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... Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 91 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 93 Index 94 BIOS utility 75 Boot sequence 75 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 75 Password 75 Using software 76 Playing DVD movies 76 Power management 77 Acer eRecovery Management 78 Create backup 78 Burn backup disc 79 Restore and recovery...
... Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 91 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 93 Index 94 BIOS utility 75 Boot sequence 75 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 75 Password 75 Using software 76 Playing DVD movies 76 Power management 77 Acer eRecovery Management 78 Create backup 78 Burn backup disc 79 Restore and recovery...
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set an asset tag for selected Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. 13 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management models) (for your system.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set an asset tag for selected Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. 13 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management models) (for your system.
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...most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations ...to return. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off to save power. Hotkey...
...most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations ...to return. Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off to save power. Hotkey...
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... multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your notebook. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the... BIOS utility and save changes. The system will be erased.) It is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 ...
... multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your notebook. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the... BIOS utility and save changes. The system will be erased.) It is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 ...
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...unauthorized access. English 68 Securing your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the ... how to take care of your dealer or an authorized service center. Some keyless models are also available. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. If you need to protect and take care of a locked drawer. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object ...
...unauthorized access. English 68 Securing your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the ... how to take care of your dealer or an authorized service center. Some keyless models are also available. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. If you need to protect and take care of a locked drawer. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object ...
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... . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the..., a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password 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...
... . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the..., a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password 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...
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..., and you may need to run it. 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 top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to set... top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this utility. Boot sequence To set this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys...
..., and you may need to run it. 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 top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to set... top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run this utility. Boot sequence To set this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys...
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...If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems... require opening up the computer. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. 80...
...If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems... require opening up the computer. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. 80...
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English English 81 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 81 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 75 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii 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 75 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
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...or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Hot Key... + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hot keys, press and hold the...
...or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Hot Key... + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hot keys, press and hold the...
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... 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 15 Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), Acer WMI, Acer LED, Acer VRAM, Acer MDA 2007 requirements, WfM 2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS...
... 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 15 Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), Acer WMI, Acer LED, Acer VRAM, Acer MDA 2007 requirements, WfM 2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS...
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... Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. System VRAM and VBIOS Options System Memory 512Mb 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB VBIOS Option in BIOS/ CMOS 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB eSetting VRAM size Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available...
... Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. System VRAM and VBIOS Options System Memory 512Mb 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB VBIOS Option in BIOS/ CMOS 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB eSetting VRAM size Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available Dedicated Max. available...
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...-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) 8. S/PDIF output for general), DVD-RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by BIOS Setup 35 Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text 2. Reads and...
...-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) 8. S/PDIF output for general), DVD-RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by BIOS Setup 35 Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text 2. Reads and...
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... Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Press during POST (when "Press to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to enter multi-boot menu. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you want ... : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v1.3701 VGA BIOS Version: SantaRosa 1436 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu...
... Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Press during POST (when "Press to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to enter multi-boot menu. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you want ... : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v1.3701 VGA BIOS Version: SantaRosa 1436 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu...
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...indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this carefully when making changes to parameter values. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Navigation keys for parameters are in square brackets. T To choose an option, ...of the screen. Help for a particular menu are seven menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, ...
...indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this carefully when making changes to parameter values. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Navigation keys for parameters are in square brackets. T To choose an option, ...of the screen. Help for a particular menu are seven menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, ...
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... Name : Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 IDE1 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v1.3701 VGA BIOS Version: SantaRosa 1436 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub...
... Name : Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 IDE1 Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A System BIOS Version: v1.3701 VGA BIOS Version: SantaRosa 1436 Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Produce Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub...
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... NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be the same as the one time change is set to factory defaults. Settings in the BIOS setup (Boot menu). Memory size is connected on display will be shown if the device control is only for an external CRT or projector). Option...
... NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be the same as the one time change is set to factory defaults. Settings in the BIOS setup (Boot menu). Memory size is connected on display will be shown if the device control is only for an external CRT or projector). Option...
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... Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press e. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When user password is required or not while the events defined in boldface are the default and suggested ... are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can be set , this password protects the internal hard disk from unauthorized access. Use the ...
... Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press e. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When user password is required or not while the events defined in boldface are the default and suggested ... are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can be set , this password protects the internal hard disk from unauthorized access. Use the ...
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... Password parameter and press the e key. Setup Notice Changes have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password... in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New ...
... Password parameter and press the e key. Setup Notice Changes have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password... in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New ...