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Acer 3000 series Laptop User Manual

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8. that order C Start Battery 2 Hx2 4 2 HDD Door Dimm Door Middle Cover Door ODD Module Sx4 Hx3 j HDD Module Memory ae Keyboard LCD Module Main Unit Assembly Cx4 Fx2 ODD Bracket ODD Board ODD Front Bezel Sx19 Hx2 Ux3 Logic Upper Logic Lower Assembly Assembly Qx4 Ax4 1 Touchpad 1 Shielding Main Board Touchpad Board Dx3 Fx2 1 Dimm 4 in 1 Card Smart Card Top Cover Rearder Reader Shielding Touchpad Holder 2 Hx2 4 Modem E Buetooih 2 Combo Touchpad Cable FFC Antenna Line Chapter 3 47 48 LCD Module 6 LCD Cushions LCD Bezel LCD Inverter Hx4 LCD Assembly Hx4 Dx4 LCD LCD Coaxial LCD Brackets Cable Screw List 8 SeREWMISROINHWOK _ D ScREWMADGOINHMIOK _ LCD Panel Wireless Antenna Hx2 LCD Latch Kit Bracket 0 1 LCD Latch Kit Chapter 3 SCREW M2 0X6 0 NINYLOK _
9. CPU socket S video port CRT Docking RJ45 RJ11 Power jack LCD connector Optical drive connector 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CN16 CN17 CN19 U15 CN20 CN14 9 11 CN13 DIMM socket Keyboard connector Main battery connector IR HDD connector PCMCIA slot IEEE 1394 port Four USB ports J J mS 40502 TIERS SS ATT SU 418 a Q 2 8 25 s EA 10000000 050305 Tl pd ts 58 z 3 5359 9 ines TIL 353 amp we 0 Rl SU 8 g Eom 5 2g prx poe 284 220 89922 7 7 2 0 2 gt aso OTT ES 5 5 1 m y 9 23 ue Ne DW nas vowel 0 rms a or mas 5 E 8 7 PRIO x m gt P md Em ai Merc n2 oF is een mi 8 IS REQ 2 ae PROD B J 823 8 Po 8 n P Ez EREA DEDIT
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11. R531 25 11214 8 1 J KiL DAOZI3MB6D7 REV D 11213 Line CN25 Microphone in connector CN27 Line out connector M CN28 PCI connector ini CN26 DIMM socket CN24 Chapter 5 80 FRU Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of Ferrari 3000 series products Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons a part number change is made it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to return the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it NOTE Exploded diagram is not re
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14. 0 Chapter 3 49 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Release the battery lock 2 Slide the battery latch then remove the battery 50 3 Removing the Optical Module HDD Module Wireless Lan and LCD module Removing the Optical Module 1 Slide the optical disk drive latch 2 Remove the ODD module Removing the HDD Module 1 Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover 2 Remove the HDD cover 3 Remove the HDD module Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1 Remove the screw that secures the PCI door then remove the PCI door 2 Disconnect the right and the left wireless antenna 3 Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it Chapter 3 51 Removing the LCD Module 1 Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover two one each side 2 Detach middle cover with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver 3 Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the cable from the upper case 4 Disconnect the left wireless LAN antenna line Then take out the antenna from the upper case with a tweezers Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges two on each side Then remove the entire LCD module 52 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit Remove the function key board and the keyboard 1 the wireless antenna out of the hook on the function key board 2 Disconnect function key board connector 3 Unscrew the three screws holding
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16. Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 32 bit high colour up to 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array resolution for 15 0 3D graphics engine Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S video for output to a television or display device that supports S video input D 0 00 Automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves pwer DualView M Multimedia AC 97 stereo audio Built in dual speakers Built in microphone High speed optical drive Built in optical drive DVD dual D 000 DO 15 0 5 1400x1050 resolution panel Q X Audio input and output jacks Connectivity 1 High speed fax data modem port Ethernet Fast Ethernet port Fast infrared wireless communication Four USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus ports IEEE 1394 port Invilink 802 11g wireless LAN manufacturing optional Bluetooth ready manufacturing optional DOOU O OD O SD MMC SM MS memory slot manufacturing optional Chapter 1 Keyboard and Pointing Device Expansion Ports D 0 5 2 0 20 0 0 2 86 87 key Windows keyboard Sleek smooth and stylish design Acer FinTouch full sized curved keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with four way scroll button One type CardBus Card slot Upgrad
17. 63 3 3 sariri 88 4 ode a WE ae irs cede eus 64 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 65 Index of Error 66 POST CO0GS ou dran arbo E AU des 68 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message 72 Intermittent PrODIGeIiS 2224 eee So 76 Undetermined Problems 77 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 79 TOD VIW sc 22 ioa a hte d oN pardus ea ae 79 VIEW carri ev 80 Chapter 6 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 81 Diagram PI cc 82 Appendix Model Definition and Configuration 90 Ferrari 3000 Series 90 Appendix Test Compatible Components 91 Microsoft Windows Home Environment 92 Online Support Information 97 Index 99 VIII system Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind Here are just a few of its many features Performance AMD processor at available in 2500 and higher Memory upgradeable up to 2GB with 2 slots only one slot for user accessible Internal removable DVD drive AcerMedia bay High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Li lon main battery pack
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19. Windows logo Start button Combinations with this key perform key special functions Below are a few examples Tab Activates next taskbar button E Explores My Computer F Finds Document M Minimizes All Windows logo key M Undoes Minimize All R Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu same as a right click Chapter 1 Hot Keys 16 Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions To activate hot keys first hold down the Fn key Next press the second key in the combination Finally release both keys Displays help on hot keys Accesses the 5 configuration utility Power management Switches the power management scheme used by the scheme toggle computer function available if supported by operating system Puts the computer in Sleep mode Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off P Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Volume up Increases the speaker volume Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Volum
20. 50 Removing the Optical Module HDD Module Wireless Lan Card and LCD module 51 Removing the Optical Module 51 Removing the HDD Module 51 Removing the Wireless LAN 51 Removing the LCD Module 02 Disassembling the Main Unit 53 Remove the function key board and the keyboard 53 Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly 53 Disassembling the logic upper assembly 54 Disassembling the logic lower assembly 55 Disassembling the LCD Module 57 VII Table of Contents Disassembling the External Modules 59 Disassembling the HDD Module 59 Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 59 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 61 system Check Procedures 62 External Diskette Drive Check 62 External CD ROM Drive Check 62 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 62 us iocus Mace See a eS ee Ss 63 Power System Check
21. 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible 2 Distinguish symptom Verify the symptoms by attempting to re create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources 4 lf any problem occurs you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter s instructions You can check the following power cords are properly connected and secured there are no obvious shorts or opens there are no obviously burned or heated components all components appear normal 5 Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to Power failure The power indicator does not System Check page 63 on or stay on POST does not complete No beep or error Power On Self Test POST Error Message on codes are indicated page 65 Undetermined Problems on page 77 POST detects an error and displayed messages Message List on page 66 On screen The diagnostic test detected an error and System Diagnostic Diskette on page 44 displayed a FRU code Other symptoms i e LCD disp
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24. Error Message List Struck Key See Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 62 System CMOS checksum bad Default RTC battery configuration used Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system then reboot system Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system Main board Previous boot incomplete Default configuration Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility used RTC batter Main baord Invalid System Configuration Data Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Main board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 66 Chapter 4 Error Message List Power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank Power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank Power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank But you can see POST on an external CRT Power on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST Chapter 4 Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 63 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Reconnect the DIMM Main board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 63 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD cable LCD inverter
25. 23 7 021 Chapter 6 Main Board MAINBOARD 128MB VGA W SMART CARD MB FR106 001 READER PCMCI SLOT W O CPU MEMORY PCMCIA SLOT 22 A13V7 001 256MB DDR333 HYS64D32020GDL 6 B KN 25602 009 INFINEON 256MB DDR333 NT256D64SH8BAGM 6K KN 25603 009 NANYA 256MB DDR333 MT8VDDT3264HDG 335C3 KN 25604 009 MICRON 256MB DDR333 M470L3224DT0 CB300 KN 2560B 005 SAMSUNG 256MB DDR333 W30256AAEPI652A ELPIDA KN 25609 002 512MB DDR333 HYS64D64020GBDL 6 B KN 51202 007 INFINEON 512MB DDR333 NT512D64S8HBAFM 6K KN 51203 005 NANYA 512MB DDR333 EBD52UC8AARA 6B ELPIDA 51209 002 Optical Drive DVD DUAL MODULE 4X PIONEER DVR 6M FR1V7 001 K12RA DVD DUAL 4X PIONEER DVR K12RA KU 00405 005 DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR PIONEER 42 FR1V7 004 NS OPTICAL DEVICE BRACKET 33 A13V7 002 TOUCHPAD 56 FR1V7 001 88 Chapter 6 Speaker Heatsink N HEATSINK W FAN 6K T23V7 003 a VGA HEATSINK 34 A13V7 001 VGA MEMORY HEATSINK 34 A13V7 002 Reader Microphone Others NS fearon wio SPRING pss Lo scREW RUBBER UPPER pss tDSOREWRUBERLOWER Screws _ SREWMEOIGOHNENLOK emoon _ pss SOREWMALOGSINHNWLOK pn SRENMAOIGHNHWLOK _______ 00 SOREWMALSMLDBNENLOK oraw 00 pss SCREWMESISOHNEN
26. Connector type Headphone out microphone in and line in Video Interface Chipset M9 X Package Specifications Package Size 650 BGA 31mm x 31mm Resolution Support Max 2D 3D resolution 2048x1536 Max color depth 16 7M Colors LVDS TMDS TV out 2048x1536 1600x1200 1024x768 Bus Specifications AGP bus support PCI bus support AGP 2X 3 3 AX 1 5V 2 2 Samsung 4MBx32 DDR SDRAM VGA Ram Size 128MB Parallel Port Parallel port function control Enable Disable Auto BIOS or operating system chooses configuration by BIOS Setup Note Depending on your operating system disabling an unused device may help free system resources for other devices Supports ECP EPP Bi directional Output only Yes set by BIOS setup PS 2 compatible Note When Mode is selected as EPP mode 3BCh will not be available Optional ECP DMA channel in BIOS Setup DMA channel 3 Optional parallel port I O address BIOS 378h 278h 3BCH Setup Chapter 1 Optional parallel port IRQ in BIOS Setup IRQ7 IRQ5 USB Port Chipset VIA VT8235 OHCI USB 2 0 Number of USB port Location Left side Serial port function control Enable Disable by BIOS Setup IEEE 1394 Port PCMCIA Port Smart Card Reader Chipset PCMCIA chip built in System Board Major Chips Core logic VIA KN400 AMD Athlon XP M processor KN400 VIA VT8235 VIA VT8235 embedde
27. Press while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu In any menu you can load default settings by pressing 5 You can also press fo to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility NOTE You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values This menu provides you the information of the system Chapter 2 Info Advanced Security Exit CPU Type AMD Athlon XP M CPU Speed IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number System BIOS Ver Ferrari 3000 V1 00 VGA BIOS Ver AT 7 V0 2 KBC Ver V1 00 Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number N A Product Name Ferrari 3000 Manufacturer Name Acer UUID Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit UUID Number UUID 32bytes Chapter 2 33 Main 34 The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information and also includes basic setup parameters It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Information System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on display LCD Auto Dim Wakeup from LAN F12 Boot Menu F1
28. The system will not enter hibernation mode Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn t enter standby mode after Driver of Power Option Properties closing the lid of the portable computer Lid close switch in upper case Main board Chapter 4 73 74 Power Management Related Symptoms The system doesn t resume from hibernation Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode Standby Hibernation mode Check if the battery is low Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn t resume from standby mode cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer Main board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher Refresh battery continue use battery until power off then charge than 90 battery Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives Main board Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Setup defaults then installed devices reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives FDD or other peripherals Main board External display does not work correctly Press Fn F5 LCD CRT Both display switching Keyboard Main board USB does not work correctly See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 44 Main board Print problems Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot the system Run prin
29. LCD Main board Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Main board 67 POST Codes 03h Disable Non Maskable Interrupt NMI m __ 11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values warm Book _ _ 0 000 ResstProgammabi Coir __ 2Eh 1 3 4 3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus 2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h 1 4 1 1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus 68 Chapter 4 aio adapts in stom p m 1 59h Initialize POST display service SBh oCh Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Eh Display shadow area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Late POST device initialization Configure non MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC compatible PnP ISA devices 85h 86h 87h Detect and install external RS232 ports Re initialize onboard 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 88h
30. 2 keyboard and mouse USB 2 0 VGA BIOS CD ROM bootable IEEE 1394 BIOS password control Set by setup manual Second Level Cache System Memory Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications Chapter 1 Memory Combinations NOTE Above table lists some system memory configurations You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations On above table the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed LAN Interface Modem Interface Chipset South bridge VIA VT8235 Data modem data baud rate bps Supports modem protocol V 92 MDC Modem connector type RJ11 Bluetooth MODEM Interface Wireless Module 802 11g optional device Chipset BCM4306KFB Data throughput 11M bps Protocol 802 11g Chapter 1 23 Wireless Module 802 119 optional device Four in One Card Reader Chipset M220V0315 Data throughput USB 1 1 SMe Me NG Hard Disc Drive Interface Vendor amp HGST MORAGA Model Name IC25NO30ATMRO4 TOSHIBA MK3021GAS HGST MORAGA 25 040 4 TOSHIBA MK4025GAS HGST MORAGA 25 060 4 TOSHIBA MK6021GAS Capacity 30000 40000 60000 MB Bytes per sector Drive Format Spindle 4200 RPM Data heads 2 2 for HGST 3 for HGST 3 for TOSHIBA 4 for TOSHIBA 1 for HGST 2 2 for TOSHIBA 4200 RPM 4200 RPM speed RPM Performance Specifi
31. 34 35 36 37 38 _ DDR CONN a CM DIMM 3 3V P6 7 8 PIU 2 nd FAN CH7019 lt P22 ENCODER V LINK P14 K 266 533MB s SZ HDD UltraDMA 100 133 5 PCI BUS PE South Bridge CD ROM VIA VT8235 P21 NU x Svsus MII LAN PHY PCMCIA 1394 CON USB 2 0 RVCC P11 12 13 VT6103 1410 TSB43AB21 LAN 25 3VSUS 3VSUS AC97 45 Eos met pas Audio Realtek 510 Amplifier ALC202 97 Link 87393 G1421 3 Primary P16 5 0 1 394 5v P20 5 19 ot CONN P18 P23 FIR PC87570 ort 217 P16 RJ11 AC 97 Link 5VPCU P26 P25 M Secondary 19 LED B Touch BI K r FAN CONN Pad 5V 17 5 17 P26 P16 5 22 Document Number Block Diagram Chapter 1 Board Layout Top View a e 224 220 49925 7 2 0 2 lt nous Cig 1 D ma B cmo ras 1 DE mo B S 22 20 1
32. 3pins Input rating 90VAC to 264 A7Hz to 63Hz Output rating 75W 19V 18 8V min to 20V max 4A 0A min to 4A max System Power Management Mech Off G3 All devices in the system are turned off completely Soft Off 62 85 OS initiated shutdown All devices in the system are turned off completely Working 50 Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state Suspend to RAM S3 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD ROM Power Down Super Low Power mode Save to Disk S4 Also called Hibernate state System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to power off the whole system Memory Address Map 00100000h 000F0000h 512 KB System BIOS 00009FFFFh 00000000h 640KB Conventional memory Address 061 System speaker Chapter 1 29 30 Address Map 000 00 020 021 040 043 060 064 070 073 0A0 0A1 0CO ODF 066 062 170 177 1F0 1F7 378 37F 3B0 3BB 3C0 3DF CF8 CFF 000 00F IRQ Assignment Map ACPI EC interface NS87591 VGA adress configuration register DMA controller 1 Communication port ECP printer port LPT 1 DMA Channel Assignment Channel 1 IrDA Fast Infrared Port Channel 3 ECP printer port Channel 4 DMA controller Chapter 1 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a ha
33. CD R and CD RW Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Eject Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD Combo Interface Vendor amp model name Performance Specification Transfer rate Mbytes sec Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional 5 V 5 Operating QSI SBW 242 LiteOn LSC 24082K With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec for QSI 10 56Mbytes sec for QSI Max 3 5Mbytes sec for LiteOn Max 10 15Mbytes sec for LiteOn IDE ATAPI 5 QSI DVD DVD ROM DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD 18 DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD ROM optional CD CD DA CD ROM XA CD i Karaoke CD Video CD Multi session Photo CD Enhanced CD i trax CD CD extra CD Plus CD Text CD R and CD RW LiteOn DVD DVD single dual layer PTP OTP DVD R 3 8G 4 7G DVD R multi borders DVD R DVD R multi sessions DVD RW and DVD RW CD CD DA CD ROM CD ROM XA Photo CD Multi session Karaoke CD Video CD CD I FMV CD Extra CD Plus CD R CD RW Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Eject Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release 5 V 5 95 Operating Realtek ALC202 Chapter 1 25 Audio Interface 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Speakers
34. Main board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 63 Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds If the system can power off then the main board is OK Verify OS in the HDD Main board Chapter 4 Power Related Symptoms Battery can t be charged or discharged See Check the Battery Pack on page 64 Battery pack Main board System hang during POST ODD HDD FDD RAM module Main board PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked Main board Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then actual size reboot system RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision System can power on but you hear two long Reinsert DIMM beeps B and the LCD is blank DIMM Main board Speaker Related Symptoms In Windows multimedia programs no sound OS volume control comes from the computer Audio driver Speaker Main board Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound Speaker Main board Microphone cannot work Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management Related Symptoms
35. more errors 76 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power System Check on page 63 1 the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM Cards Power on the computer Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU DU 9 m um If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU System board 1 LCD assembly Chapter 4 77 78 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View
36. the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use the Phlash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash 1 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The Phlash utility has auto execution function System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is for the Acer Aspire 1450 series notebook machine However system diagnostic utility is not ready as service CD released Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to CSD website as soon as it is ready AA Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screw driver Flat head screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Hex screw d
37. 1 Fitts Run Tine Cock RN Tirta sistem Management ode i Bootie nS 0 GemHMweSemn 71 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message 72 LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesn t work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed Indicator Related Symptoms Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system runs correctly HDD CD ROM active indicators cannot work Power Related Symptoms Power shuts down during operation The system cannot power on The system cannot power off First plug a monitor to CRT port Next enter BIOS utility to running Load Default Settings then reboot the system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if the brightness function key doesn t work LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if the brightness function key doesn t work LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board HDD CD ROM drive Device driver Main board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 63 Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is overheat Heat sink or fan
38. 2 Detach the LCD bezel carefully 3 Disconnect LCD inverter Remove the two screws holding the LCD to LCD panel Then remove the LCD Remove the four screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets Then remove the right and the left LCD brackets Tear off the electric conductive tape that fastens the LCD coaxial cable Tear off another electric conductive tape that fastens the LCD coaxial cable Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable 10 Detach the wireless antenna from the LCD panel 11 Remove the two screws holding the LCD latch kit 12 Remove the LCD latch kit bracket Chapter 3 57 58 13 14 15 Unhook the spring Remove the screw that fastens the LCD latch kit Then remove the LCD latch kit Chapter 3 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1 Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket two on each side 2 Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket N SS NN SN SN Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1 Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket 2 Remove another screw as the picture shows 3 Then remove the last two screws on the back side of the ODD module Slide the ODD from the ODD bracket Then remove the optical bracket In order to open the ODD use an uncurved pin to press the emergency eject hole Remove the three screws that fasten the ODD door Then detach the ODD door Chapter 3 59 60
39. 5 External CD ROM Drive Check 62 External Diskette Drive Check 62 Features 1 Flash Utility 44 Floppy Disk removing the 57 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 81 Hot Keys 13 Indicators 12 Intermittent Problems 76 Jumper and Connector Locations 79 Top View 79 Keyboard 28 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 62 L2 cache 22 Memory Check 63 Model Definition 90 Modem 23 num lock on indicator 12 99 Online Support Information 97 Panel 6 Bottom 11 left 6 Rear 9 right 9 Parallel Port 26 PC Card 12 27 PCMCIA 27 Pentium 22 Power System Check 63 Battery Pack 64 Processor 22 RMA 81 Second Level Cache 22 System Block Diagram 3 Layout 4 System Diagnostic Diskette 44 System Memory 22 System Utilities 31 System Utility Diskette 44 Test Compatible Components 91 Touchpad Check 64 Troubleshooting 61 Undetermined Problems 77 USB 27 utility BIOS 31 Video 26 W Windows XP Pro Environment Test 92 100 Index Index 101
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41. 7 001 UPPER CASE W TOUCHPAD HOLDER 60 FR1V7 002 BRACKET W MICROPHONE 33 FR1V7 001 84 6 2 2 Z Z Z FRONT BEZEL FOR 4 IN 1 MODEL 42 23 7 003 FRONT BEZEL FOR NON 4 1 MODEL 42 23 7 103 TOUCH PAD SHIELDING FOR TOUCH PAD 33 T23V7 001 BOARD TOUCH PAD BRACKET FOR TOUCH PAD 33 23 7 002 WIRELESS BOARD COVER 42 FR1V7 003 ane Communication Module BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50 T23V7 004 WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA Y CABLE 50 A13V7 001 WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50 13 7 002 5 AMD Athlon XP Barton 2500 1 8GHz 40W KC A2502 40W Low Voltage OPGA HDD Hard Disk Drive HDD 2 5 30G HGST MORAGA KH 03007 002 25 4 0 08K0910 2 5 HDD 2 5 306 TOSHIBA NEPTUNE KH 33004 001 MK3021GAS 8 Chapter 6 HDD 2 5 30G FUJITSU V 40 MHT2030AT KH 03006 002 4 2KRPM F W 009A HDD 2 5 40G HGST MORAGA KH 04007 004 25 040 4 0 08K0633 HDD 2 5 406 TOSHIBA NEPTUNE 04004 002 MK4025GAS F W KA100A HDD 2 5 40G FUJITSU V40 MHT2040AT KH 04006 003 4 2KRPM F W 0021 HDD 2 5 600 HGST MORAGA KH 06007 002 25 060 4 0 08K0634 HDD 2 5 606 TOSHIBA NEPTUNE KH 36004 001 MK6021GAS HDD 2 5 60G FUJITSU V40 MHT2060AT KH 06006 003 4 2KRPM F W 0021 NS HDD COVER 42 1 7 005 KEYBOARD DARFON US INTERNATIONAL 99 N3482 41D 84 keys 2307 001 KEYBOARD DA
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44. Acer 3000 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw 100 Recycled Paper PART NO VD FR1V7 001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Ferrari 3000 service guide 2003 11 17 Chapter 4 Add POST codes 2004 04 29 Chapter 3 Correct CPU removing SOP on page 56 Copyright Copyright 2003 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not Acer Incorporated its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages res
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46. Esc Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or lt Enter gt selects field 00 00 00 10 15 2003 640 KB Shows system memory size 238 Shows extended memory size 128MB VGA memory size Enabled Auto Enabled Disabled Disabled F5 F6 Enter NOTE The screen above is for reference only Actual values may differ Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Sets the system time Format HH MM SS hour minute second System Time System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY month day year System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system Memory size is fixed to G40MB Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system Extended Memory size Total memory size 1MB Video Memory Shows the VGA memory size The default value Option 32 64MB is set to 32MB Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or Option Enabled or Disabled not shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled Enabled Customer Logo is displayed and Summary Screen is disabled Disabled Customer Logo is not displayed and Summary Screen is enabled Power on display Auto During power process the system will Option Auto or Both detect if any display device is connected on external video port If
47. LOK feravoo _ Ns ScREWMLSGSSPNENLOK NS SeRENMESKASPTNLOK Ns SOREWMDGIBNMWLOK erroa PINS SCREWMAOIGOIENAWLOK ______ 0 SOREWMEXOHNENLOK erson _ Ns forzaron OO orvo Chapter 6 Co Model Definition and Configuration Ferrari 3000 Series Appendix A 90 Test Compatible Components This computer s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer s internal testing department All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test procedures please refer to the Ferrari 3000 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 91 Microsoft Windows Home Environment Test Display LCD Acer 722 Compag 5004 Phillips Brilliance 150P CRT Dell Trinitron 21 ViewSonic GS773 ViewSonic GS790 ViewSonic PF775 Phillips Brilliance 109P 19 Parallel Port Printer HP Laser Jet 5M HP Desk Jet 840C HP Laser Jet 2100 Canon BJC 3000 ZIP 100 LPT Port ZIP 250 LPT Port Cable ECP Cable LL5 1394 Port 1394 HDD IEEE 1394 Fire Wire USB 1 1 Combo Hard Drive 1394 External HDD CASE 1394 CCD APLUX C102T 1394 MO FUJITSU LIMITED MDF3130EE 1394 Cable P to P Pci
48. Projector Panasonic PT L757U Panasonic PT L556EA USB 2 0 USB HUB HighspeedM Port USB Billionton USB CD RW YAMAHA CD RW 70 USB C F Card Reader IOGEAR GFR201 USB 6 in 1 Card Reader SanDisk ImageMate 6 in 1 USB DVD CD RW Pioneer DVR 104 USB DVD CD RW Ricoh MP5125A USB Memory USB Drive 128MB GB LAN HUB COM SUPER STACK II 3016611 24port S Video TV Sony Trinitron 14 14 40 Sony Trinitron 14 V PVM 14M2U 92 Appendix B Cards Appendix 3Com 56K Modem 756 Xircom 56K Modem CM 56 Xircom 56K Modem CM 56G Billionton 56K Modem FM56C BF Psion Gold Card Clabal 56K Fax LAN Card 3Com Lan Card 574 D Link Fast Ethernet DFE 650 D Link CardBus DFE 660 3COM 10M CardBus LAN Card 589 Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10 100 CE3B 100 Pci_Fast Ethernet Card FNW 3602 TX LAN Card Bus Card 3COM 10 100 CardBus LAN Card 3CCFE575CT Xircom CardBus Ethernet II 10 100 CBE2 100 SCSI Adaptec SlimSCSI APA 1460D Card LAN Modem Card Xircom CreditCard Ethernet Modem 56K CEM56 100 ATA Card Adapter Flash Card SanDisk CF Card 128MB PQI Compact Flash Card PQI CF Card 128MB Zip Card ZIOMEGA USB ZIP 250 1394 CardBus Card IEEE 1394 CardBus Card DV Megician UPMOST Wireless LAN Card CISCO AIRONET 350 SERIES AIR PCM350 Quanta Wireless LAN Card WL 211F Wireless Card Bus Card BUFFALD WLI CB G54A Card Reader Apap
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50. RFON SPANISH KB T2307 003 99 N3482 40S 85 keys KEYBOARD DARFON BRAZILIAN KB T2307 005 PROTUGESE 99 N3482 406 85 Keys KEYBOARD DARFON UK NSK A640U 85KEYS 2507 002 KEYBOARD DARFON GERMAN NSK A640G KB T2507 003 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON ITALIAN NSK A640E KB T2507 004 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON FRENCH NSK A640F KB T2507 006 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON SWISS G NSK A6400 KB T2507 007 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON PORTUGUESE NSK 06 2507 009 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIC NSK A640A KB T2507 010 84 5 KEYBOARD DARFON BELGIUM NSK A641A KB T2507 012 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON SWEDEN NSK A640W 2507 013 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON CZECH NSK A640C KB T2507 014 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON HUNGAIAN NSK A640Q 2507 015 85KEYS 6 KEYBOARD DARFON NORWAY NSK A640N KB T2507 016 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON DANISH NSK A640D KB T2507 017 85KEYS LCD MODULE 15 SXGA HSD 150PK17 6 1 7 002 W ANTENNA LCD MODULE 15 TFT SXGA CMO IDT 6M FR1V7 003 N150P3 W ANTENNA LCD 15 TFT SXGA HSD 150PK17 LK 15007 007 LCD 15 TFT SXGA IDT N150P2 L04 LK 1500D 003 2 INVERTER BOARD W MAYLAR SUMIDA 53261 0590 19 23 7 011 LCD BRACKET 15 RIGHT W HINGE 33 23 7 007 LCD BRACKET 15 LEFT W HINGE 33 T23V7 008 LCD PANEL WITH LOGO 15 60 FR1V7 003 2 2 2 2 2 2 LCD BEZEL 15 42 FR1V7 006 LCD COAXIAL CABLE FOR 15 XGA spwg B 50
51. Unscrew the four screws that secure the thermal module 4 Disconnect the fan connector then remove the thermal module 5 Remove one screw that secures the main board as picture shows 6 Remove another screw that fastens the main board 7 out the bluetooth antenna 8 Disconnect the speaker set cable 9 To remove the main board from the lower case assembly first press the PCMCIA card button 10 Then take the main board off the lower case assembly 11 Unscrew the two screws that fasten the HDD bracket 12 Remove one screw holding the top cover shielding Chapter 3 55 13 Disconnect the microphone cable Then remove the top cover shielding 14 Use a flat headed screw driver to release the CPU then remove the CPU from CPU socket 15 Put the CPU back to the socket then lock the CPU to the socket with as flat headed screw driver NOTE If you use an ordinary flat headed screw driver to remove the CPU Please be very careful to prevent any damage 16 Pop out the memory then remove it 17 Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem bluetooth combo card Remove the modem bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector 18 Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable 19 Disconnect the smart card reader FPC 20 Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it 56 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module 1 Remove the six screw pad and the six screws
52. ack Pad PCB After you use the touchpad the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time This self acting pointer movement can occur when a slight steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer This symptom is not a hardware problem No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time 64 Chapter 4 Power On Self Test POST Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes The most likely cause is listed first NOTE Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU Action column if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem put the original part back in the computer Do not replace a non defective FRU This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer If the symptom is not listed see Undetermined Problems page 77 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function NOTE Most of the error messages occur during POST Some of them display information about a hardware device e g the amount of memory installed Others may indicate a problem with a device such as the way it has been configured NOTE If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus reset the computer enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error Chapter 4 65 Index of Error Messages
53. ady as service CD released We will update the service guide to CSD website please download the exploded diagram from the website if you need the files Chapter 6 81 Exploded Diagram 82 Chapter 6 ADAPTER LSE 0202 1990 W LED 90W 1007 001 NS ADAPTER LITE ON PA 1900 05QA W AP A1003 001 LED 90W Battery 13 BATTERY SANYO LI ION 8CELL 4UR18650F 103 001 2 2 1 4400 BATTERY SIMPLO LI ION 8CELL LI ION BT FR107 001 BATTERY PACK ZG14S2P 4400mAH Boards MODEM CARD Ambit T60M283 10 54 T29V7 001 MODEM BLUETOOTH COMBO BOARD AMBIT 54 23 7 002 T60M665 00 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802 119 WNC 8 1 54 13 7 001 TOUCH PAD BOARD W CABLE 55 T23V7 002 Cables Chapter 6 83 TOUCHPAD CABLE 50 T23V7 001 p COVER SWITCH CABLE 50 T23V7 003 ns power conus eam ns power comm eu ns power conn prc spn rrav ns Power ns POWERGORDTAUAVGPN ns POWER CORD DANISH PIN Case Cover Bracket Assembly MIDDLE COVER W NAME PLATE 42 1 7 001 DIMM DOOR W SCREW 42 FR1V7 002 LOWER CASE W O SPEAKER 60 FR1V
54. any external display device is connected the power on display will be in CRT or projector only mode Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode Both Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen the system s external video port for an external CRT or projector LCD Auto Dim Determines if the system will automatically dim Option Enabled or Disabled the LCD brightness in order to save power when AC is not present NOTE The sub items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases Chapter 2 35 36 Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices It also provides advanced settings of the system Information Security Parallel port Enabled Base address 378 Interrupt 7 Configure Infrared Port DMA channel DMA3 using options Auto Disable the touchpad if an external PS 2 mouse is connected Otherwise enable the touchpad Both The touchpad is always enabled Any external PS 2 mouse connected will be enabled at the same time The table below describes the parameters in the screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Serial Port Enables disables or auto detects the serial port Enabled Disabled Auto Parallel Port Enables disab
55. ard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay Information Hard Drive Floppy Devices CD ROM Drive Boot to LAN 42 _Boot Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices lt Enter gt expnads or Collapses Devices with a OF lt Ctrl Enter gt expnads lt Shift 1 gt enables or disables a device lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down lt n gt May move removable device between Hard Disk or Removable Disk lt d gt Remove a device that is not installed Chapter 2 The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Advanced Security Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Exit Saving Changes Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS Save Changes The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS Chapter 2 43 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions Qj versions of system programs features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use
56. ator work on models with wireless LAN only Chapter 1 Left Panel Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices e g USB mouse USB camera Feur Four 4 USB ports USB ports IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices 1394 3 PC Card slot The slot supports a standard Type CardBus PC Card Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman NP Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphone Headphone Speaker Connects to headphones or other line out Line out jack audio devices speakers Chapter 1 Right Panel Optical drive Depending on your model the optical drive is one of the following DVD ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDS DVD CD RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs and writing to CD RWs DVD dual for reading both DVD RWs and writing to DVD RWs Optical disc access LED that indicates when an optical disc is indicator being read or written Optical drive eject Press the eject button to remove a disc button from the optical drive Optical drive Used to eject an optical disc when the emergency eject hole computer is turned off Power jack Connects to an AC adapter Chapter 1 Rear Panel 10 Modem jack Connects to a phone line Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10 100 based network Parallel port Connects to a parallel device e
57. cations Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB Interface ATA ATAPI 6 ATA 5 ATA 5 Max media 350 for HGST transfer rate 317 for TOSHIBA disk buffer Mbytes s Data transfer 100 MB Sec rate Ultra DMA mode 5 host buffer Mbytes s DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V DC 5 tolerance DVD Interface MKE SR 8177 QSI With CD Diskette Vendor amp model name Performance Specification Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec ATA ATAPI 6 350 for HGST 317 for TOSHIBA 100 MB Sec Ultra DMA mode 5 5V DC 5 ATA ATAPI 6 ATA 5 350 for HGST 317 for TOSHIBA 100 MB Sec Ultra DMA mode 5 5V DC 5 With DVD Diskette Sustained Max 11 08Mbytes sec for MKE 24 Max 10 56Mbytes sec for QSI Chapter 1 DVD Interface Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism 256 KBytes for MKE IDE ATAPI compliant to ATA ATAPI 5 KME DVD DVD ROM DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD R 3 95G 4 7G DVD RAM 2 6G 4 7G DVD RW CD Audio CD ROM mode 1 and mode 2 CD ROM XA mode 2 form 1 and form 2 CD I mode 2 form 1 and form 2 CD I Ready CD I Bridge CD WO CD RW Photo CD Video CD Enhanced Music CD CD Plus CD TEXT QSI DVD DVD ROM DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD 18 DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW CD CD DA CD ROM XA CD i Karaoke CD Video CD Multi session Photo CD Enhanced CD i trax CD CD extra CD Plus CD Text
58. d LAN controller VT6103 LAN PHYceiver IEEE 1394 TI TSB43AB21 USB 2 0 VIA VT8235 embedded USB controller Chapter 1 27 System Board Major Chips Super controller NS PC87393 MODEM South bridge VIA VT8235 Blue tooth South bridge VIA VT8235 Wireless 802 11g BCM4306KFB Keyboard No Internal amp external keyboard work simultaneously Note Internal and external keyboard can not work simultaneously by software specification Battery Number of battery cell Package configuration 4 cells in series 2 series in parallel Package voltage 14 8V LCD Vendor amp model name AU B150XG01 HITACHI TX38D81VC LG LP150X08 Mechanical Specifications LCD display area 15 0 15 0 diagonal inch 15 0 Display technology TFT Resolution XGA 1024x768 XGA 1024x768 XGA 1024x768 Supports colors 262K 262K 262K Optical Specification Contrast ratio 300 175 Min 250 Typ Response time msec Rising 24 Typ 15 Rising 30 Typ 50 Rising 10 Typ 20 Max Max Max Falling 11 Typ 30 Falling 30 Typ 50 Falling 20 Typ 30 Max Max Max Chapter 1 LCD Limuinance white 5P 180 5 points average 180 5 points average 150 5 points average cd m Brightness control keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD 3 3 3 3 3 9 display V AC Adaptor Model number LITE ON PA 1900 05QA 3pins LSE 0202C1990
59. e down Brightness up Brightness down Decreases the speaker volume Increases the screen brightness Decreases the screen brightness 17 The Euro Symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard 18 LIN NOTE For US keyboard users The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows For the Euro symbol to work the keyboard layout has to be set to United States International To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP follow the steps below 1 2 3 4 Click on Start Control Panel Double click on Regional and Language Options Click on the Language tab and click on Details Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English United States is set to United States International If not select and click on ADD then select United States International and click on OK Click on OK To type the Euro symbol 1 2 3 Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard Open a text editor or word processor Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol NOTE Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography fag faq12 htm for more information Chapter 1 Launch Keys Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons The left most button is the power button To the right of the power button are the four launch keys The
60. e the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 and 6 ground See the following figure 3 Ifthe voltage is still less than 7 5 after recharging replace the battery To check the battery charge operation use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50 of the total power remaining when installed in the computer If the battery status indicator does not light up remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature Re install the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the DC DC charger board Touchpad check If the touchpad doesn t work do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace non defective FRU 1 After rebooting run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver For example run Syn touch driver 2 Run utility with the PS 2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working 3 Ifthe the PS 2 mouse does not work then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O K 4 If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB connects properly 5 If the on touch pad PCB connects properly then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6 5V are pulese If yes then replace switch board If no then go to next step 6 Replace touch pad PCB 7 If the touch pad still does not work then replace FPC on Tr
61. eable memory One Card bus type slot One RJ 11 jack for 56Kbps fax modem One RJ 45 jack for LAN One DC in jack for AC adapter One ECP EPP compliant 25 pin parallel port One external 15 pin VGA port One speaker headphone line out jack One audio line in jack One microphone in jack Four USB 2 0 ports One IEEE 1394 port One S video NTSC PAL output port 4 in 1 Card Reader Manufacture optional FIR Fast Infred port Chapter 1 system Block Diagram 7 213 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM PCI CLOCK CK GEN AMD Processor Socket A 24 DC DC 5 27 28 POWER IN Battery 5 Charger CRT gt T 4 Los 15 E EXT a pus 9 DDR TV OUT E North Bridge 200 266 333 400MHZ DIMM KN400 can oe THERMAL DIODE MONITOR LCD INV 5 337 p33
62. ector and repeat the failing operation Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations show error messages on the screen or hang the system 1 Boot the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program please refer to main board 2 Goto the diagnostic memory in the test items 3 PressF2in the test items 4 Follow the instructions in the message window NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector A loose connection can cause an error Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem power on the computer using each of the following power sources 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied 3 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate power supply check in the following list OH Check the Battery Pack on page 64 Chapter 4 63 Check the Battery To check the battery pack do the following From Software 1 Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2 Power Meter confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for both battery and adapter 4 This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging From Hardware 1 Power off the computer 2 Remov
63. edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results Use the 4 way scroll 2 button top bottom left and right to scrolla page up down left or right This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications Execute Click twice Tap twice at the same quickly speed as double clicking the mouse button _ Click and hold Tap twice at the same then use finger speed as double clicking to drag the a mouse button then hold cursor on the finger to the touchpad on touchpad the second tap to drag the cursor Access context Click once menu 20 Chapter 1 Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction up down left right NOTE Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Also keep the touchpad dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness Chapter 1 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 22 Processor CPU type AMD Athlon processor 2500 and higher CPU package OPGA package CPU core voltage 1 60V 1 65V BIOS Supported protocols ACPI 1 0b PC Card 95 SM BIOS 2 3 EPP IEEE 1284 ECP IEEE 1284 1 7 amp 1 9 2 2 PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 PS
64. eps as you set the user or the supervisor password 1 Use the 7 keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password 2 a password the Enter New Password field The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 not case sensitive Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Press After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 4 lf desired you can to enable the Password on boot parameter 5 When you are done press fJ to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 39 Removing a Password Follow these steps 1 Use the 7 and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press 55 twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear 4 When you have changed the settings press fq to save the changes and e
65. g parallel printer External display port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector Connects t a television or display device with S video input Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Chapter 1 Bottom Panel 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack EU E Battery lock Locks the battery in place 4 MiCIslot Slot for adding cards 5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured by a screw T Memory compartment Houses th computer s main memory Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool Note Don t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan Personal identification Insert a business card or similar sized slot indentification card to presonalize your computer Chapter 1 11 Indicators The computer has three easy to read status indicators below the display screen And two on the front of the computer Lights when Caps Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated Media Activity Lights when the disc or optical drive is activated Lights gree when the power is on and orange when the computer is in standby mode Lights orange when the battery is charging 12 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The full s
66. gs User Password is Shows the setting of the uer password Clear or Set Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set Primary Harddisk Security This feature is available to user when Disabled or Enabled Supervisor password is set Password can be written on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set and password on HDD is set to enabled Supervisor Password is written to HDD only when Supervisor password is being set User password is written to HDD when both passwords are set When both Supervisor and user password are present both passwords can unlock the HDD Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password When set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password When set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not Disabled or Enabled while the events defined in this group happened The following sub options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup NOTE When you are prompted to enter a password you have three tries before the system halts Don t forget your password If you forget your password you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it Setting a Password Follow these st
67. ized keyboardincludes an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off sam DEUS E EI J o Caps Lock Caps Lock is all alphabetic characters typed in uppercase Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left of the keyboard Num lock When Num Lock is on the embedded numeric keypad Fn F11 can be used Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn F11 keys simultaneously Scroll lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up Fn F12 or down when you press and respectively Chapter 1 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys 8 Number keys on embedded Type numbers a normal keypad manner Cursor control keys on Hold while using Hold Fn while using cursor embedded keypad cursor control keys control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a normal on embedded keypad manner 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions
68. lay problems or Power On Self Test POST Error Message on others page 65 Symptoms cannot be re created intermittent Use the customer reported symptoms and go to problems Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 65 Intermittent Problems on page 76 Undetermined Problems on page 77 Chapter 4 61 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller driver or diskette A write enabled diagnostic diskette is required NOTE Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 44 for details 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program see System Diagnostic Diskette on page 44 2 See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive reconnect the diskette connector on the system board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive DVD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board External CD ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller drive CD ROM Make sure that the CD ROM does not have any label attached
69. les or auto detects the parallel port Enabled Disabled Auto Sets the operation mode of the parallel port ECP EPP Normal or Bi directional Base address Sets the I O address of the parallel port This 378h 278h 3BCH parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP or Bi directional This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port IRQ7 IRQ5 DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in DMA3 DMA1 ECP mode This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP Chapter 2 Internal Touchpad Infrared Port FIR Chapter 2 Determines whether or not to disable the internal pointing device as the PS 2 mouse is connected Enables disables or auto detects the infrared port Disabled EnabledDisabled Auto 37 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Advanced Exit Item Specific Help User Password is Clear Supervisor Password is Clear Primary HardDisk Security Clear Supervisor Password Set User Password Enter controls accesses of the Set Supervisor Password Enter whole setup utility Set HDD Password Enter be used to boot up when Password Password on boot Enabled on boot is enabled 38 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settin
70. nd left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Keyboard Inputs data into your computer Status indicators LEDs light emitting diode that turn on and off to show the status of the computer its functions and components __ Internal microphone for sound recording Launch keys Special keys for launching Internet browser E mail program and frequently used programs Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons They are designated as P1 P2 P3 E mail button and Web browser button P1 P2 and P3 launch user programmable applications E mail and Web browser launch E mail and Internet browser applications 6 Chapter 1 Front Panel 4 in 1 memory 4 in 1 status indicator Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infra red printer IR aware computer Indicates that optional Bluetooth is enabled InviLink button Enables or disables wireless connectivity InviLink indicator Indicates status of wireless communication 3 o 8 fateh Latchforopening and closing the laptop NOTE 1 card reader is manufacturing option subject to configuration Only card can operate at any given time 2 Bluetooth button and indicator work on models with Bluetooth only 3 InviLink button and indic
71. ogitech WingMan EXTREME DIGITAL 3D Logitech WingMan RUMBLEPAD USB Card Reader Iwill Reader Pro Compact Flash Card Reader Appendix B Audio Jacks Audio Jack Appendix B Speaker DENON Amplifier AMP AVR 1802 LOUDSPEAKER Gateway Speaker Earphone AIWA HP X121 Earphone PHILIPS Earphone NEC Earphone e STEREO DYNAMIC HEADPHONES E 750 Pro 2 DYNAMIC HEADPHONES PH B333G Panasonic Stereo Headphones RP H1245 DELL harman kardon AIWA Mini Microphone Condenser MIC EM 420T JS 100 Jazz 3D Speaker SONY Earphone MDR CD60 Microsoft microphone Condenser Microphone Dynamic Microphone 95 96 Appendix Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems you are a distributor dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user i d and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides for all models User s manuals Training materials Bios updates Software utilities D 00000 Spare parts li
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73. rdware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run Setup Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press during POST when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press to enter setup Press lt F12 gt during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Security Boot CPU AMD Athlon XP M CPU Speed IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number System BIOS Ver Ferrari 3000 V1 00 VGA BIOS Ver AT 7 V0 2 KBC Ver V1 00 Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number N A Product Name Ferrari 3000 Manufacturer Acer UUID XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX Chapter 2 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options Info Main System Devices Security Boot and Exit 32 Follow these instructions D 000 0 To choose a menu use the cursor left right keys gt To choose a parameter use the cursor up down keys 3 To change the value of a parameter press 5 5 A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press to expand this item
74. river Tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components When you remove the stripe cover please be careful not to scrape the cover Chapter 3 45 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Remove the battery pack NOTE Ferrari 3000 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC FPC connectors cable you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC FPC connectors 46 3 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing For example if you want to remove the system board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
75. rovide you with further technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines VI Table of Contents Chpater 1 System Specifications 1 PIS UGS me pU MDC 1 oystem Block Diagram 3 582 4 Dori 4 VION ian 5 VIEW 6 Front Open dot gt 6 2 cages mus Gr 7 LEDR AID th 8 RIONE PANO erene tan aaa re eee EE hae E 9 aT 10 Boom versar decessum odii ERA C 11 terse sh 12 Using the Keyboard 13 5222
76. sts 1 TABs Technical Announcement Bulletin For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical material Also contained on this website are Detailed information on Acer s International Traveler s Warranty ITW Returned material authorization procedures 1 An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by list of telephone fax email contacts for all your technical queries We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services so if you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to communicate these to us Appendix C 97 98 Appendix 1 0 22 AFLASH Utility 44 Audio 25 Battery Pack 50 BIOS 22 package 22 password control 22 ROM size 22 ROM type 22 vendor 22 Version 22 BIOS Setup Utility 31 BIOS Supports protocol 22 BIOS Utility 31 Basic System Settings 36 Navigating 32 Onboard Device Configuration 39 Startup Configuration 38 System Information 32 System Security 43 Board Layout 4 Bottom View 5 Top View 4 Cache controller 22 size 22 caps lock on indicator 12 CardBus 27 CPU core voltage 22 package 22 type 22 DIMM 22 Combinations 23 external 51 package 22 removing 51 Speed 22 voltage 22 Disassembly Index Battery Pack 48 CD ROM DVD ROM Module 53 Floppy Disk Drive 57 Procedure Flowchart 47 Display 3 Error Symptom to Spare Part Index 6
77. ter PCMCIA 4 in 1 PQI CF CARD Reader PNY PCMCIA 4 in 1 MMC Card SanDisk 32MB SanDisk 64MB 64MB MS Card Apacer 128MB SONY Memory Stick 128MB SD Card Transcend 128MB SanDisk 128MB CF Card 128 SanDisk 8MB SanDisk 128MB 93 USB Port K B Mouse Logitech K B Mouse Receiver Microsoft Wireless Optical DeskTop for Bluetooth K B Mouse USB Mouse Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB amp PS2 Compatible Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue USB amp PS 2 Compatible MIC E C011 02 1620 Logitech Wheel Mouse M BB48 Logitech MouseMan Dual Optical M N M BL63B Logitech iFEEL Mouse M UN58a Acer USB Mouse MP0930 Acer USB Mouse 012 0 USB Keyboard NMB K B ZIPPY USB Keypad TK532 USB Camera Intel YC72 Logitech QuickCam Home Dlink WebCam DSB C300 USB HDD HD 530 Tested to comply with FCC Standards USB CD ROM YAMAHA CD RW 70 USB Printer HP DiskJet 3425 Colour inKlet printer HP DeskJet 840C HP deskject 450 Canon BJC 3000 USB FDD Acer USB FDD YD 8U10 Teac USB FDD Logitec USB FDD USB Memory USB DRIVE 128MB Panasonic SUPER DISK LKRF235U USB LAN Billionton USB 10 100 FastEthernet BUFFALO USB 10 100M Ethernet LUX TX USB Zip IOMEGA USB ZIP 100 IOMEGA USB ZIP 250 USB Scanner HP ScanJet 5300c USB Speaker Philips USB Speaker DIGITAL Speaker System USB HUB PCI USB HUBYUH 400 USB Gamepad Logitech WingMan GAMEPAD EXTREME L
78. ter self test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Parallel port device problems Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot the system Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not work Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard Main board Touchpad does not work Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board Main board Chapter 4 Modem LAN Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correctly See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 44 Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 77 Chapter 4 19 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect such as cosmic radiation electrostatic discharge or software errors FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists When analyzing an intermittent problem do the following 1 Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times 2 If no error is detected do not replace any FRU 3 If any error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no
79. the function key board Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard Turn over the unit and remove the two screws as the picture shows Turn over the keyboard Disconnect the keyboard FFC then remove the keyboard Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly 1 Remove the three screws on the rear panel 2 Unscrew the 19 screws on the bottom panel 3 Detach the front bezel from the main unit Remove the two screws Then take the right and the left antenna off the main unit Disconnect the touchpad cable Pull out the right and the left wireless LAN antenna then detach the logic upper assembly from the logic lower assembly Chapter 3 53 Disassembling the logic upper assembly 1 Take out the touchpad cable from the small hook on touchpad holder 2 Remove the four screws holding the touchpad shielding and the touchpad board Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad board Remove the touchpad board Remove the wireless and bluetooth button off the touchpad board 6 Remove the four screws that fasten the touchpad holder 7 Remove the touchpad off the logic upper assembly 8 Disconnect touchpad FFC 54 Chapter 3 Disassembling the logic lower assembly 1 order to take out the main board from the upper case first remove the four screws that fasten the top cover shielding 2 Remove the three screws holding the 4 in 1 card reader then remove it 3
80. to it The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program refer to System Diagnostic Diskette on page 44 2 See if CD ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD ROM Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window an error occurs reconnect the connector the System board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive CD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 62 Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested If the internal keyboard does not work an unexpected character appears make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board If the keyboard cable connection is correct run the Keyboard Test See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 44 for details If the tests detect a keyboard problem do the following one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the keyboard cables 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the main board The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer Q Numeric keypad Chapter 4 External keyboard If any of these devices do not work reconnect the cable conn
81. ulting from any defect in the software Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Pentium and Pentium II III are trademarks of Intel Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures Before using this information the product it supports please read the following general information 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer s global product offering To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e g add on card modem or extra memory capability These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to p
82. xit the BIOS Setup Utility Changing a Password 1 Usethe 7 and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Type a password in the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field 4 Press After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set If desired you can enable the Password on boot parameter When you are done press to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility If the verification is OK the screen will display as following setup Natice Changes have been saved continue The password setting is complete after the user presses fr 40 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning setup Warning Invalid password Re enter Password continue If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match the screen will display the following message setup Warning Password da nat match Re enter Password Chapter 2 41 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay the onbo
83. y are designated as the mail button the web browser button and two programmable buttons P1 and 2 NOTE To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button This wireless communication button works for model with 802 11b wireless LAN only E mail Detection Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E mail Detection In this dialog box you have the option to enable disable mail checking set the time interval for mail checking etc If you already have an email account you can fill in User Name Password and POP3 Server in the dialog box The POP3 Server is the mail server where you get your email Launch Manager Check Mail User Valued Acer Customer Password E 1 POPS Server acer com tid seconds Cancel Chapter 1 19 Touchpad The built in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support NOTE If you are using an external USB mouse you can press Fn F7 to disable the touchpad Touchpad Basics The following items teache you how to use the touchpad 1 Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor 5 the left 1 and right 3 buttons located the

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