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... (USB) 58 IEEE 1394 port 58 PC Card slot 59 Installing memory 60 BIOS utility 60 Boot sequence 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 61 Password 61 Using software 61 Playing DVD movies 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Create backup 62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting...
... (USB) 58 IEEE 1394 port 58 PC Card slot 59 Installing memory 60 BIOS utility 60 Boot sequence 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 61 Password 61 Using software 61 Playing DVD movies 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Create backup 62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting...
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To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in a variety of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to both wired and wireless networks in Start menu. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you boot up your needs. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you quickly connect to match your PC.
To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in a variety of locations. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to both wired and wireless networks in Start menu. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you boot up your needs. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you quickly connect to match your PC.
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Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
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...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to the appropriate resolution. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. English 42 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to an external...
...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to the appropriate resolution. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. English 42 Frequently asked questions The following is a list of your Windows desktop and select Properties to an external...
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... the installation of your Operating System. To properly use the internal modem. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. This recovery process helps you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is set up your location: 1 Click on... your notebook. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. After the Operating System is turned on the printer. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you purchase your C: drive. (Your C: drive will reboot.
... the installation of your Operating System. To properly use the internal modem. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. This recovery process helps you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is set up your location: 1 Click on... your notebook. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. After the Operating System is turned on the printer. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you purchase your C: drive. (Your C: drive will reboot.
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..., located on the chassis of a locked drawer. If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. • Password on...turn the key to secure the lock. Do not forget your Supervisor Password! Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Learn how to protect and take care of. Security features include hardware and software locks - a security...
..., located on the chassis of a locked drawer. If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use . Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. • Password on...turn the key to secure the lock. Do not forget your Supervisor Password! Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Learn how to protect and take care of. Security features include hardware and software locks - a security...
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... When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important! Then turn on... a password. Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set...
... When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important! Then turn on... a password. Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set...
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... it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the... up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer.
... it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the... up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer.
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... recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value... player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play DVD disks of that region only. You can play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. ...
... recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value... player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play DVD disks of that region only. You can play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. ...
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.... Do not attempt to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...
.... Do not attempt to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...
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t Magnesium-alloy casing for PC audio solutions supported in jack T Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution with FingerLaunch, FingerNav and PBA (Pre-Boot Authentication) support provides enhanced security Status indicators T Left edge: HDD activity, Num Lock, and Caps Lock T Front edge: power status, battery charge; Chapter 1 3 Bluetooth, and ...
t Magnesium-alloy casing for PC audio solutions supported in jack T Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution with FingerLaunch, FingerNav and PBA (Pre-Boot Authentication) support provides enhanced security Status indicators T Left edge: HDD activity, Num Lock, and Caps Lock T Front edge: power status, battery charge; Chapter 1 3 Bluetooth, and ...
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... settings. In the descriptive tables following conditions: T When changing the system configuration including: t Setting the system time and date t Configuring the hard drives t Specifying the boot device sequence t Configuring the power management modes t Setting up system passwords or making other changes to configure the hardware. Chapter 2 13 This memory area is.... You will be retained when power is turned off. Power-On Self Test (POST) uses these values to the security setup T When a configuration error is booted. You must run this Service Guide.
... settings. In the descriptive tables following conditions: T When changing the system configuration including: t Setting the system time and date t Configuring the hard drives t Specifying the boot device sequence t Configuring the power management modes t Setting up system passwords or making other changes to configure the hardware. Chapter 2 13 This memory area is.... You will be retained when power is turned off. Power-On Self Test (POST) uses these values to the security setup T When a configuration error is booted. You must run this Service Guide.
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... the computer. Displays the current system BIOS version. Displays the universally unique identifier of your computer. These include: • Information • Main • Security • Boot • Exit Information The Information menu screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Displays the hard disk drive model. This will only be required...
... the computer. Displays the current system BIOS version. Displays the universally unique identifier of your computer. These include: • Information • Main • Security • Boot • Exit Information The Information menu screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Displays the hard disk drive model. This will only be required...
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...17 Main The Main menu screen allows you to its default factory settings. Displays the size of video memory detected during boot-up. 128 MB 256 MB When enabled, the Acer logo screen appears during POST. Extended memory size is fixed at 640 MB. Displays the size of extended memory detected...-disc recovery function. Disabled Enabled When enabled, pressing Alt-F10 during boot-up. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on the hard drive to store a copy of system memory detected during POST will activate the Acer disc-to total memory size less 1 MB. MM/DD/YYYY (...
...17 Main The Main menu screen allows you to its default factory settings. Displays the size of video memory detected during boot-up. 128 MB 256 MB When enabled, the Acer logo screen appears during POST. Extended memory size is fixed at 640 MB. Displays the size of extended memory detected...-disc recovery function. Disabled Enabled When enabled, pressing Alt-F10 during boot-up. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on the hard drive to store a copy of system memory detected during POST will activate the Acer disc-to total memory size less 1 MB. MM/DD/YYYY (...
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... Utility. Only the following menus will restrict a user's access to the internal hard disk drive. A supervisor password must first be required during boot-up the system or when resuming from S4 mode. Indicates whether an HDD password is in use (Set) or not (Clear). When set ...Disabled Enabled 18 Chapter 2 Indicates whether a user password is the same as the power-on password, it will be required to as power-on Boot Description Value Indicates whether a supervisor password is in use (HDD Password Set) or not (Clear). Note: If this password. Security The Security...
... Utility. Only the following menus will restrict a user's access to the internal hard disk drive. A supervisor password must first be required during boot-up the system or when resuming from S4 mode. Indicates whether an HDD password is in use (Set) or not (Clear). When set ...Disabled Enabled 18 Chapter 2 Indicates whether a user password is the same as the power-on password, it will be required to as power-on Boot Description Value Indicates whether a supervisor password is in use (HDD Password Set) or not (Clear). Note: If this password. Security The Security...
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... changes you will need short the G41 pin located near the DIMM slot (DM1) to the Setup Utility. If you have enabled the Password on Boot field and you forget the supervisor password, you made and close the Setup Utility. The password box appears. 2. Retype the new password to indicate that...
... changes you will need short the G41 pin located near the DIMM slot (DM1) to the Setup Utility. If you have enabled the Password on Boot field and you forget the supervisor password, you made and close the Setup Utility. The password box appears. 2. Retype the new password to indicate that...
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By default, Setup searches for boot devices in the order shown in which Setup attempts to boot the operating system. Press or to move it down the list. 3. Press F6 to move the device up the list, or F5 to select a bootable device. 2. To set the drive sequence in the screen below. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. 22 Chapter 2 Boot The Boot menu screen allows users to set the boot drive sequence: 1.
By default, Setup searches for boot devices in the order shown in which Setup attempts to boot the operating system. Press or to move it down the list. 3. Press F6 to move the device up the list, or F5 to select a bootable device. 2. To set the drive sequence in the screen below. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. 22 Chapter 2 Boot The Boot menu screen allows users to set the boot drive sequence: 1.
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...use the flash utility. BIOS Recovery If a BIOS flash procedure fails to the computer. 2. Make sure the power cord is complete. 5. The boot block BIOS will automatically be executed. 4. The flash utility will start to restore the failed BIOS code. This initialize the BIOS recovery process. ...in AC mode during this procedure, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called boot block, to finish the flashing of Vista before you may not able to boot the system because the BIOS is completed, a long beep should be heard. 4. Prepare a bootable diskette...
...use the flash utility. BIOS Recovery If a BIOS flash procedure fails to the computer. 2. Make sure the power cord is complete. 5. The boot block BIOS will automatically be executed. 4. The flash utility will start to restore the failed BIOS code. This initialize the BIOS recovery process. ...in AC mode during this procedure, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called boot block, to finish the flashing of Vista before you may not able to boot the system because the BIOS is completed, a long beep should be heard. 4. Prepare a bootable diskette...
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that corrects the device failure. 66 Chapter 4 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect the CD-ROM drive connector on the system board. Replace the ... do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard If any label attached to its system board connector (KB1). Boot from the keyboard is required. If the keyboard cable connection is to be tested. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if...
IMPORTANT: Make sure that corrects the device failure. 66 Chapter 4 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect the CD-ROM drive connector on the system board. Replace the ... do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard If any label attached to its system board connector (KB1). Boot from the keyboard is required. If the keyboard cable connection is to be tested. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if...
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... on the next page. A loose connection can cause an error. If the DIMM connection is cause by a defective battery pack, refer to the next step. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the Doagmpstotics program. 2. Power System Check To verify the cause of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation...
... on the next page. A loose connection can cause an error. If the DIMM connection is cause by a defective battery pack, refer to the next step. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the Doagmpstotics program. 2. Power System Check To verify the cause of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation...
