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... FSB) or higher Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset Mobile Intel® 82801GBM Chipset Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g System memory Single channel with the Gobi™1000 module) ...band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (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 186.8/206.37 ...% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: The specifications listed above are for 3G models with one soDIMM slot • DDR2 533/667 MHz SDRAM memory interface design • soDIMM slot: Supports 512...
... FSB) or higher Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset Mobile Intel® 82801GBM Chipset Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g System memory Single channel with the Gobi™1000 module) ...band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (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 186.8/206.37 ...% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: The specifications listed above are for 3G models with one soDIMM slot • DDR2 533/667 MHz SDRAM memory interface design • soDIMM slot: Supports 512...
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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. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). English 8 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
... 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. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). English 8 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key...
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...reformatted and all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. English 11 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected ... or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with a hard drive. Try attaching an external keyboard to...
...reformatted and all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. English 11 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected ... or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with a hard drive. Try attaching an external keyboard to...
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... slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from...cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . a security notch and passwords. Do not forget your Supervisor Password! English 21 Securing...
... slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from...cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . a security notch and passwords. Do not forget your Supervisor Password! English 21 Securing...
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If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and ... Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the...
If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Try again and ... Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the...
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...need to run this value to run it. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-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 top of the screen and ...(USB) The USB 2.0 port is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Boot...
...need to run this value to run it. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-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 top of the screen and ...(USB) The USB 2.0 port is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Boot...
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... use the and keys to enable this feature. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the same time.
... use the and keys to enable this feature. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the same time.
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...or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt 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. Troubleshooting... "Error messages" below. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. 26 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal ...
...or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt 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. Troubleshooting... "Error messages" below. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. 26 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal ...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English 27 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English 27 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
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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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... Press during POST (when Press to enter Setup message is already properly configured and optimized, and you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to enter multi-boot menu. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of a... Troubleshooting if a problem arises. The default parameter of the menu options to go to parameter values. Please also refer to enter setup. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in square brackets. Read this item. • Press Esc while you can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or ...
... Press during POST (when Press to enter Setup message is already properly configured and optimized, and you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to enter multi-boot menu. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of a... Troubleshooting if a problem arises. The default parameter of the menu options to go to parameter values. Please also refer to enter setup. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in square brackets. Read this item. • Press Esc while you can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or ...
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...This field shows product name of the system. Parameter 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 Number Description This field shows the CPU type of the... 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 Es c Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values ...
...This field shows product name of the system. Parameter 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 Number Description This field shows the CPU type of the... 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 Es c Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values ...
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... password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Settings in this group happened. Enter HDD password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or ...help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set the user password. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd ...
... password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Settings in this group happened. Enter HDD password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or ...help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set the user password. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd ...
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... to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Chapter 2 23 Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to... appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4.
... to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Chapter 2 23 Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to... appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Clear". 4.
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If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will ...
If desired, you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will ...
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... previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 26 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup...
... previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 26 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup...