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... 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 79 Troubleshooting...
... 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 79 Troubleshooting...
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... networks in Start menu. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for selected models) Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to match your PC. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the ...Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in a variety of locations. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eNet Management (for a new location, while offering you boot...
... networks in Start menu. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for selected models) Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to match your PC. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the ...Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in a variety of locations. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eNet Management (for a new location, while offering you boot...
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. 13 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management models) (for selected Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. 13 Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management models) (for selected Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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... that the AC adapter is heard from the computer. Look at the volume control icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. I turned on the taskbar. The computer's power management system automatically blanks...
... that the AC adapter is heard from the computer. Look at the volume control icon on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Check the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. I turned on the taskbar. The computer's power management system automatically blanks...
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... model, it is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. The printer does not work. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is set up your communication software, you need to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power...
... model, it is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. The printer does not work. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is set up your communication software, you need to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power...
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... password with your Supervisor Password! Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer against unauthorized use of . Combine the use . Security...use . Important! Some keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. Learn how to protect and take care of this password to gain access...
... password with your Supervisor Password! Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer against unauthorized use of . Combine the use . Security...use . Important! Some keyless models are also available. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. Learn how to protect and take care of this password to gain access...
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... is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system ... 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 BIOS utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. Try again and...
... is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system ... 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 BIOS utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. Try again and...
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...PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find Password on...disk recovery To enable disk-to run this feature. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. Boot sequence To set this value to enable this utility. English 75 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find D2D Recovery at the...
...PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Find Password on...disk recovery To enable disk-to run this feature. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. Boot sequence To set this value to enable this utility. English 75 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find D2D Recovery at the...
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... before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to open the computer yourself; Do not attempt to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...
... before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to open the computer yourself; Do not attempt to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...
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...default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. To access this utility, either click on ...the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your PC. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to match your needs. Chapter 1 19 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for...location to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the...
...default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. To access this utility, either click on ...the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your PC. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to match your needs. Chapter 1 19 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for...location to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the...
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..., 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 1.0 (Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface), Set by setup manual NOTE: If you will see PXE version displaying... Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Chapter 1 31 Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function.
..., 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 1.0 (Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface), Set by setup manual NOTE: If you will see PXE version displaying... Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Chapter 1 31 Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function.
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... to "enabled". If you may need to run Setup. In this utility. Press m to enter multi-boot menu. The default parameter of screen). Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is a...Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : Intel (R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2310 @ 1.46GHz 1460 MHz IDE1 Model 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...
... to "enabled". If you may need to run Setup. In this utility. Press m to enter multi-boot menu. The default parameter of screen). Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is a...Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : Intel (R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2310 @ 1.46GHz 1460 MHz IDE1 Model 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...
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.... T To choose an option, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Help for a particular menu are seven menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T Press ^ while you can change an option...
.... T To choose an option, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Help for a particular menu are seven menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T Press ^ while you can change an option...
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...will be visible only when an internal LAN device is subject to different models. Information Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : Intel (R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2310 @ 1.46GHz 1460 MHz IDE1 Model Name : Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 ... 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-Menu NOTE: The system ...
...will be visible only when an internal LAN device is subject to different models. Information Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : Intel (R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2310 @ 1.46GHz 1460 MHz IDE1 Model Name : Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 ... 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-Menu NOTE: The system ...
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... System Time: System Date : System Memory : Extended Memory : Video Memory : Quiet Boot : Power On Display : Network Boot : F12 Boot Menu : D2D Recovery : Item Specific Help [19:03:49] [08/25/2007] , , or 640 KB selects field. It allows the user to specify standard IBM ...
... System Time: System Date : System Memory : Extended Memory : Video Memory : Quiet Boot : Power On Display : Network Boot : F12 Boot Menu : D2D Recovery : Item Specific Help [19:03:49] [08/25/2007] , , or 640 KB selects field. It allows the user to specify standard IBM ...
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... with 24-hour format. Settings in this screen. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power On display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date ... not allowed to factory defaults. Otherwise it will be displayed or not; Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. This is because the user is disabled or enabled.
... with 24-hour format. Settings in this screen. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power On display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date ... not allowed to factory defaults. Otherwise it will be displayed or not; Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. This is because the user is disabled or enabled.
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... F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 44 Chapter 2 Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : Hard Disk Password Status : Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hard Disk Password Password on...
... F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 44 Chapter 2 Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : Hard Disk Password Status : Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hard Disk Password Password on...
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...of parameters. NOTE: Only when the supervisor password was used to reset it. If you forget your password. Press Enter to enable the Password on boot parameter. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or HDD Password Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you set , this password protects the ...user can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your password because the characters do not appear on boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the user password. The user can opt to set the hard disk ...
...of parameters. NOTE: Only when the supervisor password was used to reset it. If you forget your password. Press Enter to enable the Password on boot parameter. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or HDD Password Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you set , this password protects the ...user can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your password because the characters do not appear on boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the user password. The user can opt to set the hard disk ...
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..., the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The Set Supervisor Password...
..., the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The Set Supervisor Password...
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.... enables or disables a device. exclude or include the device to load the operating system. Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority order: 1: IDE HDD: Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00-(S 2: IDE CD : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A-(P 3: PCI BEV : MBA v9.4.5 Slot... 0500 4: USB HDD : 5: USB CDROM : 6: USB FDC : 7: USB KEY : 8: Excluded from boot order : Keys used to view or configure devices : Up and Down arrows select a device. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change...
.... enables or disables a device. exclude or include the device to load the operating system. Information Main Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority order: 1: IDE HDD: Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00-(S 2: IDE CD : Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A-(P 3: PCI BEV : MBA v9.4.5 Slot... 0500 4: USB HDD : 5: USB CDROM : 6: USB FDC : 7: USB KEY : 8: Excluded from boot order : Keys used to view or configure devices : Up and Down arrows select a device. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change...
