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.... Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as "only for certain models".... (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to ...
.... Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on such subjects as "only for certain models".... (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to ...
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poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication. Top view 1 13 2 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 6 78 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for Starters... webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook.
poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication. Top view 1 13 2 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 6 78 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for Starters... webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook.
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... tool for entering data into your computer. 12 Microphone Internal microphone for certain models) Indicates the status of a button. 4 Backup key Press to prevent the screen from inadvertently rotating. 1.
... tool for entering data into your computer. 12 Microphone Internal microphone for certain models) Indicates the status of a button. 4 Backup key Press to prevent the screen from inadvertently rotating. 1.
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...the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + + < > Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Power management System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Launch Windows power ...Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Press any key to return. Increases the sound volume...
...the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + + + < > Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Power management System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Launch Windows power ...Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Press any key to return. Increases the sound volume...
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Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. iv Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. iv Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
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... Tour This section provides an overview of the features and functions of a button. Front View p 1 13 2 3 12 4 11 5 10 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon P 9 78 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Programmable key Backup key Description Web camera for video communication Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by...
... Tour This section provides an overview of the features and functions of a button. Front View p 1 13 2 3 12 4 11 5 10 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon P 9 78 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Programmable key Backup key Description Web camera for video communication Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by...
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... data into your computer 12 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 13 Magnetic lock Closed Front View A lock that snaps into place to prevent the screen from inadvertently rotating. Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. No. 6 Icon Item Power Description Indicated the computer's power status. Fully charged: The...
... data into your computer 12 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 13 Magnetic lock Closed Front View A lock that snaps into place to prevent the screen from inadvertently rotating. Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. No. 6 Icon Item Power Description Indicated the computer's power status. Fully charged: The...
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... when you need to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys...
... when you need to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys...
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.... Hotkey + Icon Function Power management Description Launch Windows power management. + + + + + + + + < > System Properties Display the System Properties dialog box. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. 12 Chapter 1 Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Press any...
.... Hotkey + Icon Function Power management Description Launch Windows power management. + + + + + + + + < > System Properties Display the System Properties dialog box. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. 12 Chapter 1 Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Press any...
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... Requirements Voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported Protocols BIOS password control LCD 11.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise...
... Requirements Voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported Protocols BIOS password control LCD 11.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise...
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...to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. If you can also press F10 to run Setup. NOTE: You can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Read this menu,... may need to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of the screen. The default parameter of screen). In this carefully when making changes to different models. Navigation keys for parameters are in any of a parameter if it is...
...to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. If you can also press F10 to run Setup. NOTE: You can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Read this menu,... may need to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of the screen. The default parameter of screen). In this carefully when making changes to different models. Navigation keys for parameters are in any of a parameter if it is...
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... This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows product name of the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the installed ODD drive. This field displays the model name of your computer hardware information. This field ... Name: Manufacturer Name : UUID: Genuine Intel (R) CPU 1.20GHz U2300 TOSHIBA MK2555GSX 89IBP6AKT None v0.2103 Intel V1800 ZE80SK01C191A0792500 20202 Acer A570A794A5554A0BABFDC44254EFC55F F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and...
... This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows product name of the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the installed ODD drive. This field displays the model name of your computer hardware information. This field ... Name: Manufacturer Name : UUID: Genuine Intel (R) CPU 1.20GHz U2300 TOSHIBA MK2555GSX 89IBP6AKT None v0.2103 Intel V1800 ZE80SK01C191A0792500 20202 Acer A570A794A5554A0BABFDC44254EFC55F F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and...
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The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Settings in this screen. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to boot the system. ... Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE Chapter 2 25 Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Main The Main screen allows the user to 23. Shows the video memory size. Valid range is fixed to 2048 MB. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video...
The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Settings in this screen. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to boot the system. ... Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE Chapter 2 25 Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Main The Main screen allows the user to 23. Shows the video memory size. Valid range is fixed to 2048 MB. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video...
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... Password Power on password [Disabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your dealer to reset it. 26 Chapter 2 Press Enter to your computer from unauthorized use... events defined in boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be greater than one word. When set , this screen. Defines whether a password is set , this group happened. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. ...
... Password Power on password [Disabled] Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your dealer to reset it. 26 Chapter 2 Press Enter to your computer from unauthorized use... events defined in boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be greater than one word. When set , this screen. Defines whether a password is set , this group happened. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. ...
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... twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the...
... twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the...
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...Confirm New Password field. 4. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen displays the following . After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and...; keys to "Set". 5. When you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. The Set Password box appears. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and confirm new password...
...Confirm New Password field. 4. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen displays the following . After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and...; keys to "Set". 5. When you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. The Set Password box appears. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password and confirm new password...
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... Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the order in the module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to move it...
... Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the order in the module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to move it...
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.... Save Setup Data to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. 30 Chapter 2 Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information M a i n InsydelH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
.... Save Setup Data to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. 30 Chapter 2 Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information M a i n InsydelH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
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A progress screen displays. 3. Chapter 2 33 Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. Put the BIOS:ZE8_v3106.fd file under WinFlash file root. 1. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update.
A progress screen displays. 3. Chapter 2 33 Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. Put the BIOS:ZE8_v3106.fd file under WinFlash file root. 1. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update.
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... press Enter. For instructions on changing boot priority see "Boot" on page 29. 5. Save and exit the BIOS to display the Select Item screen. 2. Press Enter to create an unlock code. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. 9. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key... to display the Select Item screen. 8. Make a note of the result, for the error code to user. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing ...
... press Enter. For instructions on changing boot priority see "Boot" on page 29. 5. Save and exit the BIOS to display the Select Item screen. 2. Press Enter to create an unlock code. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. 9. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key... to display the Select Item screen. 8. Make a note of the result, for the error code to user. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing ...