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Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting tips Error messages Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies 75 76 79 79 79 79 80 80 81...
Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting tips Error messages Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies 75 76 79 79 79 79 80 80 81...
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Prints and saves hardware specifications. Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. Acer eSettings Management also: Empowering Technology • • • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Prints and saves hardware specifications. Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. Acer eSettings Management also: Empowering Technology • • • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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... 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 Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.... Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the...
... 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 Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.... Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the...
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42 English recovery CDs. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to -disk recovery is enabled or not. Important! This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with ... a hidden partition on the system will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 2 3 Restart the system. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 2 3 Check to see if Acer disk-to enter the recovery process. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. This feature occupies 10 GB in...
42 English recovery CDs. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to -disk recovery is enabled or not. Important! This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with ... a hidden partition on the system will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 2 3 Restart the system. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 2 3 Check to see if Acer disk-to enter the recovery process. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. This feature occupies 10 GB in...
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... security. • • Important! Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. English Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Once set, you .... Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Password on page 79. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use . If you need to take care of . Combine the...
... security. • • Important! Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. English Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Once set, you .... Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Password on page 79. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use . If you need to take care of . Combine the...
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...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 . If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • • Important! ...When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts...
...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 . If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • • Important! ...When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts...
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...the screen. English Boot sequence To set this utility. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Enable disk-to-...disk recovery To enable disk-to enable this feature. 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk...
...the screen. English Boot sequence To set this utility. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Enable disk-to-...disk recovery To enable disk-to enable this feature. 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk...
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...onscreen error message reports to reboot. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" ... reboot. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See "Requesting service" on page 43. 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. Contact your...
...onscreen error message reports to reboot. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" ... reboot. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See "Requesting service" on page 43. 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. Contact your...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English 85 English 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 85 English 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 on indicator 25, 26 security 69 setting up a home office 67 taking home 66 traveling internationally 68 traveling on indicator...
... 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 on indicator 25, 26 security 69 setting up a home office 67 taking home 66 traveling internationally 68 traveling on indicator...
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... the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. 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 Sleep mode. Puts the computer in...
... the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. 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 Sleep mode. Puts the computer in...
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... Core 1 (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 Control, INT...manual NOTE: If you will see PXE version displaying on the screen. Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Second Level Cache Item Cache controller ...
... Core 1 (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 Control, INT...manual NOTE: If you will see PXE version displaying on the screen. Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Second Level Cache Item Cache controller ...
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... ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus 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 System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB...
... ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus 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 System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB...
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... Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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 Select...
... Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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 Select...
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... a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can also press u to expand this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is enclosed in square... bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. T Press ^ while you can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
... a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can also press u to expand this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is enclosed in square... bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. T Press ^ while you can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
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... Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub...
... Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub...
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... Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled 44 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1 ACPI S3 Auto wake on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Crestline PM Support POPUP Support...
... Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled 44 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1 ACPI S3 Auto wake on S5 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Crestline PM Support POPUP Support...
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... careful when typing your password. Shows the setting of the user password. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 4. Press e. Press Enter to set the supervisor, user, or hard disk... parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The user can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 When user password is required or not while the events defined in boldface are done, press u to enable...
... careful when typing your password. Shows the setting of the user password. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 4. Press e. Press Enter to set the supervisor, user, or hard disk... parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The user can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 When user password is required or not while the events defined in boldface are done, press u to enable...
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...current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Press e...Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Changing a Password 1....
...current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Press e...Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Changing a Password 1....
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the AC adapter ...power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette ...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the AC adapter ...power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette ...