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... first We would like to all models in the Aspire product series. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to...your new computer. Follow these steps to the AcerSystem User Guide. For instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on how to ...is not installed on your computer, clicking on the screen to use your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series...
... first We would like to all models in the Aspire product series. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to...your new computer. Follow these steps to the AcerSystem User Guide. For instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on how to ...is not installed on your computer, clicking on the screen to use your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series...
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Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Turns the computer on ...
Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Turns the computer on ...
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IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for selected models). Integrated webcam Display screen Power button Web camera for video communication (for sound recording. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. For entering data into your computer. Also ... button/indicator Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Comfortable support area for your hands when you around your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer.
Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for selected models). Integrated webcam Display screen Power button Web camera for video communication (for sound recording. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. For entering data into your computer. Also ... button/indicator Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Comfortable support area for your hands when you around your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer.
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... + Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys...
... + Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys...
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... on hotkeys. Chapter 1 13 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank TouchPad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Decreases the...
... on hotkeys. Chapter 1 13 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank TouchPad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Decreases the...
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... is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual monitor feature of the second monitor is set up: 1. Acer Gridvista is simple to complete the process. To access this monitor. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate...the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this function, please go to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value....
... is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual monitor feature of the second monitor is set up: 1. Acer Gridvista is simple to complete the process. To access this monitor. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate...the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this function, please go to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value....
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... & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 14.1" 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 Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
... & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 14.1" 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 Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
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... can also press F10 to enter Setup" message is subject to run this menu, user can change the value of the screen. Please note that system information is prompted on the bottom of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items.... without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". Navigation keys for parameters are in any menu, you want to change the value of the screen. Read this item. • Press Esc while you do not need to different models. Please also refer to parameter values. Chapter 2 21 The default ...
... can also press F10 to enter Setup" message is subject to run this menu, user can change the value of the screen. Please note that system information is prompted on the bottom of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items.... without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". Navigation keys for parameters are in any menu, you want to change the value of the screen. Read this item. • Press Esc while you do not need to different models. Please also refer to parameter values. Chapter 2 21 The default ...
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... Version: V0.08 V010.055.000.049.029773 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: S2N250Y001832099561601 Aspire..5515 Aspire 39323232393932643635001EEC5A9BCF F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ...computer hardware information. This field displays the manufacturer of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 22 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. This field shows the speed of the system. This field shows product name of ...
... Version: V0.08 V010.055.000.049.029773 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: S2N250Y001832099561601 Aspire..5515 Aspire 39323232393932643635001EEC5A9BCF F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ...computer hardware information. This field displays the manufacturer of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 22 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. This field shows the speed of the system. This field shows product name of ...
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...defaults. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). This field reports the memory size of the system. Displays the logo screen while booting. This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is for your reference only. Enables, disables D2D Recovery ...function. Control the mode in this screen. Main The Main screen allows the user to 633 KB. Information Main System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup...
...defaults. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). This field reports the memory size of the system. Displays the logo screen while booting. This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is for your reference only. Enables, disables D2D Recovery ...function. Control the mode in this screen. Main The Main screen allows the user to 633 KB. Information Main System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup...
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...Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Enter the Advanced Chipset Control menu. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these pages causes ...; Video Expansion • Advanced NB Options • Advanced SB Options • TriCore Down Core 24 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to boot up normally. Parameter PnP Configuration Video Display Configuration Advanced Chipset Control Description Enter the PnP Configuration menu.
...Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Enter the Advanced Chipset Control menu. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these pages causes ...; Video Expansion • Advanced NB Options • Advanced SB Options • TriCore Down Core 24 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to boot up normally. Parameter PnP Configuration Video Display Configuration Advanced Chipset Control Description Enter the PnP Configuration menu.
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...Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Defines whether a password is enabled. Password on Boot is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The ... for changes and should be used to change the value of parameters. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized access. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. It can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters....
...Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Defines whether a password is enabled. Password on Boot is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The ... for changes and should be used to change the value of parameters. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized access. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. It can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters....
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... parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3.
... parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3.
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...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. 28 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...boot parameter. 6. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. ...
...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. 28 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...boot parameter. 6. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. ...
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... and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Enable Cool 'n' Quiet C State Configuration Description Enable or disable Cool 'n' Quiet CPU power management. Settings in this screen. Enable or disable the C2/C3 power states in the ACPIFACP table. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Enable Cool 'n' Quiet:... management. Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: C2 and C3, Disabled, C2 only, or C3 only. Chapter 2 29 Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior.
... and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Enable Cool 'n' Quiet C State Configuration Description Enable or disable Cool 'n' Quiet CPU power management. Settings in this screen. Enable or disable the C2/C3 power states in the ACPIFACP table. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Enable Cool 'n' Quiet:... management. Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: C2 and C3, Disabled, C2 only, or C3 only. Chapter 2 29 Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior.
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...from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Chapter 2 31 Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change ...Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load ...
...from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Chapter 2 31 Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change ...Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load ...
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Click Start. A progress screen displays. 4. If more than one *.wph file is present in the destination directory when using flash32.exe. A warning screen displays. 3. When the process is present the computer will blue screen. 1. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. Chapter 2 35 Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: IMPORTANT:Ensure only one file is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. Double click the WinFlash executable. The Destination Directory screen displays. 2.
Click Start. A progress screen displays. 4. If more than one *.wph file is present in the destination directory when using flash32.exe. A warning screen displays. 3. When the process is present the computer will blue screen. 1. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. Chapter 2 35 Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: IMPORTANT:Ensure only one file is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. Double click the WinFlash executable. The Destination Directory screen displays. 2.
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... passwords, for >4 seconds. 5. The Unlock6 program runs. 2. From a DOS prompt, key in the wrong HDD password three time, HDD password error code displays on the screen. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. Reboot the system and key in the chosen password to unlock the HDD. 36 Chapter 2
... passwords, for >4 seconds. 5. The Unlock6 program runs. 2. From a DOS prompt, key in the wrong HDD password three time, HDD password error code displays on the screen. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. Reboot the system and key in the chosen password to unlock the HDD. 36 Chapter 2
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See the image below. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Chapter 2 37 To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Select one string from the list.
See the image below. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Chapter 2 37 To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Select one string from the list.