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... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide...
... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide...
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... Using the System Utilities 24 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 26 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 34 Information 35 Main 36 Security 38 Boot 42 Exit 43 BIOS Flash Utility 44 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 General Information 48 Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD dummy card...
... Using the System Utilities 24 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 26 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 34 Information 35 Main 36 Security 38 Boot 42 Exit 43 BIOS Flash Utility 44 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 General Information 48 Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD dummy card...
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... of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 111 Intermittent Problems 115 Undetermined Problems 116 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top and Bottom View 117 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5235/5535 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 156 VIII
... of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 111 Intermittent Problems 115 Undetermined Problems 116 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top and Bottom View 117 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 5235/5535 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 156 VIII
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... optical drive; Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. Chapter 1 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support 5-in jack Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in -1 card reader Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) (only for certain models). Accepts input from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs. Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from external microphones...
... optical drive; Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. Chapter 1 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support 5-in jack Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in -1 card reader Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) (only for certain models). Accepts input from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs. Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from external microphones...
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...indicators. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Chapter 1 9 Num Lock Caps Lock Power Battery Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicators The computer has several easy-to start the application. Lights up Volume down Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Acer Empowering Technology Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive...
...indicators. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Chapter 1 9 Num Lock Caps Lock Power Battery Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicators The computer has several easy-to start the application. Lights up Volume down Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Acer Empowering Technology Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive...
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... < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Displays help on and off . Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. Chapter 1 13 Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hot keys, press...
... < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Displays help on and off . Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the internal touchpad on hotkeys. Chapter 1 13 Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hot keys, press...
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... quick menu allows you to run Acer eAudio Management, and right-click to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Activated by...
... quick menu allows you to run Acer eAudio Management, and right-click to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (only for certain models). • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Activated by...
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..., change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you to another one first. 1. Click OK to save and quickly switch to the default settings of the predefined power plans. 18 Chapter 1 NOTE: You can create, switch between power plans: 1. The quick menu appears. You may also switch between power plans by clicking the Restore button. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new power...
..., change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you to another one first. 1. Click OK to save and quickly switch to the default settings of the predefined power plans. 18 Chapter 1 NOTE: You can create, switch between power plans: 1. The quick menu appears. You may also switch between power plans by clicking the Restore button. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you want to delete the active power plan, switch to save your new power...
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... prompt you to create the Master Password. The Master Password may also be used to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Click the Battery tab to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. 3. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. The quick menu shows the remaining...
... prompt you to create the Master Password. The Master Password may also be used to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Click the Battery tab to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. 3. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. The quick menu shows the remaining...
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This field displays the asset tag number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Chapter 2 35 Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU T9400 @ 2.53 GHz 2.53 GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX...
This field displays the asset tag number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Chapter 2 35 Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU T9400 @ 2.53 GHz 2.53 GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX...
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... BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the hard disk password. When set , this screen. The user can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to "Set". 4. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set...
... BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the hard disk password. When set , this screen. The user can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to "Set". 4. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set...
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... settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Changing a Password 1. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. The password setting is OK, the screen will display...
... settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Changing a Password 1. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. The password setting is OK, the screen will display...
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... -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 43 Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes...
... -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 43 Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes...
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... message. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on...
... message. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on...
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... Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors 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...
... Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors 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...
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... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST...
... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST...
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...Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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 System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 111 Battery pack Power adapter Hard...
...Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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 System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 111 Battery pack Power adapter Hard...
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... mode. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 33. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 33. LCD cover switch System board 112 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter...
... mode. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 33. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 33. LCD cover switch System board 112 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter...
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... not match the installed devices. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence See "Save to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more...
... not match the installed devices. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence See "Save to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more...
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 138 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 138 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...