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...created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration •... recovery: • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the...
...created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration •... recovery: • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the...
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...Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, dual independent display (for Aspire 3680) • Dual independent displays supported (for selected models) • 16.7 million colors • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display,... CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100/120/160 GB hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer •...
...Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, dual independent display (for Aspire 3680) • Dual independent displays supported (for selected models) • 16.7 million colors • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display,... CRT display • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100/120/160 GB hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer •...
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Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up . 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active.
Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up . 26 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is closed up when Caps Lock is active.
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... on your disc. You can design, organize, then burn your disc. DV Wizard also supports the capture of media that you want to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. DVDivine DVDivine is a handy utility for quickly creating DVDs or other discs containing video, pictures, or music. In just a few... select Videos, Pictures or Music. English 72 DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to begin.
... on your disc. You can design, organize, then burn your disc. DV Wizard also supports the capture of media that you want to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. DVDivine DVDivine is a handy utility for quickly creating DVDs or other discs containing video, pictures, or music. In just a few... select Videos, Pictures or Music. English 72 DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from DV camcorders and webcams to your computer's hard drive or directly burned to begin.
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Important! Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of a different region into 6 regions. Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast ... set will play DVD disks of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. You can play DVD movies on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Refer to the table below for more information. Once your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray...
Important! Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of a different region into 6 regions. Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan Southeast ... set will play DVD disks of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. You can play DVD movies on your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Refer to the table below for more information. Once your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray...
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... error message reports to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 48. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below... table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an...
... error message reports to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 48. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below... table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an...
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...T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) T Acer ClearVisionTM video optimizatin (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100/120/160 GB hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo (for Aspire 3680) T Up to 2 GB ...Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for Aspire 5570) t Mobile Intel® 945GM (for Aspire 5570)/945PM (for Aspire 5580) +ICH7M t INtel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel PRO/ ...
...T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) T Acer ClearVisionTM video optimizatin (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100/120/160 GB hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo (for Aspire 3680) T Up to 2 GB ...Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) (for Aspire 5570) t Mobile Intel® 945GM (for Aspire 5570)/945PM (for Aspire 5580) +ICH7M t INtel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel PRO/ ...
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... when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Power Battery Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up when the computer is being charged...
... when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Power Battery Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Lights up when the computer is being charged...
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... Interface Connector type Specification Built-in ICH7M 11~54 Mbps 802.11a+b+g or 802.11b+g PCI bus Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS421240H9A Capacity (MB) 40000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface ATA/ATAPI-7 Max...
... Interface Connector type Specification Built-in ICH7M 11~54 Mbps 802.11a+b+g or 802.11b+g PCI bus Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS421240H9A Capacity (MB) 40000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface ATA/ATAPI-7 Max...
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...this system. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 16 Byte Acer Inc. This field displays the serial number of devices installed on primary IDE master. F9 Setup Defaults ...of the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the manufacturer of the system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is subject to different models. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device ... Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte N/A 32 Byte Aspire 3680/5570/5580;
...this system. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. TravelMate 2480/3260/3270 16 Byte Acer Inc. This field displays the serial number of devices installed on primary IDE master. F9 Setup Defaults ...of the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the manufacturer of the system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is subject to different models. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device ... Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte N/A 32 Byte Aspire 3680/5570/5580;
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... parameter settings. Otherwise it will be in this screen. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour...
... parameter settings. Otherwise it will be in this screen. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour...
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... device to load the operating system. Loads default boot sequence. and specifies the device fixed or removable. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE 0: HTS541010G9AT00 - (PM) 2: IDE...
... device to load the operating system. Loads default boot sequence. and specifies the device fixed or removable. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE 0: HTS541010G9AT00 - (PM) 2: IDE...
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... Chapter 4 85 Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board... shut down system, not show . Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Run Setup Run "Load ...List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
... Chapter 4 85 Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board... shut down system, not show . Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Run Setup Run "Load ...List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
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... in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System ... board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 86 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages ...
... in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System ... board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 86 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages ...
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... pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Speaker System board Chapter 4 87 Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. See "Power System Check...
... pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Speaker System board Chapter 4 87 Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. See "Power System Check...
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... 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 with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
... 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 with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
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...Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 81. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 ... / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 81. System board 92 Chapter 4 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power...
...Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 81. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 ... / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 81. System board 92 Chapter 4 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power...
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...on page 83. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing ...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Action in...
...on page 83. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing ...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Action in...
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... Battery fuel gauge in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 96. 94 Chapter 4 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly. Battery pack System board... Enabled. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect...
... Battery fuel gauge in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 96. 94 Chapter 4 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly. Battery pack System board... Enabled. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect...
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... by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). If...
... by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). If...