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... passwords 21 Entering passwords 22 Setting passwords 22 Expanding through options 23 Connectivity options 23 Built-in network feature 23 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 24 BIOS utility 24 Boot sequence 24 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 24 Password 25 Power management 25 Troubleshooting 26 Troubleshooting tips 26 Error messages 26 Regulations...
... passwords 21 Entering passwords 22 Setting passwords 22 Expanding through options 23 Connectivity options 23 Built-in network feature 23 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 24 BIOS utility 24 Boot sequence 24 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 24 Password 25 Power management 25 Troubleshooting 26 Troubleshooting tips 26 Error messages 26 Regulations...
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... Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). 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 . + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + System Properties Power Options Display the System Properties dialog box. To...
... Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). 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 . + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + System Properties Power Options Display the System Properties dialog box. To...
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...you restore the C: drive with a hard drive. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. The keyboard does not respond. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D ...rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: D2D Recovery is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. English 11 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings without recovery CDs. The ...
...you restore the C: drive with a hard drive. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. The keyboard does not respond. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D ...rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: D2D Recovery is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. English 11 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings without recovery CDs. The ...
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... computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on page 24. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up ...computer from Hibernation for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. • Password on Boot...
... computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on page 24. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up ...computer from Hibernation for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. • Password on Boot...
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... password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Press and hold the power button for four...
... password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Press and hold the power button for four...
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...of the screen and use the and keys 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. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program ...you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; English 24 Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is already properly configured and optimized, and you ...
...of the screen and use the and keys 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. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program ...you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; English 24 Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is already properly configured and optimized, and you ...
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..., mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and... the screen. English 25 Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the same time.
..., mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and... the screen. English 25 Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the same time.
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... the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to reboot. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service ...message and take the corrective action. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Hard disk ...
... the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to reboot. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service ...message and take the corrective action. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Hard disk ...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 27 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. English
Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 27 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. English
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... characteristics 13 charging 15 checking charge level 15 installing 14 low conditions 16 maximizing life 13 optimizing 15 removing 15 using the first time 13 BIOS utility 24 brightness hotkeys 8 C caps lock 6 on indicator 3 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv charging checking level 15 cleaning computer xv computer...
... characteristics 13 charging 15 checking charge level 15 installing 14 low conditions 16 maximizing life 13 optimizing 15 removing 15 using the first time 13 BIOS utility 24 brightness hotkeys 8 C caps lock 6 on indicator 3 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv charging checking level 15 cleaning computer xv computer...
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys ...Key 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22 Main 23 Security 24 Boot 27 Exit 28 BIOS Flash Utility 29 DOS Flash Utility 30 WinFlash Utility 31 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 33 Miscellaneous Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys ...Key 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22 Main 23 Security 24 Boot 27 Exit 28 BIOS Flash Utility 29 DOS Flash Utility 30 WinFlash Utility 31 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 33 Miscellaneous Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and ...
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... 159 Top View 159 Bottom View 160 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 161 Clearing Password Check 161 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 162 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 163 Aspire one Exploded Diagrams 164 Main Assembly 164 Base Assembly 165 LCD Assembly 166 Aspire one FRU List 167 Screw List 173 Model Definition and Configuration...
... 159 Top View 159 Bottom View 160 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 161 Clearing Password Check 161 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 162 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 163 Aspire one Exploded Diagrams 164 Main Assembly 164 Base Assembly 165 LCD Assembly 166 Aspire one FRU List 167 Screw List 173 Model Definition and Configuration...
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• Acer Email • Wireless • Manufacturing option: Mini-card slot • 802.11b/g support • Two built-in Antenna • Antenna: Has to be placed on ... life with 3-cell battery; 6-hour battery life with 6-cell battery • 3-pin 30W AC adapter Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Special keys and controls • New Acer flat keyboard • Supports Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version • Support for Home key and Application...
• Acer Email • Wireless • Manufacturing option: Mini-card slot • 802.11b/g support • Two built-in Antenna • Antenna: Has to be placed on ... life with 3-cell battery; 6-hour battery life with 6-cell battery • 3-pin 30W AC adapter Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Special keys and controls • New Acer flat keyboard • Supports Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version • Support for Home key and Application...
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...45 (typical) 15/35 (typical) 45/45 (typical) 20/40 (typical) 45/45 (typical) 20/45 (typical) Chapter 1 17 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features LCD 10.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) ... Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Specification InSyde v0.10 Flash 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3...
...45 (typical) 15/35 (typical) 45/45 (typical) 20/40 (typical) 45/45 (typical) 20/45 (typical) Chapter 1 17 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features LCD 10.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) ... Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Specification InSyde v0.10 Flash 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3...
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... changes to "disabled". Please also refer to enter multi-boot menu. Press during POST (when Press to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that system information is set the parameter to different models. Chapter 2 21 If you are shown on the bottom of ...the menu options to go to run Setup. You can load default settings by pressing F9. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting if a problem arises. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right ...
... changes to "disabled". Please also refer to enter multi-boot menu. Press during POST (when Press to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that system information is set the parameter to different models. Chapter 2 21 If you are shown on the bottom of ...the menu options to go to run Setup. You can load default settings by pressing F9. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting if a problem arises. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right ...
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... InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N270 1.60GHz ST9250315AS ...5VC01WJJ v0.3103 Intel V1585 2G80SK03B39020741E2500 Acer E0E4E0A703E2D411866E00238B5A9D20 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu...
... InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N270 1.60GHz ST9250315AS ...5VC01WJJ v0.3103 Intel V1585 2G80SK03B39020741E2500 Acer E0E4E0A703E2D411866E00238B5A9D20 F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu...
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... Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters.... computer to your computer from unauthorized use. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of password must be grayed ...
... Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters.... computer to your computer from unauthorized use. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of password must be grayed ...
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.... If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Retype the password in ... password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the...
.... If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Retype the password in ... password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the...
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... have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password...
... have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will show you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password...
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... Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to CMOS.
... Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to CMOS.