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... error messages) are shown in constant width. Example: [01] The server has been stopped User input (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in bold italics. Example: After entering data, press Enter. Variables contained within user input are...
... error messages) are shown in constant width. Example: [01] The server has been stopped User input (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in bold italics. Example: After entering data, press Enter. Variables contained within user input are...
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Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status. 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Top View Table 1-1. Top View No Icon Item 1 Integrated webcam 2 Display screen 3 Power button / indicator Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Notebook Tour 0 Top View 0 Figure 1-1.
Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status. 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Top View Table 1-1. Top View No Icon Item 1 Integrated webcam 2 Display screen 3 Power button / indicator Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Notebook Tour 0 Top View 0 Figure 1-1.
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... on Num Lock off . (Table 1-7) Table 1-7. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or + down arrow keys are in a normal manner. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters Type...
... on Num Lock off . (Table 1-7) Table 1-7. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or + down arrow keys are in a normal manner. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters Type...
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HotKeys 0 Hotkeys or key combinations can be used to return. Table 1-10. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Hardware ...HotKeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard HotKeys Hotkey Icon Function + Communication switch + Sleep Description Enables/disables the ...
HotKeys 0 Hotkeys or key combinations can be used to return. Table 1-10. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Hardware ...HotKeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard HotKeys Hotkey Icon Function + Communication switch + Sleep Description Enables/disables the ...
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Increases audio volume. Plays or pauses media files Stops media file Plays the previous media file in the play sequence Plays the next media file in the play sequence 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Decreases audio volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Keyboard HotKeys (Continued) Hotkey + Icon Function Brightness up + Brightness down + Volume up + Volume down + Play/Pause + Stop + Previous + Next Description Increases the screen brightness. Table 1-10.
Increases audio volume. Plays or pauses media files Stops media file Plays the previous media file in the play sequence Plays the next media file in the play sequence 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Decreases audio volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Keyboard HotKeys (Continued) Hotkey + Icon Function Brightness up + Brightness down + Volume up + Volume down + Play/Pause + Stop + Previous + Next Description Increases the screen brightness. Table 1-10.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-31 LED 15.6" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise ...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-31 LED 15.6" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise ...
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... To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of the screen. Parameter help carefully when making changes to be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area of the... optimized so most users do not need to parameter values. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to run . The default parameter of screen. press F5 or F6. Exit - NOTE: NOTE: System information is set the parameter to Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To change the boot ...
... To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of the screen. Parameter help carefully when making changes to be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area of the... optimized so most users do not need to parameter values. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to run . The default parameter of screen. press F5 or F6. Exit - NOTE: NOTE: System information is set the parameter to Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To change the boot ...
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... master HDD Serial Number Serial number of computer hardware information. Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of HDD0 installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: Screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model. BIOS Information Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in system 2-4 System Utilities Table 2-1.
... master HDD Serial Number Serial number of computer hardware information. Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of HDD0 installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: Screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model. BIOS Information Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in system 2-4 System Utilities Table 2-1.
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... Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. . Valid range is the help for video N/A Memory Quiet Boot Shows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen during system boot instead of traditional POST screen Option: Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Option to boot system from 0 to 23.REDUCE /INCREASE: F5/F6 F1 Help ESC Exit Select...
... Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. . Valid range is the help for video N/A Memory Quiet Boot Shows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen during system boot instead of traditional POST screen Option: Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Option to boot system from 0 to 23.REDUCE /INCREASE: F5/F6 F1 Help ESC Exit Select...
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...If it is shown (Figure 2-5). Use the and keys to step 5. System Utilities 2-9 Characters do not appear on the screen. 3. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears (Figure 2-4). Dash = Equal Sign [ Left Bracket ] Right Bracket . If new password and confirm... new password strings match, the Setup Notice dialog screen is not, go to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following characters may require computer...
...If it is shown (Figure 2-5). Use the and keys to step 5. System Utilities 2-9 Characters do not appear on the screen. 3. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears (Figure 2-4). Dash = Equal Sign [ Left Bracket ] Right Bracket . If new password and confirm... new password strings match, the Setup Notice dialog screen is not, go to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following characters may require computer...
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Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password. (Figure 2-19) D:\Clnpwd>clnpwd Acer Clean Password Utility V1.00 Press 1 or 2 to short the RTCRST# point. The on screen message shows function success or failure. 2-18 System Utilities Figure 2-19. User Password 2. Figure 2-18. CMOS Jumper Overview Software Method 0 1. Clean BIOS Password 3. Removing BIOS ...
Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password. (Figure 2-19) D:\Clnpwd>clnpwd Acer Clean Password Utility V1.00 Press 1 or 2 to short the RTCRST# point. The on screen message shows function success or failure. 2-18 System Utilities Figure 2-19. User Password 2. Figure 2-18. CMOS Jumper Overview Software Method 0 1. Clean BIOS Password 3. Removing BIOS ...
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..., perform the following : 1. When the BIOS shows Verifying DMI pool data, it is shown. (Figure 2-21) Figure 2-21. Used in the BIOS Setup Utility's Main screen. (refer to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Press F12 when prompted during POST procedure.
..., perform the following : 1. When the BIOS shows Verifying DMI pool data, it is shown. (Figure 2-21) Figure 2-21. Used in the BIOS Setup Utility's Main screen. (refer to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Press F12 when prompted during POST procedure.
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...Roll back the video driver to Online Support Information. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. (Refer to Maintenance Flowchart) 3. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced.... (Refer to Maintenance Flowchart) If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on -screen prompts. 9. If the display is too dim at a time. 1. Readjust if necessary. 4. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. If the ...
...Roll back the video driver to Online Support Information. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. (Refer to Maintenance Flowchart) 3. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced.... (Refer to Maintenance Flowchart) If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on -screen prompts. 9. If the display is too dim at a time. 1. Readjust if necessary. 4. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. If the ...
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... to verify that Speakers are set to Online Support Information. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on -screen prompts to 50. Troubleshooting 4-11 Navigate to start Speaker Setup. Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark...
... to verify that Speakers are set to Online Support Information. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on -screen prompts to 50. Troubleshooting 4-11 Navigate to start Speaker Setup. Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark...
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... test. 7. Select the Levels tab. 5. The microphone appears on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). Microphone Failure 1. Right click on -screen prompts to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. Test the microphone hardware: Select the...
... test. 7. Select the Levels tab. 5. The microphone appears on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). Microphone Failure 1. Right click on -screen prompts to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. Test the microphone hardware: Select the...
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... inserted into the drive, perform the following , one at a time: 1. Make sure that the ODD device is clean and scratch free. 3. Access failure screen is shown The ODD is noisy Perform the following : 1. Boot the computer and retry the operation. 2.
... inserted into the drive, perform the following , one at a time: 1. Make sure that the ODD device is clean and scratch free. 3. Access failure screen is shown The ODD is noisy Perform the following : 1. Boot the computer and retry the operation. 2.
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..., click Next. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on -screen information to confirm the computer is discovered, follow the on the Boot menu. 3. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help ... the HDD. (Refer to enter the BIOS Utility. Insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. When the Install Windows screen appears, click Next. If an issue is virus free. 3. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the...
..., click Next. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on -screen information to confirm the computer is discovered, follow the on the Boot menu. 3. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help ... the HDD. (Refer to enter the BIOS Utility. Insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. When the Install Windows screen appears, click Next. If an issue is virus free. 3. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the...