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Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 10 Chapter 1 Base view No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery bay Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 10 Chapter 1 Base view No. 1 2 3 4 Icon Item Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery bay Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 11 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. NOTE: 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is ...charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. No. 1 Icon Item Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. 2 Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 4 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Caps Lock Lights ...
Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 11 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. NOTE: 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is ...charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. No. 1 Icon Item Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. 2 Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 4 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Caps Lock Lights ...
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The quick menu allows you to access frequentlyused functions and manage your system. Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the window.Launching Acer Empowering Technology icon at the buttom of Dolby Home Theater on your new...
The quick menu allows you to access frequentlyused functions and manage your system. Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the window.Launching Acer Empowering Technology icon at the buttom of Dolby Home Theater on your new...
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... Management application. Adjust settings as described below the power plans. 20 Chapter 1 If you wish to delete. 2. Battery status The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. Enter a name for your customized plan on. 4. Choose a predefined power plan to base your new power plan. 3. Mouse over...
... Management application. Adjust settings as described below the power plans. 20 Chapter 1 If you wish to delete. 2. Battery status The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. Enter a name for your customized plan on. 4. Choose a predefined power plan to base your new power plan. 3. Mouse over...
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Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. Chapter 1 21
Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. Chapter 1 21
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... simultaneously Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & Model Name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH Li-ion 4800...
... simultaneously Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & Model Name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH Li-ion 4800...
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... finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 45 NOTE: Please use the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: If you do not...
... finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 45 NOTE: Please use the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: If you do not...
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Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 48 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.
Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 48 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.
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Chapter 3 51 Release the battery. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
Chapter 3 51 Release the battery. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
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...the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the following list: "Check the Power Adapter" on page 67 "Check the Battery Pack" on page 67. Check out the Power Management in the test items. 4. In Power Meter, confirm that power is not correct, go to +20... adapter and check that if the parameters shown in the message window. If the voltage is fully installed into the connector. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following : From Software: 1. z If the problem is on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the ...
...the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the following list: "Check the Power Adapter" on page 67 "Check the Battery Pack" on page 67. Check out the Power Management in the test items. 4. In Power Meter, confirm that power is not correct, go to +20... adapter and check that if the parameters shown in the message window. If the voltage is fully installed into the connector. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following : From Software: 1. z If the problem is on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the ...
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...movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to room temperature. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Power off the computer. 2. Replace the system board. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement... the DC/DC charger board. This symptom is still less than 50% of time. 68 Chapter 4 If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to the touchpad pointer. See the following actions one at a time to correct the ...
...movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to room temperature. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Power off the computer. 2. Replace the system board. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement... the DC/DC charger board. This symptom is still less than 50% of time. 68 Chapter 4 If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to the touchpad pointer. See the following actions one at a time to correct the ...
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...Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings"...at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not ...
...Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings"...at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not ...
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... board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 66. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Replace RTC...-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete ...
... board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 66. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Replace RTC...-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete ...
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...Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. No beep, power-on indicator turns ...on and a blinking cursor shown on and LCD is blank. No beep during POST. System board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. ...
...Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. No beep, power-on indicator turns ...on and a blinking cursor shown on and LCD is blank. No beep during POST. System board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. ...
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...-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 77 See "Power System Check" on page 67...
...-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 77 See "Power System Check" on page 67...
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... every minute. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board 78 Chapter 4 System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 67. Battery can't be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Action in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system... PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. DIMM ...
... every minute. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board 78 Chapter 4 System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 67. Battery can't be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Action in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system... PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. DIMM ...
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... (S4)" on page 34. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 34. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. LCD cover ...switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Hard disk connection board System board Chapter 4 79 System hangs ...
... (S4)" on page 34. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 34. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. LCD cover ...switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Hard disk connection board System board Chapter 4 79 System hangs ...
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..., reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: z Non-Acer devices z Printer, mouse, and other external devices z Battery pack z Hard disk drive z DIMM z CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module z PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which...
..., reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: z Non-Acer devices z Printer, mouse, and other external devices z Battery pack z Hard disk drive z DIMM z CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module z PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which...
Aspire 8930G/8930Q Quick Guide
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 9 Base view English # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 9 Base view English # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 3 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.