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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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...your computer into power-saving mode. 12 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / Indicates the indicator computer's power status. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models). Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Chapter 1 Num Lock Caps Lock Lights up when Caps ...* 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(only for three-step data backup.
...your computer into power-saving mode. 12 Power button / Turns the computer on and off . / Indicates the indicator computer's power status. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models). Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Chapter 1 Num Lock Caps Lock Lights up when Caps ...* 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(only for three-step data backup.
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...clicking the left button. 12 Chapter 1 Tapping on the touchpad is the same 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. This fingerprint... the left and right buttons on a mouse. 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...
...clicking the left button. 12 Chapter 1 Tapping on the touchpad is the same 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. This fingerprint... the left and right buttons on a mouse. 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...
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... Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with centralized password management via Acer MyLaunch*; secure Internet favorites via Password Bank; With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Acer ProfileLaunch** can launch up to your computer with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of your finger...
... Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with centralized password management via Acer MyLaunch*; secure Internet favorites via Password Bank; With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. Acer ProfileLaunch** can launch up to your computer with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of your finger...
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... the restore is only available on certain models. After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to select F12 Boot Menu. 5. Use... the up and down arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup, where you can choose to Exit Saving Changes. If you prefer...
... the restore is only available on certain models. After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to select F12 Boot Menu. 5. Use... the up and down arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup, where you can choose to Exit Saving Changes. If you prefer...
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... content Advanced - watch DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, and video clips Homemedia - connect to other devices to enter BIOS Setup, where you can be installed from the Arcade home page by selecting Help. 24 Chapter 1 Use the left and right arrow keys to... removable media Music - Do this before rebooting your Arcade software, view the help file and About information Albums - 2. Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer Arcade Deluxe is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. change settings, update your computer. view photos stored on the ...
... content Advanced - watch DVDs, VCDs or Blu-Ray movies, and video clips Homemedia - connect to other devices to enter BIOS Setup, where you can be installed from the Arcade home page by selecting Help. 24 Chapter 1 Use the left and right arrow keys to... removable media Music - Do this before rebooting your Arcade software, view the help file and About information Albums - 2. Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer Arcade Deluxe is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies and videos. change settings, update your computer. view photos stored on the ...
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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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...multi-boot menu. Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). If you do not need to "disabled". The default parameter of screen). However, if you encounter configuration ...problems, you may need to "enabled". Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to run this menu, user can change...
...multi-boot menu. Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). If you do not need to "disabled". The default parameter of screen). However, if you encounter configuration ...problems, you may need to "enabled". Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to run this menu, user can change...
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... system information is subject to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. This filed displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary master. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Main allows...
... system information is subject to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. This filed displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary master. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Main allows...
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...serial number of the system. UUID=32bytes Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. Chapter 2 35 Displays system BIOS version. This field shows product name of this system. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. This field...above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. 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 ...
...serial number of the system. UUID=32bytes Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. Chapter 2 35 Displays system BIOS version. This field shows product name of this system. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. This field...above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. 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 ...
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... password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is HDD Password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to reset it. Press Enter to your password, you set the Hdd password. The password ...the value of HDD password. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the Hdd . Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password. When set , this screen. IMPORTANT: Be very careful when...
... password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is HDD Password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to reset it. Press Enter to your password, you set the Hdd password. The password ...the value of HDD password. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the Hdd . Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password. When set , this screen. IMPORTANT: Be very careful when...
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...current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Press e. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 39 When you can opt to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Removing a Password Follow these ... 4. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password ...
...current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Press e. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 39 When you can opt to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Removing a Password Follow these ... 4. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password ...
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...to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when 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... a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The...
...to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when 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... a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The...
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... actions 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. The following lists the error messages that the... BIOS displays on page 74. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory ...
... actions 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. The following lists the error messages that the... BIOS displays on page 74. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory ...
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...at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) . In this situation BIOS will show message. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input... 58. Real Time Clock Error. CMOS Battery Bad. Thermal critical High. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Battery critical LOW. System disabled. Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard...
...at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) . In this situation BIOS will show message. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 58. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input... 58. Real Time Clock Error. CMOS Battery Bad. Thermal critical High. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Battery critical LOW. System disabled. Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard...
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...used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Check the drive is dead - run Setup System CMOS checksum ... Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n FRU/Action in Sequence Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 58. RTC battery Run...
...used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Check the drive is dead - run Setup System CMOS checksum ... Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n FRU/Action in Sequence Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 58. RTC battery Run...
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...power-on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Speaker System board 64 Chapter 4 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. LED board System board Power... POST but system runs correctly. Error Messages Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep during POST. LCD inverter...
...power-on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Speaker System board 64 Chapter 4 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. LED board System board Power... POST but system runs correctly. Error Messages Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep during POST. LCD inverter...
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... Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize InsydeH2O Dispatch Manager ...
... Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test ... RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize InsydeH2O Dispatch Manager ...