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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Right View 10 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and ...embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Right View 10 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and ...embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 ...
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...Eye Web camera for certain models) Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Indicates the status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for video communication. Chapter 1... WWAN communication button/indicator Backup key Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
...Eye Web camera for certain models) Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Indicates the status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for video communication. Chapter 1... WWAN communication button/indicator Backup key Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
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...one of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Chapter 1 17... Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screSetna.rTto aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please...
...one of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Chapter 1 17... Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screSetna.rTto aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please...
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... the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you have to return your notebook computer to reset it. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password, you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Press Enter. The password...
... the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you have to return your notebook computer to reset it. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password, you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Press Enter. The password...
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... screwdriver • Plastic tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch...
... screwdriver • Plastic tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch...
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... with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer...
... with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer...
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...to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your local Acer branch office. Also contained on this website are: • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User...list of our technical material. Online Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your technical queries. In the ...
...to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your local Acer branch office. Also contained on this website are: • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User...list of our technical material. Online Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your technical queries. In the ...
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... media access on indicator 8 Memory Check 97 Menu Boot 37 menu Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 Middle cover removing 56 Model Definition 214 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15 notebook tour 7 num lock on indicator 8 O Online Support Information 295 P Panel Bottom 11 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 97...
... media access on indicator 8 Memory Check 97 Menu Boot 37 menu Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 Middle cover removing 56 Model Definition 214 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15 notebook tour 7 num lock on indicator 8 O Online Support Information 295 P Panel Bottom 11 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 97...
Acer Aspire 5542 Notebook Series Start Guide
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Aspire 5542/5242 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2009 Aspire 5542/5242 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2009.
Aspire 5542/5242 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2009 Aspire 5542/5242 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2009.
Acer Aspire 5542 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...the text with setting up your mobile computing needs. Follow the instructions on your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... For more productive, please refer to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices... for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your computer. Follow these steps to the AcerSystem User Guide. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to thank ...
...the text with setting up your mobile computing needs. Follow the instructions on your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters... For more productive, please refer to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices... for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your computer. Follow these steps to the AcerSystem User Guide. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to thank ...
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Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for Starters... webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication.
Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for Starters... webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication.