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... your new computer. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on and off , the Just for your notebook. Basic care and tips for making the TravelMate series of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... your new computer. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on and off , the Just for your notebook. Basic care and tips for making the TravelMate series of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User's Guide. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
User Manual
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... lock 38 Using passwords 38 Entering passwords 39 Setting passwords 39 Expanding through options 40 Connectivity options 40 Fax/data modem 40 Built-in network feature 41 Fast Infrared (FIR) 41 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 42 IEEE 1394 port 42 PC Card slot 43 Installing memory 44 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 45 Password 45 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Power management 46 Acer eRecovery Management 47 Create backup 47 Restore from backup 48 Create factory default image CD 48 Re-install bundled software...
... lock 38 Using passwords 38 Entering passwords 39 Setting passwords 39 Expanding through options 40 Connectivity options 40 Fax/data modem 40 Built-in network feature 41 Fast Infrared (FIR) 41 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 42 IEEE 1394 port 42 PC Card slot 43 Installing memory 44 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 45 Password 45 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Power management 46 Acer eRecovery Management 47 Create backup 47 Restore from backup 48 Create factory default image CD 48 Re-install bundled software...
User Manual
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... : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided...
... : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data recovery tools: • Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). • Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). • Recover from CD/DVD. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided...
User Manual
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You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on the lower left-hand side of your own profiles. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to use as a template...
You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on the lower left-hand side of your own profiles. Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to use as a template...
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...® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology, or • Integrated Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® Three USB 2.0 ports 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/XD) PC Card slot (one Type II) IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Fast infrared (FIR) port External display (VGA) port Headphones...
...® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology, or • Integrated Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® Three USB 2.0 ports 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/XD) PC Card slot (one Type II) IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Fast infrared (FIR) port External display (VGA) port Headphones...
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HDD Battery Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when the computer is activated. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is being charged. Power Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Lights up when Num Lock is on the front panel. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. English 17 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status...
HDD Battery Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when the computer is activated. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is being charged. Power Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Lights up when Num Lock is on the front panel. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. English 17 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status...
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... toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. 23 English Hotkey Icon Function + Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power.
... toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. 23 English Hotkey Icon Function + Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Increases the sound volume. + Volume down Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power.
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...-screen. Nothing appears on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Right-click on . Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to the computer. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? Press the display...
...-screen. Nothing appears on the Settings tab to make sure that the AC adapter is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. Right-click on . Look at the power indicator: • If it with a system disk and press + + to the computer. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is in the external USB floppy drive? Press the display...
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... external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock...
... external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off (Windows XP). Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock...
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... code, it will automatically play DVD disks of China Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set will remain permanent. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. then close the DVD tray. English 45 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable...
... code, it will automatically play DVD disks of China Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set will remain permanent. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. then close the DVD tray. English 45 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable...
Service Guide
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... wireless LAN communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of the keyboard, and four on the front panel. # Item # Item Description Description"Launch keys" on page 10 "Launch keys" on page 10 "Launch keys" on . Chapter 1 13 Icon Item Caps Lock activity Description Lights when Caps Lock is active. Description Media activity # Icon Item # Icon Item Battery Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Power Lights...
... wireless LAN communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of the keyboard, and four on the front panel. # Item # Item Description Description"Launch keys" on page 10 "Launch keys" on page 10 "Launch keys" on . Chapter 1 13 Icon Item Caps Lock activity Description Lights when Caps Lock is active. Description Media activity # Icon Item # Icon Item Battery Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Power Lights...
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... effect immediately. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. The size is connected on display will detect if any display device is fixed to 640KB. Parameter System Time / System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [23:47...
... effect immediately. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. The size is connected on display will detect if any display device is fixed to 640KB. Parameter System Time / System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [23:47...
Service Guide
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... not a password is an old password then setup will prompt with the following window instead and a current password will be grayed out if the user password was used to input change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it cannot be changed or disabled. Press [Enter] to enter setup. The formats of the password are as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be enabled. Option Enter Disabled Enabled Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is...
... not a password is an old password then setup will prompt with the following window instead and a current password will be grayed out if the user password was used to input change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it cannot be changed or disabled. Press [Enter] to enter setup. The formats of the password are as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be enabled. Option Enter Disabled Enabled Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is...
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... utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load default values for all SETUP items Save Setup Data to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items Load previous values from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
... utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load default values for all SETUP items Save Setup Data to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items Load previous values from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
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... Error System disabled. System board 62 Chapter 4 System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. Keyboard locked - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . 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. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility...
... Error System disabled. System board 62 Chapter 4 System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will show message. Keyboard locked - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . 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. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility...
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... 8Ch 66 Code Beeps 2-2-3-1 POST Routine Description 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...
... 8Ch 66 Code Beeps 2-2-3-1 POST Routine Description 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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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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... . Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board 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 charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter...
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... in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action...
... in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action...
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... diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do the following: 1. If no more errors. 72 Chapter 4 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any FRU. 3. FRU replacement should be caused by...
... diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any error is detected, do the following: 1. If no more errors. 72 Chapter 4 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any FRU. 3. FRU replacement should be caused by...