Acer TravelMate 8371 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... the instructions on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the TravelMate product series. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. Note...
... the instructions on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the TravelMate product series. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. Note...
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... Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G key functions. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode. 12 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator...
... Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G key functions. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode. 12 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / indicator...
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Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen backlight off . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. 6 English ...
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen backlight off . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + < > Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. 6 English ...
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...cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Enable the computer to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Some keyless models are also available.
...cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Enable the computer to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Some keyless models are also available.
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...-/93- The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to...
...-/93- The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to...
Acer TravelMate 8371 Series Service Guide
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... Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Top View 7 Closed Front View 8 Rear view 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Base view 11 Touchpad Basics(with fingerprint reader 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key 16 Using the system utilities 18 Acer Backup Manager 20 Power management 21 Acer...
... Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Top View 7 Closed Front View 8 Rear view 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Base view 11 Touchpad Basics(with fingerprint reader 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key 16 Using the system utilities 18 Acer Backup Manager 20 Power management 21 Acer...
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... Disassembly and Replacement 43 General Information 44 Before You Begin 44 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard 45 Removing the Battery Pack 46 Removing the HDD and RAM 47 Remove the Battery 48 Remove keyboard 49 Remove FFC of main board and sub board 50 Remove Panel 55 Disassembling the External Module 56 Disassembling the HDD Module 56 Troubleshooting 57 System Check Procedures 58 External Diskette Drive Check 58 External CD-ROM Drive Check 58 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 58 Memory check 59 Power...
... Disassembly and Replacement 43 General Information 44 Before You Begin 44 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard 45 Removing the Battery Pack 46 Removing the HDD and RAM 47 Remove the Battery 48 Remove keyboard 49 Remove FFC of main board and sub board 50 Remove Panel 55 Disassembling the External Module 56 Disassembling the HDD Module 56 Troubleshooting 57 System Check Procedures 58 External Diskette Drive Check 58 External CD-ROM Drive Check 58 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 58 Memory check 59 Power...
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Internal microphone for video communication. Top View No. 1 2 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for sound recording. 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Display screen Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Your Acer Notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... Left and...
Internal microphone for video communication. Top View No. 1 2 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for sound recording. 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Display screen Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Your Acer Notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... Left and...
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... Acer Backup Management for your computer into power-saving mode. 12 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / Indicates the indicator computer's power status. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Palmrest Touchpad toggle Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function...
... Acer Backup Management for your computer into power-saving mode. 12 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / Indicates the indicator computer's power status. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Palmrest Touchpad toggle Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function...
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Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. To type: 16 Chapter 1 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the sound volume. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. Turns the speakers on and off to return...
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. To type: 16 Chapter 1 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the sound volume. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. Turns the speakers on and off to return...
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... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Windows handles all of the following functions: Backup: z Create Factory Default Disc z Create Drivers and Applications Disc Restore: z Completely Restore System to quickly restore the system. You can back up/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. NOTE: All of these devices in order to the computer, and video memory. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disc burner, plug in power management...
... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Windows handles all of the following functions: Backup: z Create Factory Default Disc z Create Drivers and Applications Disc Restore: z Completely Restore System to quickly restore the system. You can back up/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. NOTE: All of these devices in order to the computer, and video memory. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disc burner, plug in power management...
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... first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. You can select which device to open the Boot Menu. Turn on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. Press the ENTER key again to restore the system from the recovery disc. 9. You can set the boot priority for your computer. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to select the Main submenu. 4. Use the left and right arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup...
... first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. You can select which device to open the Boot Menu. Turn on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. Press the ENTER key again to restore the system from the recovery disc. 9. You can set the boot priority for your computer. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to select the Main submenu. 4. Use the left and right arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup...
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... password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to enter setup. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 38 Chapter 2 The password length can not enter the Setup menu and change the value of the user password. IMPORTANT: Be very careful when typing your password. Settings in the "Enter New Password" field. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
... password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to enter setup. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 38 Chapter 2 The password length can not enter the Setup menu and change the value of the user password. IMPORTANT: Be very careful when typing your password. Settings in the "Enter New Password" field. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
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... sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 2. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. The password setting is OK, the screen will display...
... sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 2. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. The password setting is OK, the screen will display...
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...Input Device Check" on page 58. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error. (THe causes will show message. Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System disabled. Index of Error Messages Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - CMOS Checksum Error. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error...
...Input Device Check" on page 58. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error. (THe causes will show message. Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System disabled. Index of Error Messages Error Code List 006 Error Codes 010 070 071 072 110 Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - CMOS Checksum Error. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error...
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... board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. DIMM System board Check the drive is dead - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk...
... board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. DIMM System board Check the drive is dead - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk...
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... Description 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...
... Description 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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... Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler Chapter 4 67 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup...
... Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler Chapter 4 67 prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup...
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... operation. See "Power System Check" on , but system runs correctly. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD...
... operation. See "Power System Check" on , but system runs correctly. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD...
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.... Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board 70 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. See "Power System Check" on page 59. Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The...
.... Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board 70 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. See "Power System Check" on page 59. Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The...