Acer Aspire 1690 manual Troubleshooting tips, Error messages, Error Messages Corrective Action

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66	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 66. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer. See “Requesting service” on page 67.

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 Aspire 1690 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Taking care of your AC adapterCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently-asked questions onVii Viii Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Regulation & safety noticesPage Front view An Aspire tourDescription Programs. See Launch keys on Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications MicroprocessorWeight with battery Power Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Using the keyboard Lock keysLock Key Description Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Hot keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5 Fn-F6Fn-F7 Fn-F8Euro Symbol US dollar signLaunch 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 Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your NotebookMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat 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 passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardInstalling memory Bios Utility Boot sequenceDisc to Disc Recovery enable PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Finding and playing content Advanced SettingsNavigation controls Arcade controlsPlayer controls DVD settings CinemaLanguage Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file VideoEditing a video file Music Copy backup your CD/DVD collectionBurner Data store files simply and easily Audio create your own greatest hits CDsVideo your world in pictures Acer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordMultilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recoveryRestore without a Recovery CD English My computer Key link http//global.acer.com Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError 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 noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens 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 Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio 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