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This passport contains all you call. Place your problems efficiently. Before you call Please have the following information: Name Address ...in the case of mind when traveling. An ITW passport comes with our offices worldwide. Always have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you security and peace of beeps). If there are traveling in does not have ..., write them down as they appear on hand, especially when you a helping hand. Please consult http://global.acer.com. You are there to give you travel, to provide the following information available when you call takes and...
This passport contains all you call. Place your problems efficiently. Before you call Please have the following information: Name Address ...in the case of mind when traveling. An ITW passport comes with our offices worldwide. Always have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you security and peace of beeps). If there are traveling in does not have ..., write them down as they appear on hand, especially when you a helping hand. Please consult http://global.acer.com. You are there to give you travel, to provide the following information available when you call takes and...
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... bottom of the screen. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled.
... bottom of the screen. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Enabled.
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...an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical ... Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Solutions to reboot. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. ...
...an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical ... Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Solutions to reboot. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. ...
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English English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
English English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
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... with the regulations and constraints in the country of problems, you an opportunity to determine if it is causing the problem. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - List of applicable countries EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. ...
... with the regulations and constraints in the country of problems, you an opportunity to determine if it is causing the problem. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - List of applicable countries EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. ...
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... is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this device. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it provide any item of terminal...
... is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this device. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it provide any item of terminal...
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... N network 72 Notebook Manager hotkey 31 num lock 29 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 30 P password 69 types 69 ports 71 printer troubleshooting 41 problems 40 CD-ROM 41 display 40 keyboard 41 printer 41 startup 40 troubleshooting 84 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD...
... N network 72 Notebook Manager hotkey 31 num lock 29 on indicator 25 numeric keypad embedded 30 P password 69 types 69 ports 71 printer troubleshooting 41 problems 40 CD-ROM 41 display 40 keyboard 41 printer 41 startup 40 troubleshooting 84 Q questions setting location for modem use 41 S safety CD or DVD...
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IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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...Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults ...F10 Save and Exit 39 If you do not need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, ...
...Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults ...F10 Save and Exit 39 If you do not need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, ...
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...Error Message" on page 76 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go on or stay on screen. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much ... a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. No beep or error codes are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. LCD display problems or others).
...Error Message" on page 76 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go on or stay on screen. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much ... a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. No beep or error codes are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. LCD display problems or others).
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... device: 1. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to select the test device: 1. Do the following to isolate the problem to be tested. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is to a controller, driver...internal keyboard is required. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the main board. Multiple labels can cause the drive to correct the problem. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears...
... device: 1. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to select the test device: 1. Do the following to isolate the problem to be tested. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is to a controller, driver...internal keyboard is required. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the main board. Multiple labels can cause the drive to correct the problem. If the error still remains: 1. Replace the main board. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears...
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... check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 75 Chapter 4 73 Remove the battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Press... F2 in the message window. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Follow the...
... check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 75 Chapter 4 73 Remove the battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Press... F2 in the message window. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Follow the...
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... adapter cable. If the power-on page 75. 74 Chapter 4 If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 88. See the following : T Replace the System board. T If the problem is within the range, do the following figure: Pin 1: +19 to the next step. T If the voltage is not...
... adapter cable. If the power-on page 75. 74 Chapter 4 If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 88. See the following : T Replace the System board. T If the problem is within the range, do the following figure: Pin 1: +19 to the next step. T If the voltage is not...
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... battery status indicator does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. If the voltage is applied to correct the problem. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Power off the computer. 2. Check the Battery...
... battery status indicator does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. If the voltage is applied to correct the problem. After you identify first the problem is not a hardware problem. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. Power off the computer. 2. Check the Battery...
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NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or 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. ...76 Chapter 4 NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. Some of them display...
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or 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. ...76 Chapter 4 NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. Some of them display...
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Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 88. 86 Chapter 4 Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the Devices... Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad does not work. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Hard ...
Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 88. 86 Chapter 4 Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the Devices... Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad does not work. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Hard ...
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... times. 2. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1. Chapter 4 87 If no more errors. 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 that there are no error is...
... times. 2. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1. Chapter 4 87 If no more errors. 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 that there are no error is...
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... procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). If any problems are supported by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Visually check them for damage. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the... failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards...
... procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). If any problems are supported by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Visually check them for damage. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the... failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards...