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... to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to complete the installation. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. It is not installed on...
... to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to complete the installation. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. It is not installed on...
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...-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot...
...-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot...
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... 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 29 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 38 Information 39 Main 40 Security 42 Boot 46 Exit 47 BIOS Flash Utility 48 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 49 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53 Disassembly Requirements 53 General Information 54 Pre-disassembly Instructions 54 Disassembly Process 54 External Module Disassembly Process 55 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 55 Removing the Battery Pack...
... 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 29 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 38 Information 39 Main 40 Security 42 Boot 46 Exit 47 BIOS Flash Utility 48 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 49 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53 Disassembly Requirements 53 General Information 54 Pre-disassembly Instructions 54 Disassembly Process 54 External Module Disassembly Process 55 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 55 Removing the Battery Pack...
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... Codes 112 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 117 Intermittent Problems 121 Undetermined Problems 122 Jumper and Connector Locations 123 Top and Bottom View 123 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 125 Clearing Password Check 125 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 126 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 127 TravelMate 5730 Series Exploded Diagram 128 TravelMate 5730 Series 136 Model Definition and Configuration 136 Test Compatible Components 159 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
... Codes 112 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 117 Intermittent Problems 121 Undetermined Problems 122 Jumper and Connector Locations 123 Top and Bottom View 123 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 125 Clearing Password Check 125 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 126 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 127 TravelMate 5730 Series Exploded Diagram 128 TravelMate 5730 Series 136 Model Definition and Configuration 136 Test Compatible Components 159 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
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... activated. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Battery Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Lights up when Caps Lock is active. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset...
... activated. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Battery Bluetooth (Manufacturing option) Wireless LAN (Manufacturing option) Lights up when Caps Lock is active. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset...
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... key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Increases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). 16 Chapter 1 Hotkey...
... key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Increases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). 16 Chapter 1 Hotkey...
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... application you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. K Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. The quick menu allows you want to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Activated by pressing the Empowering Key, it provides access to the following utilities: NOTE: The...
... application you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. K Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. The quick menu allows you want to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Activated by pressing the Empowering Key, it provides access to the following utilities: NOTE: The...
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On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to decrypt the file. If you lose the password, the Master Password is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default. Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. You will prompt you can use this password to create the Master Password. If you set a different password to encrypt a file...
On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use the Master Password to decrypt the file. If you lose the password, the Master Password is the unique key that protects your files from being accessed by default. Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. You will prompt you can use this password to create the Master Password. If you set a different password to encrypt a file...
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... field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of this system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of your computer hardware information. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number...
... field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of this system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of your computer hardware information. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number...
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... your notebook computer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can enter Setup menu only and does not have three tries before the system halts. Press e. Press Enter to "Set". 4. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are done, press u to your password, you set the supervisor password. Use the "w" and "y" keys to set , this...
... your notebook computer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can enter Setup menu only and does not have three tries before the system halts. Press e. Press Enter to "Set". 4. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are done, press u to your password, you set the supervisor password. Use the "w" and "y" keys to set , this...
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... computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. The Set Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Type a password...
... computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. The Set Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Type a password...
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... Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Load default values for all SETUP item. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes...
... Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Load default values for all SETUP item. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes...
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Choose one upper-case string K Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. K If you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. Select "2" 3. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Chapter 2 49 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you need to HDD user password.
Choose one upper-case string K Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. K If you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. Select "2" 3. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Chapter 2 49 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you need to HDD user password.
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...104. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 104. Chapter 4 109 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Shadow RAM...
...104. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 104. Chapter 4 109 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Shadow RAM...
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... vectors 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...
... vectors 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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... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS 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 errors POST...
... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS 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 errors POST...
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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 Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 105. Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System...
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 Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 105. Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System...
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... System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. See "Power System Check" on page 107. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 35. LCD cover switch System board 118 Chapter 4 Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise...
... System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. See "Power System Check" on page 107. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 35. LCD cover switch System board 118 Chapter 4 Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise...
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...). USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 119 Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives...
...). USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 119 Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives...
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 160 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 160 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...