Aspire 9500 User's Guide
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... get started with setting up your notebook. poster helps you to be more on the screen to complete the installation. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on how your mobile computing needs. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In...
... get started with setting up your notebook. poster helps you to be more on the screen to complete the installation. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on how your mobile computing needs. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In...
Aspire 9500 User's Guide
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... 1394 port 61 PC Card slot 62 ExpressCard 63 Installing memory 64 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 65 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 67 BIOS utility 68 Boot sequence 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 68 Password 68 Using software 69 Playing DVD movies 69 Power management 70 Acer eRecovery Management 70 Create backup 70 Restore from backup 71 Create factory default image CD 71 Re-install bundled software without CD 72 Change password 72 Troubleshooting 73 Troubleshooting tips 73 Error...
... 1394 port 61 PC Card slot 62 ExpressCard 63 Installing memory 64 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables 65 Acer Arcade TV set-up wizard (Windows XP Home and Professional) 67 BIOS utility 68 Boot sequence 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 68 Password 68 Using software 69 Playing DVD movies 69 Power management 70 Acer eRecovery Management 70 Create backup 70 Restore from backup 71 Create factory default image CD 71 Re-install bundled software without CD 72 Change password 72 Troubleshooting 73 Troubleshooting tips 73 Error...
Aspire 9500 User's Guide
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... system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your system's HDD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Backup to HDD (set recovery point). • Backup to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery...
... system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your system's HDD. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Backup to HDD (set recovery point). • Backup to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery...
Aspire 9500 User's Guide
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.... Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on the main screen. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user...
.... Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4 Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on the main screen. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user...
Aspire 9500 User's Guide
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...port Supports both audio and video input. (for selected models). 9 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 10 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 11 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 12 Kensington lock slot Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to an AC adapter. 3 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 S-video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 5 Parallel port Connects...
...port Supports both audio and video input. (for selected models). 9 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 10 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 11 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 12 Kensington lock slot Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to an AC adapter. 3 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 S-video/TV-out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 5 Parallel port Connects...
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... 2.2 CPU power management standard supporting Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 65 W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 103-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button 12 function keys, four easy-launch buttons Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button Media console with Arcade, stop, play/pause, rewind, and fast forward buttons, and 5-way media controls Remote control for Acer Arcade applications or MCE OS Audio system...
... 2.2 CPU power management standard supporting Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 65 W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 2.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter 103-key keyboard Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button 12 function keys, four easy-launch buttons Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button Media console with Arcade, stop, play/pause, rewind, and fast forward buttons, and 5-way media controls Remote control for Acer Arcade applications or MCE OS Audio system...
Aspire 9500 User's Guide
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... and release the power button to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Easy solutions are not full-screen on the computer or on your computer. Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged...
... and release the power button to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Easy solutions are not full-screen on the computer or on your computer. Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged...
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Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Do not forget your dealer or an authorized service center. English 57 Securing your computer Your computer is set , you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Learn how to take care of a locked drawer. Using passwords Passwords protect your...
Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Do not forget your dealer or an authorized service center. English 57 Securing your computer Your computer is set , you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Learn how to take care of a locked drawer. Using passwords Passwords protect your...
Service Guide
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... slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). (VGA) port 4 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device supporting S-video input. 5 Parallel port Connects to a printer. 6 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. (for selected models) 7 RF jack For digital and analog TV input (for selected models). 8 Audio/video in port Supports both audio and video input.(for selected models). 9 Network jack Connects...
... slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). (VGA) port 4 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device supporting S-video input. 5 Parallel port Connects to a printer. 6 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. (for selected models) 7 RF jack For digital and analog TV input (for selected models). 8 Audio/video in port Supports both audio and video input.(for selected models). 9 Network jack Connects...
Service Guide
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... key in Sleep mode. Turns the sub woofer on and off Increases the speaker volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Decreases the speaker volume. Function Keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. Puts the computer in combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor ( if connected) and both keys. Aspire 9500 Turns the display screen backlight off . NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold down Description Displays help Setup Power management...
... key in Sleep mode. Turns the sub woofer on and off Increases the speaker volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Decreases the speaker volume. Function Keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. Puts the computer in combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor ( if connected) and both keys. Aspire 9500 Turns the display screen backlight off . NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold down Description Displays help Setup Power management...
Service Guide
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...Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control Insyde Insyde Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual Specification Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Always enabled Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module...
...Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control Insyde Insyde Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual Specification Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Always enabled Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module...
Service Guide
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... Performance Specification Soft Read Error Hard Read Error Data Buffer Capacity Interface Speed Applicable disc format Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Panasonic Dual Slot-in UJ-845 CD-R/RW DVD-ROM/RW Less than 10-9 Less than 10-12 2 MBytes IDE (ATAPI Compliant) Reading : 24X Speed CD-ROM Writing : 16X Speed CD-RW 24X Speed CD-R Reading : 8X Speed DVD-ROM Writing : 5X Speed DVD-RAM...
... Performance Specification Soft Read Error Hard Read Error Data Buffer Capacity Interface Speed Applicable disc format Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Panasonic Dual Slot-in UJ-845 CD-R/RW DVD-ROM/RW Less than 10-9 Less than 10-12 2 MBytes IDE (ATAPI Compliant) Reading : 24X Speed CD-ROM Writing : 16X Speed CD-RW 24X Speed CD-R Reading : 8X Speed DVD-ROM Writing : 5X Speed DVD-RAM...
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... CAV (MAX 10800 kB/s) DVDROM DVD: DVD-ROM DVD-R, DVD-RW(Ver. 1.1) DVD-RAM(2.6GB, 4.7GB) DVD+R, DVD+RW CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-ROM XA CD-R,CD-RW PhotoCD(muiltiSession),Video CD CD-Extra(CD+),CD-text +5 V +/- 5 % Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Soft Read Error Hard Read Error Data Buffer Capacity Interface Speed Specification Pioneer DVR-K05RV CD-R/RW DVD-ROM/RW Less than 10-9 Less than...
... CAV (MAX 10800 kB/s) DVDROM DVD: DVD-ROM DVD-R, DVD-RW(Ver. 1.1) DVD-RAM(2.6GB, 4.7GB) DVD+R, DVD+RW CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-ROM XA CD-R,CD-RW PhotoCD(muiltiSession),Video CD CD-Extra(CD+),CD-text +5 V +/- 5 % Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Soft Read Error Hard Read Error Data Buffer Capacity Interface Speed Specification Pioneer DVR-K05RV CD-R/RW DVD-ROM/RW Less than 10-9 Less than...
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... Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Soft Read Error Hard Read Error Data Buffer Capacity Interface Speed Specification Panasonic Combo SLOT-IN CW 8124 CD-R/RW DVD-ROM Less than 10-9 Less than 10-12 2 MBytes IDE (ATAPI Compliant) Reading : 24x speed CD-ROM Writing : 24x speed CD-R 24x speed CD-RW writing Reading : 8x speed DVD-ROM DVD MULTI Read Support Aspire 9500 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item...
... Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Soft Read Error Hard Read Error Data Buffer Capacity Interface Speed Specification Panasonic Combo SLOT-IN CW 8124 CD-R/RW DVD-ROM Less than 10-9 Less than 10-12 2 MBytes IDE (ATAPI Compliant) Reading : 24x speed CD-ROM Writing : 24x speed CD-R 24x speed CD-RW writing Reading : 8x speed DVD-ROM DVD MULTI Read Support Aspire 9500 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item...
Service Guide
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.... Enter D2D recovery during POST Launch Acer eRecovery in ACPI mode. User can increase or decrease the brightness of the Sleep Button on the Power Management property. Launch the multimedia application that describes the definition and functionality of the unit hot keys. These keys can set the action of the LCD back light. BIOS check Internal AuxDev if not exist then BIOS empty return. These keys will cause the volume of the audio...
.... Enter D2D recovery during POST Launch Acer eRecovery in ACPI mode. User can increase or decrease the brightness of the Sleep Button on the Power Management property. Launch the multimedia application that describes the definition and functionality of the unit hot keys. These keys can set the action of the LCD back light. BIOS check Internal AuxDev if not exist then BIOS empty return. These keys will cause the volume of the audio...
Service Guide
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... will be turned off ). T If the password is required to prevent any password prompt windows during POST. T "Password on boot" T Password on boot is set the password to enter HDD password when system boot up into OS. T If Password on boot function This feature allows the user to set to "Enabled" , the system will continue to the internal hard disk. T If user enter the wrong password, it will NOT POP any unauthorized access to boot up . T Lid Open action...
... will be turned off ). T If the password is required to prevent any password prompt windows during POST. T "Password on boot" T Password on boot is set the password to enter HDD password when system boot up into OS. T If Password on boot function This feature allows the user to set to "Enabled" , the system will continue to the internal hard disk. T If user enter the wrong password, it will NOT POP any unauthorized access to boot up . T Lid Open action...
Service Guide
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ObKutton or keCyarnecjeelct entries. Enable SpeedStep Supports Chapter 2 50 button or key accept entries. Use cursor, spacebar, and numeric keys to select a control. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security Infrared Port (FIR) Jul 26,2005 11:06:25 A Boot Exit ԩLegacy USB Port _Spread Enable IDE Settings SpeedStep Support ԩEnable ACPSIpSeeudpSptoerpt Advanced CP(ԦU C) Monatxriomlsum Performance SpeedSteup(Su)pBpaottretry Optimized ( ) Automatic ( ) Disabled Press key to change values.
ObKutton or keCyarnecjeelct entries. Enable SpeedStep Supports Chapter 2 50 button or key accept entries. Use cursor, spacebar, and numeric keys to select a control. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security Infrared Port (FIR) Jul 26,2005 11:06:25 A Boot Exit ԩLegacy USB Port _Spread Enable IDE Settings SpeedStep Support ԩEnable ACPSIpSeeudpSptoerpt Advanced CP(ԦU C) Monatxriomlsum Performance SpeedSteup(Su)pBpaottretry Optimized ( ) Automatic ( ) Disabled Press key to change values.
Service Guide
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... settings. Set the password to enter setup. The formats of the password are ignored. When you set Supervisor password already and then you reboot and into BIOS setup manual by User password, the set Supervisor password, Boot device and Lock Hard Drive will NOT be displayed If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are as follows: T Length 10 characters T Characters Alphanumeric keys only. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock Hard Disk Drive...
... settings. Set the password to enter setup. The formats of the password are ignored. When you set Supervisor password already and then you reboot and into BIOS setup manual by User password, the set Supervisor password, Boot device and Lock Hard Drive will NOT be displayed If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are as follows: T Length 10 characters T Characters Alphanumeric keys only. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock Hard Disk Drive...
Service Guide
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...). 3. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to next step. If the main board to correct the problem. Replace switch board. 7. No service actions are correct. 3. Press Fn+ p to switch to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Replace the LCD module with a new one at a time to switch board FPC is not a hardware problem. Check the Battery Pack To...
...). 3. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to next step. If the main board to correct the problem. Replace switch board. 7. No service actions are correct. 3. Press Fn+ p to switch to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Replace the LCD module with a new one at a time to switch board FPC is not a hardware problem. Check the Battery Pack To...
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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in 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 CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in 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 CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...