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... this manual: ! Example: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. WARNING: Indicates a potential for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of...
... this manual: ! Example: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. WARNING: Indicates a potential for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of...
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Opened Front View # Icon Item 1 Microphone 2 Display screen Description Internal microphone for video communication. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 ...
Opened Front View # Icon Item 1 Microphone 2 Display screen Description Internal microphone for video communication. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 ...
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... when doing a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be toggled on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. When Scroll Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or down arrow keys are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some...
... when doing a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be toggled on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. When Scroll Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or down arrow keys are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some...
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...the computer in the hockey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Figure 1-10. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker ...toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkeys 0 The computer ...
...the computer in the hockey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Figure 1-10. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker ...toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkeys 0 The computer ...
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.... / 45 typ. 40 min. / 45 typ. 10 min. / 15 typ. 30 min. / 35 typ. LCD 14.0" Item Specification Vendor & Model name AUO B140XW01 AUO B140XTN01 Screen Diagonal (mm) 354.95 Active Area (mm) 309.40 x 173.95 Display resolution (pixels) 1366x3 (RGB) x 768 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.2265 x 0.2265 Typical White Luminance...
.... / 45 typ. 40 min. / 45 typ. 10 min. / 15 typ. 30 min. / 35 typ. LCD 14.0" Item Specification Vendor & Model name AUO B140XW01 AUO B140XTN01 Screen Diagonal (mm) 354.95 Active Area (mm) 309.40 x 173.95 Display resolution (pixels) 1366x3 (RGB) x 768 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.2265 x 0.2265 Typical White Luminance...
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... min. 10 min. 30 min. 40 min. 40 min. 15 min. 30 min. LCD 14.0" (Continued) Item Specification Vendor & Model name LG LP140WH4 Chimei BT140GW01 Screen Diagonal (mm) 354.95 Active Area (mm) 309.40 x 173.95 Display resolution (pixels) 1366 horiz. LCD Inverter (not available with this model) Item Vendor...
... min. 10 min. 30 min. 40 min. 40 min. 15 min. 30 min. LCD 14.0" (Continued) Item Specification Vendor & Model name LG LP140WH4 Chimei BT140GW01 Screen Diagonal (mm) 354.95 Active Area (mm) 309.40 x 173.95 Display resolution (pixels) 1366 horiz. LCD Inverter (not available with this model) Item Vendor...
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... a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). press F5 or F6. Exit - Navigation keys appear at the bottom of the screen. Parameter help carefully when making changes to parameter values. To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to enter the multi-boot menu. Navigating..., the setup utility may need to be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area of screen. Read parameter help is subject to specific models. The default parameter of the screen. use the left and right arrow keys Item - System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0...
... a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). press F5 or F6. Exit - Navigation keys appear at the bottom of the screen. Parameter help carefully when making changes to parameter values. To activate the utility, press F2 during POST to enter the multi-boot menu. Navigating..., the setup utility may need to be changed if enclosed in the Item Specific Help area of screen. Read parameter help is subject to specific models. The default parameter of the screen. use the left and right arrow keys Item - System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0...
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...of HDD installed on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of computer hardware information. 3.7 CPU Type: ... @ 2.20GHz 2.20 GHz WDC WD3200BPVT-22JJ5T0 WD-WX41E81MHH17 HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT51N V1.05 Intel V2126 ZQS01234567ZRAARVENBW3 ZQS_AssetTag_1234567890ABCDEFCDE Aspire V1 Acer 1111111111ABCDEF1234567890ABCDEF Figure 2-1. BIOS Information Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in system 2-4 System Utilities
...of HDD installed on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of computer hardware information. 3.7 CPU Type: ... @ 2.20GHz 2.20 GHz WDC WD3200BPVT-22JJ5T0 WD-WX41E81MHH17 HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT51N V1.05 Intel V2126 ZQS01234567ZRAARVENBW3 ZQS_AssetTag_1234567890ABCDEFCDE Aspire V1 Acer 1111111111ABCDEF1234567890ABCDEF Figure 2-1. BIOS Information Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in system 2-4 System Utilities
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... Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. Valid range is the help for video Shows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen during system boot instead of traditional POST screen Option to boot system from 0 to use boot menu during POST 2-6 Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format...
... Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in Figure 2-2. Valid range is the help for video Shows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen during system boot instead of traditional POST screen Option to boot system from 0 to use boot menu during POST 2-6 Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format...
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... if password is enabled, the BIOS password can only be set user or supervisor passwords: 1. System Utilities 2-9 BIOS Security (Continued) Parameter Description Password on the screen. 3. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned to activate password feature. 4. NOTE: NOTE: Password on -Boot authentication is required during system boot Option Disabled...
... if password is enabled, the BIOS password can only be set user or supervisor passwords: 1. System Utilities 2-9 BIOS Security (Continued) Parameter Description Password on the screen. 3. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned to activate password feature. 4. NOTE: NOTE: Password on -Boot authentication is required during system boot Option Disabled...
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...: Figure 2-5. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Type new password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If the verification is OK, the screen will set to Enabled to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save changes and exit BIOS Setup...
...: Figure 2-5. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Type new password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If the verification is OK, the screen will set to Enabled to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save changes and exit BIOS Setup...
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Figure 2-9. Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11 The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9).
Figure 2-9. Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11 The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9).
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WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to start the flash process. 3. A progress screen is recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present when using WinFlash Utility. It is shown as Figure 2-15. 4. Figure 2-15. Double-click the ZQS_106W.EXE to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. System Utilities 2-17 System will restart automatically when the Flash Process finished. InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. Click OK to desktop. 2. Copy the WinFlash executable ZQS_106W.EXE to begin update.
WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to start the flash process. 3. A progress screen is recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present when using WinFlash Utility. It is shown as Figure 2-15. 4. Figure 2-15. Double-click the ZQS_106W.EXE to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. System Utilities 2-17 System will restart automatically when the Flash Process finished. InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. Click OK to desktop. 2. Copy the WinFlash executable ZQS_106W.EXE to begin update.
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Method 1: 0 If BIOS Security menu item 'Supervisor Password Is' and 'User Password Is' has been set to Set and 'Password on screen (Figure 2-20). When message Clear the SU Pws completely is displayed on Boot' is set to Disabled.) If wrong Supervisor Password is set to exit ...
Method 1: 0 If BIOS Security menu item 'Supervisor Password Is' and 'User Password Is' has been set to Set and 'Password on screen (Figure 2-20). When message Clear the SU Pws completely is displayed on Boot' is set to Disabled.) If wrong Supervisor Password is set to exit ...
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... Flash Drive. 3. Figure 2-25. To execute a specific function, select the associated menu number. Copy qdmi301.EXE and VEEPROM.EXE to DOS. 4. DMI Tools Main Menu Screen 2-22 System Utilities Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. Miscellaneous Tools 0 Using DMITools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to...
... Flash Drive. 3. Figure 2-25. To execute a specific function, select the associated menu number. Copy qdmi301.EXE and VEEPROM.EXE to DOS. 4. DMI Tools Main Menu Screen 2-22 System Utilities Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. Miscellaneous Tools 0 Using DMITools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to...
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...If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the application. If desktop display resolution is not normal, right-click on -screen prompts. 9. Refer to Maintenance Flowchart). 11. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and...display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is not running on adjusting the settings. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD ...
...If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the application. If desktop display resolution is not normal, right-click on -screen prompts. 9. Refer to Maintenance Flowchart). 11. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and...display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is not running on adjusting the settings. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD ...
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Follow the on-screen prompts to 50. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. Click the volume icon on the taskbar ...
Follow the on-screen prompts to 50. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. Click the volume icon on the taskbar ...
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... list and click Next. Follow the on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). Troubleshooting 4-13 Right click on -screen prompts to complete the test. 7. Microphone Failure 1. Right click on the Recording tab. 3. The microphone appears on the microphone and select Enable. 4. Internal Microphone Failure...
... list and click Next. Follow the on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). Troubleshooting 4-13 Right click on -screen prompts to complete the test. 7. Microphone Failure 1. Right click on the Recording tab. 3. The microphone appears on the microphone and select Enable. 4. Internal Microphone Failure...