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... error messages) are shown in constant width. Example: [01] The server has been stopped User input (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. Conventions The following typographical conventions are used in this document: ...
... error messages) are shown in constant width. Example: [01] The server has been stopped User input (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. Conventions The following typographical conventions are used in this document: ...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Opened Front View Table 1-1. Opened Front View # Icon Item 1 Microphone 2 Display screen Description Internal microphone for video communication. Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button ...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Opened Front View Table 1-1. Opened Front View # Icon Item 1 Microphone 2 Display screen Description Internal microphone for video communication. Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button ...
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...-to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or down arrow keys are in numeric mode. Cursor-control keys on , all alphabetic characters typed...
...-to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when the up or down arrow keys are in numeric mode. Cursor-control keys on , all alphabetic characters typed...
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...and both. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power. Figure 1-10. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns ...the speakers on and off to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . + + Brightness up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Hotkeys 0 The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most...
...and both. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to save power. Figure 1-10. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns ...the speakers on and off to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . + + Brightness up Brightness down Increases the screen brightness. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Hotkeys 0 The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most...
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LCD 11.6" Item Specification Vendor & Model name AUO B116XW03 Screen Diagonal (mm) 293.8 Active Area (mm) 256.125 x 144.0 Display resolution (pixels) 1366x3 (RGB) x 768 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.1875 x 0.1875 Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) ...
LCD 11.6" Item Specification Vendor & Model name AUO B116XW03 Screen Diagonal (mm) 293.8 Active Area (mm) 256.125 x 144.0 Display resolution (pixels) 1366x3 (RGB) x 768 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.1875 x 0.1875 Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) ...
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... Logic: 0.74 W max. B/L: 1.812 W max. Contrast Ratio 300 min. / 500 typ. LCD 11.6" (Continued) Item Specification Vendor & Model name Chimei N116BGE-L41 Chimei N116BGE-L42 Screen Diagonal (mm) 293.8 Active Area (mm) 256.43 x 144.3 256.125 x 144.0 Display resolution (pixels) 1366x3 (RGB) x 768 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.1875 x 0.1875 Typical White...
... Logic: 0.74 W max. B/L: 1.812 W max. Contrast Ratio 300 min. / 500 typ. LCD 11.6" (Continued) Item Specification Vendor & Model name Chimei N116BGE-L41 Chimei N116BGE-L42 Screen Diagonal (mm) 293.8 Active Area (mm) 256.43 x 144.3 256.125 x 144.0 Display resolution (pixels) 1366x3 (RGB) x 768 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.1875 x 0.1875 Typical White...
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...To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of the screen. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is found in square ...to specific models. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Enabled. Navigation keys appear at the bottom of the screen. NOTE: NOTE: System information is subject to run . The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is pre-configured and optimized so most users...
...To change the boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, press F12 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of the screen. use the up and down arrow keys Change parameter value - System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is found in square ...to specific models. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to Enabled. Navigation keys appear at the bottom of the screen. NOTE: NOTE: System information is subject to run . The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is pre-configured and optimized so most users...
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...) installed on primary IDE master HDD Serial Number Serial number of HDD installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of computer hardware information. 3.7 CPU...HD Graphics 1000 MHz WDC WD5000BPVT-22A1YT0 WD-WXA1CC1V1884 None V1.00 ATI VGA VER015.017.000.000.042824 ZHG1234567WKIN97yannis 12345678901234567890123456789012 Acer AO725 Acer 01020304050607080910111213141516 Figure 2-1. Actual values may differ by model. BIOS 0 The following is a description of the tabs found...
...) installed on primary IDE master HDD Serial Number Serial number of HDD installed on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of computer hardware information. 3.7 CPU...HD Graphics 1000 MHz WDC WD5000BPVT-22A1YT0 WD-WXA1CC1V1884 None V1.00 ATI VGA VER015.017.000.000.042824 ZHG1234567WKIN97yannis 12345678901234567890123456789012 Acer AO725 Acer 01020304050607080910111213141516 Figure 2-1. Actual values may differ by model. BIOS 0 The following is a description of the tabs found...
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... [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [AHCI Mode] Figure 2-2. Table 2-2. Valid range is the help for video Shows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen during system boot instead of traditional POST screen Option to boot system from 0 to use boot menu during POST 2-6 Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM...
... [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [AHCI Mode] Figure 2-2. Table 2-2. Valid range is the help for video Shows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen during system boot instead of traditional POST screen Option to boot system from 0 to use boot menu during POST 2-6 Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM...
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... Password field. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to dealer. Table 2-3. NOTE: NOTE: Password on the screen. 3.
... Password field. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Press F10 to dealer. Table 2-3. NOTE: NOTE: Password on the screen. 3.
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... field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will set to Enabled to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Press F10 to highlight Set Supervisor Password and...
... field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will set to Enabled to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Press F10 to highlight Set Supervisor Password and...
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The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9). Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11 Figure 2-9. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8.
The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9). Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11 Figure 2-9. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8.
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Click OK to desktop. 2. A progress screen is recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present when using WinFlash Utility. It is shown as Figure 2-15. 4. System will restart automatically when the Flash Process finished. System Utilities 2-17 InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. Copy the WinFlash executable ZHG009W.EXE to begin update. Figure 2-15. Double-click the ZHG009W.EXE to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to start the flash process. 3.
Click OK to desktop. 2. A progress screen is recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present when using WinFlash Utility. It is shown as Figure 2-15. 4. System will restart automatically when the Flash Process finished. System Utilities 2-17 InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. Copy the WinFlash executable ZHG009W.EXE to begin update. Figure 2-15. Double-click the ZHG009W.EXE to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to start the flash process. 3.
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... menu item 'Supervisor Password Is' and 'User Password Is' has been set to Disabled. 1. is set to Set and 'Password on Boot' is displayed on screen (Figure 2-20). Clear Supervisor Password 3. ! CAUTION: If BIOS Security menu item Password on Boot is set to Enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared...
... menu item 'Supervisor Password Is' and 'User Password Is' has been set to Disabled. 1. is set to Set and 'Password on Boot' is displayed on screen (Figure 2-20). Clear Supervisor Password 3. ! CAUTION: If BIOS Security menu item Password on Boot is set to Enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared...
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... DMITools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to DOS. 4. Boot to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). DMI Tools Main Menu Screen 2-22 System Utilities Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. Boot system from the bootable USB Flash Drive. 3. To execute a specific function, select the...
... DMITools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to DOS. 4. Boot to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). DMI Tools Main Menu Screen 2-22 System Utilities Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. Boot system from the bootable USB Flash Drive. 3. To execute a specific function, select the...
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...and check the display. display and the external display is by one by pressing Fn+F5. 6. If the POST or video appears on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Refer to Disassembly Process. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The ...from the operating system DVD and follow the on adjusting the settings. Remove the drives (refer to the User Manual for instructions on -screen prompts. 9. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations....
...and check the display. display and the external display is by one by pressing Fn+F5. 6. If the POST or video appears on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Refer to Disassembly Process. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The ...from the operating system DVD and follow the on adjusting the settings. Remove the drives (refer to the User Manual for instructions on -screen prompts. 9. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations....
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... system. 12. Confirm that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on -screen prompts to Online Support Information. Follow the on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. 6.
... system. 12. Confirm that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on -screen prompts to Online Support Information. Follow the on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. 6.
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... from the list and click Next. Follow the on the Recording tab. 3. Navigate to Online Support Information. 4-12 Troubleshooting The microphone appears on -screen prompts to the maximum setting and click OK. 6. Check that the microphone is still not resolved, refer to Start Control Panel Hardware and...
... from the list and click Next. Follow the on the Recording tab. 3. Navigate to Online Support Information. 4-12 Troubleshooting The microphone appears on -screen prompts to the maximum setting and click OK. 6. Check that the microphone is still not resolved, refer to Start Control Panel Hardware and...