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Chapter 1 17 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
Chapter 1 17 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
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Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Express Card Interface Item Express card controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Interface Specification Built-in ICH8M 75mmx54mm(W)x5mm One Left ...Side PCI Express System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 CardReader MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Audio Controller Intel PM965/GM965 + ICH8M Acer MXM compatible ATHEROS_AR8121 Built in ICH8M Jmicro JMB385 Foxconn T60M951 Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8-M Realtek ALC889X Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of...
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Express Card Interface Item Express card controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Interface Specification Built-in ICH8M 75mmx54mm(W)x5mm One Left ...Side PCI Express System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 CardReader MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Audio Controller Intel PM965/GM965 + ICH8M Acer MXM compatible ATHEROS_AR8121 Built in ICH8M Jmicro JMB385 Foxconn T60M951 Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8-M Realtek ALC889X Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of...
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... You can only be invoked by pressing F2 when Press to configure their system. Advanced Provides advanced settings of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are found in square brackets. Exit Allows the user to specify the boot options. Security Provides security settings of the ...this carefully when making changes to different models. 48 Chapter 2 NOTE: Please note that system information is subject to parameter values. 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 system...
... You can only be invoked by pressing F2 when Press to configure their system. Advanced Provides advanced settings of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are found in square brackets. Exit Allows the user to specify the boot options. Security Provides security settings of the ...this carefully when making changes to different models. 48 Chapter 2 NOTE: Please note that system information is subject to parameter values. 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 system...
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... a Password Follow these steps: Chapter 2 55 The password length can opt to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press e. If desired, you may have three tries before the system halts....boot parameter. 5. Shows the setting of parameters. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. If you forget your password, you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). ...
... a Password Follow these steps: Chapter 2 55 The password length can opt to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press e. If desired, you may have three tries before the system halts....boot parameter. 5. Shows the setting of parameters. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. If you forget your password, you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). ...
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...a Password 1. Press e. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User ... sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Type the current password in the Enter New Password...
...a Password 1. Press e. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User ... sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Type the current password in the Enter New Password...
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... Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System...Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM ...
... Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System...Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM ...
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...PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2...install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse 89
...PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2...install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse 89
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..."Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 81. Keyboard (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 . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). System board 92 Chapter 4 The system ...
..."Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 81. Keyboard (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 . Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). System board 92 Chapter 4 The system ...
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... Internal modem does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable....does not work correctly. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed...
... Internal modem does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable....does not work correctly. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed...
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...keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Acer CineDash media console 33 Tuba 33 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 34 Set playback as digital output 34 Video 35 16:9 display 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio...-Protection (for selected models) 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International...
...keys 31 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Audio 33 Acer CineDash media console 33 Tuba 33 Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound 34 Set playback as digital output 34 Video 35 16:9 display 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio...-Protection (for selected models) 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 37 Launch Manager 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International...
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... right) The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for more details. See "Indicators" on page ...Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for launching frequently used program. Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. console sensitive entertainment interface. Easy-launch button Buttons for sound recording. Speakers 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. Empowering key Lanuch Acer...
... right) The left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for more details. See "Indicators" on page ...Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for launching frequently used program. Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. console sensitive entertainment interface. Easy-launch button Buttons for sound recording. Speakers 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. Empowering key Lanuch Acer...
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... on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the display screen backlight off . See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off to save power. Puts the...
... on page 1. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the display screen backlight off . See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off to save power. Puts the...
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... and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to take care of this password with password...that you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. Learn how to the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table...
... and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to take care of this password with password...that you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. Learn how to the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table...
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... 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 use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. 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...
... 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 use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. 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...
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... 43 charging 45 checking charge level 45 installing 44 low conditions 46 maximizing life 43 optimizing 45 removing 45 using the first time 43 BIOS utility 69 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting ... frequently-asked questions 39 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 57 troubleshooting 75 turning off xvi connections network 62 D display hotkeys 30 ...
... 43 charging 45 checking charge level 45 installing 44 low conditions 46 maximizing life 43 optimizing 45 removing 45 using the first time 43 BIOS utility 69 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting ... frequently-asked questions 39 front view 17 H Hibernation mode hotkey 30 hotkeys 30 K keyboard 28 embedded numeric keypad 28 hotkeys 30 lock keys 28 troubleshooting 40 Windows keys 29 L left view 17 M media access on local trips 57 troubleshooting 75 turning off xvi connections network 62 D display hotkeys 30 ...