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Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from...and drivers. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to the D:\ drive. By default, user-created backups are stored to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system ...
Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from...and drivers. It allows you with: • Password protection (Empowering Technology password) • Full and incremental backups to the D:\ drive. By default, user-created backups are stored to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system ...
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...; Nplify™ wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready ...and weight • 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard disk drives • Intel® Turbo Memory supported • Optical drive options: • HD-DVD • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC...
...; Nplify™ wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready ...and weight • 80/100/120/160 GB (or larger) Serial ATA hard disk drives • Intel® Turbo Memory supported • Optical drive options: • HD-DVD • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC...
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25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is active. Lights up . Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 1.
25 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is active. Lights up . Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 1.
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...computer to back up all data will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to rebuild your hard disk. Follow the steps below to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition... before using this option. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is important to its original settings without recovery CDs. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you first turn on your...
...computer to back up all data will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to rebuild your hard disk. Follow the steps below to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition... before using this option. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is important to its original settings without recovery CDs. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you first turn on your...
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... Wizard also supports the capture of media that you can select Videos, Pictures or Music. In just a few easy steps, you want to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. When you start DV Wizard to DVD. Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer and then start..., organize, then burn your disc. English 65 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.
... Wizard also supports the capture of media that you can select Videos, Pictures or Music. In just a few easy steps, you want to your computer's hard disk in the DVD format. When you start DV Wizard to DVD. Attach your DV camcorder or web cam to your computer and then start..., organize, then burn your disc. English 65 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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... not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on top of your computer. Doing so may damage the drive and/or data. Note: The antenna...
... not place the magnet near the hard disk drive of your notebook display using the special clip, as shown below. 4 Extend the antenna to fix it is only compatible with DVB-T digital TV systems. A magnet located on top of your computer. Doing so may damage the drive and/or data. Note: The antenna...
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... movie of times the region code has been set will play after which the last region code set . You can play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of a different region into 6 regions. Please refer to the online help for DVD movie region code information. 2 ... time, the program asks you can set the region code a maximum of that region only. English 80 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will remain permanent. Important! Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. DVD disks are divided into the...
... movie of times the region code has been set will play after which the last region code set . You can play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of a different region into 6 regions. Please refer to the online help for DVD movie region code information. 2 ... time, the program asks you can set the region code a maximum of that region only. English 80 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will remain permanent. Important! Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD disk. DVD disks are divided into the...
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... authorized service center. See "Requesting service" on page 44. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook ...corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error...
... authorized service center. See "Requesting service" on page 44. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook ...corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error...
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...® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) T Integrated Kedron-n 3945abg network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Mini Cards T T Two mini card slots (one supports a wireless module, the other a TV, 3G, or MPEG decoder module...microphone T VoIP-enabled Storage subsystem T One or two 60/80/100/120 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive, supporting Ultra DMA100 S.M.A.R.T / Hybrid HDD T Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, Blue-ray drive (slot-load) T 5-in -1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four ...
...® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) T Integrated Kedron-n 3945abg network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Mini Cards T T Two mini card slots (one supports a wireless module, the other a TV, 3G, or MPEG decoder module...microphone T VoIP-enabled Storage subsystem T One or two 60/80/100/120 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive, supporting Ultra DMA100 S.M.A.R.T / Hybrid HDD T Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, Blue-ray drive (slot-load) T 5-in -1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Four ...
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... is being charged. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of the keyboard there are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 13 Battery Lights up when the computer is active. Easy-Launch Buttons To the right of wireless LAN communication. Bluetooth ... battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Description Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is on. You can be reset by users. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
... is being charged. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of the keyboard there are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 13 Battery Lights up when the computer is active. Easy-Launch Buttons To the right of wireless LAN communication. Bluetooth ... battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Description Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is on. You can be reset by users. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
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...) Bluetooth 2.0+EDR USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Kedron-n 3945abg 11~54 Mbps 802.11b/g & abgn PCI Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00...
...) Bluetooth 2.0+EDR USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Kedron-n 3945abg 11~54 Mbps 802.11b/g & abgn PCI Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00...
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... ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. ATA-6 Max. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. media 372 transfer rate...
... ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. ATA-6 Max. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. media 372 transfer rate...
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...: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the Video memory size. Disabled: Customer...
...: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the Video memory size. Disabled: Customer...
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... used to load the operating system. exclude or include the device to boot. Loads default boot sequence. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay. enables or disables a device. and specifies the device fixed or removable. F1 Help Esc Exit...
... used to load the operating system. exclude or include the device to boot. Loads default boot sequence. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay. enables or disables a device. and specifies the device fixed or removable. F1 Help Esc Exit...
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Remove the two screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it. 10. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Chapter 3 67 Remove the four screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Then remove the optical bracket from the LCD. 11. two on each side. 2. Remove the two screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) case; Disconnect the LCD cable from the optical disk drive. Detach the CMOS cable from the HDD case. Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the LCD cover and remove the CMOS module. 9.
Remove the two screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it. 10. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Chapter 3 67 Remove the four screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Then remove the optical bracket from the LCD. 11. two on each side. 2. Remove the two screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) case; Disconnect the LCD cable from the optical disk drive. Detach the CMOS cable from the HDD case. Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the LCD cover and remove the CMOS module. 9.
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...1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in ...Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. ...
...1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in ...Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. ...
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...BIOS Setup Utility. run SETUP System cache error - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 74 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 68. RTC battery System board Enter Setup...: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ...
...BIOS Setup Utility. run SETUP System cache error - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 74 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 68. RTC battery System board Enter Setup...: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ...
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... and a blinking cursor shown on page 69.. But you can see POST on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 69.. Error Message List No beep Error...
... and a blinking cursor shown on page 69.. But you can see POST on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 69.. Error Message List No beep Error...
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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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... LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69. See "Power System Check"... in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
... LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69. See "Power System Check"... in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter).