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... the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your system's HDD. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Image/data recovery tools: T Recover from a hidden partition... (factory defaults). T Back up to CD/DVD. For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" NOTE: If your computer did not come ...
... the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your system's HDD. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Image/data recovery tools: T Recover from a hidden partition... (factory defaults). T Back up to CD/DVD. For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" NOTE: If your computer did not come ...
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...T Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. To use the...Face Track Settings Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. Properties Driver Settings Device Settings T Device Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select ...
...T Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to get the desired angle, then click the Take a Picture or Record a Video button. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. To use the...Face Track Settings Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. Properties Driver Settings Device Settings T Device Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select ...
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Copy the flash ...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Copy the flash ...
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... scrape the cover. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic flat head screw driver T Tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 61 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures...
... scrape the cover. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic flat head screw driver T Tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 61 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures...
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2. Remove the keyboard from the mainboard. 6. Press the two inner keyboard latches that secure the keyboard with flat screw driver. 3. Pull the keyboard and trun it over. 5. Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the main unit. 66 Chapter 3 Release another two outer keyboard latches. 4.
2. Remove the keyboard from the mainboard. 6. Press the two inner keyboard latches that secure the keyboard with flat screw driver. 3. Pull the keyboard and trun it over. 5. Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the main unit. 66 Chapter 3 Release another two outer keyboard latches. 4.
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...). Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If yes, then replace switch board. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to next... step. 6. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. If the PS/2 mouse does not work , do the following figure 3. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on recharging ...
...). Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. If yes, then replace switch board. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to next... step. 6. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. If the PS/2 mouse does not work , do the following figure 3. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on recharging ...
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... Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for...
... Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for...
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Action in upper case Main board Chapter 4 87 Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main ...you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system...
Action in upper case Main board Chapter 4 87 Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main ...you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system...
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Check if the battery is low. External display does not work . USB does not work . Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't ...drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD...
Check if the battery is low. External display does not work . USB does not work . Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't ...drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD...
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Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 91. Chapter 4 89 Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly.
Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 91. Chapter 4 89 Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly.
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... manufacturer. By default, user-created backups are stored on your system's hard drive. Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up...
... manufacturer. By default, user-created backups are stored on your system's hard drive. Empowering Technology 11 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up...
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..., sharpness, etc. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. You can now broadcast from your location to get the desired angle, then click the... Video button. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. English 37 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the...
..., sharpness, etc. Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn on or off the camera indicator. To use the Acer OrbiCam as the capture device of the photo/video clip. You can now broadcast from your location to get the desired angle, then click the... Video button. Note: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the world. Capturing photos/videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. English 37 Capture settings From the Camera Settings window, click the...
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... on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and...
... on the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be blocking the ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and...
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... and from home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on your office building to add...
... and from home. Make sure that the battery in an environment with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you were taking it into the gate area. If possible, leave the computer for condensation before turning on your office building to add...
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.... If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for traveling. Traveling internationally with the computer When you would normally prepare it to hand-held...
.... If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for traveling. Traveling internationally with the computer When you would normally prepare it to hand-held...
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... Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next....System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can restore backups previously created (as it was delivered to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, select 2. Application CD and click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on the hard disk (D:\). this feature. 1 Boot to Windows ...
... Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next....System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can restore backups previously created (as it was delivered to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, select 2. Application CD and click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on the hard disk (D:\). this feature. 1 Boot to Windows ...
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...content window. English 66 Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. ... 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next...
...content window. English 66 Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. ... 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next...