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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
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...-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. The left and right mouse buttons; Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left, center and right) Touchpad Status indicators Easy-Launch buttons Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays...
...-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. The left and right mouse buttons; Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left, center and right) Touchpad Status indicators Easy-Launch buttons Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays...
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... keys. When ] is in uppercase. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. When [ is indicated by small characters located on embedded Type the...
... keys. When ] is in uppercase. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. When [ is indicated by small characters located on embedded Type the...
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...activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.. 14 TravelMate 4070/4080 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the hotkeys and their ...functions. Hot Key Fn-l Fn-m Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSetting Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Launches Acer...
...activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.. 14 TravelMate 4070/4080 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the hotkeys and their ...functions. Hot Key Fn-l Fn-m Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSetting Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Launches Acer...
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... the sound volume. To type: Chapter 1 15 Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Hot Key Fn-n Fn-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Power Management Description Launches Power options. Turns... the display screen backlight off . Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right ...
... the sound volume. To type: Chapter 1 15 Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Hot Key Fn-n Fn-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Power Management Description Launches Power options. Turns... the display screen backlight off . Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right ...
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...Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Create new power scheme 1. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer...suit your needs, then click OK. 5. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password .../off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply...
...Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Create new power scheme 1. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer...suit your needs, then click OK. 5. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password .../off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply...
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... Package configuration Package voltage Specification 4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic 4S1P for Sanyo QC141,SIMPPLO and SONY 41.8V / 9.6V LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance...
... Package configuration Package voltage Specification 4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic 4S1P for Sanyo QC141,SIMPPLO and SONY 41.8V / 9.6V LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Surface Treatment Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance...
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The default parameter of screen). Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type : Intel (R) Pentium (R) processor 1.73GHz CPU Speed : 1733MHz HDD Model Name: TOSHIBA MK1031GAS HDD Serial Number : 751U0320S ATAPI Device : ... System BIOS Version : 2A02 VGA BIOS Version : Alviso 1219 KBC Version : Serial Number : 1A16 LXT123456705290116EF00 Asset Tag Number : N/A Produce Name Aspire 1640 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
The default parameter of screen). Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type : Intel (R) Pentium (R) processor 1.73GHz CPU Speed : 1733MHz HDD Model Name: TOSHIBA MK1031GAS HDD Serial Number : 751U0320S ATAPI Device : ... System BIOS Version : 2A02 VGA BIOS Version : Alviso 1219 KBC Version : Serial Number : 1A16 LXT123456705290116EF00 Asset Tag Number : N/A Produce Name Aspire 1640 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
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T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Please note that system information vary in models. 39 Chapter 2 T Press ^ while you can change the value ... value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen.
T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Please note that system information vary in models. 39 Chapter 2 T Press ^ while you can change the value ... value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen.
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... Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter...
... Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter...
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... set to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Settings in the system. shows Summary Screen is fixed to disable or auto. Option: Both or Auto Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ ... system date. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be in these cases. 43 Chapter 2 Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on display will not...
... set to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Settings in the system. shows Summary Screen is fixed to disable or auto. Option: Both or Auto Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ ... system date. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be in these cases. 43 Chapter 2 Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on display will not...
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... Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 44 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
... Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 44 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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... is set . The table below describes the parameters in this group happened. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 45 Chapter 2 Shows the setting of parameters. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used...
... is set . The table below describes the parameters in this group happened. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 45 Chapter 2 Shows the setting of parameters. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used...
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Press e. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Chapter 2 46 IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. If desired, you are done, press u ...
Press e. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Chapter 2 46 IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. If desired, you are done, press u ...
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...the user presses u. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS ...Setup Utility. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 47 Chapter 2 3. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the...
...the user presses u. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS ...Setup Utility. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 47 Chapter 2 3. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the...
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... Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 49...
... Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 49...
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... following conditions: T New versions of this product to BIOS.wph 2. Create Crisis Recovery Diskette 1. After one to finish BIOS flash, you can see the LCD screen with the backlight is required for more than two seconds when you use the Phlash. Recover BIOS from Crisis Recovery Diskette 1. NOTE: If you do...
... following conditions: T New versions of this product to BIOS.wph 2. Create Crisis Recovery Diskette 1. After one to finish BIOS flash, you can see the LCD screen with the backlight is required for more than two seconds when you use the Phlash. Recover BIOS from Crisis Recovery Diskette 1. NOTE: If you do...
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...POST does not complete. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on screen. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Go To "Power System Check" on page 89 Chapter 4 72 Verify the symptoms by attempting to re... The diagnostic tests are indicated. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be ...
...POST does not complete. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on screen. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Go To "Power System Check" on page 89 Chapter 4 72 Verify the symptoms by attempting to re... The diagnostic tests are indicated. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be ...
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... computer using each of the problem, power on page 76 Chapter 4 74 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1.
... computer using each of the problem, power on page 76 Chapter 4 74 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1.
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.... 3. Replace the system board. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when... Management in the computer. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. Touchpad Check If...
.... 3. Replace the system board. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when... Management in the computer. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. Touchpad Check If...