Quick Start Guide
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... well as "only for certain models". The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. This ...In addition it : 1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to all models in the model you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide ... like to thank you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. Such instances are ...
... well as "only for certain models". The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. This ...In addition it : 1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to all models in the model you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User Guide ... like to thank you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. Such instances are ...
Quick Start Guide
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English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon 1 2 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model).
English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon 1 2 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model).
Quick Start Guide
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... other key in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Display off to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. Previous Return to access most of the computer...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Next Jump to return. Press any key to the next media file. Turns the internal touchpad ...
... other key in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Display off to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. Previous Return to access most of the computer...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Next Jump to return. Press any key to the next media file. Turns the internal touchpad ...
Service Guide
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NOTE: This symbol where placed in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that should be recycled according to the local regulations. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or ... might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in the Service Guide designates a component that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
NOTE: This symbol where placed in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that should be recycled according to the local regulations. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or ... might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in the Service Guide designates a component that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Turns the computer on and off. Keyboard TouchPad For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Chapter 1 Communication indicator Power button Indicates the computer's wireless connectivitoy device status. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen HDD Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Turns the computer on and off. Keyboard TouchPad For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Chapter 1 Communication indicator Power button Indicates the computer's wireless connectivitoy device status. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen HDD Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
Service Guide
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...(Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on and off. Turns the display... screen backlight off . Return to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key...
...(Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on and off. Turns the display... screen backlight off . Return to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key...
Service Guide
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..., HDD spinning 31 Fan 3 Play Movie (read from HDD), 34 Play TV (TV tuner sku) Fan 4 3DMark06,Prime95, 37 Prime95+Play TV(TV tuner sku), acer screen saver, HDD spinning Fan 5 TAT100% or 40 Thermanow100%,3DMark06, at ambient 35C, HDD spinning ODD ODM's test software 43 (Reference) (Sequential) with Fan 4 Loudness (Sone...
..., HDD spinning 31 Fan 3 Play Movie (read from HDD), 34 Play TV (TV tuner sku) Fan 4 3DMark06,Prime95, 37 Prime95+Play TV(TV tuner sku), acer screen saver, HDD spinning Fan 5 TAT100% or 40 Thermanow100%,3DMark06, at ambient 35C, HDD spinning ODD ODM's test software 43 (Reference) (Sequential) with Fan 4 Loudness (Sone...
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LCD 15.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall ...
LCD 15.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall ...
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... pressing F9. Read this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Chapter 2 25 The default parameter of the screen. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to...value of a parameter if it is subject to enter multi-boot menu. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. In this carefully when making changes to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigation keys for parameters are found in square brackets. System Utilities...
... pressing F9. Read this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Chapter 2 25 The default parameter of the screen. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to...value of a parameter if it is subject to enter multi-boot menu. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. In this carefully when making changes to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigation keys for parameters are found in square brackets. System Utilities...
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...Dual-Core Processor 2500 MHz ST9250315AS 5VC8CXKX Slimtype DVD A DS8A2SH V0. 17T01 ATI VER0.12. 017. 000. 000. 034815 123456789 Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 Acer AE088D61-0B71-782C-94D7-705AB6401288 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu ... (OSF) as part of the CPU. This field displays the asset tag number of HDD installed in the system. Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of the Optical device installed in the system. This field shows the model name of the computer hardware...
...Dual-Core Processor 2500 MHz ST9250315AS 5VC8CXKX Slimtype DVD A DS8A2SH V0. 17T01 ATI VER0.12. 017. 000. 000. 034815 123456789 Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 Acer AE088D61-0B71-782C-94D7-705AB6401288 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu ... (OSF) as part of the CPU. This field displays the asset tag number of HDD installed in the system. Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of the Optical device installed in the system. This field shows the model name of the computer hardware...
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...F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for the hour field. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu... SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Actual values may differ. Control the mode in this screen. Settings in boldface are displayed with a more visually pleasing and comfortable display (OEM Logo screen). The function allows the user to restore the system to set the system time and date as...
...F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for the hour field. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu... SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Actual values may differ. Control the mode in this screen. Settings in boldface are displayed with a more visually pleasing and comfortable display (OEM Logo screen). The function allows the user to restore the system to set the system time and date as...
Service Guide
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... N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When prompted to enter a password, you may have three tries before the system halts. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your dealer to reset it will not continue to change the value of password must be greater than... user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the SATA Port Disk Status Press Enter to set , this screen. If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to your computer from unauthorized access. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main...
... N/A N/A N/A Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When prompted to enter a password, you may have three tries before the system halts. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your dealer to reset it will not continue to change the value of password must be greater than... user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the SATA Port Disk Status Press Enter to set , this screen. If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to your computer from unauthorized access. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main...
Service Guide
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... to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. After all changes are done, press F10 to enable the Power on the screen. 3. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to...
... to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. After all changes are done, press F10 to enable the Power on the screen. 3. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to...
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...If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Retype the password in the Enter ...Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Re-enter ...
...If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Retype the password in the Enter ...Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Re-enter ...
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... Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System... Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
... Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System... Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
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A progress screen displays. 36 Chapter 2 Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2.
A progress screen displays. 36 Chapter 2 Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2.
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An Encode key is displayed, select the Enter Unlock Password option on the screen. 2. Password : 46548274 5. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. Note down this key. 3. Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to unlock the HDD as ...
An Encode key is displayed, select the Enter Unlock Password option on the screen. 2. Password : 46548274 5. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. Note down this key. 3. Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to unlock the HDD as ...
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Press 1 or 2 to short the J1 point. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. 38 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen.
Press 1 or 2 to short the J1 point. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. 38 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen.
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Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Enter into DOS. 2. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to display the usage screen. 3. Chapter 2 39 Execute BS.exe to be changed without accessing the BIOS. For example, enter BS 2 to change the boot sequence to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1.
Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Enter into DOS. 2. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to display the usage screen. 3. Chapter 2 39 Execute BS.exe to be changed without accessing the BIOS. For example, enter BS 2 to change the boot sequence to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1.
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... information. Execute dmitools. The following messages report to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String..., Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wm Acer Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Aspire 4540 Write Serial Number to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 Write UUID to EEPROM Input:...
... information. Execute dmitools. The following messages report to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String..., Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wm Acer Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Aspire 4540 Write Serial Number to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 Write UUID to EEPROM Input:...