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...), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD) Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite technology • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp with 4-way scroll button • Five easy-launch buttons: Empowgering Key, email, Internet, Hibernation and user-programmable button • Two communication LED switches: WLAN...
...), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD) Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting Acer PrimaLite technology • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp with 4-way scroll button • Five easy-launch buttons: Empowgering Key, email, Internet, Hibernation and user-programmable button • Two communication LED switches: WLAN...
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... taskbar. + : Open Ease of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to provide a variety of functions: + : Display the desktop. + : Opens Windows Exploer. + : Opens the Find (All Files dialog box). + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets. + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) . + : Minimizes...
... taskbar. + : Open Ease of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to provide a variety of functions: + : Display the desktop. + : Opens Windows Exploer. + : Opens the Find (All Files dialog box). + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets. + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) . + : Minimizes...
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...the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + ++ + ++ + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Acer ePower Management Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Volume up Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power. Chapter 1 17 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor...
...the internal touchpad on hotkeys. + + + ++ + ++ + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Acer ePower Management Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Volume up Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power. Chapter 1 17 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor...
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... following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings conveniently. • Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms in TPM. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media and removable data devices. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly...
... following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings conveniently. • Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms in TPM. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media and removable data devices. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly...
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..., Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. to save to three of the window. 28 Chapter 1 The new profile will appear in the profile list. To Create a New Power Profile 1. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on /off: wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, fireware (1394), wired LAN and optical device if supported. Click Save as desired...
..., Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. to save to three of the window. 28 Chapter 1 The new profile will appear in the profile list. To Create a New Power Profile 1. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on /off: wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, fireware (1394), wired LAN and optical device if supported. Click Save as desired...
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...) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Phneoix Specification Flash ROM 1MB 8-PIN SOIC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4,BIOS Boot Specification (Compal, Phoenix, Intel),Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/ 1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Support HD audio, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1(Preboot...
...) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Phneoix Specification Flash ROM 1MB 8-PIN SOIC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4,BIOS Boot Specification (Compal, Phoenix, Intel),Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/ 1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Support HD audio, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1(Preboot...
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... number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Intel® PM965 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot...
... number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Intel® PM965 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2GB 4GB DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/667 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot...
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... BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set, this screen. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Use the cursor up /down key to enter setup. The password length can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Press Enter to "Set". 4. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your password, you set the supervisor password. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
... BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set, this screen. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Use the cursor up /down key to enter setup. The password length can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Press Enter to "Set". 4. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your password, you set the supervisor password. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
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... Changing a Password 1. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. If desired, you the Setup Warning. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field...
... Changing a Password 1. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. If desired, you the Setup Warning. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field...
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... Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is dead - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. System board Chapter 4 85 Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error...
... Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is dead - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. System board Chapter 4 85 Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error...
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... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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... in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). System board 92 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 80. 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 Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains...
... in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). System board 92 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 80. 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 Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains...
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...'t enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged...
...'t enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged...
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... Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial...
... Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial...
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... reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Chapter 4 95 If no more errors. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only...
... reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Chapter 4 95 If no more errors. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only...
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... requires Adobe Reader. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside...
... requires Adobe Reader. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside...
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... device with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, a numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot PC Card slot (Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port with HDCP support IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display...
... device with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, a numeric keypad, international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys ExpressCard™/54 slot PC Card slot (Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port with HDCP support IEEE 1394 port Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display...
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... an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Check the following: • The volume may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to turn the display back on the screen. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to save power. Remove or replace...
... an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Check the following: • The volume may arise during the use the unlimited volume control wheel to turn the display back on the screen. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be set to save power. Remove or replace...
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... Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to restore or recover...
... Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to restore or recover...