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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
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... microphone for sound recording. 8 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 9 Easy-launch Buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 8 Chapter 1 TravelMate 2420 front view # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status...
... microphone for sound recording. 8 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 9 Easy-launch Buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 8 Chapter 1 TravelMate 2420 front view # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status...
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...16 Chapter 1 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Aspire 3620: TravelMate 2420: Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control... key symbols are in a normal manner. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control...
...16 Chapter 1 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Aspire 3620: TravelMate 2420: Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on the keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control... key symbols are in a normal manner. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control...
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Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Sleep Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Turns the ... the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Fn-w Volume up Increases the screen brightness. 18 Chapter 1 Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Press...
Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Sleep Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Turns the ... the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Fn-w Volume up Increases the screen brightness. 18 Chapter 1 Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Press...
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... 1. Hot Key Fn-z Icon Function Brightness down Description Decreases the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. To type: Aspire 3620: TravelMate 2420: The Euro symbol 1.
... 1. Hot Key Fn-z Icon Function Brightness down Description Decreases the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. To type: Aspire 3620: TravelMate 2420: The Euro symbol 1.
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...AC) or batery mode. 4. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the main screen. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless...left-hand side of your own profiles. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum ...
...AC) or batery mode. 4. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the main screen. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless...left-hand side of your own profiles. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum ...
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... 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to +60 CMO N141I1L02 14.1 inches 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.099x0.297 R.G.B. LCD 14.1" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
... 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to +60 CMO N141I1L02 14.1 inches 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.099x0.297 R.G.B. LCD 14.1" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
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... configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". The default parameter of screen). In this utility. If you may need to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set....05 VGA BIOS Ver 1227 KBC Ver Serial Number 01.00 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number N/A 22 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 32 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...
... configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". The default parameter of screen). In this utility. If you may need to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set....05 VGA BIOS Ver 1227 KBC Ver Serial Number 01.00 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number N/A 22 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 32 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...
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...can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Please note that system information is enclosed in square brackets. T To... Press e to expand this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. You can load default settings by pressing t. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Read this item. Follow these ...
...can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Please note that system information is enclosed in square brackets. T To... Press e to expand this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. You can load default settings by pressing t. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Read this item. Follow these ...
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... Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 40 Chapter 2
... Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 40 Chapter 2
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... on display will not be displayed or not; Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will be in this screen. This is because the user is fixed to create a hidden partition on external video port. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D...is connected on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST...
... on display will not be displayed or not; Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will be in this screen. This is because the user is fixed to create a hidden partition on external video port. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D...is connected on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST...
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... Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 42 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
... Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 42 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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... prompted to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Setting a Password Follow these steps: Chapter 2 43 IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. The user can opt to save the... changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to set , this screen. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Shows the setting of the user password. Press Enter to reset it. If ...
... prompted to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Setting a Password Follow these steps: Chapter 2 43 IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. The user can opt to save the... changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to set , this screen. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Shows the setting of the user password. Press Enter to reset it. If ...
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...the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in... u 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. When you the Setup Warning. 44 Chapter 2 If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Type the ...
...the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in... u 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. When you the Setup Warning. 44 Chapter 2 If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Type the ...
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Chapter 2 45 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
Chapter 2 45 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
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... Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑...; Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
... Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑...; Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
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... or error codes are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. LCD display problems or others). Other symptoms (i.e. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power...
... or error codes are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. LCD display problems or others). Other symptoms (i.e. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power...
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... is supplied. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Go to main board. 2. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Connect the power adapter and check...
... is supplied. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Go to main board. 2. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Connect the power adapter and check...
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If the voltage is on the screen for a short time. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. This symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. Replace ... the problem. Power off the computer. 2. From Hardware: 1. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the...
If the voltage is on the screen for a short time. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. This symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. Replace ... the problem. Power off the computer. 2. From Hardware: 1. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the...
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... after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their...
... after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their...