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...Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device ...and right buttons function like center* and right) the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 11 Communication Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G key functions. Backup key Launches...
...Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device ...and right buttons function like center* and right) the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 11 Communication Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G key functions. Backup key Launches...
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...174; Celeron® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable... audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive, with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* Solid state drive* 5-in-1 card reader Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
...174; Celeron® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable... audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive, with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* Solid state drive* 5-in-1 card reader Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
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...; 94 W 8700 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 88-/89-/93- 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...
...; 94 W 8700 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 88-/89-/93- 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...
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...Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key 16 Using the system utilities 18 Acer Backup Manager 20 Power management 21 Acer PowerSmart key 21 Acer eRecovery Management 21 Burn backup discs 22 Restore 23 Acer Arcade Deluxe 24 General controls 25 Navigation controls 25 Player controls 25 ...Cinema 25 HomeMedia 26 Advanced 26 Albums 27 Editing Pictures 27 Slideshow settings 27 Music 27 Online Media 28 YouTube 28 Flickr 28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 29 BIOS Setup Utility...
...Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key 16 Using the system utilities 18 Acer Backup Manager 20 Power management 21 Acer PowerSmart key 21 Acer eRecovery Management 21 Burn backup discs 22 Restore 23 Acer Arcade Deluxe 24 General controls 25 Navigation controls 25 Player controls 25 ...Cinema 25 HomeMedia 26 Advanced 26 Albums 27 Editing Pictures 27 Slideshow settings 27 Music 27 Online Media 28 YouTube 28 Flickr 28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 29 BIOS Setup Utility...
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... 61 Index of Error Messages 62 InsydeH2O BIOS Beep Codes 65 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 69 Intermittent Problems 73 Undetermined Problems 74 Top View 75 Jumper and Connector Locations 75 Bottom View 76 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 77 TravelMate 8371/8331 Exploded Diagram 78 TravelMate 8371/8331 FRU List 81 VIII
... 61 Index of Error Messages 62 InsydeH2O BIOS Beep Codes 65 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 69 Intermittent Problems 73 Undetermined Problems 74 Top View 75 Jumper and Connector Locations 75 Bottom View 76 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 77 TravelMate 8371/8331 Exploded Diagram 78 TravelMate 8371/8331 FRU List 81 VIII
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... state drive* 5-in jack for AC adapter 2 Chapter 1 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports 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... (850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight 323.6 (W) x 228 (D) x ...
... state drive* 5-in jack for AC adapter 2 Chapter 1 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports 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... (850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight 323.6 (W) x 228 (D) x ...
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... Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Chapter 1 Acer PowerSmart key Puts your hands when you use the computer. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 HDD Indicates when the hard disk ... 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(only for three-step data backup. Comfortable support area for your computer into power-saving mode....
... Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Chapter 1 Acer PowerSmart key Puts your hands when you use the computer. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 10 HDD Indicates when the hard disk ... 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(only for three-step data backup. Comfortable support area for your computer into power-saving mode....
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Main touchpad (1) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move left or right a page. Tap once. Tapping on ... 4-way control function(Manufacturing option). Touchpad Basics(with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left and right buttons ...
Main touchpad (1) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up /down and move left or right a page. Tap once. Tapping on ... 4-way control function(Manufacturing option). Touchpad Basics(with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left and right buttons ...
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.... 18 Chapter 1 secure Internet favorites via Password Bank; Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package ... fast application/website launching and login with Acer MusicLaunch*; With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. a single finger swipe will launch only one 's fingerprint, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution incorporates protection against unauthorized access...
.... 18 Chapter 1 secure Internet favorites via Password Bank; Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package ... fast application/website launching and login with Acer MusicLaunch*; With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. a single finger swipe will launch only one 's fingerprint, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution incorporates protection against unauthorized access...
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...right arrow keys to complete the restore. 10. Turn on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. Chapter 1 23 If you prefer to enter BIOS Setup, where you should select the Boot submenu. 1. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to set system parameters. 3. Use the ...arrow keys to Exit Saving Changes. You can select which device to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Press the ...
...right arrow keys to complete the restore. 10. Turn on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. Chapter 1 23 If you prefer to enter BIOS Setup, where you should select the Boot submenu. 1. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to set system parameters. 3. Use the ...arrow keys to Exit Saving Changes. You can select which device to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Press the ...
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...music, photos, DVD movies and videos. The system will be accessed from the recovery disc. 8. Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer Arcade Deluxe is the highest priority. 6. watch DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, and video ...power-saving features are unavailable. NOTE: For more detailed information on your computer. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to a lower boot priority. Remove the recovery disc from YouTube ... once the restore is complete. connect to other devices to enter BIOS Setup, where you reboot, Windows will reboot. 7. Use the left and right arrow keys to enjoy...
...music, photos, DVD movies and videos. The system will be accessed from the recovery disc. 8. Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer Arcade Deluxe is the highest priority. 6. watch DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, and video ...power-saving features are unavailable. NOTE: For more detailed information on your computer. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to a lower boot priority. Remove the recovery disc from YouTube ... once the restore is complete. connect to other devices to enter BIOS Setup, where you reboot, Windows will reboot. 7. Use the left and right arrow keys to enjoy...
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... (Blue, capacitive, 3G use SW to launch without button) None 1 (capacitive, Blue flash) 1 (mechanical, Green) Volume up/down/mute (capacitive, blue) Software Item Operation system BIOS Vista InsydeH2O Specification Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) Specification ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2 / 2.6 / 2.8 / 2.9 Chapter 1 31
... (Blue, capacitive, 3G use SW to launch without button) None 1 (capacitive, Blue flash) 1 (mechanical, Green) Volume up/down/mute (capacitive, blue) Software Item Operation system BIOS Vista InsydeH2O Specification Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) Specification ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2 / 2.6 / 2.8 / 2.9 Chapter 1 31
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...Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Please also refer to enter setup. If you may need to "disabled". In this utility. The default parameter of screen...). Chapter 2 33 However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to run Setup. Press during POST (when "Press to "enabled". Your computer is set the parameter to enter ...
...Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Please also refer to enter setup. If you may need to "disabled". In this utility. The default parameter of screen...). Chapter 2 33 However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to run Setup. Press during POST (when "Press to "enabled". Your computer is set the parameter to enter ...
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... 2 This field shows the CPU speed of HDD installed on the bottom of the screen. This filed displays the serial number of the system. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is subject to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. The features are...
... 2 This field shows the CPU speed of HDD installed on the bottom of the screen. This filed displays the serial number of the system. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is subject to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. The features are...
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... reference only. NOTE: The screen above is presenting. This field displays the manufacturer of this unit. Parameter HDD1 Mode Name HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field displays the model name of devices installed on secondary... serial number of devices installed on secondary master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the serial number of the system.
... reference only. NOTE: The screen above is presenting. This field displays the manufacturer of this unit. Parameter HDD1 Mode Name HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field displays the model name of devices installed on secondary... serial number of devices installed on secondary master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the serial number of the system.
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... not while the events defined in this screen. Defines whether a password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can 't steal information. Don't forget your password, you have...
... not while the events defined in this screen. Defines whether a password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can 't steal information. Don't forget your password, you have...
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When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password ... to "Clear". 4. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e. If desired, you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Chapter 2 39 Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5....have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. 4.
When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password ... to "Clear". 4. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e. If desired, you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Chapter 2 39 Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5....have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. 4.
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... drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery... Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore...
... drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery... Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore...
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... in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. Chapter 4 61 This index can also help...messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 74. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function....
... in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. Chapter 4 61 This index can also help...messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 74. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function....
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... at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) . Battery critical LOW. CMOS Battery Bad. Unlock external keyboard. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 62 Chapter 4 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error. (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then... shut down system, not show . see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. Unlock key switch Monitor type...
... at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) . Battery critical LOW. CMOS Battery Bad. Unlock external keyboard. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 62 Chapter 4 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error. (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then... shut down system, not show . see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. Unlock key switch Monitor type...