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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV
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... the I/O ports, the features and the indicators. Chapter 1 7 the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Internal microphone for sound recording. 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...
... the I/O ports, the features and the indicators. Chapter 1 7 the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Internal microphone for sound recording. 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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... manner. 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 press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Windows...
... manner. 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 press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Windows...
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... key before pressing the other key in the eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.. 14 TravelMate 4070/4080 Combinations with this key perform shortcut 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...
... key before pressing the other key in the eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.. 14 TravelMate 4070/4080 Combinations with this key perform shortcut 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...
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...-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Power Management Description Launches Power options. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad Toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off . Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper...
...-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Power Management Description Launches Power options. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad Toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off . Special keys You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper...
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... network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as a template. 3. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you move fromone location to turn the following functions on/...launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does ... password information. DC Mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5. Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and...
... network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as a template. 3. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Or, you move fromone location to turn the following functions on/...launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does ... password information. DC Mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5. Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and...
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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). If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Press during POST (when "Press ...-4082N 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). If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Press during POST (when "Press ...-4082N 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 Press ^ while you can load default settings by pressing t. You can change the value of the screen. Please note that system information vary in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to save any changes made and exit ... BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any of the screen. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Read this carefully when making changes to expand this item. T In any menu, you are...
T Press ^ while you can load default settings by pressing t. You can change the value of the screen. Please note that system information vary in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to save any changes made and exit ... BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any of the screen. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Read this carefully when making changes to expand this item. T In any menu, you are...
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...] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. 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 2 42 Information Main PhoenixBIOS ...
...] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. 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 2 42 Information Main PhoenixBIOS ...
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...external CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Option: Both or Auto Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). If any display device is disabled or ... reports the memory size of the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. shows Summary Screen is connected on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. The table below describes...
...external CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Option: Both or Auto Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). If any display device is disabled or ... reports the memory size of the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. shows Summary Screen is connected on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. The table below describes...
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Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. It can be used to boot up when Password on Boot Clear Clear ...
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. It can be used to boot up when Password on Boot Clear Clear ...
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... Display on Main menu, System Devices menu and Set User Password function on Boot Description Shows the setting of parameters. User password is set , this screen. When set .
... Display on Main menu, System Devices menu and Set User Password function on Boot Description Shows the setting of parameters. User password is set , this screen. When set .
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... length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you are done, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password...
... length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you are done, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password...
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... field. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . Press e. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. 47 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer... User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you the Setup Warning. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press u to "Set". 5. 3. Type a password in...
... field. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . Press e. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. 47 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer... User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If desired, you the Setup Warning. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press u to "Set". 5. 3. Type a password in...
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Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. 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 Chapter 2 Parameter Exit ...Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load...
Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. 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 Chapter 2 Parameter Exit ...Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load...
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... original BIOS.wph file. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for more than two seconds when you can see the LCD screen with the backlight is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to three minutes, the system will read the files inside the floppy diskette without...
... original BIOS.wph file. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for more than two seconds when you can see the LCD screen with the backlight is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to three minutes, the system will read the files inside the floppy diskette without...
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... Problems" on .) POST does not complete. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 74. Go To "Power System Check" on screen. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others).... (The power indicator does not go on or stay on page 89 Chapter 4 72 Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. No beep or error codes are intended to ....
... Problems" on .) POST does not complete. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 74. Go To "Power System Check" on screen. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others).... (The power indicator does not go on or stay on page 89 Chapter 4 72 Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. No beep or error codes are intended to ....
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... the instructions in the test items. 4. A loose connection can cause an error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. then check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error...
... the instructions in the test items. 4. A loose connection can cause an error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. then check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error...
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Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. If the charge indicator still does ... 1 and 2, for a short time. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. Check the...
Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. If the charge indicator still does ... 1 and 2, for a short time. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. Check the...