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... Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Acer Video Conference Manager software • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network... S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in -1 card reader Input devices • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device, including: capacitive human interface device. Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive ...
... Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Acer Video Conference Manager software • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network... S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in -1 card reader Input devices • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device, including: capacitive human interface device. Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive ...
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They are application buttons. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 13 Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. NOTE: 1. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2.
They are application buttons. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 13 Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. NOTE: 1. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2.
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... on the keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. 16 Chapter 1 Hold while using cursor-control keys. Num Lock Off Hold while...keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on and off. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded ...
... on the keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. 16 Chapter 1 Hold while using cursor-control keys. Num Lock Off Hold while...keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on and off. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded ...
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Chapter 1 17
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Chapter 1 17
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To type: 18 Chapter 1 Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
To type: 18 Chapter 1 Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
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...varies by the operating system version. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Either directly press the < ...> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor ...
...varies by the operating system version. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Either directly press the < ...> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor ...
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You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. 30 Chapter 1 NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set to start the application. 30 Chapter 1 NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
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... Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Audio Controller Intel PM965/GM965 + ICH8M Acer MXM compatible ATHEROS_AR8121 Built in ICH8M Jmicro JMB385 Foxconn T60M951 Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8-M Realtek ALC889X Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB...
... Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Audio Controller Intel PM965/GM965 + ICH8M Acer MXM compatible ATHEROS_AR8121 Built in ICH8M Jmicro JMB385 Foxconn T60M951 Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8-M Realtek ALC889X Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB...
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... IDE master. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. 49 This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the serial number of devices installed on primary IDE master. This field shows...
... IDE master. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. 49 This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the serial number of devices installed on primary IDE master. This field shows...
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Chapter 3 63 For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you on the components that order.
Chapter 3 63 For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you on the components that order.
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Loose two screws from the main board 3. Pull out the Power cable. 9. Chapter 3 71 Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the TPCB. 7. Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 2. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 5. Disconnect the FFC from the main unit. 4. Then remove the keyboard from the main board. 6. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 10. Disconnect the LCM cable. 8. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from machine. Disassembling the Main Unit 1.
Loose two screws from the main board 3. Pull out the Power cable. 9. Chapter 3 71 Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the TPCB. 7. Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 2. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 5. Disconnect the FFC from the main unit. 4. Then remove the keyboard from the main board. 6. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 10. Disconnect the LCM cable. 8. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from machine. Disassembling the Main Unit 1.
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...driver, or diskette. The following to select the test device. 1. NOTE: Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. ...Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard 80 Chapter 4 If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. Replace the ...
...driver, or diskette. The following to select the test device. 1. NOTE: Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. ...Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard 80 Chapter 4 If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. Replace the ...
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... System CMOS checksum bad - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System timer error RTC...Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error...
... System CMOS checksum bad - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System timer error RTC...Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error...
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...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
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... 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... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
... 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... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
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Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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 ...
Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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 ...
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...in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-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. The system doesn't enter standby mode after...PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Hard disk ...
...in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-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. The system doesn't enter standby mode after...PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Hard disk ...
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...Problems" on page 96. 94 Chapter 4 Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Onboard ...power off, then charge battery). Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Touchpad ...
...Problems" on page 96. 94 Chapter 4 Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Onboard ...power off, then charge battery). Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Touchpad ...
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... KH.25004.001 KH.25007.011 KH.25008.018 KH.32008.013 19.APQ0N.001 KEYBOARD 118 KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 88KS BLACK US INTERNATIONAL (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK TURKISH (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 88KS BLACK THAILAND (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK SWISS/G (GLOSSY) KB.INT00.261 KB.INT00.264 KB.INT00.265...
... KH.25004.001 KH.25007.011 KH.25008.018 KH.32008.013 19.APQ0N.001 KEYBOARD 118 KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 88KS BLACK US INTERNATIONAL (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK TURKISH (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 88KS BLACK THAILAND (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK SWISS/G (GLOSSY) KB.INT00.261 KB.INT00.264 KB.INT00.265...