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.../local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that is important to equipment. + IMPORTANT: Indicates information that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width. Variables contained within user input are shown in bold italics. The following...
.../local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that is important to equipment. + IMPORTANT: Indicates information that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width. Variables contained within user input are shown in bold italics. The following...
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Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Notebook Tour 0 This section ...
Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Notebook Tour 0 This section ...
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Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state ...
Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state ...
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... Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. it opens key the application's context menu. Figure 1-10. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to items...
... Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. it opens key the application's context menu. Figure 1-10. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to items...
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Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness.
Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness.
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.... 2. Press to select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press F10 to Enabled. 5. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer to troubleshoot... your computer. 1. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to factory condition. During POST, press F1 to access the...
.... 2. Press to select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press F10 to Enabled. 5. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer to troubleshoot... your computer. 1. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to factory condition. During POST, press F1 to access the...
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... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Discrete Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations LCD Panel Item Vendor and models Screen size (diagonal) Active area Display resolution (pixels) Pixel pitch Viewing angle (H/V) Brightness Contrast ratio Response time Typical Maximum Typical power consumption (watt) Electrical interface Backlight...
... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Discrete Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations LCD Panel Item Vendor and models Screen size (diagonal) Active area Display resolution (pixels) Pixel pitch Viewing angle (H/V) Brightness Contrast ratio Response time Typical Maximum Typical power consumption (watt) Electrical interface Backlight...
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... entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to the parameter values. Read the item specific help on the bottom of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main ...need to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is Disabled. The default setting of the screen before making changes to Enabled. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to run . NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed ...
... entering the BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to the parameter values. Read the item specific help on the bottom of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options, namely: Information Main ...need to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is Disabled. The default setting of the screen before making changes to Enabled. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to run . NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed ...
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... Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total system memory available System memory allocated for graphics processing Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during system boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system from LAN F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to...
... Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total system memory available System memory allocated for graphics processing Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during system boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system from LAN F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to...
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... Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password...
... Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility. Press to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password...
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... cable and reboot the computer. 5. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to the User Manual for instructions on the screen). Abnormal Video 0 If the video appears abnormal, perform the following one until the failure point is properly installed. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and...
... cable and reboot the computer. 5. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to the User Manual for instructions on the screen). Abnormal Video 0 If the video appears abnormal, perform the following one until the failure point is properly installed. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 7. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 8.
Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 7. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 8.
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... Speakers are set to configure the speakers. 8. Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Follow the on-screen prompts to 50 and not muted. 6. Drag the slider to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11
... Speakers are set to configure the speakers. 8. Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Follow the on-screen prompts to 50 and not muted. 6. Drag the slider to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11
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.... Figure 4-7. Select the microphone then click Properties. Check that the microphone is still not resolved, refer to complete the test. 7. Microphone Failure 1. Right click on -screen prompts to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 4-12 Troubleshooting
.... Figure 4-7. Select the microphone then click Properties. Check that the microphone is still not resolved, refer to complete the test. 7. Microphone Failure 1. Right click on -screen prompts to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 4-12 Troubleshooting
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... Check password (optional) B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h...
... Check password (optional) B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h...