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... through options 65 Connectivity options 65 Fax/data modem 65 Built-in network feature 66 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 66 PC Card slot 67 Installing memory 68 BIOS utility 68 Boot sequence 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69
... through options 65 Connectivity options 65 Fax/data modem 65 Built-in network feature 66 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 66 PC Card slot 67 Installing memory 68 BIOS utility 68 Boot sequence 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 69
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... except by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings.. Displayed by default in the upper-right corner of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector... toolbar, then select the Help or Tutorial function. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time. Be sure to do so. If you ...
... except by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings.. Displayed by default in the upper-right corner of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector... toolbar, then select the Help or Tutorial function. Empowering Technology password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time. Be sure to do so. If you ...
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... utility that allows you can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is unattended. • Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives..., USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices types. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. includes any other removable disk drives that data ...
... utility that allows you can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. Empowering Technology 7 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is unattended. • Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives..., USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices types. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. includes any other removable disk drives that data ...
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The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 12 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Empowering Technology 12 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly.
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... a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD). button Note: Only one card can operate at any given...
... a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input. 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD). button Note: Only one card can operate at any given...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 18 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 18 Base view English # Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
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19 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP ...!™, technology and AMD HyperTransport™ technology, 64bit OS support • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 chipset Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
19 Specifications English Operating system Platform System memory • Windows Vista™ Capable • Windows Vista™ Premium Ready • Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) • Genuine Windows® XP ...!™, technology and AMD HyperTransport™ technology, 64bit OS support • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 chipset Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
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...™ • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of shared system memory • ATI DualView™ support • 16.7 million colors • Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution...
...™ • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of shared system memory • ATI DualView™ support • 16.7 million colors • Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution...
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...notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and... this utility. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it ...total memory size. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory ...cover; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to install memory: 1 Turn off the...
...notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and... this utility. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it ...total memory size. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory ...cover; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to install memory: 1 Turn off the...
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... error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If the problem cannot be resolved...
... error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If the problem cannot be resolved...
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... 28 K keyboard 27 embedded numeric keypad 27 hotkeys 28 lock keys 27 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 28 L left view 14 M media access on indicator 23 memory installing 68 messages error 75 modem 65 N network 66 Notebook Manager hotkey 29 num lock 27 on local trips 61 troubleshooting 75 turning off xiii...
... 28 K keyboard 27 embedded numeric keypad 27 hotkeys 28 lock keys 27 troubleshooting 42 Windows keys 28 L left view 14 M media access on indicator 23 memory installing 68 messages error 75 modem 65 N network 66 Notebook Manager hotkey 29 num lock 27 on local trips 61 troubleshooting 75 turning off xiii...
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... cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. V add-on your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. You MUST use...
... cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. V add-on your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. You MUST use...
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... Special Key 17 Acer Empowering Technology 19 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 19 Acer ePresentation Management 21 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 22 Acer eLock Management 24 Acer eRecovery Management 25 Acer eSettings Management 26 Acer ePerformance Management 26 Acer OrbiCam 27 Using the System Utilities 31 Acer GridVista (dual-display...62 Before You Begin 62 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 63 Removing the Battery Pack 65 Removing the HDD Module/the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/ the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Module 66 VII
... Special Key 17 Acer Empowering Technology 19 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 19 Acer ePresentation Management 21 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 22 Acer eLock Management 24 Acer eRecovery Management 25 Acer eSettings Management 26 Acer ePerformance Management 26 Acer OrbiCam 27 Using the System Utilities 31 Acer GridVista (dual-display...62 Before You Begin 62 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 63 Removing the Battery Pack 65 Removing the HDD Module/the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/ the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Module 66 VII
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...System Check Procedures 76 External Diskette Drive Check 76 External CD-ROM Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 76 Memory check 77 Power System Check 77 Touchpad Check 79 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 80 Index of Error Messages... Locations 95 Top View 95 Bottom View 96 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram 100 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Aspire 5050 Series 112 Aspire 3050 Series 134 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 139 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test ...
...System Check Procedures 76 External Diskette Drive Check 76 External CD-ROM Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 76 Memory check 77 Power System Check 77 Touchpad Check 79 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 80 Index of Error Messages... Locations 95 Top View 95 Bottom View 96 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99 Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram 100 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 112 Aspire 5050 Series 112 Aspire 3050 Series 134 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 139 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test ...
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... and AMD HyperTransport. Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of shared system memory T ATI DualViewTM support T 16.7 million colors T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support T Acer ArcadeTM, featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technologies Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100/120/160 GB or higher hard disk...
... and AMD HyperTransport. Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of shared system memory T ATI DualViewTM support T 16.7 million colors T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support T Acer ArcadeTM, featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technologies Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100/120/160 GB or higher hard disk...
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... with S-video input. Note: PC Card slot Accepts one card can operate at any given time. USB mouse, USB camera). 5-in-1 card reader Note: Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xDPicture Card (xD).
... with S-video input. Note: PC Card slot Accepts one card can operate at any given time. USB mouse, USB camera). 5-in-1 card reader Note: Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xDPicture Card (xD).
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Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators: Chapter 1 11 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators: Chapter 1 11 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
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... by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Right-click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. It features the following functions on the Empowering Technology toolbard and select "Password Setup" to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for you...
... by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Right-click on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. It features the following functions on the Empowering Technology toolbard and select "Password Setup" to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for you...
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...drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that...Removable data devices - Be sure to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. T Optical drive deivces - To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch... disks only. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is unattended. NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset ...
...drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that...Removable data devices - Be sure to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. T Optical drive deivces - To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch... disks only. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is unattended. NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset ...
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...express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. releases unused memory and check usage. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides...for full control over the following option: T Memory optimization - T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. removes unneeded items and files. T Disk optimization - Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows ...
...express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. releases unused memory and check usage. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides...for full control over the following option: T Memory optimization - T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. removes unneeded items and files. T Disk optimization - Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to optimize your Windows ...