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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Top View 7 Closed Front View 9 Rear view 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Base view 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint ...and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Using the system utilities 17 Acer Backup Manager 19 Power management 20 Acer PowerSmart key 20 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Burn backup discs 21 Restore 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 BIOS Setup Utility 27 System Utilities 27 Invoking BIOS Setup...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 System Block Diagram 4 Board Layout 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Top View 7 Closed Front View 9 Rear view 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Base view 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint ...and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Using the system utilities 17 Acer Backup Manager 19 Power management 20 Acer PowerSmart key 20 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Burn backup discs 21 Restore 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 BIOS Setup Utility 27 System Utilities 27 Invoking BIOS Setup...
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... the Run dialog box. < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar. < > + : Open Ease of Access Center. < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center. < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box. < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop. < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D. < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar...
... the Run dialog box. < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar. < > + : Open Ease of Access Center. < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center. < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box. < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop. < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D. < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar...
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... feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched to a lower speed; When you through each process. NOTE: This feature is a tool to quickly restore the system. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. For systems that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for optical...
... feature is reduced and the graphics chip switched to a lower speed; When you through each process. NOTE: This feature is a tool to quickly restore the system. Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is only available on certain models. For systems that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for optical...
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... image or from the factory. Click on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. NOTE: Create a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disc that will not be bootable. Restore The restore feature allows you from previously created CD and DVD backups. Click... on Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer eRecovery Management. 2. Switch to complete the process. Follow the instructions on screen to the Restore page by clicking Restore. Chapter 1 21 If you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your...
... image or from the factory. Click on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management. 2. NOTE: Create a factory default image when you want to burn a bootable disc that will not be bootable. Restore The restore feature allows you from previously created CD and DVD backups. Click... on Start > All Programs > Acer > Acer eRecovery Management. 2. Switch to complete the process. Follow the instructions on screen to the Restore page by clicking Restore. Chapter 1 21 If you can also reinstall applications and drivers for your...
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... 3. Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to restore the system from the optical drive once the restore is complete. The system will reboot. 7. After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to select Yes. When you prefer to complete the... restore. 9. Do this before rebooting your computer. If you reboot, Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 9. Press the ENTER key ...
... 3. Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to restore the system from the optical drive once the restore is complete. The system will reboot. 7. After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to select Yes. When you prefer to complete the... restore. 9. Do this before rebooting your computer. If you reboot, Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 9. Press the ENTER key ...
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... the system boot from LAN (remote server). The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in these cases. 30 Chapter 2 This is because the user is not allowed to factory defaults. Determines if Customer...
... the system boot from LAN (remote server). The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in these cases. 30 Chapter 2 This is because the user is not allowed to factory defaults. Determines if Customer...
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... not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 36 Chapter 2 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update...
... not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 36 Chapter 2 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update...
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... CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization...
... CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization...