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... the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your notebook. For instructions on the screen to all models in the text with language such as the AcerSystem User's Guide ...program first. 5 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem ... necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. In addition it : 1...
... the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your notebook. For instructions on the screen to all models in the text with language such as the AcerSystem User's Guide ...program first. 5 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem ... necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. In addition it : 1...
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7 English # ICON Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 6 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to... like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for more details. 13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
7 English # ICON Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 6 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to... like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for more details. 13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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... tour After knowing your new computer. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer PureZone Description Two internal stereo microphones for certain models). Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Speakers Empowering key Web camera for video communication (only for sound recording. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (...
... tour After knowing your new computer. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer PureZone Description Two internal stereo microphones for certain models). Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Speakers Empowering key Web camera for video communication (only for sound recording. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (...
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... keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Chapter 1 11 When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Type the letters in a normal manner. Num Lock off...
... keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Chapter 1 11 When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Type the letters in a normal manner. Num Lock off...
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... pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Special Key (only for more information. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle... Brightness up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. center of the...
... pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Special Key (only for more information. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle... Brightness up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. center of the...
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... protection against unauthorized access to your finger! Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is only available on the same screen. To access this monitor. To enable the... dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 14 Chapter 1 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is connected, then select ...
... protection against unauthorized access to your finger! Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is only available on the same screen. To access this monitor. To enable the... dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 14 Chapter 1 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is connected, then select ...
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... your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Chapter 1 15 Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is set up: 1. NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. Acer Gridvista is...
... your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Chapter 1 15 Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is set up: 1. NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. Acer Gridvista is...
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... System information Set by setup manual LCD 12" Click the red paper clip icon for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag- Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS...password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB- 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...
... System information Set by setup manual LCD 12" Click the red paper clip icon for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag- Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS...password control Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 1MB 8 pins SOIC • Flash ROM 1MB- 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...
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... Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is subject to run Setup. Navigation keys for parameters are in any of the screen. Please note that system information is set the parameter to enter setup. Please also refer to "disabled". The default parameter of the... In this menu, user can load default settings by pressing F9. Read this item. • Press Esc while you can change the value of screen). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to different models. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted...
... Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is subject to run Setup. Navigation keys for parameters are in any of the screen. Please note that system information is set the parameter to enter setup. Please also refer to "disabled". The default parameter of the... In this menu, user can load default settings by pressing F9. Read this item. • Press Esc while you can change the value of screen). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to different models. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted...
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...System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.17-T01 Intel V1598 Acer FFFFFFFF-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-002007011606 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter ...BIOS version. This field displays the manufacturer of this unit. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. F9 Setup Default F10...
...System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.17-T01 Intel V1598 Acer FFFFFFFF-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-002007011606 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter ...BIOS version. This field displays the manufacturer of this unit. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. F9 Setup Default F10...
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... ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for your reference only. The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. VGA Memory size=32...Option: Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in this screen. This is because the user is fixed to control the settings in boldface are displayed with 24- Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) ...
... ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for your reference only. The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. VGA Memory size=32...Option: Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in this screen. This is because the user is fixed to control the settings in boldface are displayed with 24- Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) ...
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...5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 XASF Configuration [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to boot up normally. If making settings to items on these pages may cause the system to 4 Master and... Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. Enter the IDE Configuration menu. Settings in this screen. Submenu Items • Numlock • Zip Emulation Type • Serial Port A • Infrared Port • Azalia • ...
...5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 XASF Configuration [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to boot up normally. If making settings to items on these pages may cause the system to 4 Master and... Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. Enter the IDE Configuration menu. Settings in this screen. Submenu Items • Numlock • Zip Emulation Type • Serial Port A • Infrared Port • Azalia • ...
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...8594; Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. When set the user password. Defines whether a password is set the supervisor password. Press Enter to reset it. 28 Chapter 2 Option... or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to enter setup. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set...
...8594; Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. When set the user password. Defines whether a password is set the supervisor password. Press Enter to reset it. 28 Chapter 2 Option... or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to enter setup. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set...
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... a Password Follow these steps as you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter...
... a Password Follow these steps as you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter...
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If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . The Set Password box appears. 2. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Enter Current ..., press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. 30 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor...
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . The Set Password box appears. 2. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. Type a password in the Enter Current ..., press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. 30 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor...
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...;↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 31 Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior.
...;↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 31 Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior.
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...; PCI Clock Run • _CST - C4 Latency Value • C4 on S5 Quickly S4 Resume Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. Settings in this screen.
...; PCI Clock Run • _CST - C4 Latency Value • C4 on S5 Quickly S4 Resume Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. Settings in this screen.
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...;→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Exit The Exit screen allows you to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
...;→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Exit The Exit screen allows you to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
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... an unlock code. Boot up the system and open a DOS prompt. 5. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to display the Select Item screen. 2. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the wrong password three...
... an unlock code. Boot up the system and open a DOS prompt. 5. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to display the Select Item screen. 2. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the wrong password three...