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...) with 180 cm DC cable Battery 0 48Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 4 hours ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 103-/104-/107-key Acer Finetip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture function, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media keys 0 Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down I/O Ports 0 2-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
...) with 180 cm DC cable Battery 0 48Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 4 hours ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 103-/104-/107-key Acer Finetip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad 0 Multi-gesture function, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media keys 0 Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down I/O Ports 0 2-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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... 1066MHz soDIMM module 6 cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Software Productivity Acer Backup Manager (V3.0.0) Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Reader® v9.1 Adobe® Flash® Player AUPEO! (US only) Bing™ Bar newsXpresso™ Kobo™ (Canada only) Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded (purchase a product key to activate) Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 New York Times Reader (US only...
... 1066MHz soDIMM module 6 cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Software Productivity Acer Backup Manager (V3.0.0) Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Reader® v9.1 Adobe® Flash® Player AUPEO! (US only) Bing™ Bar newsXpresso™ Kobo™ (Canada only) Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded (purchase a product key to activate) Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 New York Times Reader (US only...
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...'s battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Full Charged: Blue Under Charging: Orange Battery low: Breeze mode Orange(1 sec on/3 sec off) Battery situation: Blinking mode Orange(1 sec on /1 sec off) Hibernation/Power off ) Using battery or not connected to AC power:N/A. 8 Click buttons (left, and The left and right buttons function like the left right) and right mouse buttons. 9 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...'s battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Full Charged: Blue Under Charging: Orange Battery low: Breeze mode Orange(1 sec on/3 sec off) Battery situation: Blinking mode Orange(1 sec on /1 sec off) Hibernation/Power off ) Using battery or not connected to AC power:N/A. 8 Click buttons (left, and The left and right buttons function like the left right) and right mouse buttons. 9 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... port 6 2-in-1 card reader Description Connects to a display device (e.g. NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. external monitor, LCD projector). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Only one card can operate at any given time. Left View Table 1-2. Some keyless models are also available. Supports high-definition digital video connections. NOTE: Push to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to remove...
... port 6 2-in-1 card reader Description Connects to a display device (e.g. NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. external monitor, LCD projector). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Only one card can operate at any given time. Left View Table 1-2. Some keyless models are also available. Supports high-definition digital video connections. NOTE: Push to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to remove...
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Windows Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; opening the application's context menu. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Minimizes all windows + < > + M: Undo minimize all windows < > + : Show the help window < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Show the desktop + < > + : Search for computers (search in network) < ...
Windows Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; opening the application's context menu. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Minimizes all windows + < > + M: Undo minimize all windows < > + : Show the help window < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Show the desktop + < > + : Search for computers (search in network) < ...
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... the key in Sleep mode. + + + + + + + Display toggle Display off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkeys Hotkey + + Icon Function Description Communication Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth On and Off Device On/Off using a pop-up Decreases the screen brightness. Turns Off the LCD back light Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Turns the touchpad On and Off. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Turns the speakers On and Off. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most...
... the key in Sleep mode. + + + + + + + Display toggle Display off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkeys Hotkey + + Icon Function Description Communication Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth On and Off Device On/Off using a pop-up Decreases the screen brightness. Turns Off the LCD back light Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Turns the touchpad On and Off. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Turns the speakers On and Off. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most...
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... Fast Ethernet Keyboard 0 Table 1-21. DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tagSupport PXE Support WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3/S4 System information HDD password Refer to the USB port directly: Yes Overlay numeric keypad Support independent pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer 1-28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features Item LAN Interface Specification INSYDE code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Support SMBIOS...
... Fast Ethernet Keyboard 0 Table 1-21. DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tagSupport PXE Support WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3/S4 System information HDD password Refer to the USB port directly: Yes Overlay numeric keypad Support independent pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer 1-28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features Item LAN Interface Specification INSYDE code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Support SMBIOS...
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... Not applicable DMA1 Not applicable DMA2 Not applicable System Function Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-37 System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) Card Reader Specification CPU set power down, VGA Suspend, PCMCIA Suspend, Audio, Power Down, Hard Disk Power Down, CD-ROM Power Down, Super I/O Low Power mode. Battery charging with the SD Memory Card Specification Version 3.0. Battery full Amber blinking - System LED Indicator Item Specification Power indicator Blue color solid on: System on Blue color...
... Not applicable DMA1 Not applicable DMA2 Not applicable System Function Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-37 System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) Card Reader Specification CPU set power down, VGA Suspend, PCMCIA Suspend, Audio, Power Down, Hard Disk Power Down, CD-ROM Power Down, Super I/O Low Power mode. Battery charging with the SD Memory Card Specification Version 3.0. Battery full Amber blinking - System LED Indicator Item Specification Power indicator Blue color solid on: System on Blue color...
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... screen. Navigation keys appear at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when problem arises. Refer to enabled. press F9. Parameter help carefully when making changes to enter multi-boot menu. To change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to run Setup. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Five menu options are: Information Main Security Boot Exit To navigate through the following: Menu - System information is found in square brackets [ ]. If configuration problems occur, users...
... screen. Navigation keys appear at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when problem arises. Refer to enabled. press F9. Parameter help carefully when making changes to enter multi-boot menu. To change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to run Setup. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Five menu options are: Information Main Security Boot Exit To navigate through the following: Menu - System information is found in square brackets [ ]. If configuration problems occur, users...
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...). Type a new password in the Confirm New Password field. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Press Enter. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Figure 2-4. Press F10 to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. Set Supervisor Password 2. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Figure 2-5. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press...
...). Type a new password in the Confirm New Password field. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Press Enter. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Figure 2-4. Press F10 to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. Set Supervisor Password 2. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Figure 2-5. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press...
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... Set Supervisor Password box appears. Set Supervisor Password 2. Changing a Password 0 1. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: Users can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. This Setup Warning The password setting is OK, the screen will show as following. Figure 2-8. The computer sets User Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press F10 to Set. NOTE: NOTE: If the current password entered does...
... Set Supervisor Password box appears. Set Supervisor Password 2. Changing a Password 0 1. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: Users can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. This Setup Warning The password setting is OK, the screen will show as following. Figure 2-8. The computer sets User Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press F10 to Set. NOTE: NOTE: If the current password entered does...
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Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Common Problems Symptoms (Verified) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Failure Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal & External Speaker Failure Microphone Failure USB Failure WLAN Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit Failure HDMI and CRT Failure CD-ROM/DVD Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. Table 4-1. Obtain as much detailed information as described. If possible...
Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Common Problems Symptoms (Verified) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Failure Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal & External Speaker Failure Microphone Failure USB Failure WLAN Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit Failure HDMI and CRT Failure CD-ROM/DVD Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. Table 4-1. Obtain as much detailed information as described. If possible...
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.... 3. Makes sure the power cable is still not resolved, refer to try power on. Remove all power (AC adapter and Battery), then re-insert to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting Remove any recently installed software. 7. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the failure point. 6. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (refer to Thermal Unit Failure) and fan airways are not necessary to boot...
.... 3. Makes sure the power cable is still not resolved, refer to try power on. Remove all power (AC adapter and Battery), then re-insert to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting Remove any recently installed software. 7. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the failure point. 6. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (refer to Thermal Unit Failure) and fan airways are not necessary to boot...
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.... Replace LCD Panel/LCD Cable Power On? Troubleshooting 4-5 No Display Issue No POST or Video 0 If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following : Fans start up Status LEDs illuminate If no power, refer to Power On Issues. 3. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 4. No Display Issues 0 If the Display does not work, perform the following, one at a time. Switching between internal and external by removing the power cable and battery. Make sure that internal display...
.... Replace LCD Panel/LCD Cable Power On? Troubleshooting 4-5 No Display Issue No POST or Video 0 If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following : Fans start up Status LEDs illuminate If no power, refer to Power On Issues. 3. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 4. No Display Issues 0 If the Display does not work, perform the following, one at a time. Switching between internal and external by removing the power cable and battery. Make sure that internal display...
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... highest brightness setting, the LCD is present (different colored spots in the same location, the LCD is discovered. 9. Adjust the brightness to Disassembly Process). 11. Check the Device Manager to Online Support Information. 8. Connect an external monitor to Disassembly Process. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. 5. If the display is too dim at a time. 1. If desktop display resolution is faulty and should be replaced. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and...
... highest brightness setting, the LCD is present (different colored spots in the same location, the LCD is discovered. 9. Adjust the brightness to Disassembly Process). 11. Check the Device Manager to Online Support Information. 8. Connect an external monitor to Disassembly Process. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. 5. If the display is too dim at a time. 1. If desktop display resolution is faulty and should be replaced. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and...
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... Check I/O Board Connection NG Reassemble I/O Board FPC Check SPK module NG Swap Reassemble The SPK module Check I /O Board Swap MB Swap MB Figure 4-6. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to Startu Control Panelu System and Securityu Systemu Device Manager. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START START Check MB SPK cable NG Reassemble the SPK cable to 50. Make sure that other audio applications are set to determine...
... Check I/O Board Connection NG Reassemble I/O Board FPC Check SPK module NG Swap Reassemble The SPK module Check I /O Board Swap MB Swap MB Figure 4-6. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to Startu Control Panelu System and Securityu Systemu Device Manager. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START START Check MB SPK cable NG Reassemble the SPK cable to 50. Make sure that other audio applications are set to determine...
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... not function correctly, the mother board may be defective or damaged. 13. Connect a set of earphones or external speakers. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. Confirm that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Navigate to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7.
... not function correctly, the mother board may be defective or damaged. 13. Connect a set of earphones or external speakers. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. Confirm that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Navigate to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7.
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.... Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at a time. If the problem remains, replace the following procedures to Power On Issues). 1. When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform 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. Visually check the components for the system board in loop mode at the time...
.... Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at a time. If the problem remains, replace the following procedures to Power On Issues). 1. When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform 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. Visually check the components for the system board in loop mode at the time...
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... Install Hotkey service BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization Troubleshooting 4-23 Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_PCRTC_INIT DXE 52 RTC Initialization DXE_SATA_INIT* DXE 53 SATA Controller earlyInitialization DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service...
... Install Hotkey service BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization Troubleshooting 4-23 Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_PCRTC_INIT DXE 52 RTC Initialization DXE_SATA_INIT* DXE 53 SATA Controller earlyInitialization DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service...
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... HW Gap to clear the password by performing the following steps: 1. If it is only for enabling BIOS Recovery. Disconnect the RTC Battery (Figure 5-3 ). Remove power from the system. 2. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides procedures for a security reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when system enters the BIOS Setup menu. Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check 0 If users set BIOS Passwords (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for : Clearing Passwords BIOS Recovery. Remove HDD, AC and...
... HW Gap to clear the password by performing the following steps: 1. If it is only for enabling BIOS Recovery. Disconnect the RTC Battery (Figure 5-3 ). Remove power from the system. 2. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides procedures for a security reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when system enters the BIOS Setup menu. Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check 0 If users set BIOS Passwords (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for : Clearing Passwords BIOS Recovery. Remove HDD, AC and...