TravelMate 5330 and Extensa 5230/5630Z Quick Guide.
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... started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to the AcerSystem User Guide. Acer expressly disclaims any liability for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
... started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to the AcerSystem User Guide. Acer expressly disclaims any liability for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your computer, clicking on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
TravelMate 5330 and Extensa 5230/5630Z Quick Guide.
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... drive* 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot...
... drive* 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot...
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... 40 Boot 44 Exit 45 BIOS Flash Utility 46 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 47 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 51 Disassembly Requirements 51 General Information 52 Pre-disassembly Instructions 52 Disassembly Process 52 External Module Disassembly Process 53 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 53 Removing the Battery Pack 54 Removing the SD dummy card 55 Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards 56 Removing the Lower Cover 57 Removing the DIMM 58 Removing the WLAN Board Modules 59 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 61 Removing the Optical Drive Module 62...
... 40 Boot 44 Exit 45 BIOS Flash Utility 46 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 47 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 51 Disassembly Requirements 51 General Information 52 Pre-disassembly Instructions 52 Disassembly Process 52 External Module Disassembly Process 53 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 53 Removing the Battery Pack 54 Removing the SD dummy card 55 Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards 56 Removing the Lower Cover 57 Removing the DIMM 58 Removing the WLAN Board Modules 59 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 61 Removing the Optical Drive Module 62...
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... Modem Board 85 Removing the USB Board Module 87 Removing the Main Board 88 LCD Module Disassembly Process 91 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 91 Removing the LCD Bezel 92 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 94 Removing the FPC Cable 95 Removing the LCD Brackets 97 Removing the Antennas 98 Removing the Web Camera 99 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 101 System Check Procedures 102 External Diskette Drive Check 102 External CD-ROM Drive Check 102 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 102 Memory check 103 Power...
... Modem Board 85 Removing the USB Board Module 87 Removing the Main Board 88 LCD Module Disassembly Process 91 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 91 Removing the LCD Bezel 92 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 94 Removing the FPC Cable 95 Removing the LCD Brackets 97 Removing the Antennas 98 Removing the Web Camera 99 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 101 System Check Procedures 102 External Diskette Drive Check 102 External CD-ROM Drive Check 102 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 102 Memory check 103 Power...
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... front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Acer Empowering Technology Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) P Programmable key User-programmable 14 Chapter 1 Num Lock Caps Lock Power Battery Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option...
... front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Acer Empowering Technology Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) P Programmable key User-programmable 14 Chapter 1 Num Lock Caps Lock Power Battery Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option...
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... internal touchpad on and off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Hotkey...
... internal touchpad on and off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Hotkey...
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... the Battery tab to create the Master Password. The Master Password may also be used to encrypt a file is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to decrypt it. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on...
... the Battery tab to create the Master Password. The Master Password may also be used to encrypt a file is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to decrypt it. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on...
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... enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Please also refer to run Setup. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to enter setup. The default parameter of screen). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to "enabled". If you may need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Press during POST (when "Press to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility...
... enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Please also refer to run Setup. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to enter setup. The default parameter of screen). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to "enabled". If you may need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Press during POST (when "Press to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility...
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.... Information The Information screen displays a summary of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of your computer hardware information. This field displays the manufacturer of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer...
.... Information The Information screen displays a summary of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of your computer hardware information. This field displays the manufacturer of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer...
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...prompted to enter setup. The password length can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk password. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on the screen. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 45 Press e. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE...
...prompted to enter setup. The password length can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk password. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on the screen. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 45 Press e. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE...
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... exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. When you are done, press u to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Changing a Password 1.
... exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. When you are done, press u to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Changing a Password 1.
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... Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility...
... Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility...
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See the image below. q If you need to HDD user password. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: q If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Select "2" 3. Chapter 2 51 Choose one upper-case string q Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2.
See the image below. q If you need to HDD user password. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: q If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Select "2" 3. Chapter 2 51 Choose one upper-case string q Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2.
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... Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Incorrect password is dead - Default configuration used FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check...
... Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Incorrect password is dead - Default configuration used FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check...
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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...
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... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST...
... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST...
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... LCD connectors. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 119 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...
... LCD connectors. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 119 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...
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Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 34. DIMM...
Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 34. DIMM...
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... Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. System hangs intermittently. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable...
... Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. System hangs intermittently. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable...
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 140 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 140 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
