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... 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Top View 5 Hotkeys 6 Closed Front View 7 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Base View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touchpad Basics 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock Keys and numeric keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 ...Special Key (only for certain models 11 Windows Mobility Center 12 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15...
... 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Top View 5 Hotkeys 6 Closed Front View 7 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Base View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touchpad Basics 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock Keys and numeric keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 ...Special Key (only for certain models 11 Windows Mobility Center 12 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15...
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... 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for three-step data backup. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your new computer. Indicates the status of... wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Chapter 1 5 Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called...
... 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for three-step data backup. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your new computer. Indicates the status of... wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Chapter 1 5 Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called...
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... up when the optical drive is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Connect to a phone line. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).... drive tray when the computer is off . Houses the computer's main memory. Base View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery lock 3 Battery release latch 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal...
... up when the optical drive is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Connect to a phone line. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).... drive tray when the computer is off . Houses the computer's main memory. Base View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery lock 3 Battery release latch 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal...
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... By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is on embedded keypad. A better solution would be disabled under Mouse settings in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is enabled on the model purchased. The keyboard has a numeric keypad with some applications. Click once. hence, the lighter the touch, the...toggle on the touchpad to finger movement; Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to...
... By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is on embedded keypad. A better solution would be disabled under Mouse settings in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is enabled on the model purchased. The keyboard has a numeric keypad with some applications. Click once. hence, the lighter the touch, the...toggle on the touchpad to finger movement; Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to...
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... domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3D < > + : Bring all...
... domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3D < > + : Bring all...
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Select "2" 3. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. Remove HDD Password This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen. Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password: • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Chapter 2 33
Select "2" 3. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. Remove HDD Password This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen. Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password: • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Chapter 2 33
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Slide the battery release latch to the release position (1) to the unlock position. 3. Turn base unit over. 2. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 40 Chapter 3 Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (2). Removing the Battery Pack 1. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
Slide the battery release latch to the release position (1) to the unlock position. 3. Turn base unit over. 2. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 40 Chapter 3 Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (2). Removing the Battery Pack 1. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
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... Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software...
... Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software...
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... Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps...
... Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps...
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... 108 BIOS Recovery Hotkey 108 BIOS Utility 23-34 Navigating 24 System Security 33 brightness hotkeys 6 button/indicator Bluetooth 9 Wireless LAN 9 buttons easy-launch 9 C caps lock on indicator 5 Clearing BIOS Password steps 107 Clearing Password 107 computer on indicator 5, 6 CPU removing 51 CPU Fan True Value Table 15 Crisis Disk creating...
... 108 BIOS Recovery Hotkey 108 BIOS Utility 23-34 Navigating 24 System Security 33 brightness hotkeys 6 button/indicator Bluetooth 9 Wireless LAN 9 buttons easy-launch 9 C caps lock on indicator 5 Clearing BIOS Password steps 107 Clearing Password 107 computer on indicator 5, 6 CPU removing 51 CPU Fan True Value Table 15 Crisis Disk creating...
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... Memory Check 91 menu Boot 32 Exit 33 Information 25 Security 28 middle cover removing 53 Model Definition 125 N notebook tour 5 num lock on indicator 5 O Online Support Information 151 P password changing 30 removing 30 setting 29 Power Adapter Check 91 Power System Check 91 ...Screw List 38 speakers 154 hotkey 6 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 90 System Memory 15 System Utilities 13, 23 System utilities Acer GridVista 13 T Test Compatible Components 147 touchpad and button boards removing 61 Touchpad Check 92 Troubleshooting 89 U Undetermined Problems 104 utility BIOS 23...
... Memory Check 91 menu Boot 32 Exit 33 Information 25 Security 28 middle cover removing 53 Model Definition 125 N notebook tour 5 num lock on indicator 5 O Online Support Information 151 P password changing 30 removing 30 setting 29 Power Adapter Check 91 Power System Check 91 ...Screw List 38 speakers 154 hotkey 6 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 90 System Memory 15 System Utilities 13, 23 System utilities Acer GridVista 13 T Test Compatible Components 147 touchpad and button boards removing 61 Touchpad Check 92 Troubleshooting 89 U Undetermined Problems 104 utility BIOS 23...
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... active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and ...
... active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and ...
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... turned off . Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a phone line. Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 234 56 7 Item Optical drive Optical disk ...hole Modem (RJ-11) port Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. USB 2.0 port Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off .
... turned off . Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a phone line. Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 234 56 7 Item Optical drive Optical disk ...hole Modem (RJ-11) port Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. USB 2.0 port Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off .
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. English 10 Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, cooling fan even after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. English 10 Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, cooling fan even after prolonged use.
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...Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 ...802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready Modem:...
...Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 ...802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready Modem:...