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BIOS utility 85 Boot sequence 85 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 85 Password 85 Using software 86 Playing DVD movies 86 Power management 87 Acer eRecovery Management 88 Create backup 88 Burn backup disc 89 Restore and recovery 89 Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting tips 90 Error messages 90 Regulations and safety ...
BIOS utility 85 Boot sequence 85 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 85 Password 85 Using software 86 Playing DVD movies 86 Power management 87 Acer eRecovery Management 88 Create backup 88 Burn backup disc 89 Restore and recovery 89 Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting tips 90 Error messages 90 Regulations and safety ...
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Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system.
Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system.
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... + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Launches Acer ePower Management...System Properties and Fn-F3 launches Power Options. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. English 35 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys ...
... + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Launches Acer ePower Management...System Properties and Fn-F3 launches Power Options. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. English 35 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys ...
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... the computer. If it will not have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. See "Hotkeys" on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees...
... the computer. If it will not have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. See "Hotkeys" on both devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees...
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... will be erased.) It is important to back up my location to use your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click ...before using this option. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. To properly use the internal modem. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. English 45 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on....
... will be erased.) It is important to back up my location to use your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. I want to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click ...before using this option. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. To properly use the internal modem. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. English 45 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on....
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Using passwords Passwords protect your computer against unauthorized use of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. See "BIOS utility" on page 85. • User Password secures your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. If you forget your... password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security....
Using passwords Passwords protect your computer against unauthorized use of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. See "BIOS utility" on page 85. • User Password secures your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. If you forget your... password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security....
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... Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer.
... Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer.
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...you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and...and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. English 85 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it....
...you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this feature. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen and...and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. English 85 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it....
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... service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your... dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) 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 occurs. ...
... service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your... dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) 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 occurs. ...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English 91 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English 91 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 47 charging 49 checking charge level 49 installing 48 low conditions 50 maximizing life 47 optimizing 49 removing 49 using the first time 47 BIOS utility 85 brightness hotkeys 36 C caps lock 33 on indicator 29 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 44...
... characteristics 47 charging 49 checking charge level 49 installing 48 low conditions 50 maximizing life 47 optimizing 49 removing 49 using the first time 47 BIOS utility 85 brightness hotkeys 36 C caps lock 33 on indicator 29 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually 44...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) 54 PC Card slot 55 Installing memory 56 BIOS utility 56 Boot sequence 56 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 57 Password 57 Using software 57 Playing DVD movies 57 Power management 58 Acer eRecovery Management 58 Create backup 59 Restore from backup 59 Create factory default image CD 60...
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 54 PC Card slot 55 Installing memory 56 BIOS utility 56 Boot sequence 56 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 57 Password 57 Using software 57 Playing DVD movies 57 Power management 58 Acer eRecovery Management 58 Create backup 59 Restore from backup 59 Create factory default image CD 60...
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... • • WLAN: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with S/PDIF support Microphone/line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ...-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Wake-on -LAN ready TV key Volume Up/Down keys Play/Pause button Stop button Forward/Next button Backward/Previous...
... • • WLAN: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with S/PDIF support Microphone/line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ...-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords Wake-on -LAN ready TV key Volume Up/Down keys Play/Pause button Stop button Forward/Next button Backward/Previous...
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... Windows Start button; Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. it launches the Start menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates...
... Windows Start button; Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. it launches the Start menu. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates...
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... printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to adjust the volume. You can also use the volume control buttons to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is heard from the computer. The infrared port does not work . Nothing should be muted.
... printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to adjust the volume. You can also use the volume control buttons to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is heard from the computer. The infrared port does not work . Nothing should be muted.
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... system and language you choose when you need to set up your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to back up , ...you purchase your notebook. The system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during ...
... system and language you choose when you need to set up your communication software (e.g. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is important to back up , ...you purchase your notebook. The system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during ...
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Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of your computer. Combine ... protection for a security lock. Learn how to secure the lock. English 51 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to the BIOS utility.
Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of your computer. Combine ... protection for a security lock. Learn how to secure the lock. English 51 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to the BIOS utility.
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... prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter a password. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to... enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you fail to shut down the computer. Important! Try again and press . If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message ...
... prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter a password. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to... enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you fail to shut down the computer. Important! Try again and press . If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message ...
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...over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the...memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . while the notebook PC logo is ...
...over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the...memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . while the notebook PC logo is ...
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... movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after which the last region code set will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to the... times the region code has been set. English 57 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. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set...
... movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after which the last region code set will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to the... times the region code has been set. English 57 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. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set...