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.... WARNING: Indicates a potential for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of data or damage to equipment. + IMPORTANT: Indicates information that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in bold italics. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of an option, or completing a task.
.... WARNING: Indicates a potential for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of data or damage to equipment. + IMPORTANT: Indicates information that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in bold italics. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of an option, or completing a task.
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... off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for your computer. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output.
... off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for your computer. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Palmrest Comfortable support area for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output.
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... +M: Minimizes all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Table 1-8. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys.
... +M: Minimizes all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to provide a variety of the external keyboard/keypad. Table 1-8. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys.
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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.
... 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.
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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. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Table 1-10. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file.
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. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Table 1-10. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file.
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... Specifications and Configurations 1-21 During POST, press F1 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Press 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...
... Specifications and Configurations 1-21 During POST, press F1 to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Press 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...
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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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... parameter values. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change . The default setting of the screen before making changes to be change the parameter value. Press Esc to exit from the Setup Utility. Read the item specific help on... the bottom of screen. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to run . Navigation keys appear on the right area of the F12 Boot Menu is ...
... parameter values. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change . The default setting of the screen before making changes to be change the parameter value. Press Esc to exit from the Setup Utility. Read the item specific help on... the bottom of screen. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to run . Navigation keys appear on the right area of the F12 Boot Menu is ...
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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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... Password parameter and press Enter. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-5. Press to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Press Enter. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field and press Enter. Press F10 to save changes and exit from...
... Password parameter and press Enter. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-5. Press to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Press Enter. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field and press Enter. Press F10 to save changes and exit from...
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..." procedures described on pages 3-66 and 3-74 respectively. 12. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device is not normal, right-click on the screen). If the display is too dim at a time. 1. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port...
..." procedures described on pages 3-66 and 3-74 respectively. 12. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device is not normal, right-click on the screen). If the display is too dim at a time. 1. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port...
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If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 8. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. 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. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on-screen prompts. 9.
If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 8. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. 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. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on-screen prompts. 9.
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... Speaker Setup. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to 50. Confirm that Speakers are set to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 If the issue is not muted. ...
... Speaker Setup. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to 50. Confirm that Speakers are set to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 If the issue is not muted. ...
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Select the Levels tab. 5. Right click on -screen prompts to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 4-12 Troubleshooting Test the microphone hardware: Select the microphone and click Configure. Select ...
Select the Levels tab. 5. Right click on -screen prompts to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 4-12 Troubleshooting Test the microphone hardware: Select the microphone and click Configure. Select ...
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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...