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Input devices 105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: z Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam z Acer PureZone technology z Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: z Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection I/O Ports ...
Input devices 105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: z Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam z Acer PureZone technology z Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: z Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection I/O Ports ...
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... around your new Aspire computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Chapter 1 The CineDash media console is a touch-sensitive entertainment interface. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Acer PureZone Display screen Power button Status indicators CineDash media console Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Description...
... around your new Aspire computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Chapter 1 The CineDash media console is a touch-sensitive entertainment interface. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Acer PureZone Display screen Power button Status indicators CineDash media console Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Description...
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...1 2 3 Icon Item Empowering Technology Wireless communication button/Indicator Web browser 4 Mail 5 Bluetooth communication button/indicator Description Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Enable/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 12 Chapter 1 To ... are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. They are called easy-launch buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable...
...1 2 3 Icon Item Empowering Technology Wireless communication button/Indicator Web browser 4 Mail 5 Bluetooth communication button/indicator Description Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Enable/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 12 Chapter 1 To ... are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. They are called easy-launch buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable...
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Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to do a lot of numeric ... Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is on , all alphabetic...
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to do a lot of numeric ... Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is on , all alphabetic...
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... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. Chapter 1 15 This key has the...
... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. it opens the application's context menu. Chapter 1 15 This key has the...
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... not support the Euro symbol. Chapter 1 17 Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom...-right of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ ...
... not support the Euro symbol. Chapter 1 17 Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom...-right of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ ...
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3. NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. 28 Chapter 1 Enjoy the convenience 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 set to the manufacturer's recommended value.
3. NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. 28 Chapter 1 Enjoy the convenience 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 set to the manufacturer's recommended value.
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... Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower 65/65 50/50 Chapter 1 33 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 keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & Model Name Battery Type Pack...
... Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower 65/65 50/50 Chapter 1 33 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 keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & Model Name Battery Type Pack...
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... optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of your reference only. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of this system.
... optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of your reference only. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of this system.
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For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that need to remove the system board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Main unit disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 49
For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the components that need to remove the system board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Main unit disassembly flow chart Chapter 3 49
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Pull out the Wireless antenna. 9. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board. 5. Disassembling the LED boards. 58 Chapter 3 Disconnect the FFC from the main board 3. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from the TPCB. 6. Loose One screws from machine. 10. Disconnect the LCM cable. 7. Pull out the Power cable. 8. Then remove the keyboard from the main unit. 4. Turn over the keyboard as the image shows. 2. Disassembling the Main Unit 1.
Pull out the Wireless antenna. 9. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board. 5. Disassembling the LED boards. 58 Chapter 3 Disconnect the FFC from the main board 3. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from the TPCB. 6. Loose One screws from machine. 10. Disconnect the LCM cable. 7. Pull out the Power cable. 8. Then remove the keyboard from the main unit. 4. Turn over the keyboard as the image shows. 2. Disassembling the Main Unit 1.
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...diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to FDD Test. 3. Boot from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the ...to a controller, driver, or diskette. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the keyboard. 3. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. NOTE: Make sure that the flexible...
...diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to FDD Test. 3. Boot from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the ...to a controller, driver, or diskette. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the keyboard. 3. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. NOTE: Make sure that the flexible...
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... Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx...before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - BIOS ROM System board DIMM ...
... Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx...before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - BIOS ROM System board DIMM ...
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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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... Inverter board System board Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on . 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...
... Inverter board System board Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on . 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+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-...off. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 34 Keyboard (if control is damaged. Battery can't be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board ...
... 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+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-...off. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 34 Keyboard (if control is damaged. Battery can't be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board ...
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...Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad does not work . USB does not work correctly. Action in...Sequence Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems...
...Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad does not work . USB does not work correctly. Action in...Sequence Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems...
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... steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your notebook. 3 First things first We would like to thank ... Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer, clicking on AcerSystem ...
... steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your notebook. 3 First things first We would like to thank ... Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer, clicking on AcerSystem ...
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console sensitive entertainment interface 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive ... center* and left and right mouse buttons. *The center right) button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for launching frequently used button program. 5 English # Icon Item Description 1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal ...
console sensitive entertainment interface 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive ... center* and left and right mouse buttons. *The center right) button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for launching frequently used button program. 5 English # Icon Item Description 1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal ...