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... computing needs. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your...
... computing needs. The printed User's Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your...
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...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is not full-screen. Image is in the external USB floppy drive? Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows...
...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is not full-screen. Image is in the external USB floppy drive? Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of your Windows...
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... Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to complete the process. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your computer's entire operating system as it was delivered to restore from previously created CD and DVD backups.
... Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system, application) you to complete the process. Burn backup disc Using the Burn Disc page of Acer eRecovery Management, you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your computer's entire operating system as it was delivered to restore from previously created CD and DVD backups.
TravelMate 5710 Service Guide
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... Pad Board Module ...85 Removing the main board ...88 Removing the Speaker Modules ...90 Removing the USB Board ...91 LCD Module Disassembly Process ...93 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart ...93 Main Screw List ...93 Removing the LCD Bezel...94 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets ...95 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable ...96 Removing the LCD Brackets ...97 Removing the Left and Right Hinge ...97 Removing the Antennas ...98 Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera ...99 Troubleshooting 101 System Check Procedures ...102 External...
... Pad Board Module ...85 Removing the main board ...88 Removing the Speaker Modules ...90 Removing the USB Board ...91 LCD Module Disassembly Process ...93 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart ...93 Main Screw List ...93 Removing the LCD Bezel...94 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets ...95 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable ...96 Removing the LCD Brackets ...97 Removing the Left and Right Hinge ...97 Removing the Antennas ...98 Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera ...99 Troubleshooting 101 System Check Procedures ...102 External...
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... touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Audio K K K K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Communication K Acer Video...
... touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth® Audio K K K K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers Intel® High Definition Audio support Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Communication K Acer Video...
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... the Windows® lock function to run the Acer Launch Manager. minimizes open windows and prepares your finger to work. They are: mail Web browser, Empowering Key " "and one -touch access to protection and manageability features for convenient and secure backup. Fully charged: Press " " to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your display for impressive presentations. "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1 "Launch Manager" on page 51 Launch key Default...
... the Windows® lock function to run the Acer Launch Manager. minimizes open windows and prepares your finger to work. They are: mail Web browser, Empowering Key " "and one -touch access to protection and manageability features for convenient and secure backup. Fully charged: Press " " to lock the notebook when you only need to swipe your display for impressive presentations. "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1 "Launch Manager" on page 51 Launch key Default...
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Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. + + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle + + + + Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Chapter 1 15 Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key ...
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. + + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle + + + + Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up + Volume down Decreases the sound volume. + + Brightness up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Chapter 1 15 Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key ...
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... Environment (DCE). The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. This field shows the speed of this unit. This field displays the manufacturer of the...
... Environment (DCE). The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of devices installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. This field shows the speed of this unit. This field displays the manufacturer of the...
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...). Use the w andy keys to enter setup. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press Enter to enable the Password on boot parameter. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set the supervisor password. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Press e. If desired, you forget your password. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Defines whether a password is set the user or the supervisor password...
...). Use the w andy keys to enter setup. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press Enter to enable the Password on boot parameter. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set the supervisor password. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Press e. If desired, you forget your password. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Defines whether a password is set the user or the supervisor password...
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... e key. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. The Set Password box appears: 2. 3. 4. Press e. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a Password...
... e key. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. The Set Password box appears: 2. 3. 4. Press e. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a Password...
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Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Select "2" 3. K If you need to HDD user password. 52 Chapter 2 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. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below.
Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Select "2" 3. K If you need to HDD user password. 52 Chapter 2 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. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below.
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5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 74. See "Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board" on page 60. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 62. Removing the LCD Module 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 64. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 76. 78 Chapter 3
5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 74. See "Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board" on page 60. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 62. Removing the LCD Module 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 64. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 76. 78 Chapter 3
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.... See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 64. See "Removing the LCD module with the antenna cables from the back cover. 13. See "Removing the Antennas" on page 95. 10. Remove the tape holding the internal microphone in place. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 76. Chapter 3 99 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board" on...
.... See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 64. See "Removing the LCD module with the antenna cables from the back cover. 13. See "Removing the Antennas" on page 95. 10. Remove the tape holding the internal microphone in place. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 76. Chapter 3 99 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board" on...
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...Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 102. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect password is dead - Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 102. Default configuration used...
...Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 102. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect password is dead - Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 102. Default configuration used...
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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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... 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 done- prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge...
... 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 done- prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge...
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... during operation Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings...
... during operation Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings...
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... sound comes from the computer. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 103. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD 116 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. LCD cover switch System board Audio driver Speaker System board...
... sound comes from the computer. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 103. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD 116 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. LCD cover switch System board Audio driver Speaker System board...
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... hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 117 Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 38. External display does not work . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
... hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Keyboard System board Chapter 4 117 Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 38. External display does not work . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
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... (IFC-ILCB/DV) IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100 Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.11a NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802.11a Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5-in-1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test (SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF...
... (IFC-ILCB/DV) IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100 Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.11a NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802.11a Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5-in-1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test (SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF...