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Acer Aspire 6920 / 6920G Notebook Service Guide - Page 1 Aspire6920 Series Service Guide
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire6920 service guide.
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...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 ... or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel ...
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional... might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
WARNING
CAUTION
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...™ NOTE: Windowsl® VistaTM Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to Windows® VistaTM. For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista.
Platform and memroy
... DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and graphics
• Mobile Intel® GM965/...
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...the same as clicking the left button. Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your infers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too ...
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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...
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The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Chapter 1
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... editor or word processor. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press...
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To choose your playback device, click the icon on the upper right side of the Acer eAudio Management window.
Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward ... adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: WirelessLAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.
DC Mode ...
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... additional options, click "Settings" to: Set alarms. Re-load factory defaults. Select ... from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data ... Microsoft Outlook. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you .../decrypt files by default. If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but ...
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..., wirelessnetworking on/off, external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. WindowsMobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch WindowsMobility Center: • Use the shortcut key < > + . ...
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...primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.... name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive ... detected by the system. This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master.... the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number ...
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memoryupdate is required for the following conditions: New versions of system ... when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a... a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not installmemory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC ...
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... as the program runs to FDD Test. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, ... Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
If an error occurs, reconnect the ...
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... 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. Press F2 in 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
...
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... the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. Check out the Power Management in control Panel In ...that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the battery status indicator does not ...a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the touchpad cables. Replace the touchpad. Replace the system board.
After you use the ...
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... Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System board
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no ... speakers make noise or emit no sound. Audiodriver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence
Power Management-Related ...)" on page 45. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. ...
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...Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both ... Configuration Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System BoardSerial or parallel port device problems. Ensure..." in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
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