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...;* Special keys and controls ‰ 86-/87-/91-key keyboard ‰ Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports ‰ 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)) ‰ USB 2.0 port ‰ HDMI™ port with HDCP support ‰ External display (VGA) port ‰ Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support ‰ Microphone-in jack ‰ Ethernet (RJ-45) port ‰ DC-in -1 card reader Communication ‰ Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* ‰ Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link...
...;* Special keys and controls ‰ 86-/87-/91-key keyboard ‰ Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports ‰ 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)) ‰ USB 2.0 port ‰ HDMI™ port with HDCP support ‰ External display (VGA) port ‰ Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support ‰ Microphone-in jack ‰ Ethernet (RJ-45) port ‰ DC-in -1 card reader Communication ‰ Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* ‰ Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link...
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... stereo audio output. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest Touchpad toggle Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 10 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G function. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Chapter 1 No. 1 Icon Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Comfortable support area...
... stereo audio output. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest Touchpad toggle Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 10 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G function. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Chapter 1 No. 1 Icon Item Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Comfortable support area...
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...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Brightness down Decrease the sound volume. Hotkey + + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). To type: Chapter 1 15 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > + < > + < > + < > Brightness up Increases the sound volume...
...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Brightness down Decrease the sound volume. Hotkey + + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). To type: Chapter 1 15 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of your keyboard. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > + < > + < > + < > Brightness up Increases the sound volume...
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... Windows graphics scheme will be changed to Windows Vista Basic, screen brightness reduced and the graphics chip will be switched to a lower speed. System activity refers to any time, run Acer Backup Manager from the Start menu and go through the steps outlined above. If no activity is a tool to the computer, and video memory. Acer PowerSmart key The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly restore...
... Windows graphics scheme will be changed to Windows Vista Basic, screen brightness reduced and the graphics chip will be switched to a lower speed. System activity refers to any time, run Acer Backup Manager from the Start menu and go through the steps outlined above. If no activity is a tool to the computer, and video memory. Acer PowerSmart key The Acer PowerSmart key uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to quickly restore...
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... previously burned backup discs, you will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Switch to complete the restore. Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from previously created CD and DVD backups. Restart your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Click on screen to complete the process. You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system. 1. Use the up...
... previously burned backup discs, you will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Switch to complete the restore. Restore Windows Vista from backup discs To restore Windows Vista from previously created CD and DVD backups. Restart your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Click on screen to complete the process. You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system. 1. Use the up...
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... to a lower boot priority. Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup, where you should select the Boot submenu. 1. change settings, update your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Turn on your Arcade software, view the help file and About information ‰ Albums - During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to select the media type you reboot, Windows will reboot. 7. Ensure...
... to a lower boot priority. Use the MediaConsole, touchpad or arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup, where you should select the Boot submenu. 1. change settings, update your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Turn on your Arcade software, view the help file and About information ‰ Albums - During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to select the media type you reboot, Windows will reboot. 7. Ensure...
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... to search for , and download, available updates to your Acer Arcade Deluxe. Live Update: Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to check for newly shared media servers. The pop-up control panel. Settings: Click Settings to make various adjustments to the software. Here, you will be able to modify Display, Audio, Photo, DVD and BD settings to the Cinema main screen. Clicking the stop button will stop the movie...
... to search for , and download, available updates to your Acer Arcade Deluxe. Live Update: Click Live Update to connect to the Internet to check for newly shared media servers. The pop-up control panel. Settings: Click Settings to make various adjustments to the software. Here, you will be able to modify Display, Audio, Photo, DVD and BD settings to the Cinema main screen. Clicking the stop button will stop the movie...
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... the boot options. This field shows the CPU speed of the system. mj Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD0 Mode Name HDD0 Serial Number Description This field shows the CPU type of the system. The features are shown on the bottom of screen during POST. Boot Exit Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup. This filed displays the serial number of the system. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the...
... the boot options. This field shows the CPU speed of the system. mj Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD0 Mode Name HDD0 Serial Number Description This field shows the CPU type of the system. The features are shown on the bottom of screen during POST. Boot Exit Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup. This filed displays the serial number of the system. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the...
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... BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you may have three tries before the system halts. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set , this screen. Use the w andy keys to ser the Hdd password. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The user can not enter the Setup menu...
... BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you may have three tries before the system halts. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set , this screen. Use the w andy keys to ser the Hdd password. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The user can not enter the Setup menu...
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... then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Chapter 2 37 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When...
... then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Chapter 2 37 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When...
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... Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 61. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on recharging or discharging. Press F2 in control Panel. 2. Follow the instructions in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. then check that if the parameters shown in the message window. See the following : z Replace the System board...
... Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 61. If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on recharging or discharging. Press F2 in control Panel. 2. Follow the instructions in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. then check that if the parameters shown in the message window. See the following : z Replace the System board...
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... beeps then shut down system, not show . Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 64 Chapter 4 "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. 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 - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
... beeps then shut down system, not show . Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board 64 Chapter 4 "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. 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 - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
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... error Previous boot incomplete - Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - 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 DIMM BIOS ROM System board None Chapter 4 65 Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External...
... error Previous boot incomplete - Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - 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 DIMM BIOS ROM System board None Chapter 4 65 Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External...
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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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... Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts 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 69 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...
... Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts 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 69 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...
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... (optional) Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode...
... (optional) Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode...
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..." on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 71 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The...
..." on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 71 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The...
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... Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery can't be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive...
... Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery can't be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive...
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...hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 76. 74 Chapter 4 Touchpad does not work correctly. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Internal modem does not work . External display...
...hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 76. 74 Chapter 4 Touchpad does not work correctly. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Internal modem does not work . External display...
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Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. If any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons...
Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. If any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons...
