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... 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Launch Manager 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Advanced 28 Security 30 Power 33 Boot 34 AMD 35 Exit 36 BIOS Flash Utilities...
... 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Launch Manager 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Advanced 28 Security 30 Power 33 Boot 34 AMD 35 Exit 36 BIOS Flash Utilities...
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... Replacing the Antenna Cables 131 Replacing the Keyboard 132 Replacing the Switch Cover 132 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 132 Replacing the WLAN Module 135 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 135 Replacing the DIMM Modules 136 Replacing the ODD Module 137 Replacing the Lower Covers 138 Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays 139 Troubleshooting 141 Common Problems 141 Power On Issue 142 No Display Issue 143 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 144 LCD Failure 145 Built-In Keyboard Failure 145 Touchpad...
... Replacing the Antenna Cables 131 Replacing the Keyboard 132 Replacing the Switch Cover 132 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 132 Replacing the WLAN Module 135 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 135 Replacing the DIMM Modules 136 Replacing the ODD Module 137 Replacing the Lower Covers 138 Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays 139 Troubleshooting 141 Common Problems 141 Power On Issue 142 No Display Issue 143 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 144 LCD Failure 145 Built-In Keyboard Failure 145 Touchpad...
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..., LCD projector). Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Connect to a display device (e.g. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Acer EasyPort IV connector Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI 2 USB 2.0 ports Line-in jack Microphone-in devices (e.g. audio CD player, stereo walkman). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Connects to a television or display device with S/PDIF support Unlimited volume control wheel ExpressCard/54 slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Chapter 1 7 Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network...
..., LCD projector). Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Connect to a display device (e.g. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Acer EasyPort IV connector Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI 2 USB 2.0 ports Line-in jack Microphone-in devices (e.g. audio CD player, stereo walkman). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Connects to a television or display device with S/PDIF support Unlimited volume control wheel ExpressCard/54 slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Chapter 1 7 Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network...
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... Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless function. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 10 Chapter 1 Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Battery HDD...
... Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless function. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 10 Chapter 1 Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Battery HDD...
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... making changes to run Setup. NOTE: You can change the value of the screen. Read this utility. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. The default parameter of the menu options to go to "disabled". Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot...
... making changes to run Setup. NOTE: You can change the value of the screen. Read this utility. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • To change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. The default parameter of the menu options to go to "disabled". Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot...
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.... Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the CPU. This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of...
.... Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the CPU. This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of...
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... your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in this screen. USB Host Controller: Legacy USB Support: Option ROM Placement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Large Disk Access Mode: Installed O/S: Reset Configuration Data Processor Assisted Virtualization: [DOS] [Other] [No] [Enabled] F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes...
... your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in this screen. USB Host Controller: Legacy USB Support: Option ROM Placement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Large Disk Access Mode: Installed O/S: Reset Configuration Data Processor Assisted Virtualization: [DOS] [Other] [No] [Enabled] F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes...
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... BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD 0 Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password on Boot [Disabled] F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are prompted to enter a password, you forget your dealer to set the supervisor password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Frozen Disabled...
... BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD 0 Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password on Boot [Disabled] F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are prompted to enter a password, you forget your dealer to set the supervisor password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Frozen Disabled...
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... Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to enable the Password on the screen...
... Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Confirm New Password" field. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to enable the Password on the screen...
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Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 32 Chapter...
Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 32 Chapter...
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... (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 142 No Display Issue Page 143 LCD Failure Page 145 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 145 Touchpad Failure Page 146 Internal Speaker Failure Page 146 Internal Microphone Failure Page 148 ODD Failure Page 150 Rightside USB Failure Page 153 Modem Failure Page 153 WLAN Failure Page 154 Acer EasyLaunch Button Failure Page 154 Acer MediaTouch Failure Page...
... (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 142 No Display Issue Page 143 LCD Failure Page 145 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 145 Touchpad Failure Page 146 Internal Speaker Failure Page 146 Internal Microphone Failure Page 148 ODD Failure Page 150 Rightside USB Failure Page 153 Modem Failure Page 153 WLAN Failure Page 154 Acer EasyLaunch Button Failure Page 154 Acer MediaTouch Failure Page...
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... memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure the computer has power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by removing the power cable and battery...
... memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure the computer has power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by removing the power cable and battery...
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... replaced. 5. If HDD information is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to the desired resolution. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Roll back the video driver to its highest level. c. e. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 7. If desktop display...
... replaced. 5. If HDD information is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to the desired resolution. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Roll back the video driver to its highest level. c. e. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 7. If desktop display...
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... and Support. 10. Remove any key to start to ensure the computer is set correctly. 7. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. c. f. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. i. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. Chapter 4 149 Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. b. Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. If an issue is not fixed...
... and Support. 10. Remove any key to start to ensure the computer is set correctly. 7. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. c. f. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. i. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. Chapter 4 149 Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. b. Startup Repair attempts to enter the BIOS Utility. If an issue is not fixed...
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... the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is properly installed. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is a good connection. Check Drive whether is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Chapter 4 157 Try an alternative program to check the events log for errors. Run the Event Viewer to verify mouse operation. Do not replace...
... the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is properly installed. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is a good connection. Check Drive whether is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Chapter 4 157 Try an alternative program to check the events log for errors. Run the Event Viewer to verify mouse operation. Do not replace...
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... any problems are supported by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do not replace any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to isolate the failing FRU (do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time. Power-off...
... any problems are supported by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do not replace any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to isolate the failing FRU (do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time. Power-off...
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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and 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...
... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and 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...
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... menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure 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 day Check key lock...
... menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure 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 day Check key lock...
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... in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one set...
... in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one set...
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... Online Support Information 189 optical drive module 60 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 PC Card 10 Power On Failure 142 192 R Right Speaker Module 85 S speakers hotkey 14 System Block Diagram 4 T Test Compatible Components 183 Thermal Unit Failure 156 Top 163 Touch Pad Bracket 79 touchpad hotkey 14 Touchpad Failure 146 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 145 EasyTouch Buttons 154 Fingerprint Reader 155 HDTV Switch 156 Internal Microphone 148 Internal Speakers 146 LCD Failure...
... Online Support Information 189 optical drive module 60 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 PC Card 10 Power On Failure 142 192 R Right Speaker Module 85 S speakers hotkey 14 System Block Diagram 4 T Test Compatible Components 183 Thermal Unit Failure 156 Top 163 Touch Pad Bracket 79 touchpad hotkey 14 Touchpad Failure 146 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 145 EasyTouch Buttons 154 Fingerprint Reader 155 HDTV Switch 156 Internal Microphone 148 Internal Speakers 146 LCD Failure...