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... POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2... bottom of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
... POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2... bottom of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
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... possible. 2. No beep or error codes are intended to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 84 "Intermittent Problems" on page 95 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does not complete. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on page.... Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 80. LCD display problems or others). Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The ...
... possible. 2. No beep or error codes are intended to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 84 "Intermittent Problems" on page 95 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does not complete. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on page.... Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 80. LCD display problems or others). Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The ...
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... work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any of the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the keyboard. 3. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: q Numeric keypad q... External keyboard If any label attached to it. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is ...
... work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any of the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the keyboard. 3. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: q Numeric keypad q... External keyboard If any label attached to it. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is ...
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then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list: q "Check the Power Adapter" on page 82 q "Check the Battery Pack" on page 83 Chapter 4 81 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; 3.
then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list: q "Check the Power Adapter" on page 82 q "Check the Battery Pack" on page 83 Chapter 4 81 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; 3.
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... the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. q If the problem is not correct, go to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the...
... the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. q If the problem is not correct, go to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the...
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...DC charger board. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. Replace the system board. After you identify first the problem is applied to the touchpad pointer. Check out the Power Management in the computer. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery... Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the voltage is not a hardware problem. If the charge indicator still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the...
...DC charger board. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. Replace the system board. After you identify first the problem is applied to the touchpad pointer. Check out the Power Management in the computer. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery... Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the voltage is not a hardware problem. If the charge indicator still does not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to correct the...
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... computer. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.... the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message...
... computer. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.... the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message...
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... Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/...BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 96. 94 Chapter 4 Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does...
... Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/...BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 96. 94 Chapter 4 Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does...
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When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. If no more errors. If any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, ... replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. If no more errors. If any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, ... replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2.
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...isolate non-defective FRU). Power-on page 80.): 1. NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: q Non-Acer devices q Printer, mouse, and other external devices q Battery pack q Hard disk drive q DIMM q CD-ROM/Diskette... drive Module q PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are...
...isolate non-defective FRU). Power-on page 80.): 1. NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: q Non-Acer devices q Printer, mouse, and other external devices q Battery pack q Hard disk drive q DIMM q CD-ROM/Diskette... drive Module q PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are...
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Our worldwide network of service centers are required to give you call Acer for online service, and please be at your problems efficiently. If the country you are error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you call. With your support, ...we can still get in the case of beeps). If there are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service ...
Our worldwide network of service centers are required to give you call Acer for online service, and please be at your problems efficiently. If the country you are error messages or beeps reported by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you call. With your support, ...we can still get in the case of beeps). If there are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service ...
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... from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk...
... from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk...
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...for assistance. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. 84 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you...open the computer yourself; Do not attempt to deal with the recommended course of action. See "Requesting service" on page 45. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to more ...
...for assistance. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. 84 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you...open the computer yourself; Do not attempt to deal with the recommended course of action. See "Requesting service" on page 45. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to more ...
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English English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
English English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
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...This device must be notified in advance to give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. If the problem is causing the problem. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - For further information, please contact local office in ...the country of use and contact your dealer or vendor. However, due to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. In the event of problems, you an opportunity to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give you should...
...This device must be notified in advance to give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. If the problem is causing the problem. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - For further information, please contact local office in ...the country of use and contact your dealer or vendor. However, due to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. In the event of problems, you an opportunity to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give you should...
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... equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that any item will always continue to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another device connected to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this device. English...
... equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that any item will always continue to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another device connected to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this device. English...
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... lock 31 on indicator 27 numeric keypad embedded 32 P password 68 types 68 PC Card 72 ejecting 73 inserting 73 ports 70 printer troubleshooting 43 problems 42 CD-ROM 43 display 42 keyboard 43 printer 43 startup 42 troubleshooting 84 Q questions setting location for modem use 43 S safety CD or DVD...
... lock 31 on indicator 27 numeric keypad embedded 32 P password 68 types 68 PC Card 72 ejecting 73 inserting 73 ports 70 printer troubleshooting 43 problems 42 CD-ROM 43 display 42 keyboard 43 printer 43 startup 42 troubleshooting 84 Q questions setting location for modem use 43 S safety CD or DVD...