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... 95 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 97 Index 98 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81... Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 ...
... 95 LCD panel ergonomic specifications 97 Index 98 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81... Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 ...
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. To... activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination...
See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. To... activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination...
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... be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Important! English 42 recovery CDs. Before performing a... restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. ...
... be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Important! English 42 recovery CDs. Before performing a... restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. ...
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...or an authorized service center. If you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use of your computer from ...Hibernation for a security lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. Combine the use ....
...or an authorized service center. If you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use of your computer from ...Hibernation for a security lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. Combine the use ....
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... and press to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer ... you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! If 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. English 70 Entering passwords When a password...
... and press to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer ... you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! If 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. English 70 Entering passwords When a password...
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... 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. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (...hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need...
... 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. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (...hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need...
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...floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or authorized service center ... interface error Contact your dealer. See "Requesting service" on page 43. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility 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 ...
...floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or authorized service center ... interface error Contact your dealer. See "Requesting service" on page 43. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility 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 ...
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English English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
English English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 85 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
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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 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv 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 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
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... of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. it opens the application's context menu. 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 Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. it launches the...
... of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. it opens the application's context menu. 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 Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. it launches the...
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... 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. Last, reboot the laptop. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic ... (rpm) 86 3700 88 3450 91 3150 95 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security ...
... 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. Last, reboot the laptop. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic ... (rpm) 86 3700 88 3450 91 3150 95 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security ...
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... 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Chapter 1 33 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.
... 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Chapter 1 33 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.
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... Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification Controller North Bridge NVIDIA® MCP67-MV (Single chip...
... Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification Controller North Bridge NVIDIA® MCP67-MV (Single chip...
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... HDD Serial Number : None ATAPI Model Name : PIONEERDVE-RWDVR-K(SM) ATAPI Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version : V0.14 VGA BIOS Version : V5.67.32.10.13 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
... HDD Serial Number : None ATAPI Model Name : PIONEERDVE-RWDVR-K(SM) ATAPI Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version : V0.14 VGA BIOS Version : V5.67.32.10.13 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
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... There are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is subject to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any of the menu options to go to parameter values. Follow these ...
... There are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is subject to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any of the menu options to go to parameter values. Follow these ...
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... HDD Serial Number : None ATAPI Model Name : PIONEERDVE-RWDVR-K(SM) ATAPI Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version : V0.14 VGA BIOS Version : V5.67.32.10.13 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select...
... HDD Serial Number : None ATAPI Model Name : PIONEERDVE-RWDVR-K(SM) ATAPI Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version : V0.14 VGA BIOS Version : V5.67.32.10.13 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer UUID : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select...
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... Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in BIOS. Enables the Auto wake on S5 Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E Description Sets the ACPI S1 sleep state. Advanced The...
... Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in BIOS. Enables the Auto wake on S5 Crestline PM Support POPUP Support POPDOWN Support DeepC4 Hard C4E Description Sets the ACPI S1 sleep state. Advanced The...
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...user, or hard disk password: 1. Don't forget your dealer to enter setup. When you are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Defines whether a password is... either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 59 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter...
...user, or hard disk password: 1. Don't forget your dealer to enter setup. When you are prompted to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Defines whether a password is... either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 59 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter...
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... without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. Press e. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Chapter 2 60 The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When you can enable the Password... Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
... without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. Press e. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Chapter 2 60 The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When you can enable the Password... Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.