Acer TravelMate 360 manual Error messages, Error Messages Corrective Action

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3 Troubleshooting your c omputer

Error messages

If you rec eive a n error messa ge, note the messa ge a nd ta ke the c orrec tive a c tion. The following ta ble lists the error messa ges in

a lpha betic a l ordertogetherwith the rec ommended c ourse of a c tion.

Error Messages

Corrective Action

 

 

C MOS Ba ttery Ba d

C onta c t your dea ler or a n a uthorized servic e

 

c enter.

 

 

C MOS C hec ksum Error

C onta c t your dea ler or a n a uthorized servic e

 

c enter.

 

 

Disk Boot Fa ilure

Insert a system (boota ble) diskette into the floppy

 

drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot.

 

 

Diskette Drive

C onta c t your dea ler or a n a uthorized servic e

C ontroller Error or No

c enter.

C ontroller Present

 

 

 

Diskette Drive Error

C onta c t your dea ler or a n a uthorized servic e

 

c enter.

 

 

Diskette Drive Type

Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility;

Misma tc h

then press Esc to exit a nd rec onfigure the

 

c omputer.

 

 

Equipment

Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility;

C onfigura tion Error

then press Esc to exit a nd rec onfigure the

 

c omputer.

 

 

Ha rd Disk 0 Error

C onta c t your dea ler or a n a uthorized servic e

 

c enter.

Ha rd Disk 0 Extended Type Error

C onta c t your dea ler or a n a uthorized servic e c enter.

I/ O Pa rity Error

C onta c t your dea ler or a n a uthorized servic e

 

c enter.

Insert system diskette a nd press <Enter> key to reboot

Insert a system (boota ble) diskette into the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot.

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Contents TravelMate 360 series Page 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 AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingContents Troubleshooting your computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Etting to know your Tra velMa te Left view Right view Rear viewDescription Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionNum Loc k Lights when Num Loc k is a c tiva ted Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Lic k on Start, Settings, Control PanelLaunch Keys Launch key Default application Email checking functionEtting to know your Tra velMa te Touchpad Touchpad basicsBa r of Windows a pplic a tions Function Left button Right Center Tap Button ButtonsConnecting and disconnecting the EasyLink combo drive StorageHard disk EasyLink combo driveEtting to know your Tra velMa te Using software Ejecting a floppy diskEjecting the optical drive tray Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Adjusting the volume AudioBasic power management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Using a computer security lock Using the SmartCardSecuring your computer Page Registering your smart card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Change Password SmartCard ManagerEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Etting to know your Tra velMa te Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus PC Card slotsInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardUpgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Port expansion devicesUstomizing your c omputer Launch Manager Lic k on Start, Programs, then Notebook ManagerLaunch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Ustomizing your c omputer Troubleshooting your Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Troubleshooting your c omputer Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Page Troubleshooting your c omputer Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions TemperaturePorts Humidity non-condensingBattery pack AC adapterOptions Appendix a Spec ific a tions Appendix B This a ppendix lists the genera l notic es of your c omputer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Year 2000 compliance statement98-32 Macrovision copyright protection notice Index Messa ges error