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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. 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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Comfortable support area for our hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Buttons for sound recording. For use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the ...TV/media/volume buttons Easy-launch buttons Status indicators Power button Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Front view Aspire 5610: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. ...
Comfortable support area for our hands when you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Buttons for sound recording. For use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the ...TV/media/volume buttons Easy-launch buttons Status indicators Power button Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Front view Aspire 5610: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. ...
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... and right) Palmrest Microphone Easy-launch Buttons Status indicators Power button Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. TravelMate 4260: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Internal microphone for launching frequently used programs. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show...
... and right) Palmrest Microphone Easy-launch Buttons Status indicators Power button Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. TravelMate 4260: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Internal microphone for launching frequently used programs. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show...
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Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , all alphabetic characters ... by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has...
Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , all alphabetic characters ... by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has...
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... clicking the right mouse button; Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: Chapter 1 21 Desired Access Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Hold while typing letters on the Windows Start...
... clicking the right mouse button; Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: Chapter 1 21 Desired Access Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Hold while typing letters on the Windows Start...
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... Fn-F4 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Press...
... Fn-F4 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Press...
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... keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Hot Key Fn-z Icon Function Brightness down Description Decreases the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Open...
... keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Hot Key Fn-z Icon Function Brightness down Description Decreases the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Open...
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... other settings, or click on buttons to three of the window. Choose existing scheme to the panel on the main screen. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4....the lower left-hand side of your own profiles. settings and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as a template. 3. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC Mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5. Create new power scheme 1. Choose ...
... other settings, or click on buttons to three of the window. Choose existing scheme to the panel on the main screen. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4....the lower left-hand side of your own profiles. settings and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as a template. 3. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC Mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5. Create new power scheme 1. Choose ...
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....1 inches 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.099x0.297 R.G.B. Battery Item Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification 14.8V 16.8+-0.2v LCD 14.1" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
....1 inches 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.099x0.297 R.G.B. Battery Item Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification 14.8V 16.8+-0.2v LCD 14.1" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
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... Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6... may need to run Setup. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to "enabled". The default parameter of screen).
... Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6... may need to run Setup. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to "enabled". The default parameter of screen).
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... q. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to different models. 44 Chapter 2 T In any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can also press u to save any of the menu options to go to parameter values. Read this item. T Press ^ while you can load... menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
... q. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to different models. 44 Chapter 2 T In any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can also press u to save any of the menu options to go to parameter values. Read this item. T Press ^ while you can load... menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
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... F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 46 Chapter 2 It allows the... user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: ...
... F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 46 Chapter 2 It allows the... user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: ...
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... or auto. This is because the user is set to control the settings in the system. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is fixed to create a hidden partition on external video port. Memory size is disabled. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery ... MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. shows Summary Screen is enabled. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second...
... or auto. This is because the user is set to control the settings in the system. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is fixed to create a hidden partition on external video port. Memory size is disabled. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery ... MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. shows Summary Screen is enabled. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second...
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...[Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS Disabled Enabled Auto Option 48 Chapter 2 Settings in the screen. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Infrared Port Description Configure serial port B using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration F1 Help ...Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices.
...[Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS Disabled Enabled Auto Option 48 Chapter 2 Settings in the screen. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Infrared Port Description Configure serial port B using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration F1 Help ...Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices.
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... Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is : User...
... Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is : User...
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... enter setup. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When user password is set , this screen. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on Boot Description Shows the setting of parameters. When you may have right...:Be very careful when typing your password. Defines whether a password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on the screen. 3. When set , this group happened. Press e. Use the w andy keys to reset it. The table below describes the parameters in...
... enter setup. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When user password is set , this screen. Don't forget your password because the characters do not appear on Boot Description Shows the setting of parameters. When you may have right...:Be very careful when typing your password. Defines whether a password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on the screen. 3. When set , this group happened. Press e. Use the w andy keys to reset it. The table below describes the parameters in...
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... and press e. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does ...not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box...
... and press e. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the current password entered does ...not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box...
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If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. 52 Chapter 2
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. 52 Chapter 2
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...F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 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 changes to... CMOS. 54 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values...
...F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 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 changes to... CMOS. 54 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load previous values...
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... 75. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). LCD display problems or others). No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Other symptoms (i.e. Go To "Power System Check" on .) POST does not complete. POST detects an error and displayed messages on ... symptoms by attempting to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 78 "Intermittent Problems" on page 89 "Undetermined Problems" on screen. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error...
... 75. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). LCD display problems or others). No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Other symptoms (i.e. Go To "Power System Check" on .) POST does not complete. POST detects an error and displayed messages on ... symptoms by attempting to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 78 "Intermittent Problems" on page 89 "Undetermined Problems" on screen. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error...