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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-12 Close Front View 1-14 Left View 1-15 Right View 1-16 Base View 1-17 Indicators 1-18 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Keyboard 1-20 Hotkeys 1-23 Special Keys 1-24 Specification Tables...
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-12 Close Front View 1-14 Left View 1-15 Right View 1-16 Base View 1-17 Indicators 1-18 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Keyboard 1-20 Hotkeys 1-23 Special Keys 1-24 Specification Tables...
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UMA models refer to TravelMate 6595T/8573T, Discrete models to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32-bit OS) Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Super-slim design Graphics 0 Graphics controller: UMA: Integrated in the Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Operating System...
UMA models refer to TravelMate 6595T/8573T, Discrete models to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32-bit OS) Display 0 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly Super-slim design Graphics 0 Graphics controller: UMA: Integrated in the Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Operating System...
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... power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 105-/106-/109-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with international language support Dual-navigation control, featuring Acer FineTrack™ with two FineTrack™ buttons and touchpad pointing device Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Control keys: Acer PowerSmart key, Acer Backup key, Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, Acer...
... power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 105-/106-/109-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with international language support Dual-navigation control, featuring Acer FineTrack™ with two FineTrack™ buttons and touchpad pointing device Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Control keys: Acer PowerSmart key, Acer Backup key, Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, Acer...
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... Table 1-3. slot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Icon Item 1 DC-in an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available. 5 ExpressCard/34 slot Supports one 34 mm ExpressCard module. 6 Smart card reader Supports one smart card. Note: If you plug in jack Description Connects to the AC adapter. 2 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, (VGA) port LCD projector). 4 eSATA port/USB 2.0 Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Left View...
... Table 1-3. slot Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Icon Item 1 DC-in an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available. 5 ExpressCard/34 slot Supports one 34 mm ExpressCard module. 6 Smart card reader Supports one smart card. Note: If you plug in jack Description Connects to the AC adapter. 2 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, (VGA) port LCD projector). 4 eSATA port/USB 2.0 Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Left View...
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... Hardware Specifications and Configurations Icon Item Description USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to charge supported mobile devices while the notebook is off . 3 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or the handle of a locked drawer. Note: Supports power-off USB charging...
... Hardware Specifications and Configurations Icon Item Description USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to charge supported mobile devices while the notebook is off . 3 Optical disc drive Internal optical disc drive; Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or the handle of a locked drawer. Note: Supports power-off USB charging...
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Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Figure 1-10. it opens the application's context menu. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations It can also be used with other keys to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) +Tab: Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; Functions supported by Windows XP: +Break: Display the System Properties dialog box +U: Open the Ease of functions. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Application...
Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Figure 1-10. it opens the application's context menu. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations It can also be used with other keys to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) +Tab: Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; Functions supported by Windows XP: +Break: Display the System Properties dialog box +U: Open the Ease of functions. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Application...
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... Specification Type Acer FineTouch™ keyboard Total number of keys 105-/106-/109-keys Windows logo key Yes Internal and external USB Yes keyboard work simultaneously? Features Overlay numeric keys Inverted "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows and Application keys Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-31 System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM...
... Specification Type Acer FineTouch™ keyboard Total number of keys 105-/106-/109-keys Windows logo key Yes Internal and external USB Yes keyboard work simultaneously? Features Overlay numeric keys Inverted "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, wireless and sleep functions, and display and touchpad toggle Windows and Application keys Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-31 System BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM...
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... Esc to exit from the Setup Utility. Press F9 to load the default settings. Press F10 to run . System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is Disabled. The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to be change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to the parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information...
... Esc to exit from the Setup Utility. Press F9 to load the default settings. Press F10 to run . System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is Disabled. The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to be change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to the parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information...
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...Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: WiFi: Card Reader: Wired LAN: Audio: Finger Printer: USB Ports: ODD: Express Card: Power Off USB Charge (S3/S4/S5) Battery Threshold (in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Total system memory available Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) - BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in DC mode) [Switchable] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
...Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: WiFi: Card Reader: Wired LAN: Audio: Finger Printer: USB Ports: ODD: Express Card: Power Off USB Charge (S3/S4/S5) Battery Threshold (in 24-hour format System Date System date Total Memory Total system memory available Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) - BIOS Main Parameter System Time Description System time expressed in DC mode) [Switchable] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... POST screen Option: Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Option to boot system from LAN Option: Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST Option: Enabled or Disabled D2D Recovery Option to use the D2D Recovery function Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Option to set the SATA controller mode Option: AHCI or IDE WiFi Option to enable the external USB ports. Option: Enabled or Disabled USB Ports Option to enable the Wi-Fi device. Option: Enabled or Disabled Battery Threshold Option to enable the multi-function card reader Option: Enabled...
... POST screen Option: Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Option to boot system from LAN Option: Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST Option: Enabled or Disabled D2D Recovery Option to use the D2D Recovery function Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Option to set the SATA controller mode Option: AHCI or IDE WiFi Option to enable the external USB ports. Option: Enabled or Disabled USB Ports Option to enable the Wi-Fi device. Option: Enabled or Disabled Battery Threshold Option to enable the multi-function card reader Option: Enabled...
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... Utilities 2-7 Press to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Information Phoenix SecureCore Tiano Setup Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password State: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Set or clear the Supervisor account's password. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to set the hard drive password Option to set the user or supervisor passwords. 1. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user...
... Utilities 2-7 Press to enter the password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Information Phoenix SecureCore Tiano Setup Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password State: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Set or clear the Supervisor account's password. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to set the hard drive password Option to set the user or supervisor passwords. 1. Resetting the BIOS password may require the user...
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... GU40N 3: USB FDD: 4: Network Boot: BRCM MBA Slot 0500 V14.6.9 5: USB HDD: 6: USB CD/DVD: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to enable the Password on Boot parameter. 6. Hard disk drive 2. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Boot 2-10 System Utilities Press Enter. Press F10 to escape the menu. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. By default, the...
... GU40N 3: USB FDD: 4: Network Boot: BRCM MBA Slot 0500 V14.6.9 5: USB HDD: 6: USB CD/DVD: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to enable the Password on Boot parameter. 6. Hard disk drive 2. Press to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Boot 2-10 System Utilities Press Enter. Press F10 to escape the menu. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. By default, the...
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... Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-9. Finally resets the system automatically. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all menus, then exit setup configure driver. System Utilities 2-11 BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to F10, save all changes of all setup items. Save the setup changes. Information Phoenix SecureCore Tiano Setup Main Security Boot...
... Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-9. Finally resets the system automatically. Load the default values for all setup items. Load the previous values for all menus, then exit setup configure driver. System Utilities 2-11 BIOS Exit Table 2-4. Exit 0 Use the Exit tab to F10, save all changes of all setup items. Save the setup changes. Information Phoenix SecureCore Tiano Setup Main Security Boot...
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... Keyboard 3-22 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 3-25 Removing the Power Button Launch Board 3-28 Removing the Smart Card Reader 3-30 Removing the Fingerprint Board 3-32 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-34 Removing the USB Board 3-37 Removing the TPM Board 3-39 Removing the RTC Battery 3-40 Removing the Mainboard 3-41 Removing the Thermal Module 3-46 Removing the CPU 3-48 Removing the Speakers 3-49 Removing the LAN Cable 3-50 Removing the LCD Module 3-51 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-55 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-55 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-56 Removing the LCD...
... Keyboard 3-22 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 3-25 Removing the Power Button Launch Board 3-28 Removing the Smart Card Reader 3-30 Removing the Fingerprint Board 3-32 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-34 Removing the USB Board 3-37 Removing the TPM Board 3-39 Removing the RTC Battery 3-40 Removing the Mainboard 3-41 Removing the Thermal Module 3-46 Removing the CPU 3-48 Removing the Speakers 3-49 Removing the LAN Cable 3-50 Removing the LCD Module 3-51 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-55 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-55 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-56 Removing the LCD...
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... procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by re-creating the failure through diagnostic tests or repeating the operation that led to the Online Support Information on page 9-3 Troubleshooting 4-3 Troubleshooting Introduction 0 This chapter contains information about the problem. 2. Common Problems Symptoms (Verified) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Failure Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Microphone Failure USB Failure WLAN Failure Bluetooth Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit...
... procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by re-creating the failure through diagnostic tests or repeating the operation that led to the Online Support Information on page 9-3 Troubleshooting 4-3 Troubleshooting Introduction 0 This chapter contains information about the problem. 2. Common Problems Symptoms (Verified) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Failure Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Microphone Failure USB Failure WLAN Failure Bluetooth Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit...
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... hardware is extensive pixel damage (i.e. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 5. Start the computer. Connect the power cable and reboot the computer. 5. different colored spots in the same location, the LCD panel is discovered. 10. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and the battery pack. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port...
... hardware is extensive pixel damage (i.e. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 5. Start the computer. Connect the power cable and reboot the computer. 5. different colored spots in the same location, the LCD panel is discovered. 10. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and the battery pack. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port...
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..., replace the following FRUs one at the time of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Intermittent Problems 0 Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are no error...
..., replace the following FRUs one at the time of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Intermittent Problems 0 Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are no error...
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... ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM...
... ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM...
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...booting or executing services. Error Codes are two types of component codes: The Component Code is assigned to an individual component (or driver) using the POSTCODE= option in the range 0x00-0xdf, then that code will be used with all POST Codes associated with that driver. If the value that is a hexadecimal or decimal number... (0x32) POSTCODE_CC_FIRMWARE_DEVICE (0x33) POSTCODE_CC_CAPSULE_SERVICES (0x34) POSTCODE_CC_MONOTONIC_COUNTER (0x35) POSTCODE_CC_SMBIOS_EVENT_LOG (0x36) POSTCODE_CC_RTC (0x37) POSTCODE_CC_BOOT_MANAGER (0x38) POSTCODE_CC_VGA (0x39) 4-26 Troubleshooting
...booting or executing services. Error Codes are two types of component codes: The Component Code is assigned to an individual component (or driver) using the POSTCODE= option in the range 0x00-0xdf, then that code will be used with all POST Codes associated with that driver. If the value that is a hexadecimal or decimal number... (0x32) POSTCODE_CC_FIRMWARE_DEVICE (0x33) POSTCODE_CC_CAPSULE_SERVICES (0x34) POSTCODE_CC_MONOTONIC_COUNTER (0x35) POSTCODE_CC_SMBIOS_EVENT_LOG (0x36) POSTCODE_CC_RTC (0x37) POSTCODE_CC_BOOT_MANAGER (0x38) POSTCODE_CC_VGA (0x39) 4-26 Troubleshooting
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.... POSTCODE_EC_PEI_MEMORY (0xeb) - POSTCODE_EC_PEI_IPL (0xec) - Troubleshooting 4-29 Table 4-4. Entering PEI Dispatch. Exiting DXE Dispatch. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_DXE (0xed) - Exiting PEI Dispatch. Entering DXE IPL's S3 boot path. Entering DXE IPL's recovery boot path. No DXE found at the end of PEI. POSTCODE_PC_SEC_ENTRY (0xe0) - Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. POSTCODE_PC_PEI_ENTRY (0xe2) - Couldn't find PPIs needed by DXE. Component Codes Range Description 0xe0-0xff These...
.... POSTCODE_EC_PEI_MEMORY (0xeb) - POSTCODE_EC_PEI_IPL (0xec) - Troubleshooting 4-29 Table 4-4. Entering PEI Dispatch. Exiting DXE Dispatch. POSTCODE_EC_IPL_DXE (0xed) - Exiting PEI Dispatch. Entering DXE IPL's S3 boot path. Entering DXE IPL's recovery boot path. No DXE found at the end of PEI. POSTCODE_PC_SEC_ENTRY (0xe0) - Entering DXE IPL's normal boot path. POSTCODE_PC_PEI_ENTRY (0xe2) - Couldn't find PPIs needed by DXE. Component Codes Range Description 0xe0-0xff These...