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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment 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. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. IV
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment 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. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. IV
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poster, let us show you around your computer. Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 2 Microphone Description Web camera for sound recording. 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Display screen Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer ...
poster, let us show you around your computer. Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 2 Microphone Description Web camera for sound recording. 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Display screen Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer ...
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.... Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on...
.... Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on...
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... Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Starts System Property for certain models). Turns...
... Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Starts System Property for certain models). Turns...
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... that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical),...or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 18 Chapter 1 Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is imple to Start, All Programs and click ...
... that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on certain models. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical),...or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. You may choose any one of your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 18 Chapter 1 Acer GridVista is a handy utility that a second display is imple to Start, All Programs and click ...
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...finished these three steps, backups will need to setup scheduled back ups. Enjoy the convenience of your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you to create backup copies of a well-organized desktop. Click the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1. You can .... Select how often you select, the quicker the process will open the Welcome screen; Chapter 1 19 Acer Backup Manager NOTE: This feature is set to create back ups. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . from the Start menu and go to select an ...
...finished these three steps, backups will need to setup scheduled back ups. Enjoy the convenience of your settings at any time, run Acer Backup Manager from this screen you to create backup copies of a well-organized desktop. Click the + button and follow the onscreen instructions: 1. You can .... Select how often you select, the quicker the process will open the Welcome screen; Chapter 1 19 Acer Backup Manager NOTE: This feature is set to create back ups. To start Acer Backup Manager, press the Acer Backup Manager key above . from the Start menu and go to select an ...
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...speed; To use the password protection feature of your computer's graphics sub-system to your computer. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to Factory Defaults z Restore Operating System and Retain User Data z Reinstall ...Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. 20 Chapter 1 Backup: z...
...speed; To use the password protection feature of your computer's graphics sub-system to your computer. When you press the Acer PowerSmart key, the screen brightness is reduced and the graphics chip switched to Factory Defaults z Restore Operating System and Retain User Data z Reinstall ...Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you must first set by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. 20 Chapter 1 Backup: z...
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...will not be bootable. Restore The restore feature allows you from previously created CD and DVD backups. Follow the instructions on Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer eRecovery Management. 2. You can burn the factory default image or back up drivers and applications. 1. Chapter 1 21 Burn backup discs From the Backup...system as it was delivered to you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image or from the factory. Click on screen to complete the process. Acer eRecovery Management opens to the Restore page by clicking Restore. Click on Start, All Programs...
...will not be bootable. Restore The restore feature allows you from previously created CD and DVD backups. Follow the instructions on Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer eRecovery Management. 2. You can burn the factory default image or back up drivers and applications. 1. Chapter 1 21 Burn backup discs From the Backup...system as it was delivered to you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image or from the factory. Click on screen to complete the process. Acer eRecovery Management opens to the Restore page by clicking Restore. Click on Start, All Programs...
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... Boot Menu. 5. Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is complete. If you will reboot. 7. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to a lower boot priority. The system will be installed from the recovery disc. 8. Do this before rebooting ...Restart your computer. 2. Use the F6 key to move other devices to enter BIOS Setup, where you should select the Boot submenu. 1. Turn on screen to the highest boot priority, or use , you can set system parameters. 3. Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is ...
... Boot Menu. 5. Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is complete. If you will reboot. 7. During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to a lower boot priority. The system will be installed from the recovery disc. 8. Do this before rebooting ...Restart your computer. 2. Use the F6 key to move other devices to enter BIOS Setup, where you should select the Boot submenu. 1. Turn on screen to the highest boot priority, or use , you can set system parameters. 3. Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is ...
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The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of screen). If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to enter setup. Press m to "disabled". To activate the BIOS Utility, ...
The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of screen). If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to enter setup. Press m to "disabled". To activate the BIOS Utility, ...
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...carefully when making changes to configure their system. Information NOTE: The system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. This field shows the CPU speed of the system. The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to parameter ...options. Exit Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Security Boot Provides security settings of screen during POST. Navigation keys for parameters are divided into 5 parts as follows: Information Display the system informations. Main allows ...
...carefully when making changes to configure their system. Information NOTE: The system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. This field shows the CPU speed of the system. The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to parameter ...options. Exit Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Security Boot Provides security settings of screen during POST. Navigation keys for parameters are divided into 5 parts as follows: Information Display the system informations. Main allows ...
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.... This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is automatically detected by the system. UUID=32bytes Main The Main screen displays a summary of devices installed on secondary master. The field shows the serial number of your reference only. Chapter 2 29 NOTE: The... screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Actual values may differ. This field displays the VGA ...
.... This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is automatically detected by the system. UUID=32bytes Main The Main screen displays a summary of devices installed on secondary master. The field shows the serial number of your reference only. Chapter 2 29 NOTE: The... screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Actual values may differ. This field displays the VGA ...
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...Memory Video Memor Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Format/Option Sets the system time. shows Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Choose which mode of the system. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Please... (month/day/year) System Date This field reports the memory size of HDD mode. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Shows the Video memory size. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server)....
...Memory Video Memor Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Format/Option Sets the system time. shows Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Choose which mode of the system. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Please... (month/day/year) System Date This field reports the memory size of HDD mode. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Shows the Video memory size. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server)....
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Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 31
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 31
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...computer sets the User Password parameter to set the user password. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Don't forget your password, you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. IMPORTANT: Be very careful when ... your dealer to set , this password protects the Hdd . When Hdd password is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Passwor Password on the screen. 3. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press Enter to "Set". 32 Chapter 2 Retype the password in the "Enter New...
...computer sets the User Password parameter to set the user password. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this screen. Don't forget your password, you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. IMPORTANT: Be very careful when ... your dealer to set , this password protects the Hdd . When Hdd password is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Passwor Password on the screen. 3. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press Enter to "Set". 32 Chapter 2 Retype the password in the "Enter New...
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... highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you...
... highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you...
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Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. 34 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following message. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. 34 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following message. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
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Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 35 Load default values for all SETUP item. The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 35 Load default values for all SETUP item. The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
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... not complete. Chapter 4 51 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. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator... page 67. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 68. "Undetermined Problems" on screen. Go To "Power System Check" on page 55. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. ...
... not complete. Chapter 4 51 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. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator... page 67. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 68. "Undetermined Problems" on screen. Go To "Power System Check" on page 55. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. ...
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...the battery pack. 2. z If the problem is supplied. 3. This helps you suspect a power problem, see "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the next step. If you identify first the...do the following: From Software: 1. If the voltage is not correct, go to main board.) 2. Check out the Power Management in the screen for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the voltage is fully installed into the connector. If the operational charge does not work, see the ...
...the battery pack. 2. z If the problem is supplied. 3. This helps you suspect a power problem, see "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the next step. If you identify first the...do the following: From Software: 1. If the voltage is not correct, go to main board.) 2. Check out the Power Management in the screen for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the voltage is fully installed into the connector. If the operational charge does not work, see the ...