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... 3 JP34 Speaker (Right) Connector 11 JP9 PCI Express Card Socket 4 JP4 Internal MIC Connector 12 LED1 Power/Suspend LED 5 U5 South Bridge (ICH8M) 13 LED2 Battery Charge/Discharge LED 6 JP6 Internal Track-Pad Connector 14 JP13 Mainboard to Audio Board Connector 7 JP5 Internal Keyboard Connector 15 JP11 Mainboard to USB Board...
... 3 JP34 Speaker (Right) Connector 11 JP9 PCI Express Card Socket 4 JP4 Internal MIC Connector 12 LED1 Power/Suspend LED 5 U5 South Bridge (ICH8M) 13 LED2 Battery Charge/Discharge LED 6 JP6 Internal Track-Pad Connector 14 JP13 Mainboard to Audio Board Connector 7 JP5 Internal Keyboard Connector 15 JP11 Mainboard to USB Board...
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...-aware computer). 8 Chapter 1 Internal microphone for your hands when you use the computer. # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 4 Microphone-in place when closed. 7 Infrared port Interfaces with...
...-aware computer). 8 Chapter 1 Internal microphone for your hands when you use the computer. # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 4 Microphone-in place when closed. 7 Infrared port Interfaces with...
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Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Enable the computer to -read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Chapter 1 11 Indicators The computer has several easy-to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Base view # 1 2 3 4 5 & 6 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock Hard disk bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position.
Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Enable the computer to -read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Chapter 1 11 Indicators The computer has several easy-to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Base view # 1 2 3 4 5 & 6 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock Hard disk bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position.
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... mail, arcade buttons and an Empowering Key " . To set to run the Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 Icon Function Power Battery Description Lights up when the battery is being charged. HDD Num lock Cap lock Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light... shows amber when the battery is active. Easy-Launch Buttons To the top of the keyboard there are pre-set the Web browser and mail buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Fully charged:...
... mail, arcade buttons and an Empowering Key " . To set to run the Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 Icon Function Power Battery Description Lights up when the battery is being charged. HDD Num lock Cap lock Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light... shows amber when the battery is active. Easy-Launch Buttons To the top of the keyboard there are pre-set the Web browser and mail buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Fully charged:...
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... settings for the first time. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to...
... settings for the first time. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to...
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Enter the name for your needs. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is created. 20 Chapter 1 DC Mode (Battery mode) There are three pre-defined profiles - To create new power plan 1. Click "OK" to what you want. 4. Change the display and.... 5. Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. Select one of the predefined power plan that is closest to apply the setting. 6. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. Select a predefined power plan and click the " " icon shown on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire ...
Enter the name for your needs. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is created. 20 Chapter 1 DC Mode (Battery mode) There are three pre-defined profiles - To create new power plan 1. Click "OK" to what you want. 4. Change the display and.... 5. Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. Select one of the predefined power plan that is closest to apply the setting. 6. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. Select a predefined power plan and click the " " icon shown on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire ...
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Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the time shown in the system, your computer's display to the system. If auto-detection hardware is connected to an external device or project using the hot key: Fn + F5. Chapter 1 21 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is implemented in the "Remaining Battery Life" field. For additional power options, click "More Power option".
Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the time shown in the system, your computer's display to the system. If auto-detection hardware is connected to an external device or project using the hot key: Fn + F5. Chapter 1 21 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is implemented in the "Remaining Battery Life" field. For additional power options, click "More Power option".
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... the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 51 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is...
... the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 51 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is...
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Remove the battery pack. 54 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
Remove the battery pack. 54 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
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Start Battery Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD ...
Start Battery Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD ...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 57 Unlock the battery lock (move the battery lock to the unlock position as shown). 2.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 57 Unlock the battery lock (move the battery lock to the unlock position as shown). 2.
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... the two screws from the four snaps as the image shows. Detach the strip cover from the front side and remove it from inside the battery compartment and the two screws fastening the LCD module. 3.
... the two screws from the four snaps as the image shows. Detach the strip cover from the front side and remove it from inside the battery compartment and the two screws fastening the LCD module. 3.
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... Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work,... reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Go to main board). 2. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Press F2 in the message window. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics...
... Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work,... reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Go to main board). 2. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Press F2 in the message window. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics...
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... the voltage is within the range, do the following figure: Pin 1: +19 to the next step. T If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 88. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the power...
... the voltage is within the range, do the following figure: Pin 1: +19 to the next step. T If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 88. Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the power...
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...than 50% of time. From Hardware: 1. See the following figure 3. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to the touchpad pointer. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, ...steady pressure is not a hardware problem. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in Control Panel 2. Do not replace ...
...than 50% of time. From Hardware: 1. See the following figure 3. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to the touchpad pointer. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, ...steady pressure is not a hardware problem. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in Control Panel 2. Do not replace ...
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... Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Hard... RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Keyboard locked - Default configuration used RTC...
... Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Hard... RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Keyboard locked - Default configuration used RTC...
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...Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type... in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette...
...Utility System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type... in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette...
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Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on an external CRT. LED board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connectors. System board.... Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board No beep during POST. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the DIMM. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on ...
Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on an external CRT. LED board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connectors. System board.... Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board No beep during POST. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the DIMM. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on ...
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...contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System...Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 73. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-...
...contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System...Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 73. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-...
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...Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size)... LCD The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from hibernation mode. ...
...Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 45. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size)... LCD The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from hibernation mode. ...