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... product. • Use the product only with the performance of a new battery is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was exposed to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by other risks...
... product. • Use the product only with the performance of a new battery is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was exposed to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by other risks...
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... help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. See "Top view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on page 15 for the location of the power button. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to complete the installation. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and...
... help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. See "Top view" on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on page 15 for the location of the power button. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to complete the installation. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and...
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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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... necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to save and quickly switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can also create customized power plans. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save your power management options. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can create, switch between power plans...
... necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to save and quickly switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can also create customized power plans. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save your power management options. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can create, switch between power plans...
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... 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 Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display...
... 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 Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys Acer Media Center remote control (optional) ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer...
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...; The brightness level might be too low. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure...
...; The brightness level might be too low. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure...
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... bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; English 61 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and...
... bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; English 61 Taking your notebook PC with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and...
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... utility. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this value to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot...
... utility. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this value to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot...
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... the instructions on screen to complete the process. You can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you can also choose to recover...
... the instructions on screen to complete the process. You can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of Acer eRecovery Management, you can also choose to recover...
Service Guide
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... LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Camera Board Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the Antennas Removing the Microphones 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 Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Camera Board Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the Antennas Removing the Microphones 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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.... S-video/TV-out (NTSC/ PAL) port USB 2.0 ports Connects to a phone line. Note: Only one ExpressCard/54 module. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. ExpressCard/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader Accepts one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Left View # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network...
.... S-video/TV-out (NTSC/ PAL) port USB 2.0 ports Connects to a phone line. Note: Only one ExpressCard/54 module. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. ExpressCard/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader Accepts one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Left View # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Modem (RJ-11) port Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network...
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...-z Icon 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 . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on and off . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer eManager. Launches the Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Decreases the screen brightness 16 Chapter...
...-z Icon 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 . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on and off . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer eManager. Launches the Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Decreases the screen brightness 16 Chapter...
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... use. 5. View and adjust settings for your new settings. NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Chapter 1 21 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to save and quickly switch to another one first. 1. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Switch to the power plan you want to delete the active power plan, switch to a personalized set of power options. 1. Enter...
... use. 5. View and adjust settings for your new settings. NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Chapter 1 21 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to save and quickly switch to another one first. 1. You can open Windows power options by clicking the appropriate tabs. Switch to the power plan you want to delete the active power plan, switch to a personalized set of power options. 1. Enter...
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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 Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers, Supports high definition audio, Built-in microphone, MS-sound compatible Specification T17412 Type-II One Specification ...
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 Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers, Supports high definition audio, Built-in microphone, MS-sound compatible Specification T17412 Type-II One Specification ...
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.... Serial number of the keyboard controller. Model name of the ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive installed in the system. Version number of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Product name of the system. Visible only when an internal LAN device is present. Serial number of the system. Asset tag number of the BIOS setup utility. Version number of the system. Information Menu Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS...
.... Serial number of the keyboard controller. Model name of the ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive installed in the system. Version number of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel. Product name of the system. Visible only when an internal LAN device is present. Serial number of the system. Asset tag number of the BIOS setup utility. Version number of the system. Information Menu Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS...
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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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... 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 with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Chapter 4 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus...
... 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 with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Chapter 4 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus...
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... intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Chapter 4 111 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the mainboard in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If no more errors. FRU replacement...
... intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Chapter 4 111 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the mainboard in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If no more errors. FRU replacement...
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... MIMO Bluetooth access point X Bridge Bluetooth device Sony Ericsson Device Description 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-WLUSBST11 CD-RW + DVD-ROM combo USB interface DVD+R/RW 16X USB...
... MIMO Bluetooth access point X Bridge Bluetooth device Sony Ericsson Device Description 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-WLUSBST11 CD-RW + DVD-ROM combo USB interface DVD+R/RW 16X USB...