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...input signals from the drive. Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects the optical disk from digital TVtuner devices. (only for certain models) Connects to a phone line. accepts CDs or DVDs. Note: Insert ...a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to remove/install the card. Note: Push to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off .
...input signals from the drive. Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects the optical disk from digital TVtuner devices. (only for certain models) Connects to a phone line. accepts CDs or DVDs. Note: Insert ...a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to remove/install the card. Note: Push to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off .
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...* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT* 2.5" hard disk drive Intel® Turbo memory 2GB supported* Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5-in-1 card reader Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo....69 x 1.61/1.73 inches) 3.90 kg (8.59 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
...* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT* 2.5" hard disk drive Intel® Turbo memory 2GB supported* Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5-in-1 card reader Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo....69 x 1.61/1.73 inches) 3.90 kg (8.59 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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... 9300M GS / 9600M GT* Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layerdrive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Audio • • •... Dolby-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer...
... 9300M GS / 9600M GT* Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layerdrive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Audio • • •... Dolby-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer...
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... Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 Chapter 1 accepts CDs or DVDs. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . button Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter No.... 1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB 2.0 port Connect to eject the optical...
... Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 Chapter 1 accepts CDs or DVDs. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . button Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter No.... 1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB 2.0 port Connect to eject the optical...
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Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. USB CDROM : Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it up the list... ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 37 IDE1 : Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S 3 . IDE0 : Hitachi HTS542516K9SA00 2. USB HDD : 6. USB FDD : 4. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot priority order: 1. Boot This menu allows ...
Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. USB CDROM : Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it up the list... ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 37 IDE1 : Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S 3 . IDE0 : Hitachi HTS542516K9SA00 2. USB HDD : 6. USB FDD : 4. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot priority order: 1. Boot This menu allows ...
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...by checking at least one of the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is discovered. 6. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on page 197. On this model). Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Make sure that the internal display is done... page 128. 3. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.
...by checking at least one of the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is discovered. 6. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on page 197. On this model). Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5. Make sure that the internal display is done... page 128. 3. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.
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... is faulty and should be replaced. c. Click Apply and check the display. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions... Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to its highest level. If HDD information is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, ...
... is faulty and should be replaced. c. Click Apply and check the display. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions... Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to its highest level. If HDD information is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, ...
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...issues with the computer. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. Click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. When complete, click Finish. ... Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Click Next. i. b. h. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on page 44. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. c. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. Restore...
...issues with the computer. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. Click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. When complete, click Finish. ... Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Click Next. i. b. h. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on page 44. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. c. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. Restore...
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... symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not play when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn correctly • DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps • Optical drive not found or not active: • Not shown in the Devices with Removable Storage...
... symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not play when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn correctly • DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps • Optical drive not found or not active: • Not shown in the Devices with Removable Storage...
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... applications. b. e. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties, then click the DVD Region tab. c. Click OK. 2. Ensure that the label on the disc is not removed from the drop down arrow, right...the writable ODD icon. Reboot and try removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation. Navigate to DMA: a. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. c. d. a. Select the region suitable for all media and devices. Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can only be ...
... applications. b. e. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties, then click the DVD Region tab. c. Click OK. 2. Ensure that the label on the disc is not removed from the drop down arrow, right...the writable ODD icon. Reboot and try removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation. Navigate to DMA: a. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. c. d. a. Select the region suitable for all media and devices. Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can only be ...
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...time to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. Listen to correct the problem. 1. Replace the ODD. Check that the drive is checked and click OK. Replace the ODD. Retry reading the CD or DVD. a. Repeat for bent or broken pins on page 18. 3. Restart the computer and press F2 to correct... the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD. Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be replaced. 4. d. Play a DVD movie f. Check for the other discs. c. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cables. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should...
...time to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. Listen to correct the problem. 1. Replace the ODD. Check that the drive is checked and click OK. Replace the ODD. Retry reading the CD or DVD. a. Repeat for bent or broken pins on page 18. 3. Restart the computer and press F2 to correct... the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD. Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be replaced. 4. d. Play a DVD movie f. Check for the other discs. c. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cables. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should...
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...8226; NAZAR GPC-V70 • Logitech Freedom 2.4CordlessJoystick • 5 in 1 • HR8-U2M MS/MS-PRO/DUO FUJITSU USB2.0 HDD • YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive • MP5125A DVD+RW/+R • NETAC 1G • Transcend 2G • IBM USB2.0 Device • Panasonic YD-8U10 USB1.0 Device • BELKIN USB1.1 SLIM HUB (QSMC) ... Wireless LAN AP • • • • Device specification D-Link 665 Guest 001601B8DD1A-G Buffal0 WZR2-G300N(n) Bluetooth Test Type Mouse Device specification • ACER Bluetooth Mouse • Darfon Bluetooth Mouse (Ferrari 1000) Appendix B 195
...8226; NAZAR GPC-V70 • Logitech Freedom 2.4CordlessJoystick • 5 in 1 • HR8-U2M MS/MS-PRO/DUO FUJITSU USB2.0 HDD • YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive • MP5125A DVD+RW/+R • NETAC 1G • Transcend 2G • IBM USB2.0 Device • Panasonic YD-8U10 USB1.0 Device • BELKIN USB1.1 SLIM HUB (QSMC) ... Wireless LAN AP • • • • Device specification D-Link 665 Guest 001601B8DD1A-G Buffal0 WZR2-G300N(n) Bluetooth Test Type Mouse Device specification • ACER Bluetooth Mouse • Darfon Bluetooth Mouse (Ferrari 1000) Appendix B 195