Acer 4600 Series manual Troubleshooting tips, Error messages, Error Messages Corrective Action

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56	Troubleshooting my computer

Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is not necessary to affect the installation of your overall Operating System. After the Operating System is setup, you can proceed with the Internet Connection setup.

Troubleshooting tips

This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems.

If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see “Error messages” on page 56. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer. See “Requesting service” on page 57.

Error messages

If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action.

Error Messages	Corrective Action

CMOS Battery Bad	Contact your dealer or an authorised service
	center.

CMOS Checksum Error	Contact your dealer or an authorised service
	center.

Disc Boot Failure	Insert a system (bootable) disc into the floppy
	drive (A:), then press <Enter> to reboot.

Equipment	Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility;
Configuration Error	then press Exit in the BIOS Utility to reboot.

Hard Disc 0 Error	Contact your dealer or an authorised service
	center.

Hard Disc 0 Extended	Contact your dealer or an authorised service
Type Error	center.

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Contents TravelMate 4100 / 4600 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter Operation conditions Please refer to Frequently-asked questions onContents Page Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Regulation & safety noticesPage TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Programs. See Launch keys on Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Keyboard and pointing device Weight with batteryAudio PortsEnvironment DimensionsPower SystemIndicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Lock Key Description Using the keyboardLock keys Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Hot keys Fn-F7 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F8Euro symbol Special KeysUS dollar sign Launch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Tap Button Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Adjusting the volume AudioUsing system utilities Acer eManagerLaunch Manager Acer GridVista Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your Notebook Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to take to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings What to take with you Special considerationsSetting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardInstalling memory Ejecting a PC CardDisc to Disc Recovery enable Bios UtilityBoot sequence PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordAcer disc-to-disc recovery Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD English English My computer Key link http//global.acer.com Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workTroubleshooting tips Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice General FCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/6/1 English Page CD-ROM