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... Adobe Reader setup program first. poster helps you get started with setting up your notebook. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on page 14 for the location of your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
... Adobe Reader setup program first. poster helps you get started with setting up your notebook. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on page 14 for the location of your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu...
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... the power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Then click on the Settings tab to make...
... the power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Then click on the Settings tab to make...
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... system configuration, or an application backup image to restore from. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you would like to CD or DVD...
... system configuration, or an application backup image to restore from. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you would like to CD or DVD...
Service Guide for TravelMate 5320, 5720, 5720G, Extensa 5220, 5620
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... Pad Board Module ...85 Removing the main board ...88 Removing the Speaker Modules ...90 Removing the USB Board ...91 LCD Module Disassembly Process ...93 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart ...93 Main Screw List ...93 Removing the LCD Bezel...94 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets ...95 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable ...96 Removing the LCD Brackets ...97 Removing the Left and Right Hinge ...97 Removing the Antennas ...98 Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera ...99 Troubleshooting 101 System Check Procedures ...102 External...
... Pad Board Module ...85 Removing the main board ...88 Removing the Speaker Modules ...90 Removing the USB Board ...91 LCD Module Disassembly Process ...93 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart ...93 Main Screw List ...93 Removing the LCD Bezel...94 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets ...95 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable ...96 Removing the LCD Brackets ...97 Removing the Left and Right Hinge ...97 Removing the Antennas ...98 Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera ...99 Troubleshooting 101 System Check Procedures ...102 External...
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... touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Audio K K K K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Communication K Acer Video...
... touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Audio K K K K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Communication K Acer Video...
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... for impressive presentations. Charging: There are : mail Web browser, Empowering Key " "and one -touch access to run the Acer Launch Manager. minimizes open windows and prepares your computer system to log into Windows® again. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your finger to an external storage device, for presenting Launch...
... for impressive presentations. Charging: There are : mail Web browser, Empowering Key " "and one -touch access to run the Acer Launch Manager. minimizes open windows and prepares your computer system to log into Windows® again. They are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your finger to an external storage device, for presenting Launch...
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... screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. Chapter 1 15 Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys...
... screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. Chapter 1 15 Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys...
Service Guide for TravelMate 5320, 5720, 5720G, Extensa 5220, 5620
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... of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of your computer hardware information. Displays system BIOS version. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer...
... of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of your computer hardware information. Displays system BIOS version. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer...
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... user password was used to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. The following sub-options are done, press u to enter setup. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The table below describes the parameters in this group happened. Use the w andy keys to "Set". IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on the screen...
... user password was used to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. The following sub-options are done, press u to enter setup. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The table below describes the parameters in this group happened. Use the w andy keys to "Set". IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on the screen...
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... the user presses u. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. Use the w and y keys to "Set". When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. Press e. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password...
... the user presses u. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. Use the w and y keys to "Set". When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. Press e. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password...
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See the image below. Choose one upper-case string K Reboot system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Select "2" 3. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you need to HDD user password. 52 Chapter 2 K If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen.
See the image below. Choose one upper-case string K Reboot system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Select "2" 3. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you need to HDD user password. 52 Chapter 2 K If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen.
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 76. 78 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board" on page 62. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 74. Removing the LCD Module 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 64.
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 76. 78 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board" on page 62. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 74. Removing the LCD Module 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 64.
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... "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 74. See "Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board" on page 64. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 97. 11. Chapter 3 99 See "Removing the Left and Right Hinge" on page 94. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 78. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 76. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 95. 10. Release the internal microphone cable...
... "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 74. See "Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board" on page 64. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 97. 11. Chapter 3 99 See "Removing the Left and Right Hinge" on page 94. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 78. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 76. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 95. 10. Release the internal microphone cable...
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... 102. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will shut down system, not show . CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 102. Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Default configuration used Chapter 4 107 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe...
... 102. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will shut down system, not show . CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 102. Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Default configuration used Chapter 4 107 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe...
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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice 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...
... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice 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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... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One...
... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One...
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... Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter...
... Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter...
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.... LCD cover switch System board Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 103. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility...
.... LCD cover switch System board Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 103. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility...
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...-ROM drives. USB does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Hard disk connection board System board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility...
...-ROM drives. USB does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Hard disk connection board System board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility...
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... (IFC-ILCB/DV) IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100 Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.11a NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802.11a Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5-in-1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test (SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF...
... (IFC-ILCB/DV) IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100 Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.11a NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802.11a Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5-in-1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test (SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF...