Acer Aspire M5-481 Support Question
Acer Aspire M5-481 Support Question
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Question posted by villao3 on February 21st, 2013
Acer Aspire M5 Won't Boot Up.
When I press botton to start, the Acer logo shows up on screen and then a black screen follows where all you see is the cursor. Nothing happens afterwards. Have any ideas for solving? Aspire M5 is two months old.
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on March 27th, 2013 12:50 AM
tintinb
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There are actually several reasons why your Acer Aspire M5-481 displays a black screen and cannot boot all the way that is why it is not possible to provide the exact solution. However, I provided the links below for the possible reasons as well as solutions for your computer black screen problem.
- http://tips4pc.com/articles/computer%20troubleshooting/computer_has_a_black_screen_and.htm
- http://www.geekswhoknow.com/articles/reasons_you_get_a_blank_screen.php
- http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001319.htm
- http://www.windowstalk.org/2012/08/6-troubleshooting-tips-to-combat-the-black-screen-computer-error/
Also read the manual for more information.
http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Acer/AspireM5481/173195
If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask here at HelpOwl. Experts here are always willing to answer your questions to the best of our knowledge and expertise.
Regards,
Tintin
Related Acer Aspire M5-481 Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 1
Aspire Series
User's Manual
User Manual - Page 2
© 2012 All Rights Reserved. Aspire Series User's Manual Original Issue: 05/2012
Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase:
User Manual - Page 3
...and servicing 18
Battery pack
51
Battery pack characteristics 51
Your Acer notebook tour
19
Charging the battery 51
Screen view 20
Optimizing battery life 53
Keyboard view 22
Checking ...
Windows keys 32 Traveling with the computer 59
Recovery
34
Preparing the computer 59
Acer eRecovery Management 34 Creating recovery discs 35
Recovering your system 38 Types of recovery 40...
User Manual - Page 4
... DVD movies
68
Connecting to a network
63 BIOS utility
69
Built-in network feature 63 Boot sequence 69
Wireless networks
64 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69
Connecting to the Internet 64 Setting passwords 69
Acer Instant Connect 64 Frequently asked questions
70
Wireless networks 64 Requesting service 73
Troubleshooting 75
Troubleshooting...
User Manual - Page 9
...fire as they may explode. Batteries may also explode if damaged. For safety reasons, turn off your laptop under the following conditions. Remember to follow any area, and always switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your device when ...them away from the battery, which could affect performance.
Note: Please refer to www.acer.com for this device.
User Manual - Page 12
...; Note: Information in warmer climates. automatically go into the trash when discarding. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products:
produce less heat and reduce cooling loads in this section... mark. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of inactivity, respectively.
12 - Acer is committed to offering products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less...
User Manual - Page 16
... to be more productive, please refer to the Aspire User's Manual. For more on how your computer can help you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following:
16 -
Please refer to the basic features..., expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on the computer, simply press and release the power button.
User Manual - Page 19
Aspire Series
Your Acer notebook tour - 19
YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer.
User Manual - Page 20
Screen view
#
Icon Item
Description
1
Webcam
Web camera for video communication.
2
Screen
Displays computer output.
3
Microphone
Internal microphone for sound
recording.
4
Power button Turns the computer on and off.
20 - Your Acer notebook tour
User Manual - Page 21
Your Acer notebook tour - 21 Fully charged: The light is charging. Battery indicator
Indicates battery status. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue.
#
Icon Item
Description
5
Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
User Manual - Page 22
... use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. Your Acer notebook tour
Description
For entering data into your computer. Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click.
Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Touch-sensitive pointing device. •...
User Manual - Page 23
Connects to an AC adapter.
3
USB ports
Connects to USB devices.
4
USB port with
If a port is black it is USB 2.0
power-off charging compatible, if it is blue it is also USB
3.0 compatible (see below).
5
HDMI port
Supports...Icon 1
Item
Ventilation and cooling fan
2
DC-in jack
Description Allows the computer to an Ethernet 10/100/
1000-based network.
Your Acer notebook tour - 23
User Manual - Page 24
Your Acer notebook tour
Description
Internal optical drive;
Information on USB 3.0
• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • ...
User Manual - Page 25
... drive.
Right view
# Icon 1
2
Item 2-in-1 card reader
Headset/speaker jack
Description
Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card or one MultiMediaCard (MMC). Your Acer notebook tour - 25
Ejects the optical disk from the slot. # Icon 2
3
4
Item
Optical disk access indicator
Optical drive eject button
Emergency eject hole
Description Lights...
User Manual - Page 26
Base view
# Icon 1
Item
Battery reset pinhole
2
Ventilation and
cooling fan
3
Speakers
26 - Your Acer notebook tour
Description
Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to stay cool. • Do not cover or obstruct the
openings. Deliver stereo audio output.
Allows the computer to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery).
User Manual - Page 34
...
34 - Backup: • Create Factory Default Backup • Backup Drivers and Applications 2. RECOVERY
Acer eRecovery Management
Note: Acer eRecovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. To ensure you can recover your ...Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1.
User Manual - Page 43
... continues by copying files to restart your hard drive. Click on Start
> All Programs > Acer, then click on OK.
A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers:
1. Follow the on-screen prompts for first-time system setup. Caution: Continuing the process will...
User Manual - Page 44
...will take several minutes. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Acer
Recovery Management opens. ..., then restart your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Press F2 when starting your hard drive. 3. This process...
User Manual - Page 73
... comes with our offices worldwide. Frequently asked questions - 73
While the Acer logo is in the flap located inside the front cover of service centers are... security and peace of available, authorized service centers is showing, press + at the same time
to know about the ITW program. Please visit www.acer.com. To start the recovery process: 1. Important! Refer to the onscreen...
User Manual - Page 76
... your dealer or an authorized service center. Contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center. Error messages Corrective action
Disk boot failure
Insert a system (bootable) disk, then press to reboot.
Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard interface error
Memory size mismatch
Contact your...
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