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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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Empowering Technology 2 Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to match your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you boot up your needs. 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. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when 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 quickly connect to match your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you boot up your needs. 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. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you the option to manually adjust the settings to both wired and wireless networks in Start menu.
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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. Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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... set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are provided for each one. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Press any key to turn the display back on your computer. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. •...
... set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are provided for each one. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Press any key to turn the display back on your computer. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. •...
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... will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can proceed with the original software content that is installed when you need to set up all data will reboot. English.... I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to use your system is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes.
... will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can proceed with the original software content that is installed when you need to set up all data will reboot. English.... I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to use your system is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes.
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...this password to gain access to take care of your computer against unauthorized use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for your computer against unauthorized use of this password with your dealer or an authorized ... Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks - Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the ...
...this password to gain access to take care of your computer against unauthorized use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for your computer against unauthorized use of this password with your dealer or an authorized ... Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks - Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the ...
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... chances to shut down the computer. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Important...
... chances to shut down the computer. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Important...
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... the memory cover and secure it . Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; then lift 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. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is...
... the memory cover and secure it . Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; then lift 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. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is...
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... disks are divided into 6 regions. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region only. then close the DVD tray. You... disk; Refer to the table below for the first time, the program asks you can set . Password To set will automatically play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Once your hard disk does not reset the...
... disks are divided into 6 regions. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region only. then close the DVD tray. You... disk; Refer to the table below for the first time, the program asks you can set . Password To set will automatically play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Once your hard disk does not reset the...
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Do not attempt to reboot. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an ...
Do not attempt to reboot. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an ...
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...shocks and insulates the hard drive. 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; T Data security t Acer Bio-Protection solution provides network and data ...
...shocks and insulates the hard drive. 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; T Data security t Acer Bio-Protection solution provides network and data ...
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... utility. 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 as those in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS... Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. These values may be retained when power is booted.
... utility. 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 as those in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS... Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. These values may be retained when power is booted.
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These include: • Information • Main • Security • Boot • Exit Information The Information menu screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. These information are necessary for troubleshooting and may be visible when ...
These include: • Information • Main • Security • Boot • Exit Information The Information menu screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. These information are necessary for troubleshooting and may be visible when ...
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... (month/day/year) Displays the size of video memory detected during boot-up. 128 MB 256 MB When enabled, the Acer logo screen appears during boot-up Disabled Enabled When enabled, remote host with appropriate boot image can boot this computer. (Only works with an Ethernet device.) Disabled Enabled When...at 640 MB. Disabled Enabled When enabled, pressing Alt-F10 during boot-up . Displays the size of system memory detected during POST will activate the Acer disc-to enter Multi-Boot Menu" message is displayed during boot-up . Displays the size of the OS and restore the system...
... (month/day/year) Displays the size of video memory detected during boot-up. 128 MB 256 MB When enabled, the Acer logo screen appears during boot-up Disabled Enabled When enabled, remote host with appropriate boot image can boot this computer. (Only works with an Ethernet device.) Disabled Enabled When...at 640 MB. Disabled Enabled When enabled, pressing Alt-F10 during boot-up . Displays the size of system memory detected during POST will activate the Acer disc-to enter Multi-Boot Menu" message is displayed during boot-up . Displays the size of the OS and restore the system...
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... this password will be required to the internal hard disk drive. When set , the user or supervisor password will restrict a user's access to boot up the system or when resuming from S4 mode. When set , this password will allow the user to as the power-on password. A supervisor... password must first be required anymore at boot-up or when resuming from S4 mode (hibernation). Indicates whether a user password is in the Setup Utility. Field Supervisor Password Is User Password Is...
... this password will be required to the internal hard disk drive. When set , the user or supervisor password will restrict a user's access to boot up the system or when resuming from S4 mode. When set , this password will allow the user to as the power-on password. A supervisor... password must first be required anymore at boot-up or when resuming from S4 mode (hibernation). Indicates whether a user password is in the Setup Utility. Field Supervisor Password Is User Password Is...
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.... 5. The corresponding password status field displays Clear to verify the first entry, then press Enter. You will not be prompted to boot up the computer. Press or to clear the supervisor password. The same thing applies if you will need short the G41 pin located... original password, then press Enter. 3. To remove a system password: 1. The password box appears. 2. Press or to the instructions described on Boot field and you forget the supervisor password, you forget an HDD password. Remove the memory modules according to highlight an enabled password field, then press...
.... 5. The corresponding password status field displays Clear to verify the first entry, then press Enter. You will not be prompted to boot up the computer. Press or to clear the supervisor password. The same thing applies if you will need short the G41 pin located... original password, then press Enter. 3. To remove a system password: 1. The password box appears. 2. Press or to the instructions described on Boot field and you forget the supervisor password, you forget an HDD password. Remove the memory modules according to highlight an enabled password field, then press...
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By default, Setup searches for boot devices in the order shown in which Setup attempts to boot the operating system. To set the drive sequence in the screen below. Press or to move the device up the list, or F5 to select a bootable device. 2. Press F6 to move it down the list. 3. Boot The Boot menu screen allows users to set the boot drive sequence: 1. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. 22 Chapter 2
By default, Setup searches for boot devices in the order shown in which Setup attempts to boot the operating system. To set the drive sequence in the screen below. Press or to move the device up the list, or F5 to select a bootable device. 2. Press F6 to move it down the list. 3. Boot The Boot menu screen allows users to set the boot drive sequence: 1. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. 22 Chapter 2
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...USB floppy drive to the previous instructions. 24 Chapter 2 The boot block BIOS will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called boot block, to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. To perform BIOS recovery: 1. Boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility will automatically ... this process. Press and hold the Fn+Esc keys, then press the power button . To flash the BIOS: 1. Copy the flash utilities to boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. T Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the flash...
...USB floppy drive to the previous instructions. 24 Chapter 2 The boot block BIOS will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called boot block, to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. To perform BIOS recovery: 1. Boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility will automatically ... this process. Press and hold the Fn+Esc keys, then press the power button . To flash the BIOS: 1. Copy the flash utilities to boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. T Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the flash...
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... External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to be tested. Check if the FDD Test is successful (pass). 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Reconnect the CD-ROM module. 2. Multiple labels can damage the drive. 1. If... on the system board. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is to a controller, driver, or diskette. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the system board. Check if the CD-ROM Test is successful (pass)....
... External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to be tested. Check if the FDD Test is successful (pass). 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Reconnect the CD-ROM module. 2. Multiple labels can damage the drive. 1. If... on the system board. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is to a controller, driver, or diskette. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Replace the system board. Check if the CD-ROM Test is successful (pass)....
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... 1: + 19 to the diagnostic memory in its slot. b. If the voltage is cause by a defective battery pack, refer to the "Check the AC Adapter" section. Boot from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power problem, power on the computer using the AC adapter, and then...
... 1: + 19 to the diagnostic memory in its slot. b. If the voltage is cause by a defective battery pack, refer to the "Check the AC Adapter" section. Boot from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power problem, power on the computer using the AC adapter, and then...