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...97 Index 98 IEEE 1394 port 73 ExpressCard 74 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81... Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 ...
...97 Index 98 IEEE 1394 port 73 ExpressCard 74 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81... Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 ...
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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... touchpad on and off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, ...Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save...
... touchpad on and off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, ...Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. English 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save...
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...It is installed when you first turn on your notebook. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is showing, press + at the same time to enter the...data will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your hard disk....
...It is installed when you first turn on your notebook. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is showing, press + at the same time to enter the...data will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your hard disk....
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Learn how to take care of your computer. a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on page 79. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password with a Kensington-compatible ...security slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Combine the use . Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use ...
Learn how to take care of your computer. a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on page 79. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password with a Kensington-compatible ...security slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Combine the use . Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use ...
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.... If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. You have three chances to use the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold..., a password 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 access the...
.... If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. You have three chances to use the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold..., a password 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 access the...
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... at the bottom of the screen. Boot sequence To set this feature. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Password To set a password on boot: and use...Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this value to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the top of ...
... at the bottom of the screen. Boot sequence To set this feature. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Password To set a password on boot: and use...Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this value to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the top of ...
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...the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Hard... message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to ...
...the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Hard... message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to ...
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English English 85 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 85 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.
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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 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
... 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 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
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...Chapter 1 15 Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination.... hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions.
...Chapter 1 15 Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. It can also be used with other key in the hotkey combination.... hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific functions.
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...After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification ...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...
...After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification ...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...
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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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...Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. In this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to "disabled". Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to run this menu, user can change boot device ... Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5...
...Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. In this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to "disabled". Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to run this menu, user can change boot device ... Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5...
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Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the ... the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this carefully when making changes to different models. 40 Chapter 2 T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To change the value of a parameter, press por q. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and...
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the ... the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this carefully when making changes to different models. 40 Chapter 2 T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To change the value of a parameter, press por q. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and...
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...system. Parameter CPU Type / CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and ... ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Rev. 3.0 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6...
...system. Parameter CPU Type / CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and ... ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Rev. 3.0 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6...
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...all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When set the supervisor, user, or hard disk password: 1. If you can...). The following sub-options are prompted to change the value of the hard disk password. When you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Chapter 2 45 ...
...all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When set the supervisor, user, or hard disk password: 1. If you can...). The following sub-options are prompted to change the value of the hard disk password. When you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Chapter 2 45 ...
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...Password parameter to "Set". 5. Changing a Password 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password ...setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". 4. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the...
...Password parameter to "Set". 5. Changing a Password 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password ...setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". 4. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press e. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the...
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... Description Sets the ACPI S1 sleep state. Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in BIOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Auto wake on...
... Description Sets the ACPI S1 sleep state. Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in BIOS. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management IDE Configuration ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Auto wake on...
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... memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 51 Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash... utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then...
... memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 51 Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash... utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then...