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... What to bring with you 20 Special considerations 20 Securing your computer 21 Using a computer security lock 21 Using 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 and safety notices 28 FCC notice 28 LCD ...
... What to bring with you 20 Special considerations 20 Securing your computer 21 Using a computer security lock 21 Using 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 and safety notices 28 FCC notice 28 LCD ...
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... 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-up and resume from unauthorized access. Once set, you need to protect and take care of a locked drawer. ...an authorized service center. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Using passwords Passwords protect your Supervisor Password! Do not forget your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. Learn how to take care of your computer against unauthorized use...
... 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-up and resume from unauthorized access. Once set, you need to protect and take care of a locked drawer. ...an authorized service center. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Using passwords Passwords protect your Supervisor Password! Do not forget your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. Learn how to take care of your computer against unauthorized use...
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... and press . Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to enter a password. English 22 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. •...
... and press . Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to enter a password. English 22 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. •...
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...conservation and maximum performance at the top of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to enable this feature. English 25 Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving... one or more of the screen. Windows handles all of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (...
...conservation and maximum performance at the top of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to enable this feature. English 25 Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving... one or more of the screen. Windows handles all of these devices in power management unit that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (...
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... 17 indicators 3 keyboards 6 moving around 17 security 21 setting up a home office 19 taking home 18 traveling internationally 20 traveling on indicator 3 numeric keypad embedded 6 P password 21 types 21 ports 23 printer troubleshooting 11 problems 10 display 10 keyboard 11 printer 11 startup 10 troubleshooting 26 See frequently-asked questions frequently...
... 17 indicators 3 keyboards 6 moving around 17 security 21 setting up a home office 19 taking home 18 traveling internationally 20 traveling on indicator 3 numeric keypad embedded 6 P password 21 types 21 ports 23 printer troubleshooting 11 problems 10 display 10 keyboard 11 printer 11 startup 10 troubleshooting 26 See frequently-asked questions frequently...
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34 S scroll lock 6 security keylock 5, 21 passwords 21 speakers hotkey 8 troubleshooting 10 support information 12 T touchpad 4 hotkey 8 travel international flights 20 local trips 19 troubleshooting 26 tips 26 U universal serial bus 24 W Windows keys 7
34 S scroll lock 6 security keylock 5, 21 passwords 21 speakers hotkey 8 troubleshooting 10 support information 12 T touchpad 4 hotkey 8 travel international flights 20 local trips 19 troubleshooting 26 tips 26 U universal serial bus 24 W Windows keys 7
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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 ...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 Replacement 39 Disassembly Requirements 39 Related Information 39 General Information 40 Pre-disassembly Instructions 40 Disassembly...
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 ...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 Replacement 39 Disassembly Requirements 39 Related Information 39 General Information 40 Pre-disassembly Instructions 40 Disassembly...
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... Locations 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...
... Locations 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...
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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 ... 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 keys for...
• Acer Email • Wireless • Manufacturing option: Mini-card slot • 802.11b/g support • Two built-in Antenna • Antenna: Has to be placed on ... 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 keys for...
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... can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Don't forget your password, you forget your password. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Power on password [Disabled] F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu...
... can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Don't forget your password, you forget your password. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Power on password [Disabled] F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu...
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... and press the Enter key. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Enter New Password" field. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Press Enter. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The Set Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2.
... and press the Enter key. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the "Enter New Password" field. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Press Enter. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The Set Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2.
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... the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Use...
... the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Use...
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...by pressing F2 when prompted. 7. Make a note of the key, 76943488 in the example. 4. Chapter 2 33 To unlock the HDD password, perform the following error code to create a new HDD password. 9. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to display the Select Item screen. 2. Press Enter to create an unlock... code. Save and exit the BIOS to the Security menu and select Set Hdd Password. 8. Make a note of the result, for example 46548274. 6. Reboot and enter the BIOS by UnlockHD.EXE as the current...
...by pressing F2 when prompted. 7. Make a note of the key, 76943488 in the example. 4. Chapter 2 33 To unlock the HDD password, perform the following error code to create a new HDD password. 9. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to display the Select Item screen. 2. Press Enter to create an unlock... code. Save and exit the BIOS to the Security menu and select Set Hdd Password. 8. Make a note of the result, for example 46548274. 6. Reboot and enter the BIOS by UnlockHD.EXE as the current...
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Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. See the image below. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Select one string from the list. 34 Chapter 2 To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1.
Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. See the image below. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Select one string from the list. 34 Chapter 2 To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1.
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Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. Chapter 2 35 Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clear the password, perform the following steps: 1. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. 3.
Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. Chapter 2 35 Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clear the password, perform the following steps: 1. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. 3.
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...on M/B as picture. • Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides you the standard operating procedures of the HW Gap for three ...seconds. • Plug in AC, keep the short condition on the system till BIOS POST finish. Aspire one provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one . Otherwise, please follow the steps and try again. Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu. &#...
...on M/B as picture. • Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides you the standard operating procedures of the HW Gap for three ...seconds. • Plug in AC, keep the short condition on the system till BIOS POST finish. Aspire one provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one . Otherwise, please follow the steps and try again. Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu. &#...
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In the Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. Appendix C 193 These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An...
In the Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. Appendix C 193 These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An...
