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... Specifications 1 Features 1 Mainboard Placement 3 Block Diagram 6 Outlook View 7 Open View 7 Front Panel 8 Left View 9 Right View 10 Rear View 11 Bottom View 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Indicators 15 Windows Keys 17 Launch Keys 18 Hot Keys 19 Special Keys 20 Using a Computer Security lock 21 Using...
... Specifications 1 Features 1 Mainboard Placement 3 Block Diagram 6 Outlook View 7 Open View 7 Front Panel 8 Left View 9 Right View 10 Rear View 11 Bottom View 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Indicators 15 Windows Keys 17 Launch Keys 18 Hot Keys 19 Special Keys 20 Using a Computer Security lock 21 Using...
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 73 System Check Procedures 74 External Diskette Drive Check 74 External CD-ROM Drive Check 74 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 74 Memory Check 75 Power System Check 75 Power Adapter 76 Check the Battery Pack 77 Touchpad Check 77 PhoenixBIOS ...
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 73 System Check Procedures 74 External Diskette Drive Check 74 External CD-ROM Drive Check 74 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 74 Memory Check 75 Power System Check 75 Power Adapter 76 Check the Battery Pack 77 Touchpad Check 77 PhoenixBIOS ...
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... MIC IN Page:27 LINE SPEKER IN Page:27 Page:28 LINE OUT Page:28 RJ11 Page:27 DOCKING PS2 Page:33 Touchpad Page:30 Keyboard Page:30 IrDA Page:31 PCI ROUTING TABLE IDSEL INTERUPT DOCKING DOCKING Print Port COM Port Page:33 Page:33 DEVICE REQ0# / GNT0# REQ2# / GNT2...
... MIC IN Page:27 LINE SPEKER IN Page:27 Page:28 LINE OUT Page:28 RJ11 Page:27 DOCKING PS2 Page:33 Touchpad Page:30 Keyboard Page:30 IrDA Page:31 PCI ROUTING TABLE IDSEL INTERUPT DOCKING DOCKING Print Port COM Port Page:33 Page:33 DEVICE REQ0# / GNT0# REQ2# / GNT2...
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Open View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you to show the status of ports allow you use the computer. 5 Click buttons The left and right mouse (...
Open View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you to show the status of ports allow you use the computer. 5 Click buttons The left and right mouse (...
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...down one line at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are typed in all alphabetic characters are pressed. Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Scroll lock When Scroll Lock is on ...and off . Fn F12 14 Chapter 1 Lock keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you can be n uFs1ed0. Lock LKoecyk key Description Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on and off by pressing...
...down one line at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are typed in all alphabetic characters are pressed. Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Scroll lock When Scroll Lock is on ...and off . Fn F12 14 Chapter 1 Lock keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you can be n uFs1ed0. Lock LKoecyk key Description Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on and off by pressing...
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Main keyboard Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Hold Shift while usFinng cursor-control keys. Desired action Num Lock on Desired action Num Lock on Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner. Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Type the letters in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad. Chapter 1 15 keys Num Lock off Num Lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. It is indicated by small characters located on the right-hand side of the keycaps.
Main keyboard Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Hold Shift while usFinng cursor-control keys. Desired action Num Lock on Desired action Num Lock on Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner. Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Type the letters in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad. Chapter 1 15 keys Num Lock off Num Lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. It is indicated by small characters located on the right-hand side of the keycaps.
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Icon Function Description The three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to use the embedded numeric keypad. 16 Chapter 1 These indicators show the status of the palm rest area. Num Lock activiy Lights when ... activated. Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active. Indicators Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information: Icon Item Caps Lock activity Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on...
Icon Function Description The three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to use the embedded numeric keypad. 16 Chapter 1 These indicators show the status of the palm rest area. Num Lock activiy Lights when ... activated. Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active. Indicators Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information: Icon Item Caps Lock activity Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on...
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To the right of the power button are three buttons. Launch Key e p Launch key Default Application Acer eManager application (user-programmable) User-programmable Default application 18 Chapter 1 Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are the two launch keys. The left-most button is the power button. They are designated as the Empowering Key and a programmable button.
To the right of the power button are three buttons. Launch Key e p Launch key Default Application Acer eManager application (user-programmable) User-programmable Default application 18 Chapter 1 Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are the two launch keys. The left-most button is the power button. They are designated as the Empowering Key and a programmable button.
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it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard features two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 19 It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: Tab + Tab (...
it opens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard features two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 19 It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: Tab + Tab (...
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Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start thAelal pPprliocagtiorna.ms Launch Manager Chapter 1 23 You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs,Satnadrtthen Launch Manager to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard.
Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start thAelal pPprliocagtiorna.ms Launch Manager Chapter 1 23 You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs,Satnadrtthen Launch Manager to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard.
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... can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Open a text editNorootrewfoorrdUpSrokceeyssboora. Either directly press the Euro symbol at the upper-center of your keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Either dollar directly sign at tphreesuspptheer-dceonlltaRerresogifgitnoheantaktehlyeabbnooadtrtdoL.ma-nrigghutaogf teheOkpetyiboonarsd, or hold Alt...
... can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Open a text editNorootrewfoorrdUpSrokceeyssboora. Either directly press the Euro symbol at the upper-center of your keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Either dollar directly sign at tphreesuspptheer-dceonlltaRerresogifgitnoheantaktehlyeabbnooadtrtdoL.ma-nrigghutaogf teheOkpetyiboonarsd, or hold Alt...
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... bit CardBus PCI7411 Type II One type-II Right Side No Yes Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Specification KBC 97551 Standard keyboard w launch button embeded T 88-89 keys Acer Fine TouchTM keyboard T with 5-degree curve (for TM4600/ TM4100 only) Yes Chapter 1 31
... bit CardBus PCI7411 Type II One type-II Right Side No Yes Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Specification KBC 97551 Standard keyboard w launch button embeded T 88-89 keys Acer Fine TouchTM keyboard T with 5-degree curve (for TM4600/ TM4100 only) Yes Chapter 1 31
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Keyboard 12 function keys Item Four easy-launch buttons Two front access LED buttons Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number ...
Keyboard 12 function keys Item Four easy-launch buttons Two front access LED buttons Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number ...
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... backlight (Vrms) 16.7 million 16.7 million Optical Specification keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey No No Yes Yes 3.3 3.3 785 785 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 730 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 735 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 735 LCD: 15" XGA Item ... Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 16.7 million 16.7 million Optical Specification keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey No No Yes Yes 3.3 3.3 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 Chapter 1 33
... backlight (Vrms) 16.7 million 16.7 million Optical Specification keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey No No Yes Yes 3.3 3.3 785 785 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 730 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 735 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 735 LCD: 15" XGA Item ... Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 16.7 million 16.7 million Optical Specification keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey No No Yes Yes 3.3 3.3 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 16.7 million keyboard hotkey No Yes 3.3 Chapter 1 33
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...representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that order. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in -1 Cover *4 Speaker Set *2 Modem Board Touchpad Bracket Bluetooth Module Touchpad Board 59...Card Memory CPU *2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover *2 Thermal Module ODD Module *6 ODD Connector Board ODD Holder ODD Drive *3 Middle Cover *2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module *2 Switch Board *5 *18 Lower and Upper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly Upper Case Assembly Touchpad *3...
...representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that order. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in -1 Cover *4 Speaker Set *2 Modem Board Touchpad Bracket Bluetooth Module Touchpad Board 59...Card Memory CPU *2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover *2 Thermal Module ODD Module *6 ODD Connector Board ODD Holder ODD Drive *3 Middle Cover *2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module *2 Switch Board *5 *18 Lower and Upper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly Upper Case Assembly Touchpad *3...
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Turn over the notebook computer then detach the ODD module carefully. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board then remove the keyboard. 5. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD module. 6. NOTE: When you reattach the ODD, please make sure you can not fasten the screw and the screw may damage the main board. Remove the three screws holding the middle cover. 2. Otherwise, you attach the ODD module completely to the main unit. Detach the middle cover carefully. . 3. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 4. Chapter 3 64 Removing the ODD Module 1.
Turn over the notebook computer then detach the ODD module carefully. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board then remove the keyboard. 5. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD module. 6. NOTE: When you reattach the ODD, please make sure you can not fasten the screw and the screw may damage the main board. Remove the three screws holding the middle cover. 2. Otherwise, you attach the ODD module completely to the main unit. Detach the middle cover carefully. . 3. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 4. Chapter 3 64 Removing the ODD Module 1.
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... Pull out the antenna set with a tweezers then take out the antenna set from the main unit. . 65 Chapter 3 Remove the four screws holding the keyboard cover. 2. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit. . 6. Two on each side. 8. Turn over the... keyboard as shown. 4. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard as shown and disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. 5. Removing the LCD Module 1. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable. 7. Open the LCD module as the picture...
... Pull out the antenna set with a tweezers then take out the antenna set from the main unit. . 65 Chapter 3 Remove the four screws holding the keyboard cover. 2. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit. . 6. Two on each side. 8. Turn over the... keyboard as shown. 4. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard as shown and disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. 5. Removing the LCD Module 1. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable. 7. Open the LCD module as the picture...
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... internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 74 Chapter 4 The following auxiliary input devices are supported... by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard If any of these devices do the following one label attached to it . System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the ...
... internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 74 Chapter 4 The following auxiliary input devices are supported... by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard If any of these devices do the following one label attached to it . System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the ...
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... RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed ...show message. Incorrect password is dead - System CMOS checksum bad - System board Chapter 4 79 Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will ...
... RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed ...show message. Incorrect password is dead - System CMOS checksum bad - System board Chapter 4 79 Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will ...
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... connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 77. See "Power System Check" on page 75. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in characters...
... connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 77. See "Power System Check" on page 75. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in characters...