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IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. 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.
IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. 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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... computer on and off . LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators. Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left and right) Touchpad Status indicators Launch keys Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output...
... computer on and off . LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators. Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left and right) Touchpad Status indicators Launch keys Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output...
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... when you need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock @ Num Lock (Fn-F11) ] Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) [ Description When @is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on Type numbers in uppercase. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It...
... when you need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock @ Num Lock (Fn-F11) ] Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) [ Description When @is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on Type numbers in uppercase. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It...
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.... Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key bee pressing the other key in a normal...
.... Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key bee pressing the other key in a normal...
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...Description Displays a list of your keyboard. Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Turns the internal touchpad on and off; Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. mutes the sound. Special keys You can ... options. Hot Key Fn-l Fn-m Fn-n Fn-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSetting Acer Power Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer eSetting in Sleep mode.
...Description Displays a list of your keyboard. Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Turns the internal touchpad on and off; Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. mutes the sound. Special keys You can ... options. Hot Key Fn-l Fn-m Fn-n Fn-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSetting Acer Power Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer eSetting in Sleep mode.
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LCD 15.4" Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance ... 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) 262K colours 60/60 40/50 0 to 50 -20 to -60 0 to 50 -20 to -60 LCD 15.4" Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance...
LCD 15.4" Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance ... 344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D) 262K colours 60/60 40/50 0 to 50 -20 to -60 0 to 50 -20 to -60 LCD 15.4" Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance...
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... show Not show 585g 344(W)x222(H)x6.35(D) 262K colours 45/45 15/35 0 to 50 -25 to 60 LCD 15.0" Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance...
... show Not show 585g 344(W)x222(H)x6.35(D) 262K colours 45/45 15/35 0 to 50 -25 to 60 LCD 15.0" Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance...
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... BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Asset Tag Number N/A 32 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3000 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6... of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The default parameter of screen). Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this ...
... BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte Asset Tag Number N/A 32 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3000 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6... of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The default parameter of screen). Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this ...
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...models. 33 Chapter 2 T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to save any menu, you are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.... Please note that system information vary in square brackets. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to...
...models. 33 Chapter 2 T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to save any menu, you are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.... Please note that system information vary in square brackets. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to...
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...[Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display...Item Specific Help [15:56:48] [03/18/2005] , , or 640 KB selects field. Actual values may differ. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system...
...[Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display...Item Specific Help [15:56:48] [03/18/2005] , , or 640 KB selects field. Actual values may differ. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system...
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... to control the settings in LCD only mode. Memory size is not allowed 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 or disables legacy USB devices under... each device will be displayed or not; NOTE: The sub-items under Option: Enabled or Disabled DOS mode. shows Summary Screen is connected on display will not be in these cases. If any display device is disabled or enabled. Option: Auto or Both Enables,...
... to control the settings in LCD only mode. Memory size is not allowed 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 or disables legacy USB devices under... each device will be displayed or not; NOTE: The sub-items under Option: Enabled or Disabled DOS mode. shows Summary Screen is connected on display will not be in these cases. If any display device is disabled or enabled. Option: Auto or Both Enables,...
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... Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Primary HardDisk...
... Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 37 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Primary HardDisk...
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When user password is set to set the user password. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. Use the w andy keys to enter setup. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. The table below describes the parameters in the "Confirm New ... required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are set , this screen. If you forget your password, you set , this group happened.
When user password is set to set the user password. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. Use the w andy keys to enter setup. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. The table below describes the parameters in the "Confirm New ... required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are set , this screen. If you forget your password, you set , this group happened.
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If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . If the verification is complete after the user presses u. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. Chapter 2 40
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . If the verification is complete after the user presses u. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. Chapter 2 40
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... Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Chapter 2 42 Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes...
... Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Chapter 2 42 Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes...
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Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Go To "Power System Check" on screen. LCD display problems or others). Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Use the following ... page 71 "Intermittent Problems" on page 83 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide...
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Go To "Power System Check" on screen. LCD display problems or others). Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Use the following ... page 71 "Intermittent Problems" on page 83 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide...
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... test items. 4. Go to main board. 2. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 70 Chapter 4 68 Press F2 in the following...
... test items. 4. Go to main board. 2. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 70 Chapter 4 68 Press F2 in the following...
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Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. This helps you use a discharged ... temperature. Re-install the battery pack. After you identify first the problem is still less than 50% of time. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. This symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. Check the Battery Pack To check the...
Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. This helps you use a discharged ... temperature. Re-install the battery pack. After you identify first the problem is still less than 50% of time. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. This symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. Check the Battery Pack To check the...
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... The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. If the symptom is listed first.
... The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. If the symptom is listed first.
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... beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register...
... beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register...