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... User's Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your notebook. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on the screen to use your computer, clicking on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed...
... User's Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your notebook. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on the screen to use your computer, clicking on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed...
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... an Acer Customer Service Center. If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to access frequently used functions and manage your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. • Acer...
... an Acer Customer Service Center. If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook to access frequently used functions and manage your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. • Acer...
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... models) • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dualband tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) WiFi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WSXGA+ high-brightness TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window...
... models) • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dualband tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) WiFi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) • 15.4" WSXGA+ high-brightness TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window...
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... reader / TravelMate SmartCard reader (for selected models) • 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5º curve, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Dual navigation control, featuring Acer FineTrack™ with two FineTrack™ buttons and touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable • Two communication LED switches...
... reader / TravelMate SmartCard reader (for selected models) • 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5º curve, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Dual navigation control, featuring Acer FineTrack™ with two FineTrack™ buttons and touchpad with 4-way scroll button • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable • Two communication LED switches...
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... 2.0 support; Wake-on -Ring ready Acer ezDock II/ II+ connector ExpressCard™/34 slot (for selected models) PC Card slot (one Type II) TravelMate fingerprint reader (for selected models) TravelMate SmartCard reader (for selected models) 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) (for selected models) Three USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port (for selected models) IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) Fast infrared (FIR) port (for selected models) External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models) Serial port...
... 2.0 support; Wake-on -Ring ready Acer ezDock II/ II+ connector ExpressCard™/34 slot (for selected models) PC Card slot (one Type II) TravelMate fingerprint reader (for selected models) TravelMate SmartCard reader (for selected models) 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) (for selected models) Three USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port (for selected models) IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) Fast infrared (FIR) port (for selected models) External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models) Serial port...
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... provided by policies. Usage of this situation by offering a migration path for data recovery procedure. • Migration to configure Security Platform Features for use different authentication devices. The migration operation is set up as an Acer Security Platform User, there may be controlled by separately installable software plug-ins. Please decrypt your encrypted data before proceeding with migration or contact your...
... provided by policies. Usage of this situation by offering a migration path for data recovery procedure. • Migration to configure Security Platform Features for use different authentication devices. The migration operation is set up as an Acer Security Platform User, there may be controlled by separately installable software plug-ins. Please decrypt your encrypted data before proceeding with migration or contact your...
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... computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press any key to the appropriate resolution. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit...
... computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press any key to the appropriate resolution. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit...
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... external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the ezDock. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for normal operation. 2 Make sure the security lock key of ezDock II/II+ is charged...
... external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the ezDock. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for normal operation. 2 Make sure the security lock key of ezDock II/II+ is charged...
TravelMate 6410/6460 Service Guide
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...; PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/ Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology System Memory • Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support) Display and Graphics • 15.4" WSXGA + high-brightness TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window...
...; PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/ Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology System Memory • Up to 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dualchannel support) Display and Graphics • 15.4" WSXGA + high-brightness TFT LCD, 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window...
TravelMate 6410/6460 Service Guide
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... network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Input Devices • Security access via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) • Acer OrbiCamTM integrated 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera (for selected models) • 88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with five degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support...
... network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Input Devices • Security access via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) • Acer OrbiCamTM integrated 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera (for selected models) • 88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with five degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support...
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....the Euro symbol. Press any key to save power. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. >> +++ > Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on the upper-center edge of the keyboard. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. >>>> + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Open a text editor or word processor. + > + + +>+> Icon Function Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Description Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. www.microsoft...
....the Euro symbol. Press any key to save power. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. >> +++ > Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on the upper-center edge of the keyboard. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. >>>> + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Open a text editor or word processor. + > + + +>+> Icon Function Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Description Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. www.microsoft...
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... following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings conveniently. • Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms in TPM. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media and removable data devices. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly...
... following handy utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts dispaly settings conveniently. • Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms in TPM. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media and removable data devices. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly...
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... Version ROM type Feature Description Phoenix 0.94.06 Flash ROM • Acer UI support • Multi-boot support • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot keys for system control • Support boot option: HDD / Removable device (media bay device) / all USB ports • Support protocols: SMBIOS 2.4, PCI 2.2, WFM 2.0 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Speedstep, C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 support for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • PXE support • BIOS virus...
... Version ROM type Feature Description Phoenix 0.94.06 Flash ROM • Acer UI support • Multi-boot support • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot keys for system control • Support boot option: HDD / Removable device (media bay device) / all USB ports • Support protocols: SMBIOS 2.4, PCI 2.2, WFM 2.0 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Speedstep, C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 support for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • PXE support • BIOS virus...
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... system base memory. If any display device is enabled. The size is connected, the power on display Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. Allow user to enable/disable the Disk-to 640KB. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these two fields take effect immediately. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT...
... system base memory. If any display device is enabled. The size is connected, the power on display Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. Allow user to enable/disable the Disk-to 640KB. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these two fields take effect immediately. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT...
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... system board. If the errors still remain: 1. Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. The label may cause damage to the drive or make the drive fail. 1. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correctly connected, run the FDD test. 3. If the keyboard is under test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external CD-ROM drive. 3. Follow the instructions...
... system board. If the errors still remain: 1. Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. The label may cause damage to the drive or make the drive fail. 1. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correctly connected, run the FDD test. 3. If the keyboard is under test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external CD-ROM drive. 3. Follow the instructions...
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... part back in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Unlock external keyboard Run Load Default Settings in the coming pages to indicate the BIOS signals on the list, please refer to correct the errors. Enter Setup and install Setup defaults to Undetermined Problems. Note: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R: xxxxh, W: xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Others may indicate problems with a device...
... part back in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Unlock external keyboard Run Load Default Settings in the coming pages to indicate the BIOS signals on the list, please refer to correct the errors. Enter Setup and install Setup defaults to Undetermined Problems. Note: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R: xxxxh, W: xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Others may indicate problems with a device...
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... Setup Utility. System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None 80 Chapter 4 Check the drive is dead Replace and run Setup System cache error - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. See External Diskette Drive...
... Setup Utility. System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None 80 Chapter 4 Check the drive is dead Replace and run Setup System cache error - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. See External Diskette Drive...
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... execute Load Setup Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do not work . See Power System Check. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check. The system doesn't power-off or on . Hold and press the power switch for more...
... execute Load Setup Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do not work . See Power System Check. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check. The system doesn't power-off or on . Hold and press the power switch for more...
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... size. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to use battery until power off, then charge battery). System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action in Windows does not go higher than 90%. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation. Hard disk connection board System board 90 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Internal speakers make noise or...
... size. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to use battery until power off, then charge battery). System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action in Windows does not go higher than 90%. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation. Hard disk connection board System board 90 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Internal speakers make noise or...
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... diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below: 1. If any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety...
... diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below: 1. If any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety...
