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... in italics. 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.
... in italics. 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.
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... pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording and video communication. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for your computer. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for Webcam device Hardware Specifications...
... pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording and video communication. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for your computer. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for Webcam device Hardware Specifications...
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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. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this ...
Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo key Description Pressed alone, this ...
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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 the touchpad On or Off. Hardware Specifications and...
... 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 the touchpad On or Off. Hardware Specifications and...
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Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness.
Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file. Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness.
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... return your computer. 1. During POST, press F1 to enter the system recovery partition. During POST, press Alt+F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Press F10 to save...
... return your computer. 1. During POST, press F1 to enter the system recovery partition. During POST, press Alt+F10 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Press F10 to save...
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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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... exit from the Setup Utility. Press F9 to load the default settings. Press F10 to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the right area of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's ... System). If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to enter the multi-boot menu. Refer to Enabled. The default setting of the screen before making changes to be change. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change the...
... exit from the Setup Utility. Press F9 to load the default settings. Press F10 to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the right area of the F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's ... System). If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to enter the multi-boot menu. Refer to Enabled. The default setting of the screen before making changes to be change. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change the...
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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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.... + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Press to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Type a new password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Set Supervisor Password 2. System Utilities 2-9 The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Set...
.... + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Press to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Type a new password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Set Supervisor Password 2. System Utilities 2-9 The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Set...
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... listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device is discovered. 10. Hold the power button for instructions on the screen). Adjust the brightness to the User Manual for 10 seconds. 4. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the...
... listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device is discovered. 10. Hold the power button for instructions on the screen). Adjust the brightness to the User Manual for 10 seconds. 4. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the...
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7. 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 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.
7. 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 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.
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Follow the on-screen prompts to the Online Support Information on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. If the issue is still not resolved, ...
Follow the on-screen prompts to the Online Support Information on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. If the issue is still not resolved, ...
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... click Configure. Select Set up microphone. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next. Follow the on-screen prompts to the maximum setting and click OK. 6. Navigate to the Online Support Information on the Recording tab. 3. Check that the microphone is still not...
... click Configure. Select Set up microphone. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next. Follow the on-screen prompts to the maximum setting and click OK. 6. Navigate to the Online Support Information on the Recording tab. 3. Check that the microphone is still not...
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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...