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... messages) are shown in constant width. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment. + IMPORTANT: Indicates information that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold.
... messages) are shown in constant width. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment. + IMPORTANT: Indicates information that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold.
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Top View No Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Notebook Tour 0 This section provides an overview of the features and functions of ...
Top View No Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Notebook Tour 0 This section provides an overview of the features and functions of ...
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...); Lock Keys Table 1-9. Figure 1-8. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Select Drag Click once. Tap once. rest a finger on the Touchpad on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or + down arrow keys are in numeric mode. Click and hold, then use finger on , all...
...); Lock Keys Table 1-9. Figure 1-8. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Select Drag Click once. Tap once. rest a finger on the Touchpad on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or + down arrow keys are in numeric mode. Click and hold, then use finger on , all...
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...key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. + + + + + Display toggle Display off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Hotkeys Hotkey + + Icon Function Description Communication Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth On ...using a pop-up Increases volume. + Volume down Decreases volume. + + + + Brightness Up Increases screen brightness. Brightness Down Play/Pause Decreases screen brightness. Keyboard Hotkeys Table 1-11. Stop Stops media file. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Turns Off ...
...key before pressing the key in Sleep mode. + + + + + Display toggle Display off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Hotkeys Hotkey + + Icon Function Description Communication Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth On ...using a pop-up Increases volume. + Volume down Decreases volume. + + + + Brightness Up Increases screen brightness. Brightness Down Play/Pause Decreases screen brightness. Keyboard Hotkeys Table 1-11. Stop Stops media file. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Turns Off ...
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... 16:9 1600x900/60Hz 16:9 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 16 bits 32 bits Intel NVIDIA ATI Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 1-34 Hardware Specifications and Configurations LED 17.3" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise...
... 16:9 1600x900/60Hz 16:9 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 16 bits 32 bits Intel NVIDIA ATI Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 1-34 Hardware Specifications and Configurations LED 17.3" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise...
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... models. To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to enter the multi-boot menu. Navigation keys appear at the bottom of the screen. Read parameter help is found in square brackets [ ]. NOTE: NOTE: System information is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's...up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Press Esc Load default settings - The default parameter of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Five menu options are: Information Main Security Boot ...
... models. To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to enter the multi-boot menu. Navigation keys appear at the bottom of the screen. Read parameter help is found in square brackets [ ]. NOTE: NOTE: System information is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's...up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - Press Esc Load default settings - The default parameter of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 Five menu options are: Information Main Security Boot ...
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... Name Model name of HDD0 installed on primary IDE master. HDD1 Serial Number Serial number of HDD0 installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. BIOS Information Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type System CPU type...
... Name Model name of HDD0 installed on primary IDE master. HDD1 Serial Number Serial number of HDD0 installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. BIOS Information Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type System CPU type...
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The hours are shown with 24-hour format. N/A The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during POST. Enabled or Disabled D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in Figure 2-2. Format...Sets the system time. Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during system boot instead of the traditional POST screen that shows the normal diagnostic messages. Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in which the SATA controller should AHCI or IDE operate. 2-6 System ...
The hours are shown with 24-hour format. N/A The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during POST. Enabled or Disabled D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in Figure 2-2. Format...Sets the system time. Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during system boot instead of the traditional POST screen that shows the normal diagnostic messages. Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in which the SATA controller should AHCI or IDE operate. 2-6 System ...
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... enter a password, three attempts are not case sensitive and the length must be returned to Set. BIOS Security (Continued) Parameter Description Option Password on the screen. 3. Use the and keys to enter setup. Press Enter. The following to set to Enabled to activate password feature. 4. Set Supervisor Password...
... enter a password, three attempts are not case sensitive and the length must be returned to Set. BIOS Security (Continued) Parameter Description Option Password on the screen. 3. Use the and keys to enter setup. Press Enter. The following to set to Enabled to activate password feature. 4. Set Supervisor Password...
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Press F10 to activate the password feature. 5. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Notice The password setting is OK, the screen shows as follows. Figure 2-8. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-9. Setup Warning 2-10 System Utilities NOTE: NOTE: Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility.
Press F10 to activate the password feature. 5. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Notice The password setting is OK, the screen shows as follows. Figure 2-8. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-9. Setup Warning 2-10 System Utilities NOTE: NOTE: Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility.
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Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Do not turn off your computer Figure 2-15. Double click the WinFlash executable. 3. A progress screen is shown (Figure 2-15). InsydeFlash V3.75.00 InsydeFlash Current BIOS New BIOS ID P5WE0 P5WE0 Version V0.09(B1)_ V0.08(B1) Windows(R) BIOS Flash Utility Copyright(C)2010 lnsyde Software Corp Status http://www.insydesw.com Erasing and Writing... Plug-in AC power. 2. InsydeFlash 2-16 System Utilities WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to begin the update.
Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Do not turn off your computer Figure 2-15. Double click the WinFlash executable. 3. A progress screen is shown (Figure 2-15). InsydeFlash V3.75.00 InsydeFlash Current BIOS New BIOS ID P5WE0 P5WE0 Version V0.09(B1)_ V0.08(B1) Windows(R) BIOS Flash Utility Copyright(C)2010 lnsyde Software Corp Status http://www.insydesw.com Erasing and Writing... Plug-in AC power. 2. InsydeFlash 2-16 System Utilities WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to begin the update.
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System Utilities 2-19 CMOS Jumper Cleaning BIOS Passwords 0 To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. Removing BIOS Passwords 0 To clear User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on screen message indicates the function success. Press 1 or 2 to short the RTCRST# point. Figure 2-22. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Clear BIOS Password The on the screen. Figure 2-21.
System Utilities 2-19 CMOS Jumper Cleaning BIOS Passwords 0 To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. Removing BIOS Passwords 0 To clear User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on screen message indicates the function success. Press 1 or 2 to short the RTCRST# point. Figure 2-22. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Clear BIOS Password The on the screen. Figure 2-21.
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Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is not normal, right-click on -screen prompts. 9. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings... is by one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is discovered. 9. Refer to determine that the computer is not running on the screen), the LCD is properly installed. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. If the POST or video appears on adjusting the settings. Refer ...
Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is not normal, right-click on -screen prompts. 9. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings... is by one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is discovered. 9. Refer to determine that the computer is not running on the screen), the LCD is properly installed. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. If the POST or video appears on adjusting the settings. Refer ...
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Confirm that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to Start Control Panel Sound. Select Speakers and click Configure to Online Support Information. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. Restore system and ...
Confirm that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to Start Control Panel Sound. Select Speakers and click Configure to Online Support Information. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. Restore system and ...
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... to Online Support Information. 4-12 Troubleshooting Select the Levels tab. 5. Select the microphone and click Configure. Navigate to complete the test. 7. The microphone appears on -screen prompts to Start Control Panel Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. d. Start OK Check M/B Mic.
... to Online Support Information. 4-12 Troubleshooting Select the Levels tab. 5. Select the microphone and click Configure. Navigate to complete the test. 7. The microphone appears on -screen prompts to Start Control Panel Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. d. Start OK Check M/B Mic.