Acer 5620Z, 5610, 5220, 5210 manual Troubleshooting tips, Error messages Corrective action

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Troubleshooting

This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.

Troubleshooting tips

This notebook PC 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" below. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer. See "Requesting service" on page 43.

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 authorized service center.

 

 

CMOS checksum error

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

 

 

Disk boot failure

Insert a system (bootable) disk 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 disk 0 error

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

 

 

Hard disk 0 extended

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

type error

 

 

 

I/O parity error

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

 

 

Keyboard error or no

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

keyboard connected

 

 

 

Keyboard interface

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

error

 

 

 

Memory size mismatch

Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility,

 

then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.

 

 

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Contents Extensa 5620/5620Z/5610/5220/5210 Series Users GuidePage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Replacing the battery pack Product servicingAdditional safety information Telephone line safetyOperating environment Medical devicesVehicles Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisoryTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your visionDeveloping good work habits Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Frequently asked questions Acer eRecovery Management AcerAcerEmpoweringTechnology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eNet Management Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Using power plansTo create a new power plan To switch between power plansTo delete a power plan Battery statusAcer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management WindowsMobilityCenter for Widows Vista Only Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Indicators on page 24 for more details Closed front viewEasy-launch buttons on page 25 for more details Icon DescriptionLeft view Right view Rear viewBase view Specifications PlatformDimensions Power Interface Options Indicators Icon Function DescriptionIcon Easy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsIcon Productivity key Default application Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Right Main touchpad Center button Button Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the keyboard Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock offLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock key DescriptionWindows keys KeyDescriptionHotkeys Hotkey Icon Function DescriptionUS dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection for selected modelsNTI Shadow Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Norton Internet SecurityHow do I check for viruses? Select Tasks & ScansImage is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionDisconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIRUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesAcer eRecovery Management Create backupBurn backup disc Restore and recoveryError messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English Operation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Article 3.1a Health and Safety Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMCEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer Shanghai Limited EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV functionEnglish Index English
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