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Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on the screen to the product you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models". * IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note...data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to use your notebook. Information for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the guides. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations ...
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on the screen to the product you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models". * IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note...data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to use your notebook. Information for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the guides. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations ...
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...VOL+/ Volume Up/ VOL- Internal microphone for more details. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. 6 Wireless Enables/disables the wireless function. communication button 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a ...buttons. 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area for video communication. 5 English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Acer Crystal Eye Microphone Display screen Status indicators Empowering key Description Web camera for your hands when you use the computer. 12 Keyboard For entering...
...VOL+/ Volume Up/ VOL- Internal microphone for more details. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. 6 Wireless Enables/disables the wireless function. communication button 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a ...buttons. 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area for video communication. 5 English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Acer Crystal Eye Microphone Display screen Status indicators Empowering key Description Web camera for your hands when you use the computer. 12 Keyboard For entering...
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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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... your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 5 Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon VOL+ VOL- Enables/disables the 3G/Bluetooth function. Item Acer Crystal Eye Microphone Display screen Status indicators Empowering key Wireless communication button Volume Up/ Volume Down Bluetooth communication button Description...
... your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 5 Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon VOL+ VOL- Enables/disables the 3G/Bluetooth function. Item Acer Crystal Eye Microphone Display screen Status indicators Empowering key Wireless communication button Volume Up/ Volume Down Bluetooth communication button Description...
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.... The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while typing letters 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...
.... The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while typing letters 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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... most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. 14 Chapter 1 Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness...
... most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off . Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. 14 Chapter 1 Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness...
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...display compatible) NOTE: This feature is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can view multiple windows on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the ...your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to Start´ All Programs and click on certain ...
...display compatible) NOTE: This feature is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can view multiple windows on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the ...your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to Start´ All Programs and click on certain ...
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...Please ensure that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. Chapter 1 17 AcerGridVista is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Enjoy the convenience of the second monitor is set to ...set up: 1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays ...
...Please ensure that the resolution setting of a well-organized desktop. Chapter 1 17 AcerGridVista is simple to the manufacturer's recommended value. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Enjoy the convenience of the second monitor is set to ...set up: 1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays ...
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... AS07A Sony AS07A Simplo AS07A Panasonic AS07A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Specification Specification LCD 14.1" 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...
... AS07A Sony AS07A Simplo AS07A Panasonic AS07A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Specification Specification LCD 14.1" 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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...SETUP Utility. Read this utility. Please also refer to enter setup. The default parameter of screen). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Chapter 2 27 Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is already ...changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. NOTE: You can change the value of the screen. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow...
...SETUP Utility. Read this utility. Please also refer to enter setup. The default parameter of screen). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Chapter 2 27 Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is already ...changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. NOTE: You can change the value of the screen. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow...
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... shows the model name of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of your computer hardware information. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. This field shows product name of the system. F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU...BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: v1.03-T2 Intel V1625 LXJAW500068221C97C1601 Aspire 4730Z Acer 309E6330-6B60-16FA-ADF9-001EEC448964 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter ...
... shows the model name of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of your computer hardware information. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. This field shows product name of the system. F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU...BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: v1.03-T2 Intel V1625 LXJAW500068221C97C1601 Aspire 4730Z Acer 309E6330-6B60-16FA-ADF9-001EEC448964 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter ...
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... below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Enables, disables the system boot from 0 to 23. Control the mode in this screen. Chapter 2 29 Sets the system date. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Actual values may differ. VGA...↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter SelectXSubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS...
... below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Enables, disables the system boot from 0 to 23. Control the mode in this screen. Chapter 2 29 Sets the system date. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Actual values may differ. VGA...↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter SelectXSubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS...
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...to enter a password, you may have to return your notebook computer to change the value of the hard disk password. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password... Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. Enter HDD Password.
...to enter a password, you may have to return your notebook computer to change the value of the hard disk password. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password... Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. Enter HDD Password.
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Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type the current password in the "Confirm New Password" field. When you can ...
Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 4. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Type the current password in the "Confirm New Password" field. When you can ...
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...Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears. 2. ...the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 32 Chapter 2 Type a password in the Enter New Password ...
...Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears. 2. ...the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display as following message. 32 Chapter 2 Type a password in the Enter New Password ...
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.../F6 Change Valies F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to CMOS. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit...
.../F6 Change Valies F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to CMOS. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit...
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Key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Press 2. 3. See the image below. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. Chapter 2 37 To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Reboot system and key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen.
Key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Press 2. 3. See the image below. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. Chapter 2 37 To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Reboot system and key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen.
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See the image below. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Select one string from the list. 38 Chapter 2 Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2.
See the image below. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Select one string from the list. 38 Chapter 2 Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2.
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Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. 3. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the password, perform the following steps: 1. Chapter 2 39 From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2.
Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. 3. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the password, perform the following steps: 1. Chapter 2 39 From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2.
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... the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If extensive pixel damage is not normal, right-click on page 185. See "Disassembly Process" on the screen), the LCD is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. Random Loss of BIOS Settings...
... the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If extensive pixel damage is not normal, right-click on page 185. See "Disassembly Process" on the screen), the LCD is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. Random Loss of BIOS Settings...