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...160/120/100/85/75/60 Hz T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support T Aspire CinemaVisionTM video technology (for Aspire 1690 only) Console display for Aspire 1690 series only) T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X700 with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its ... to 2GB Memory by Dual channels of SODIMM Display T T T 15" XGA TFT LCD, supporting 1024x768 pixel resolution 15.4" WXGA+TFT LCD, supporting 1280x800 pixel resolution 15" SXGA +TFT LCD supporting 1400x1050 pixel resolution (for Aspire 1690 series only) Graphics T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON®...
...160/120/100/85/75/60 Hz T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support T Aspire CinemaVisionTM video technology (for Aspire 1690 only) Console display for Aspire 1690 series only) T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X700 with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its ... to 2GB Memory by Dual channels of SODIMM Display T T T 15" XGA TFT LCD, supporting 1024x768 pixel resolution 15.4" WXGA+TFT LCD, supporting 1280x800 pixel resolution 15" SXGA +TFT LCD supporting 1400x1050 pixel resolution (for Aspire 1690 series only) Graphics T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON®...
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... audio ports for headphone--out, line-in, microphone-in and SPDIF devices Built-in two 1.5W speakers MS-Sound Compatible Line-out (SPDIF supported for Aspire 1690 series only) Storage T T T T T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive 4-in-1 card reader, supporting MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure... Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port (4-pin, for Aspire1690 series only ) Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port S-vide/TV-out port Microphones/Line-in jack Headphones/Speaker/Line-out jack Infrared (FIR) port Type II PC card slot 4-in-1 card...
... audio ports for headphone--out, line-in, microphone-in and SPDIF devices Built-in two 1.5W speakers MS-Sound Compatible Line-out (SPDIF supported for Aspire 1690 series only) Storage T T T T T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive 4-in-1 card reader, supporting MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure... Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port (4-pin, for Aspire1690 series only ) Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port S-vide/TV-out port Microphones/Line-in jack Headphones/Speaker/Line-out jack Infrared (FIR) port Type II PC card slot 4-in-1 card...
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... allow you use the computer. 5 Click buttons The left and right mouse (Left, center and buttons; Open View # Item # Item Description Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you to show the status of the...
... allow you use the computer. 5 Click buttons The left and right mouse (Left, center and buttons; Open View # Item # Item Description Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you to show the status of the...
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.... Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for TM4600 only) Note: The 4-in-1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to aNtoetleev:ision or display device with S-video input. Right View # Item # Item Description Description 1 IEEE 1394 port Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Chapter 1 Only one...
.... Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for TM4600 only) Note: The 4-in-1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to aNtoetleev:ision or display device with S-video input. Right View # Item # Item Description Description 1 IEEE 1394 port Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 10 Chapter 1 Only one...
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.... Increases the sound volume. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Chapter 1 19 HHotoKteky ey IconFunctionFunction Fn-F1 Hot key help FFnn--FF21 Acer eSetting Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement FFnn--FF42 Fn-F5 Sleep Display toggle Fn-F6 Fn-F3 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn+w Fn+y Fn+x FFnn+-zF4 Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume...
.... Increases the sound volume. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Chapter 1 19 HHotoKteky ey IconFunctionFunction Fn-F1 Hot key help FFnn--FF21 Acer eSetting Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement FFnn--FF42 Fn-F5 Sleep Display toggle Fn-F6 Fn-F3 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn+w Fn+y Fn+x FFnn+-zF4 Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume...
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...15.4" TFT WSXGA (1280*800) Supports colors Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 16.7 million 16.7 million Optical Specification keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey No No Yes...*768) TFT XGA (1024*768) Supports colors Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 16.7 million 16.7 million Optical Specification keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey No No Yes Yes 3.3 3.3 16.7 million keyboard ...
...15.4" TFT WSXGA (1280*800) Supports colors Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 16.7 million 16.7 million Optical Specification keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey No No Yes...*768) TFT XGA (1024*768) Supports colors Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 16.7 million 16.7 million Optical Specification keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey No No Yes Yes 3.3 3.3 16.7 million keyboard ...
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... parameters Provides advanced settings of the system Provides security settings of a parameter, press p or q. The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to save any menu, you are found in the Item Specific Help...
... parameters Provides advanced settings of the system Provides security settings of a parameter, press p or q. The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to save any menu, you are found in the Item Specific Help...
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...field reports the VGA version of the system This item will show the Serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line This item will show manufacturer name. If no DVD/CD-ROM model present or unknown type, "None" should be visible ...Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: TOSHIBA MK4025GAS Y4C59830S HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GMA-4080N S3A11 ATi 008.018M.039.000 1A20 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4600 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub -
...field reports the VGA version of the system This item will show the Serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line This item will show manufacturer name. If no DVD/CD-ROM model present or unknown type, "None" should be visible ...Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: TOSHIBA MK4025GAS Y4C59830S HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GMA-4080N S3A11 ATi 008.018M.039.000 1A20 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4600 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub -
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... LAN feature is enabled. Shows system base memory size 522240 KB Shows extended memory size 128 MB VGA memory size Quiet Boot: [Enabled] Power on Display: [Auto ] Network Boot: [Enabled] F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery : [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor Power Management: [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ...is selected, users can modify device boot priority by pressing F12 key during POST. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will detect if any display device is not selected, device boot priority will be shown during POST when it will not be ...
... LAN feature is enabled. Shows system base memory size 522240 KB Shows extended memory size 128 MB VGA memory size Quiet Boot: [Enabled] Power on Display: [Auto ] Network Boot: [Enabled] F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery : [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor Power Management: [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ...is selected, users can modify device boot priority by pressing F12 key during POST. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will detect if any display device is not selected, device boot priority will be shown during POST when it will not be ...
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... serial port A using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS Configure serial port B using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration ...(OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS Disabled Enabled Auto Option Disabled Enabled Auto Chapter 2 49 It also provides advanced settings of the system....
... serial port A using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS Configure serial port B using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration ...(OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS Disabled Enabled Auto Option Disabled Enabled Auto Chapter 2 49 It also provides advanced settings of the system....
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... a computer. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Others may indicate a ...problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 87. NOTE: Most of memory installed. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. Power-On Self-Test (...
... a computer. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Others may indicate a ...problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 87. NOTE: Most of memory installed. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. Power-On Self-Test (...
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.... See "Power System Check" on page 77. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack System board Chapter 4 83 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness...
.... See "Power System Check" on page 77. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack System board Chapter 4 83 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness...
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...BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. ... / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 87. Touchpad does not work correctly. External display does not work . Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Chapter 4 85 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Modem phone port...
...BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. ... / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 87. Touchpad does not work correctly. External display does not work . Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Chapter 4 85 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Modem phone port...
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Chapter 4 89 This step is to create image files to the system, you will see the display below. Put the Recovery CD to Disk Revocery. 6. After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs. Select CD to the optical drive. Place one Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. 5.
Chapter 4 89 This step is to create image files to the system, you will see the display below. Put the Recovery CD to Disk Revocery. 6. After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs. Select CD to the optical drive. Place one Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. 5.
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7. You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 90 Chapter 4 Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. 8.
7. You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 90 Chapter 4 Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. 8.
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After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. 7. Chapter 4 93
After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. 7. Chapter 4 93