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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. WARNING: Indicates a potential for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an ...
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. WARNING: Indicates a potential for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an ...
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Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View Table 1-1. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Power button ...
Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View Table 1-1. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Power button ...
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... Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. it launches the Start menu. Functions supported by the attachment/removal...
... Windows 7: : Open or close the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all applications. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. it launches the Start menu. Functions supported by the attachment/removal...
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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. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad...
... 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. Hotkeys Table 1-10. Turns off Display toggle Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Touchpad...
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Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file.
Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file.
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D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to select the Main menu. 4. Press to troubleshoot your computer to Enabled. 5. Press F10 to enter the system recovery partition. During POST, press Alt+F10 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Hardware...
D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to select the Main menu. 4. Press to troubleshoot your computer to Enabled. 5. Press F10 to enter the system recovery partition. During POST, press Alt+F10 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Hardware...
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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 ...
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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... System Utilities 2-3 Refer to save changes and exit from the Setup Utility. Read the item specific help on the bottom of the screen before making changes to the parameter values. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is Disabled. To change . Navigation keys appear ...on the right area of the screen. The default setting of screen. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change the parameter value....
... System Utilities 2-3 Refer to save changes and exit from the Setup Utility. Read the item specific help on the bottom of the screen before making changes to the parameter values. System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is Disabled. To change . Navigation keys appear ...on the right area of the screen. The default setting of screen. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change the parameter value....
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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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... Enter. System Utilities 2-9 Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 4. Press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. Press Enter. Set Supervisor Password 2. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Passwords are not case sensitive...
... Enter. System Utilities 2-9 Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 4. Press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. Press Enter. Set Supervisor Password 2. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Passwords are not case sensitive...
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... 0 If the video appears abnormal, perform the following one until the failure point is still not resolved, refer to the "LCD Failure" section on the screen). Boot the computer. Adjust the brightness to Disassembly Process. 3. Refer to the previous version if updated. 5. Roll back the video driver to the User Manual...
... 0 If the video appears abnormal, perform the following one until the failure point is still not resolved, refer to the "LCD Failure" section on the screen). Boot the computer. Adjust the brightness to Disassembly Process. 3. Refer to the previous version if updated. 5. Roll back the video driver to the User Manual...
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If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 8. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 7.
If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 8. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 7.
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Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information ...
Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information ...
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...; Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. Microphone Failure 0 If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following, one at a time. Figure 4-7. The microphone appears on -screen prompts to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 4-12 Troubleshooting Microphone Failure 1. Right click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by...
...; Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. Microphone Failure 0 If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following, one at a time. Figure 4-7. The microphone appears on -screen prompts to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 4-12 Troubleshooting Microphone Failure 1. Right click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by...
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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...