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... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on your notebook. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the power button...
... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on your notebook. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the power button...
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Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39...
Touchpad basics 28 Using the keyboard 30 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 30 Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39...
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... 93 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 94 Index 95 Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 91 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 92 Declaration of Conformity for selected models) 74 PC Card slot 75 Installing memory 75 BIOS utility 76 Boot sequence 76 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 79 Burn backup disc 80 Restore and recovery 80 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error messages...
... 93 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 94 Index 95 Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 91 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 92 Declaration of Conformity for selected models) 74 PC Card slot 75 Installing memory 75 BIOS utility 76 Boot sequence 76 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 79 Burn backup disc 80 Restore and recovery 80 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error messages...
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... selected models). 7 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) . button English 16 # Icon Item 9 Line-in jack Left view Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 S-video/TV-out Connects to...
... selected models). 7 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) . button English 16 # Icon Item 9 Line-in jack Left view Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 S-video/TV-out Connects to...
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... an external monitor. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on your computer. Look at the power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If you are using on . I turned on the screen. Nothing appears on the Settings...
... an external monitor. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on your computer. Look at the power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If you are using on . I turned on the screen. Nothing appears on the Settings...
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... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 80 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
... install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - English 80 Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can burn the factory default image, a user backup image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
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... Assembly 73 Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) 75 Disassembling the External Modules 77 Disassembling the HDD Module 77 Disassembling the ODD Module 77 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 79 System Check Procedures 80 External Diskette Drive Check 80 External CD-ROM Drive Check 80 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory check 81 Power System Check 81 Touchpad Check 83 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 84 Index of Error Messages 85 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 88 Index...
... Assembly 73 Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera) 75 Disassembling the External Modules 77 Disassembling the HDD Module 77 Disassembling the ODD Module 77 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 79 System Check Procedures 80 External Diskette Drive Check 80 External CD-ROM Drive Check 80 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory check 81 Power System Check 81 Touchpad Check 83 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 84 Index of Error Messages 85 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 88 Index...
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... . Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 13 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. NOTE: 1. Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Icon Function Description Num lock Lights when Num Lock is charging. 2. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Power Battery Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is being charged. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover...
... . Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 13 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. NOTE: 1. Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Icon Function Description Num lock Lights when Num Lock is charging. 2. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Power Battery Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is being charged. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover...
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Second Level Cache Cache size Item 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 4MB for Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (TravelMate 3260/ 3270) 2MB for Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5500...
Second Level Cache Cache size Item 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 4MB for Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (TravelMate 3260/ 3270) 2MB for Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5500...
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... USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM 42 Specification FCBGA 1466-pin for Intel® 945GM and Intel® 940GML BGA 533 pin for Nvidia G7300 internal PCIE Yes Specification Intel® 945GM (for TravelMate 3260/3270 UMA models...
... USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM 42 Specification FCBGA 1466-pin for Intel® 945GM and Intel® 940GML BGA 533 pin for Nvidia G7300 internal PCIE Yes Specification Intel® 945GM (for TravelMate 3260/3270 UMA models...
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.../F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. Chapter 2 53 It can be used to remove HDD/BIOS Password. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD 0 Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password...
.../F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit NOTE: Please refer to "Remove HDD/BIOS Password" section if you need to know how to boot up when Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. Chapter 2 53 It can be used to remove HDD/BIOS Password. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD 0 Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password...
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... Enter to set the user password. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. The password length can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the user password. Shows the setting of parameters. When set the user or the supervisor password: 1. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 54 Chapter 2 Press e. When you set , this screen. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. If desired, you can enter Setup menu...
... Enter to set the user password. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. The password length can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the user password. Shows the setting of parameters. When set the user or the supervisor password: 1. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 54 Chapter 2 Press e. When you set , this screen. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. If desired, you can enter Setup menu...
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... the user presses u. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you the Setup Warning. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. 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. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. If the current password entered does...
... the user presses u. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you the Setup Warning. Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. 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. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. If the current password entered does...
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... use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → 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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS...
... use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → 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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS...
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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: T If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. See the image below. Choose one upper-case string T Reboot system and key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Select "2" 3. T If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to HDD user password. 60 Chapter 2
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: T If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. See the image below. Choose one upper-case string T Reboot system and key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Select "2" 3. T If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to HDD user password. 60 Chapter 2
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... order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad...
... order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the system board, you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad...
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..."Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
..."Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
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... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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... the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). 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 Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. System board 92 Chapter 4 See "Power System...
... the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). 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 Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. System board 92 Chapter 4 See "Power System...
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... from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 83. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action...
... from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 83. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action...