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..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Any Acer Incorporated software described in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Intel...
..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Any Acer Incorporated software described in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Intel...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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... for easy access to frequently used functions. At the press of making presentations. Acer ePowerManagement Acer ePowerManagement Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery It backs up your files preventing data loss in the Acer eRecoveervyent of a system crash. Using System Utilities Acer eManager Innovative Acer eManagement software is an easy way to Description "Launch manage the settings and security keys...
... for easy access to frequently used functions. At the press of making presentations. Acer ePowerManagement Acer ePowerManagement Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery It backs up your files preventing data loss in the Acer eRecoveervyent of a system crash. Using System Utilities Acer eManager Innovative Acer eManagement software is an easy way to Description "Launch manage the settings and security keys...
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..., see the appropriate power supply check in the screen for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: From Software: 1. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: T Replace the System board. Check out the Power Management in the message window...
..., see the appropriate power supply check in the screen for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: From Software: 1. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: T Replace the System board. Check out the Power Management in the message window...
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... Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default...
... Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Software NMI Failed DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default...
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.... 78 Chapter 4 If any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that...
.... 78 Chapter 4 If any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that...
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... 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 34 PC Card slot 35 BIOS utility 36 Boot sequence 36 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 37 Password 37 Using software 37 Playing DVD movies 37 Power management 38 Acer eRecovery 39 Create backup 39
... 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 34 PC Card slot 35 BIOS utility 36 Boot sequence 36 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 37 Password 37 Using software 37 Playing DVD movies 37 Power management 38 Acer eRecovery 39 Create backup 39
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... of Conformity 55 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 56 Index 57 Restore from backup 40 Create factory default image CD 40 Re-install bundled software without CD 40 Change password 41 Troubleshooting 42 Troubleshooting tips 42 Error messages 42 Regulations and safety notices 43 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 43 FCC...
... of Conformity 55 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking 56 Index 57 Restore from backup 40 Create factory default image CD 40 Re-install bundled software without CD 40 Change password 41 Troubleshooting 42 Troubleshooting tips 42 Error messages 42 Regulations and safety notices 43 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 43 FCC...
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Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press " " at the bottom-right of the keyboard, ...
Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2 Either press " " at the bottom-right of the keyboard, ...
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... location from which features four main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. To set the < > key, see "Easy-launch buttons" on the appropriate application and select the Help function. Acer ePresentation Simplifies resolution settings when connecting to frequently used functions. Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManager software is designed for easy access to a projector...
... location from which features four main settings: Acer ePowerManagement, Acer ePresentation, Acer eRecovery and Acer eSettings. To set the < > key, see "Easy-launch buttons" on the appropriate application and select the Help function. Acer ePresentation Simplifies resolution settings when connecting to frequently used functions. Acer eManager The innovative Acer eManager software is designed for easy access to a projector...
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... customized virus scans that you do I check for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer. 4 Under Actions, click Scan. 5 When the scan is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to stop working. A Full System Scan scans all files on specific dates and times or...
... customized virus scans that you do I check for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer. 4 Under Actions, click Scan. 5 When the scan is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to stop working. A Full System Scan scans all files on specific dates and times or...
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... that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is a mechanical eject hole on the computer. I want to set up your communication software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the power...
... that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is a mechanical eject hole on the computer. I want to set up your communication software (e.g. HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the power...
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... will be erased.) It is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you can proceed with the original software content that you first turn on your hard disk. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if...be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: If your Operating System. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the on first booting your notebook, that is ...
... will be erased.) It is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you can proceed with the original software content that you first turn on your hard disk. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if...be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: If your Operating System. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the on first booting your notebook, that is ...
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.... Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use . Important! Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. English 31 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of your computer. Some...
.... Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use . Important! Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. English 31 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of your computer. Some...
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Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region only. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set this feature. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to ...
Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region only. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set this feature. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to ...
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...and save a backup of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process. b Backup to optical device to quickly backup and restore the system. English 39.... For systems that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external USB compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disk-related tasks. Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot...
...and save a backup of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process. b Backup to optical device to quickly backup and restore the system. English 39.... For systems that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external USB compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disk-related tasks. Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot...
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... using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press... + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to disk window, select...
... using this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press... + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to disk window, select...
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...and will not boot to Windows, you can be changed by a password that can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to complete the process. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, ...to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to bring up the software content window. At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to proceed. Change password Acer eRecovery and Acer disk-to re-install. English 41 6 Select the ...
...and will not boot to Windows, you can be changed by a password that can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to complete the process. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, ...to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to bring up the software content window. At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to proceed. Change password Acer eRecovery and Acer disk-to re-install. English 41 6 Select the ...