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...97 Index 98 IEEE 1394 port 73 ExpressCard 74 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81... Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 ...
...97 Index 98 IEEE 1394 port 73 ExpressCard 74 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81... Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 ...
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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...Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs... hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. To ...
...Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs... hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. To ...
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English 42 recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Important! To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to...
English 42 recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Important! To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to...
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...-compatible security slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. English 69 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to protect and take care of this password with... . Learn how to take care of your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. Important! See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the...
...-compatible security slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. English 69 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to protect and take care of this password with... . Learn how to take care of your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. Important! See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the...
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...a warning message appears. Try again and press . You have three chances to shut down the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press . • When the User Password is ... again. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Important! If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. ...
...a warning message appears. Try again and press . You have three chances to shut down the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press . • When the User Password is ... again. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Important! If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. ...
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... top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program ...built into your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set ...
... top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program ...built into your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set ...
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... message, note the message and take the corrective action. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message... reports to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "...
... message, note the message and take the corrective action. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message... reports to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "...
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English English 85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
English English 85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility.
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... characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
... characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
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...Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Left View 5 Right View 6 Rear View 6 Bottom View 7 Indicators 7 TouchPad Basics 8 Using the Keyboard 9 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 9 Hot Keys 10 Special Key 11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 12 System Utilities 19 BIOS... Setup Utility 19 Navigating the BIOS Utility 19 Information 20 Main 21 Security 22 Boot 25 Exit 26 BIOS Flash Utility 27 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 29 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 33 Disassembly ...
...Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Left View 5 Right View 6 Rear View 6 Bottom View 7 Indicators 7 TouchPad Basics 8 Using the Keyboard 9 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 9 Hot Keys 10 Special Key 11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 12 System Utilities 19 BIOS... Setup Utility 19 Navigating the BIOS Utility 19 Information 20 Main 21 Security 22 Boot 25 Exit 26 BIOS Flash Utility 27 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 29 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 33 Disassembly ...
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... Replacing the 3G cover 77 Replacing the Battery 77 Troubleshooting 79 Common Problems 79 Power On Issue 80 No Display Issue 81 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 83 LCD Failure 84 Built-In Keyboard Failure 84 TouchPad Failure 85 Internal Speaker Failure 85 Internal Microphone Failure 87 HDD Not Operating Correctly...
... Replacing the 3G cover 77 Replacing the Battery 77 Troubleshooting 79 Common Problems 79 Power On Issue 80 No Display Issue 81 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 83 LCD Failure 84 Built-In Keyboard Failure 84 TouchPad Failure 85 Internal Speaker Failure 85 Internal Microphone Failure 87 HDD Not Operating Correctly...
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Table of Contents Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 113 Clearing Password Check 113 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 114 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 115 Aspire one Exploded Diagram 116 Aspire one FRU List 118 Screw List 126 Model Definition and Configuration 128 Aspire one Series 128 Aspire one Blue 128 Aspire one White 142 Test Compatible Components 155 Linux Environment Test 156 Aspire one Blue Testing Information 156 Aspire one White Testing Information 158 Online Support Information 161 Index 163 IX
Table of Contents Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 113 Clearing Password Check 113 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 114 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 115 Aspire one Exploded Diagram 116 Aspire one FRU List 118 Screw List 126 Model Definition and Configuration 128 Aspire one Series 128 Aspire one Blue 128 Aspire one White 142 Test Compatible Components 155 Linux Environment Test 156 Aspire one Blue Testing Information 156 Aspire one White Testing Information 158 Online Support Information 161 Index 163 IX
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... upgrade the Aspire one memory. • One DDRII SO-DIMM slots support 512MB to 1024MB system memory • 512MB on board memory • 1MB Flash BIOS Display and graphics • 8.9" Wide Screen LCD (1024x600) • LED backlight LCD Storage subsystem • 8GB SSD module PATA interface • Fixed type for 80GB...
... upgrade the Aspire one memory. • One DDRII SO-DIMM slots support 512MB to 1024MB system memory • 512MB on board memory • 1MB Flash BIOS Display and graphics • 8.9" Wide Screen LCD (1024x600) • LED backlight LCD Storage subsystem • 8GB SSD module PATA interface • Fixed type for 80GB...
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• 3G module through USB Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, and power on passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • 2-cell 2200mAh • 6-cell 5200mAh • 30W 19V 3-pin AC adapter Special keys and controls • New Acer Aspire one keyboard support • Power button and Wireless LAN/3G switch I/O interface...
• 3G module through USB Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, and power on passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • 2-cell 2200mAh • 6-cell 5200mAh • 30W 19V 3-pin AC adapter Special keys and controls • New Acer Aspire one keyboard support • Power button and Wireless LAN/3G switch I/O interface...
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... SATA 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 150 maximum 5V ±5% 5V ±5% Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Block Size G780 8-pin MSOP Thermal sensor control I2C bus, address: 98h Specification Specification InSyde v0.2103 W25X80VSSIG 1Mb CMOS Boot...
... SATA 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 150 maximum 5V ±5% 5V ±5% Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Block Size G780 8-pin MSOP Thermal sensor control I2C bus, address: 98h Specification Specification InSyde v0.2103 W25X80VSSIG 1Mb CMOS Boot...
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... for each • 1* Analog Microphone, 1*Headphone jack Specification Realtek solution RTL8102EL • Support WOL from S53 • File deployment support • LDCM support Specification New Acer flat keyboard 84 Yes Plug USB keyboard to 20 MHZ • Software and Hardware controlled clock throttling • Share...
... for each • 1* Analog Microphone, 1*Headphone jack Specification Realtek solution RTL8102EL • Support WOL from S53 • File deployment support • LDCM support Specification New Acer flat keyboard 84 Yes Plug USB keyboard to 20 MHZ • Software and Hardware controlled clock throttling • Share...
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... part of a parameter if it is enclosed in any menu, you may need to run Setup. You can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Please note that system information is set the parameter to enter multi-boot menu. If you are shown on the bottom of ... Read this item. • Press Esc while you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to "enabled". The default parameter of screen). Navigation keys for...
... part of a parameter if it is enclosed in any menu, you may need to run Setup. You can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Please note that system information is set the parameter to enter multi-boot menu. If you are shown on the bottom of ... Read this item. • Press Esc while you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to "enabled". The default parameter of screen). Navigation keys for...
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...N270 1.60GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: INTEL Castle Point 00008030320000000000 System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: v0.2103 Intel V1585 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: ZG008160067 Acer 405FE2E9A4E1D4118251001E684CE894 Rev. 3.5 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←...F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type ...
...N270 1.60GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: INTEL Castle Point 00008030320000000000 System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: v0.2103 Intel V1585 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: ZG008160067 Acer 405FE2E9A4E1D4118251001E684CE894 Rev. 3.5 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←...F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type ...
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... you have to return your notebook computer to set the user password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Press Enter to your password. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password.... 3.5 Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length than eight words. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. The following ...
... you have to return your notebook computer to set the user password. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Press Enter to your password. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password.... 3.5 Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length than eight words. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. The following ...