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Outlook Tour Front View g # Item 1 Acer Orbicam 2 Display screen 3 Keyboard 4 Microphone 5 Touch pad 6 Status indicators 7 3D sonic speakers 8 Click buttons (left and right buttons work like a computer mouse. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to enter data into the computer. Buttons for your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media...
Outlook Tour Front View g # Item 1 Acer Orbicam 2 Display screen 3 Keyboard 4 Microphone 5 Touch pad 6 Status indicators 7 3D sonic speakers 8 Click buttons (left and right buttons work like a computer mouse. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to enter data into the computer. Buttons for your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media...
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... , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. y y y gg Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description ... is in uppercase. Chapter 1 15 When Num Lock is on and off. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the...
... , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. y y y gg Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description ... is in uppercase. Chapter 1 15 When Num Lock is on and off. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the...
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.... Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 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...
.... Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 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...
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... sign 1. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the... keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Note: This function varies by the operating...
... sign 1. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the... keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Note: This function varies by the operating...
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Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application. 38 Chapter 1
Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to the manufacturer's recommended value. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application. 38 Chapter 1
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... Major Chips Item VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration ... Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8-M TI PCI 7412 Realtek ALC268(Dolby version) Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH...
... Major Chips Item VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration ... Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8-M TI PCI 7412 Realtek ALC268(Dolby version) Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH...
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For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing. Chapter 3 63
For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to remove the system board, you want to be removed during servicing. Chapter 3 63
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Disconnect the Audio board FFC from the main unit. 123 4 5. Then remove the keyboard from the main board. 8. Carefully detach the upper case assembly from the main board. 7. Disconnect the Speaker cable from the lower case assembly. Disconnect the ... from the main board 4. Chapter 3 71 Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 3. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board. 9. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 6. Disconnect the Touch pad FFC from the main board. 10. Release the four...
Disconnect the Audio board FFC from the main unit. 123 4 5. Then remove the keyboard from the main board. 8. Carefully detach the upper case assembly from the main board. 7. Disconnect the Speaker cable from the lower case assembly. Disconnect the ... from the main board 4. Chapter 3 71 Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as the image shows. 3. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board. 9. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 6. Disconnect the Touch pad FFC from the main board. 10. Release the four...
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...in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the main board. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is correctly ... passed when the program runs to the drive or can cause an error. Make sure that power is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. The label can cause damage to CD-ROM Test. 3. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the ...
...in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the main board. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is correctly ... passed when the program runs to the drive or can cause an error. Make sure that power is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. The label can cause damage to CD-ROM Test. 3. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the ...
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... this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM ...List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will ...
... this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM ...List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will ...
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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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...-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. 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...
...-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. 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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... appears different from actual size. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to ...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-...
... appears different from actual size. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to ...Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-...
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...touchpad cable. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in... battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work . Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Touchpad does not work. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms ...
...touchpad cable. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in... battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work . Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Touchpad does not work. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms ...
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... 27.AAMVN.009 POWER CORD 3PIN DENMARK 27.AAMVN.010 POWER CORD ISRAEL 27.AAMVN.011 SMART CARD READER WITH CABLE 60.TLK0N.003 HOT KEYBOARD CABLE 50.AAMVN.003 MEDIA BOARD CABLE 50.AAMVN.004 IR CABLE 8PIN (VERSION A05) 50.AAMVN.031 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 50.AKE0N.001 BUTTON... 12 PINS 50.AAMVN.007 MODEM CABLE WITH RJ11 CONNECTOR 50.AAMVN.010 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY 102 Chapter 6 Category No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No.
... 27.AAMVN.009 POWER CORD 3PIN DENMARK 27.AAMVN.010 POWER CORD ISRAEL 27.AAMVN.011 SMART CARD READER WITH CABLE 60.TLK0N.003 HOT KEYBOARD CABLE 50.AAMVN.003 MEDIA BOARD CABLE 50.AAMVN.004 IR CABLE 8PIN (VERSION A05) 50.AAMVN.031 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 50.AKE0N.001 BUTTON... 12 PINS 50.AAMVN.007 MODEM CABLE WITH RJ11 CONNECTOR 50.AAMVN.010 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY 102 Chapter 6 Category No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No.
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... muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point...
... muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point...
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... Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications 23 Indicators 27 Easy-launch buttons 28 Touchpad 29 Touchpad basics 29 Using the keyboard 31 Lock keys and separate numeric...
... Management 13 Windows Mobility Center 14 Your Acer notebook tour 15 Front view 15 Closed front view 17 Left view 18 Right view 19 Rear view 20 Base view 21 Specifications 23 Indicators 27 Easy-launch buttons 28 Touchpad 29 Touchpad basics 29 Using the keyboard 31 Lock keys and separate numeric...
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...36 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 37 Set playback as digital output 37 Using the system utilities 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International ...level 48 Optimising battery life 48 Battery-low warning 49 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 50 Finding and playing content 51 Settings 51 Arcade controls 52 Navigation controls 52 Player controls 52 Virtual keyboard 53 Background mode 53 Cinema 54 Settings 54 Album 55...
...36 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 37 Set playback as digital output 37 Using the system utilities 39 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 39 Launch Manager 40 Norton Internet Security 41 Frequently asked questions 42 Requesting service 45 International ...level 48 Optimising battery life 48 Battery-low warning 49 Acer Arcade (for selected models) 50 Finding and playing content 51 Settings 51 Arcade controls 52 Navigation controls 52 Player controls 52 Virtual keyboard 53 Background mode 53 Cinema 54 Settings 54 Album 55...
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... function like the left center and right) and right mouse buttons; 16 English # Item Description 3 Media/ For use the computer. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media volume buttons playing programs. 4/8 Microphone Internal microphone for more details. 12 Power button Turns the computer...
... function like the left center and right) and right mouse buttons; 16 English # Item Description 3 Media/ For use the computer. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media volume buttons playing programs. 4/8 Microphone Internal microphone for more details. 12 Power button Turns the computer...