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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. IV 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.
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. IV 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.
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...disk from the drive. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and...8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you around your computer into power-saving mode. Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / indicator Turns the computer on...
...disk from the drive. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and...8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you around your computer into power-saving mode. Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / indicator Turns the computer on...
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... some applications. Num Lock off . Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock + Description...
... some applications. Num Lock off . Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock + Description...
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...symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume...> at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. The US dollar sign 1. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard,...
...symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume...> at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. The US dollar sign 1. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard,...
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... second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Using the System Utilities Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Acer GridVista (duEaxtle-dndismpylawyincdoomwspdaetsibktloep) onto this monitor. AcerGridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two...
... second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Using the System Utilities Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Acer GridVista (duEaxtle-dndismpylawyincdoomwspdaetsibktloep) onto this monitor. AcerGridVista is dual-display compatible, allowing two...
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... such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off completely. LCD 14" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (NIT) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time msec...
... such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off completely. LCD 14" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (NIT) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time msec...
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... device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". In this utility. Your computer is set the parameter to "disabled". The default parameter of screen). Press F2 to enter multi-boot menu. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot...
... device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "enabled". In this utility. Your computer is set the parameter to "disabled". The default parameter of screen). Press F2 to enter multi-boot menu. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot...
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... this item. • Press Esc while you can load default settings by pressing F9. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. You can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this... carefully when making changes to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit...
... this item. • Press Esc while you can load default settings by pressing F9. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. You can change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this... carefully when making changes to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit...
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... (UUID) is subject to different models. Displays system BIOS version. NOTE: The system information is an identifier standard used in the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the CPU.
... (UUID) is subject to different models. Displays system BIOS version. NOTE: The system information is an identifier standard used in the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the CPU.
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...Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select►Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for your reference only. Actual values may differ. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Enables, ...disables Boot Menu during POST. Settings in this screen. Sets the system date. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main ...
...Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select►Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is the help for your reference only. Actual values may differ. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Enables, ...disables Boot Menu during POST. Settings in this screen. Sets the system date. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main ...
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...Utility from unauthorized use. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password ... Install or Change the passeord and the length of the hard disk password. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. Press Enter to set the supervisor password.
...Utility from unauthorized use. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password ... Install or Change the passeord and the length of the hard disk password. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. Press Enter to set the supervisor password.
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.... When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. If desired, you may have changed the settings, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Password box appears: 2. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press Enter. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Use...
.... When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. If desired, you may have changed the settings, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Password box appears: 2. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press Enter. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Use...
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... Password parameter 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 show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If desired, you the Setup... parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the...
... Password parameter 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 show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. If desired, you the Setup... parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the...
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... Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in this...
... Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in this...
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Select "2" 3. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 38 Chapter 2 Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1.
Select "2" 3. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 38 Chapter 2 Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Remove HDD and BIOS Passwords This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1.
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Remove BIOS Password • If you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. See the image below. • If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you key in "bios_pw 14452 0" 2. Key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. Chapter 2 39 Choose one upper-case string • Reboot the system and key in "qjjg9vy" or "07yqmjd" as your BIOS user password.
Remove BIOS Password • If you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. See the image below. • If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you key in "bios_pw 14452 0" 2. Key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. Chapter 2 39 Choose one upper-case string • Reboot the system and key in "qjjg9vy" or "07yqmjd" as your BIOS user password.
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Carefully pry loose the keyboard. 4. Place the keyboard below the LCD screen to gain access to the keyboard cable. Chapter 3 51 Removing the Keyboard 1. Release the keyboard from the latches securing it. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2.
Carefully pry loose the keyboard. 4. Place the keyboard below the LCD screen to gain access to the keyboard cable. Chapter 3 51 Removing the Keyboard 1. Release the keyboard from the latches securing it. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2.
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...procedure as possible. 2. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 84. "Undetermined Problems" on page 92 See "Post Code Table" on screen. Chapter 4 79 Verify the symptoms by attempting to "Post Code Table" on page 84. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not... does not complete. Other symptoms (i.e. See "Post Code Table" on page 92. Go To See "Power System Check" on page 91. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a ...
...procedure as possible. 2. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 84. "Undetermined Problems" on page 92 See "Post Code Table" on screen. Chapter 4 79 Verify the symptoms by attempting to "Post Code Table" on page 84. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not... does not complete. Other symptoms (i.e. See "Post Code Table" on page 92. Go To See "Power System Check" on page 91. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a ...
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... and install the charged battery pack; A loose connection can cause an error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages...
... and install the charged battery pack; A loose connection can cause an error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages...
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This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. Remove the battery pack and ... work, do the following actions one at a time to the touchpad pointer. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Replace the system board. This symptom is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the voltage is applied to correct the problem. Replace the touchpad. 3. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when...
This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. Remove the battery pack and ... work, do the following actions one at a time to the touchpad pointer. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Replace the system board. This symptom is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the voltage is applied to correct the problem. Replace the touchpad. 3. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when...