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IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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.... To access this monitor. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Chapter 1 29 Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that ...the second monitor is only available on the same screen. Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system...
.... To access this monitor. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Chapter 1 29 Acer GridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is a handy utility that ...the second monitor is only available on the same screen. Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system...
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... LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH Li-ion 4800 mAH 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8V 16.8+-0.2V LCD 16.0" inch 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...
... LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH Li-ion 4800 mAH 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8V 16.8+-0.2V LCD 16.0" inch 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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... Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. The default parameter of screen). Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to "enabled". Chapter 2 47 However, if you encounter configuration problems, you...
... Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. The default parameter of screen). Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to "enabled". Chapter 2 47 However, if you encounter configuration problems, you...
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...in square brackets. NOTE: You can only be invoked by pressing F2 when Press to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of the screen. The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to specify the boot options. Exit Allows the user to parameter values. Read...Setup. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: Please note that system information is subject to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Help for a particular menu are divided into ...
...in square brackets. NOTE: You can only be invoked by pressing F2 when Press to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of the screen. The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to specify the boot options. Exit Allows the user to parameter values. Read...Setup. Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. NOTE: Please note that system information is subject to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Help for a particular menu are divided into ...
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It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Actual values may differ. NOTE: The screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. Chapter 2 51
It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Actual values may differ. NOTE: The screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. Chapter 2 51
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...are displayed with 24-hour format. The table below describes the parameters in the system. Settings in these cases. 52 Chapter 2 shows Summary Screen is disabled. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to...enabled. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA ...
...are displayed with 24-hour format. The table below describes the parameters in the system. Settings in these cases. 52 Chapter 2 shows Summary Screen is disabled. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to...enabled. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA ...
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Parameter Serial port Parallel port Description Displays the settings of the serial port Shows the settings of the parallel port Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Chapter 2 53 Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in this screen. The table below describes the parameters in BIOS. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Serial port Parallel port Description Displays the settings of the serial port Shows the settings of the parallel port Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Chapter 2 53 Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in this screen. The table below describes the parameters in BIOS. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
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Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. 54 Chapter 2
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. 54 Chapter 2
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... used to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The following sub-options are done, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Use the w andy keys to enter setup. When set the user password. The user can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup... this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When you can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to set , this screen.
... used to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The following sub-options are done, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Use the w andy keys to enter setup. When set the user password. The user can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup... this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When you can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to set , this screen.
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..."Clear". 4. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you the Setup Warning. 56 Chapter 2 If the current password ...entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. After setting the password, the...
..."Clear". 4. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If desired, you the Setup Warning. 56 Chapter 2 If the current password ...entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. After setting the password, the...
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Chapter 2 57 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
Chapter 2 57 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
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Load default values for all SETUP item. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 59 Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load default values for all SETUP item. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 59 Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
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Remove HDD password Utility This section provide you with removing HDD password method: Remove HDD Password: If you can run unlock6.EXE 1. Chapter 2 61 See the image below. If you need to HDD user password. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Choose one HDD password Reboot system and key in "R6PI11X" or "MI8N4KK" to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "unlock6 error code 205" 2. Select "2" 3.
Remove HDD password Utility This section provide you with removing HDD password method: Remove HDD Password: If you can run unlock6.EXE 1. Chapter 2 61 See the image below. If you need to HDD user password. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Choose one HDD password Reboot system and key in "R6PI11X" or "MI8N4KK" to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "unlock6 error code 205" 2. Select "2" 3.
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...to . No beep or error codes are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to "Power-On Self-Test ... does not complete. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Go To "Power System Check" on screen. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the...
...to . No beep or error codes are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to "Power-On Self-Test ... does not complete. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Go To "Power System Check" on screen. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the...
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... memory in the following power sources: 1. If any of the following list: "Check the Power Adapter" on page 82 "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Go to main board. 2. then check that...
... memory in the following power sources: 1. If any of the following list: "Check the Power Adapter" on page 82 "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Go to main board. 2. then check that...
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... is applied to the touchpad pointer. Chapter 4 83 This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). If the charge indicator still does not... correct the problem. Re-install the battery pack. Replace the touchpad. 3. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for a short time.
... is applied to the touchpad pointer. Chapter 4 83 This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). If the charge indicator still does not... correct the problem. Re-install the battery pack. Replace the touchpad. 3. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for a short time.
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.... The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 96. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Do not replace a non...
.... The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 96. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Do not replace a non...
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... beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register...
... beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register...
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...(if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on page 81. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive &... LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. ...
...(if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on page 81. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive &... LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. ...