Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety and comfort
- First things first
- Your Acer notebook tour
- Using the keyboard
- Touchpad
- Recovery
- Power management
- Battery pack
- Traveling with your computer
- Securing your computer
- Acer Theft Shield
- Wireless networks
- Using a Bluetooth connection
- Acer Converter Port
- HDMI
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- BIOS utility
- Frequently asked questions
- Requesting service
- Tips and hints for using Windows 8
- Three concepts you might want to keep in mind
- How do I access the charms?
- How do I get to Start?
- How do I jump between apps?
- How do I turn off my computer?
- Why is there a new interface?
- How do I unlock my computer?
- How do I personalize my computer?
- I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give me my desktop back!
- Where are my apps?
- What is a Microsoft ID (account)?
- How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?
- How do I check for Windows updates?
- Where can I get more information?
- Troubleshooting
- Regulations and safety notices
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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 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" below. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your
dealer. See
"Requesting service" on page 90.
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.