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... (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)(for 3G models with the GTM382E module) Privacy control BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight 259.41 (W) x 186...% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 1 GB Display 10.1" WSVGA high-brightness (typical 200-nit) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution Storage 2.5" 9.5 mm 160 GB or larger hard disk...Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset Mobile Intel® 82801GBM Chipset Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g System memory Single channel with one soDIMM slot • DDR2 533/667 MHz SDRAM memory interface design ...
... (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)(for 3G models with the GTM382E module) Privacy control BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Dimensions and weight 259.41 (W) x 186...% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 1 GB Display 10.1" WSVGA high-brightness (typical 200-nit) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution Storage 2.5" 9.5 mm 160 GB or larger hard disk...Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset Mobile Intel® 82801GBM Chipset Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g System memory Single channel with one soDIMM slot • DDR2 533/667 MHz SDRAM memory interface design ...
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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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... the speakers on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Power Options Description Display the Power Options Properties dialog box.
... the speakers on and off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Power Options Description Display the Power Options Properties dialog box.
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Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port...8226; Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note: If your system is important to its original settings without recovery CDs. Follow... D2D Recovery is only available in Main is installed when you first turn off. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. English 11 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a...
Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port...8226; Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note: If your system is important to its original settings without recovery CDs. Follow... D2D Recovery is only available in Main is installed when you first turn off. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. English 11 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a...
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... checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. See "BIOS utility" on page 24. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are...Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for maximum security. If you need to take care of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not forget your computer....
... checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. See "BIOS utility" on page 24. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are...Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for maximum security. If you need to take care of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not forget your computer....
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...hold the power button for four seconds to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-...up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Important! Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. English 22 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the ...
...hold the power button for four seconds to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-...up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Important! Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. English 22 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the ...
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.... However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and ...24 Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is being displayed. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need 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 ...
.... However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this value to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and ...24 Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is being displayed. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need 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 ...
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If no activity is detected for your computer. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the same time. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Power management ...memory. English 25 Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this feature. 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...
If no activity is detected for your computer. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the same time. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Power management ...memory. English 25 Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to enable this feature. 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...
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...battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Do not attempt to reboot. If the problem cannot be... service center. Solutions to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it ...
...battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. Do not attempt to reboot. If the problem cannot be... service center. Solutions to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it ...
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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 xv 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 xv 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 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Left View 5 Right View 6 Bottom View 7 Indicators 8 TouchPad Basics 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock Keys and ... 19 Information 20 Main 21 Security 22 Boot 25 Exit 26 BIOS Flash Utility 27 DOS Flash Utility 27 WinFlash Utility 29 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 30 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 33 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 35 Miscellaneous Utilities 37 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 39 Disassembly Requirements 39 ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Left View 5 Right View 6 Bottom View 7 Indicators 8 TouchPad Basics 9 Using the Keyboard 10 Lock Keys and ... 19 Information 20 Main 21 Security 22 Boot 25 Exit 26 BIOS Flash Utility 27 DOS Flash Utility 27 WinFlash Utility 29 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 30 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 33 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 35 Miscellaneous Utilities 37 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 39 Disassembly Requirements 39 ...
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 107 Common Problems 107 Power On Issue 108 No Display Issue 109 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 110 LCD Failure 110 Built-In Keyboard Failure 111 TouchPad Failure 112 Internal Speaker Failure 112 Internal Microphone Failure...Replaceable Unit) List 131 Exploded Diagrams 132 Top Cover Assembly 132 Base Assembly 133 LCD Assembly 134 Aspire one FRU List 135 Screw List 142 Model Definition and Configuration 144 Aspire one Series 144 Test Compatible Components 259 Windows XP Environment Test 260 Online Support Information 265 Index 267 IX
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 107 Common Problems 107 Power On Issue 108 No Display Issue 109 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 110 LCD Failure 110 Built-In Keyboard Failure 111 TouchPad Failure 112 Internal Speaker Failure 112 Internal Microphone Failure...Replaceable Unit) List 131 Exploded Diagrams 132 Top Cover Assembly 132 Base Assembly 133 LCD Assembly 134 Aspire one FRU List 135 Screw List 142 Model Definition and Configuration 144 Aspire one Series 144 Test Compatible Components 259 Windows XP Environment Test 260 Online Support Information 265 Index 267 IX
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...degree) 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 •...; ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE AUO B101AW03 255.54 222.72 x 125.28 1024 x 3(RGB) x 600 0.2175 (H) X 0.2088 (V) 200...
...degree) 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 •...; ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE AUO B101AW03 255.54 222.72 x 125.28 1024 x 3(RGB) x 600 0.2175 (H) X 0.2088 (V) 200...
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... Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Read this item. • Press Esc while you are found in square brackets. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to enter multi-boot menu. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is enclosed in the Item Specific Help.... Please note that system information is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting if a...
... Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Read this item. • Press Esc while you are found in square brackets. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to enter multi-boot menu. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is enclosed in the Item Specific Help.... Please note that system information is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting if a...
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...Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type of your computer hardware information. Displays system BIOS version. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. ...rsion: VGA BIOS Ve rsion: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel (R) ATOM (TM) CPU N280 @ 1.66GHz 1.66 GHz SAMSUNG MMBRE 16GSMPP-MVA SY906A5089 V0.06 I n t e l V 1 5 85 XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Acer FA593149A03011DD87F400235A66A68E F1 Help...
...Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type of your computer hardware information. Displays system BIOS version. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. ...rsion: VGA BIOS Ve rsion: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel (R) ATOM (TM) CPU N280 @ 1.66GHz 1.66 GHz SAMSUNG MMBRE 16GSMPP-MVA SY906A5089 V0.06 I n t e l V 1 5 85 XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Acer FA593149A03011DD87F400235A66A68E F1 Help...
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... have three tries before the system halts. 22 Chapter 2 When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Shows the setting of the User password. Enter HDD... Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Ente r Select Sub-Menu F1 0 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set , this group happened.
... have three tries before the system halts. 22 Chapter 2 When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Shows the setting of the User password. Enter HDD... Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Ente r Select Sub-Menu F1 0 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set , this group happened.
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...password: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the ↑ and...and press the Enter key. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Chapter 2 23 Retype the password in the "...
...password: 1. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the ↑ and...and press the Enter key. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Chapter 2 23 Retype the password in the "...
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... to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If desired, you the Setup Warning. If the verification is complete after...
... to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If desired, you the Setup Warning. If the verification is complete after...
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... Setup Data to save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
... Setup Data to save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility.