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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
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...you use the computer. 5 Click buttons (Left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Chapter 1 7 An Aspire Tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's function and components. 8 Launch keys Buttons for our... hands when you around your new Aspire computer. Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 ...
...you use the computer. 5 Click buttons (Left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Chapter 1 7 An Aspire Tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's function and components. 8 Launch keys Buttons for our... hands when you around your new Aspire computer. Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 ...
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... do a lot of numeric data entry. Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock (Fn-F11) Scroll lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press w and y respectively. When Num Lock is on and off. The keys function as a calculator (complete with...
... do a lot of numeric data entry. Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock (Fn-F11) Scroll lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press w and y respectively. When Num Lock is on and off. The keys function as a calculator (complete with...
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... brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
... brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
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... down Description Decreases the speaker volume. Press again to start playing. Alt Gr-$ US dollar Types the US dollar sign. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Alt Gr-Euro Euro Types the Euro symbol. Press to skip forward to stop playing the audio track or video file. Press to the... next track or video file. Hot Key Fn-y Icon Function Volume down Decreases the screen brightness Fn-Home Fn-Pg Up Play/Pause Stop Press to pause. Fn-Pg Dn Fn-End Backwards Forward Press to skip backward to the...
... down Description Decreases the speaker volume. Press again to start playing. Alt Gr-$ US dollar Types the US dollar sign. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Alt Gr-Euro Euro Types the Euro symbol. Press to skip forward to stop playing the audio track or video file. Press to the... next track or video file. Hot Key Fn-y Icon Function Volume down Decreases the screen brightness Fn-Home Fn-Pg Up Play/Pause Stop Press to pause. Fn-Pg Dn Fn-End Backwards Forward Press to skip backward to the...
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... CGR-B/8B5AE Simplo 916-3020 Li-ion 4400 mAh 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.4V 16.8+-0.2v LCD 14.1 inch for Aspire 1410 Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance...
... CGR-B/8B5AE Simplo 916-3020 Li-ion 4400 mAh 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.4V 16.8+-0.2v LCD 14.1 inch for Aspire 1410 Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance...
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... (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 LCD 15 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness... Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification AU: B150XG01 381 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. LCD 14.1 inch for Aspire 1410 Item Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature...
... (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 LCD 15 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness... Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification AU: B150XG01 381 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. LCD 14.1 inch for Aspire 1410 Item Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature...
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... 585 317.3x242.1x6.0 Hitachi TX38D81VC1CAB 15.0 inches, 381 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. LCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
... 585 317.3x242.1x6.0 Hitachi TX38D81VC1CAB 15.0 inches, 381 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. LCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
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...Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. In this utility. Please also refer to enter setup. The default parameter of screen). PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.70Ghz 1700 MHz ...VGA BIOS Ver: 3A01 Montara-GME3360 KBC Ver: PQ1A24 Serial Number 1234567890123456789012 Asset Tag Number: 1234567890 Product Aspire1680 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values...
...Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. In this utility. Please also refer to enter setup. The default parameter of screen). PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.70Ghz 1700 MHz ...VGA BIOS Ver: 3A01 Montara-GME3360 KBC Ver: PQ1A24 Serial Number 1234567890123456789012 Asset Tag Number: 1234567890 Product Aspire1680 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values...
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... note that system information vary in any of the menu options to go to save any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help... part of the screen. NOTE: You can also press u to the Exit menu. T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Help for a particular...
... note that system information vary in any of the menu options to go to save any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help... part of the screen. NOTE: You can also press u to the Exit menu. T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Help for a particular...
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...: F12 Boot Menu: D2D recovery: Item Specific Help [05:34:07] [07/23/2004] , , or 640 KB selects field. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Shows system base memory size 238MB Shows extended memory size [16MB] VGA...[Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
...: F12 Boot Menu: D2D recovery: Item Specific Help [05:34:07] [07/23/2004] , , or 640 KB selects field. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Shows system base memory size 238MB Shows extended memory size [16MB] VGA...[Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
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...Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will not be in this screen. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Chapter 2 40 The hours are the default and suggested... is disabled. This is because the user is connected, the power on battery power). Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is not present. Settings in order to create a hidden partition on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description...
...Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will not be in this screen. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Chapter 2 40 The hours are the default and suggested... is disabled. This is because the user is connected, the power on battery power). Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is not present. Settings in order to create a hidden partition on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description...
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Settings in the screen. Enabled/Disabled/Auto Sets the operation mode of the system. Parameter Infrared Port Parallel Port Mode Base I /O address of the parallel port. 378/278 Sets ... in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . IRQ7/IRQ5 Sets a DMA channel for the printer to ECP. 41 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info.
Settings in the screen. Enabled/Disabled/Auto Sets the operation mode of the system. Parameter Infrared Port Parallel Port Mode Base I /O address of the parallel port. 378/278 Sets ... in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . IRQ7/IRQ5 Sets a DMA channel for the printer to ECP. 41 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info.
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Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Primary HardDisk ...
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Primary HardDisk ...
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... passwords are prompted to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Supervisor Password is set , this screen. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. When set and password on Boot Description Shows the setting of...
... passwords are prompted to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Supervisor Password is set , this screen. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. When set and password on Boot Description Shows the setting of...
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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Chapter 2 46
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Chapter 2 46
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... Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS...
... Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS...
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..." on .) POST does not complete. Other symptoms (i.e. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. LCD display problems or others). Go To "Power System Check" on screen. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 70. Chapter...
..." on .) POST does not complete. Other symptoms (i.e. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. LCD display problems or others). Go To "Power System Check" on screen. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 70. Chapter...
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... program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3.
... program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3.
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...the touchpad doesn't work, do the following figure 3. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for a short time. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the battery ...After you identify first the problem is applied to correct the problem. No service actions are correct. 3. Check out the Power Management in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the...
...the touchpad doesn't work, do the following figure 3. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for a short time. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. If the battery ...After you identify first the problem is applied to correct the problem. No service actions are correct. 3. Check out the Power Management in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the...