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Chapter1 System Specification 1 Features 1 Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display 1 Graphics 1 Storage Subsystem 2 Optical media drive 2 Communication 2 I/O Interface 2 Power Subsystem 3 Dimensions and Weight 3 Environment 3 Block Diagram 4 Outlook Tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 7 Rear View 8 Base View 8 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 10 Windows keys 11 Hotkeys 11 Special keys 12 Indicators 14 Easy-launch Buttons 15 Touchpad 16 Touchpad Basics 16 Acer Empowering...
Chapter1 System Specification 1 Features 1 Platform 1 System Memory 1 Display 1 Graphics 1 Storage Subsystem 2 Optical media drive 2 Communication 2 I/O Interface 2 Power Subsystem 3 Dimensions and Weight 3 Environment 3 Block Diagram 4 Outlook Tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 7 Rear View 8 Base View 8 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad 10 Windows keys 11 Hotkeys 11 Special keys 12 Indicators 14 Easy-launch Buttons 15 Touchpad 16 Touchpad Basics 16 Acer Empowering...
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... Begin 57 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 58 Disassembly Procedure 60 Removing the Battery Pack 60 Removing the HDD Module 60 Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the RAM Modules 61 Removing the Keyboard 63 Separating the LCD Module and Main Unit 64 Disassembling the Main Unit 65 LCD Disassembly 72 Chapter4 Troubleshooting 76 System Check Procedures 77 External Diskette Drive Check 77 External CD-ROM Drive Check 77 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 77 Memory Check 78 Power System Check...
... Begin 57 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 58 Disassembly Procedure 60 Removing the Battery Pack 60 Removing the HDD Module 60 Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the RAM Modules 61 Removing the Keyboard 63 Separating the LCD Module and Main Unit 64 Disassembling the Main Unit 65 LCD Disassembly 72 Chapter4 Troubleshooting 76 System Check Procedures 77 External Diskette Drive Check 77 External CD-ROM Drive Check 77 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 77 Memory Check 78 Power System Check...
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... (location depends on model). 5 N/A Emerge"nEcaysye-lajeucntchhboulettons" on model). 3 N/A Optical disk access indicator 4 N/A NoOtpeti:cal disk drive eject button Lights up when the optical disk drive is turned off. Ejects the drive tray from the slot. # Icon Item Description 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture NoCtaer:d (xD). # Icon Item Description 4 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera...
... (location depends on model). 5 N/A Emerge"nEcaysye-lajeucntchhboulettons" on model). 3 N/A Optical disk access indicator 4 N/A NoOtpeti:cal disk drive eject button Lights up when the optical disk drive is turned off. Ejects the drive tray from the slot. # Icon Item Description 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture NoCtaer:d (xD). # Icon Item Description 4 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera...
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... cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based networks. Rear View Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon #ItemIcon Item DeDsecsrcirpipttiioonn # # IIccoonn Item Item Description Description 1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). # Icon Item Description 2 S-video/TV-out(NTSC/ PAL)port NoCteo:nnects to a television or display device with S-video input # Icon Item Description 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD...
... cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based networks. Rear View Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon #ItemIcon Item DeDsecsrcirpipttiioonn # # IIccoonn Item Item Description Description 1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). # Icon Item Description 2 S-video/TV-out(NTSC/ PAL)port NoCteo:nnects to a television or display device with S-video input # Icon Item Description 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD...
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... of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. It opens the application's context menu. + : Hotkeys < > + : The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to Sleep mode. ager" on page 20 "Acer eManager" on the Windows Start button. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Hotkey Icon Function Description HotkeHHeHe+yo+yt IcIIccooonnnIconFFuunFnccuttioinonncFtuinocntioDnDesecsrcirpitpiotinoDnescriptiDoenscription Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. + + n++ + ++F + Acer eSetting Launche...
... of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. It opens the application's context menu. + : Hotkeys < > + : The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to Sleep mode. ager" on page 20 "Acer eManager" on the Windows Start button. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Hotkey Icon Function Description HotkeHHeHe+yo+yt IcIIccooonnnIconFFuunFnccuttioinonncFtuinocntioDnDesecsrcirpitpiotinoDnescriptiDoenscription Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. + + n++ + ++F + Acer eSetting Launche...
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... Acer ezDock. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides: T Password protection T Recovery of applications and drives T Image or data backup: • Backup to HDD (set recovery point) • Backup to CD or DVD T Image or data recovery tools: • Recovery from a hidden partition (factory defaults) • Recovery from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery...
... Acer ezDock. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. Acer eRecovery Management provides: T Password protection T Recovery of applications and drives T Image or data backup: • Backup to HDD (set recovery point) • Backup to CD or DVD T Image or data recovery tools: • Recovery from a hidden partition (factory defaults) • Recovery from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery...
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...: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. AC mode The default setting is closed, and set passwords for accessing to turn the following functions on current usage, refer to : • Set alarms. • Reload factory defaults. • Select what actions will be taken when the cover...
...: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. AC mode The default setting is closed, and set passwords for accessing to turn the following functions on current usage, refer to : • Set alarms. • Reload factory defaults. • Select what actions will be taken when the cover...
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... Audio Item Audio controller Description • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Support boot option: HDD / Removable device (media bay device) / all USB ports • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2, WFM2.0 • ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance with Intel Speedstep Support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode • Package: 40-pin TSOP • ROM type: one MB CMOS Boot block Flash Memory...
... Audio Item Audio controller Description • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Support boot option: HDD / Removable device (media bay device) / all USB ports • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2, WFM2.0 • ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance with Intel Speedstep Support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode • Package: 40-pin TSOP • ROM type: one MB CMOS Boot block Flash Memory...
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...; Touch pad with 4-way integrated scroll button • Windows keys and application keys support • Standard pitch, 2.5 mm travel length • Hotkey controls • Embedded numeric keypad • Multi-language support • Spill-proof • Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, E-mail with LED, Acer Empowering, one user-programmable button Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Specification Panasonic / Sanyo / Sony Li-Ion 8-cell: 2400 mAh 6-cell: 2000 mAh System Power Management...
...; Touch pad with 4-way integrated scroll button • Windows keys and application keys support • Standard pitch, 2.5 mm travel length • Hotkey controls • Embedded numeric keypad • Multi-language support • Spill-proof • Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, E-mail with LED, Acer Empowering, one user-programmable button Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Specification Panasonic / Sanyo / Sony Li-Ion 8-cell: 2400 mAh 6-cell: 2000 mAh System Power Management...
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... detect if any external display device is then disabled. Auto: During power on process, the system will be in LCD only mode. When this is selected, Boot from LAN feature is connected, the power on display Network boot Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save...
... detect if any external display device is then disabled. Auto: During power on process, the system will be in LCD only mode. When this is selected, Boot from LAN feature is connected, the power on display Network boot Description The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save...
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... turning it cannot be changed or disabled. The following is shown: Set SupervisorPassword Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] If there is required to enter setup. The formats of the password are highlighted and press "Enter", a window similar to the following suboptions are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be entered at first: Set Supervisor Password Enter current password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 53 Chapter 2 To change , or disable hard drive password. Parameter Set HDD Password Password...
... turning it cannot be changed or disabled. The following is shown: Set SupervisorPassword Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] If there is required to enter setup. The formats of the password are highlighted and press "Enter", a window similar to the following suboptions are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be entered at first: Set Supervisor Password Enter current password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 53 Chapter 2 To change , or disable hard drive password. Parameter Set HDD Password Password...
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.../F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load default values for all SETUP items Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Setup...
.../F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load default values for all SETUP items Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Setup...
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... to the drive or make the drive fail. 1. See if FDD test is required. If errors occur with the internal diskette driver, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the errors still remain: 1. Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. Replace the main board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correctly connected, run the CD-ROM test. 3.
... to the drive or make the drive fail. 1. See if FDD test is required. If errors occur with the internal diskette driver, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the errors still remain: 1. Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. Replace the main board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correctly connected, run the CD-ROM test. 3.
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... 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 Enable USB devices 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2...
... 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 Enable USB devices 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2...
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... ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data 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 option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Code...
... ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data 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 option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Code...
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...Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do not work . Action 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). The system doesn't power on , but system runs correctly. Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check". Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive...
...Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key do not work . Action 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). The system doesn't power on , but system runs correctly. Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check". Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive...
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... Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system will not enter hibernation. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA). PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board...
... Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error The system will not enter hibernation. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA). PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board...
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... Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. USB does not work correctly. The system does not resume from hibernation mode. External display does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 90 System hangs intermittently. Refresh battery (continue to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack...
... Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. USB does not work correctly. The system does not resume from hibernation mode. External display does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 90 System hangs intermittently. Refresh battery (continue to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack...
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... advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when...
... advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when...
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... enable BIOS Recovery. 1. It is strongly recommended. HDD password clean: It uses on the system will check password during POST or when entering the BIOS setup menu. A\> unlock6 XXXX 00 XXXX -HDD password error code Unlock6.exe v1.1 2 May 2003 Chapter 5 98 The user can enable this function by shorting this feature to restore the BIOS to a successful one hardware Pin pad under the keyboard. However, if it is a special block of BIOS. PIN pad Location...
... enable BIOS Recovery. 1. It is strongly recommended. HDD password clean: It uses on the system will check password during POST or when entering the BIOS setup menu. A\> unlock6 XXXX 00 XXXX -HDD password error code Unlock6.exe v1.1 2 May 2003 Chapter 5 98 The user can enable this function by shorting this feature to restore the BIOS to a successful one hardware Pin pad under the keyboard. However, if it is a special block of BIOS. PIN pad Location...