removing the Touchpad Lock Board 69 LCD Module Disassembly Process 71 Removing the LCD Bezel 72 Removing the LCD Panel Hinges 73 Removing the LCD Panel 74 Removing the Webcam 76 Removing the Microphone 77 Troubleshooting 79 System Check Procedures 80 External Diskette Drive Check 80 External Optical Disk Drive Check 80 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory Check 81 Power System Check 81 Touchpad...
... Removing the Thermal Module 63 Removing the Mini Board Module 65 Removing the CRT Board Module 66 Removing the Card Reader Board 67 Removing the Bluetooth Module 68 Removing the Touchpad Lock Board 69 LCD Module Disassembly Process 71 Removing the LCD Bezel 72 Removing the LCD Panel Hinges 73 Removing the LCD Panel 74 Removing the Webcam 76 Removing the Microphone 77 Troubleshooting 79 System Check Procedures 80 External Diskette Drive Check 80 External Optical Disk Drive Check 80 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory Check 81 Power System Check 81 Touchpad...
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... the drive. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Top View # Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 2 Microphone Description Web camera for your hands when you around your new computer. Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / indicator Turns the computer on and off. / Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer into power-saving mode.
... the drive. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Top View # Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 2 Microphone Description Web camera for your hands when you around your new computer. Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / indicator Turns the computer on and off. / Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer into power-saving mode.
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... USB mouse, USB camera). HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. USB 2.0 port Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Left View # Icon 1 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Item Description USB 2.0 port Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Chapter 1 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use...
... USB mouse, USB camera). HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. USB 2.0 port Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Left View # Icon 1 2 3 4 HDMI 5 6 Item Description USB 2.0 port Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Chapter 1 7 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use...
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...'s battery status. 1. Icon Function Description Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for threestep data backup. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. These two buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Icon Function Description WLAN/3G (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of WLAN/3Gcommunication. Power button / indicator Battery Turns the computer on a mouse. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are application buttons. Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you how to use...
...'s battery status. 1. Icon Function Description Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for threestep data backup. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. These two buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Icon Function Description WLAN/3G (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of WLAN/3Gcommunication. Power button / indicator Battery Turns the computer on a mouse. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are application buttons. Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you how to use...
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... the touch, the better the response. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (2) Quickly click twice. Click once. The exact configuration of your finger on the touchpad on the model purchased. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. 12 Chapter 1 The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to finger movement; Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling...
... the touch, the better the response. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (2) Quickly click twice. Click once. The exact configuration of your finger on the touchpad on the model purchased. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel. 12 Chapter 1 The touchpad is enabled on the touchpad to finger movement; Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling...
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... sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Chapter 1 15 Special Key (only for more information. NOTE: This function...
... sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Chapter 1 15 Special Key (only for more information. NOTE: This function...
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... BIOS vendor BIOS Version Insyde H2O 1.06 Specification 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 Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM 800/1066 MHz 1.5V 204-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules...
... BIOS vendor BIOS Version Insyde H2O 1.06 Specification 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 Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM 800/1066 MHz 1.5V 204-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules...
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... hard disk present or unknown type, None should be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present. This field shows the model name of the system. Chapter 2 29 This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. Displays system BIOS version. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS...
... hard disk present or unknown type, None should be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present. This field shows the model name of the system. Chapter 2 29 This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. Displays system BIOS version. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS...
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... on boot parameter. 5. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password, you have changed the settings, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password. Use the up /down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box...
... on boot parameter. 5. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password, you have changed the settings, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password. Use the up /down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box...
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Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 34 Chapter 2 Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press Enter. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press...
Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 34 Chapter 2 Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press Enter. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press...
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Select "2" 3. Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen. Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 38 Chapter 2 Key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1.
Select "2" 3. Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen. Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 38 Chapter 2 Key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1.
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... Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to main board. 2. Remove the battery pack. 2. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the operational charge does not work , reconnect the cable connector...
... Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to main board. 2. Remove the battery pack. 2. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the operational charge does not work , reconnect the cable connector...
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.... Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power...
.... Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power...
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... the LCD Action in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 81. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See...
... the LCD Action in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 81. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See...
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...device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 25. Action in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work . Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board...
...device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 25. Action in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work . Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board...
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... diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If no more errors. Chapter 4 91 If any FRU. 3. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety...
... diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If no more errors. Chapter 4 91 If any FRU. 3. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety...
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... BIOS to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk Before doing this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for BIOS recovery: 1. After the Crisis Recovery process is finished. Users can then update the latest BIOS version for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Connect a removable USB storage device containing the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to BIOS ROM on the hardware...
... BIOS to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk Before doing this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for BIOS recovery: 1. After the Crisis Recovery process is finished. Users can then update the latest BIOS version for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Connect a removable USB storage device containing the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to BIOS ROM on the hardware...
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 134 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 134 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
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...) List 101 H Hard disk 21 hard disk drive module removing 47 HDD 21 Hot key Bluetooth 15 brightness down 15 brightness up 15 Display 15 Screen blank 15 Sleep 15 Speaker 15 System property 15 volume down 15 volume up 15 Hot Keys 13, 15 I Indicator battery 11 HDD 11 WLANG/3G 11 Indicator/button Acer PowerSmart key 11 backup key 11 power 11 Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems 91 K Keyboard 23 removing 51 using 13 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 L Launch Board 55 LCD bezel removing 72 LCD hinges removing 73 LCD Module Disassembly...
...) List 101 H Hard disk 21 hard disk drive module removing 47 HDD 21 Hot key Bluetooth 15 brightness down 15 brightness up 15 Display 15 Screen blank 15 Sleep 15 Speaker 15 System property 15 volume down 15 volume up 15 Hot Keys 13, 15 I Indicator battery 11 HDD 11 WLANG/3G 11 Indicator/button Acer PowerSmart key 11 backup key 11 power 11 Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems 91 K Keyboard 23 removing 51 using 13 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 L Launch Board 55 LCD bezel removing 72 LCD hinges removing 73 LCD Module Disassembly...