User Manual
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... default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image...
... default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image...
User Manual
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... the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the ...situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the ...
... the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the ...situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the ...
User Manual
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... of time, you might also want to room temperature slowly. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to and from home. Airport security may want to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your...
... of time, you might also want to room temperature slowly. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to and from home. Airport security may want to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your...
User Manual
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... a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...
... a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...
User Manual
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... the system. Note: This feature is set using the Empowering Technology toolbar or when first running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management. When using Acer eRecovery Management, you through each process. Create backup You can also backup/restore the factory default ...image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Note: Fast (incremental) Backup is only available after a Full Backup is a tool to create...
... the system. Note: This feature is set using the Empowering Technology toolbar or when first running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management. When using Acer eRecovery Management, you through each process. Create backup You can also backup/restore the factory default ...image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Note: Fast (incremental) Backup is only available after a Full Backup is a tool to create...
User Manual
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...be bootable. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Note: Create a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disc that... from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. English 61 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 ...
...be bootable. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from a previously created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Note: Create a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disc that... from a user created image, or from previously created CD and DVD backups. English 61 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 ...
User Manual
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... Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology 6 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 to CD/DVD. •...
... Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology 6 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 to CD/DVD. •...
User Manual
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... room temperature. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the computer to...
... room temperature. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the computer to...
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... a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you need to hand-held metal detectors. Traveling...
... a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you need to hand-held metal detectors. Traveling...
User Manual
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...your computer's entire operating system as it was delivered to you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, select 2. At first launch, Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content ...window. 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. Factory default...
...your computer's entire operating system as it was delivered to you to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, select 2. At first launch, Acer eRecovery Management prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content ...window. 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. Factory default...
Service Guide
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...Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Driver Settings Properties Device Settings Device Settings Advanced Settings • Device Settings allows you to get the desired angle, then ... Video, Audio Zoom/Face tracking • Capture settings: From the Camera Settings DwriinvedroSwet,tcinligcsk the Driver Settings button. Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sAhdavrapnnceedssS,etettincg.
...Viewer or the Windows Media Player automatically launches to an IM partner anywhere in the My Pictures and My Videos folder. Driver Settings Properties Device Settings Device Settings Advanced Settings • Device Settings allows you to get the desired angle, then ... Video, Audio Zoom/Face tracking • Capture settings: From the Camera Settings DwriinvedroSwet,tcinligcsk the Driver Settings button. Capturing photos or videos To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sAhdavrapnnceedssS,etettincg.
Service Guide
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... for maintenance and troubleshooting. When you need the tools below: T Wrist ground strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Flat head screw driver T Hexagonal driver T Tweezers NOTE: The screws for each screw type. The AC adaptor and all peripherals are several types of screws together during service disassembling.
... for maintenance and troubleshooting. When you need the tools below: T Wrist ground strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Flat head screw driver T Hexagonal driver T Tweezers NOTE: The screws for each screw type. The AC adaptor and all peripherals are several types of screws together during service disassembling.
Service Guide
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Open the notebook as shown and the keyboard will pop up a little. 5. Remove the middle cover. There are four latches securing the keyboard. 4. Remove the keyboard and reverse it from the main unit carefully. Chapter 3 63 Though it is combined tightly, detach it . 6. Push those latches by the screw driver as shown. 2. Carefully pull the keyboard FFC lock, then disconnect the keyboard FFC. Do not pull it abruptly. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1.
Open the notebook as shown and the keyboard will pop up a little. 5. Remove the middle cover. There are four latches securing the keyboard. 4. Remove the keyboard and reverse it from the main unit carefully. Chapter 3 63 Though it is combined tightly, detach it . 6. Push those latches by the screw driver as shown. 2. Carefully pull the keyboard FFC lock, then disconnect the keyboard FFC. Do not pull it abruptly. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1.
Service Guide
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Unlock those latches with a screw driver as shown then detach the touch pad bracket. 4. There are 13 latches holding the touch pad bracket. 3. Removing the Touch Pad Board 1. Carefully release the FFC lock and disconnect the touch pad board FFC. 2. Detach the touch pad board. Chapter 3 67
Unlock those latches with a screw driver as shown then detach the touch pad bracket. 4. There are 13 latches holding the touch pad bracket. 3. Removing the Touch Pad Board 1. Carefully release the FFC lock and disconnect the touch pad board FFC. 2. Detach the touch pad board. Chapter 3 67
Service Guide
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Detach the CPU from the CPU socket. Remove the Heatsink Module 1. Remove the heatsink module. Release the screw counter clockwise with a flat screw driver. 2. Removing the CPU 1. Chapter 3 71 Release the five screws securing the heatsink. 2.
Detach the CPU from the CPU socket. Remove the Heatsink Module 1. Remove the heatsink module. Release the screw counter clockwise with a flat screw driver. 2. Removing the CPU 1. Chapter 3 71 Release the five screws securing the heatsink. 2.
Service Guide
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.... Replace the main board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or diskette. Replace the main board. If the errors still remain: 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace ...System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or CD-ROM. Replace the external diskette driver. 3. NOTE: Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the internal keyboard is correctly connected, run ...
.... Replace the main board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or diskette. Replace the main board. If the errors still remain: 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace ...System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or CD-ROM. Replace the external diskette driver. 3. NOTE: Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the internal keyboard is correctly connected, run ...
Service Guide
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...does not work, follow the procedures one (+) and seven (-). Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 1. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is still less than 7.5V after recharging, replace the battery. Repeat the ...is working. 79 Chapter 4 If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the AC/DC charger board. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. Check the Battery Pack Follow the procedures below . 3. From software, this helps to check the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and ...
...does not work, follow the procedures one (+) and seven (-). Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 1. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is still less than 7.5V after recharging, replace the battery. Repeat the ...is working. 79 Chapter 4 If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the AC/DC charger board. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. Check the Battery Pack Follow the procedures below . 3. From software, this helps to check the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and ...
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Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error ...
Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error ...
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...configuration does not match the installed devices. USB does not work . Keyboard System board Chapter 4 90 System hangs intermittently. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. The system...system. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. The system does not resume from standby mode after closing the LCD. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Windows does not go higher than 90%. Power Management-Related Symptoms...
...configuration does not match the installed devices. USB does not work . Keyboard System board Chapter 4 90 System hangs intermittently. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. The system...system. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. The system does not resume from standby mode after closing the LCD. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Windows does not go higher than 90%. Power Management-Related Symptoms...