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... group happened. If you forget your dealer to enter setup. The password length can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your password, you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to...
... group happened. If you forget your dealer to enter setup. The password length can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer to your password, you are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to...
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During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. To disassemble the computer, you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover. ...
During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. To disassemble the computer, you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover. ...
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Remove the screw holding the keyboard. 4. Chapter 3 49 Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. . 6. Open the notebook as shown. 5. Turn over the keyboard as the impage shows. 2. Pull out the wireless LAN antenna from the main unit as shown. . 3. Detach the middle cover carefully as shown. Removing the LCD Module 1. Removing the ODD Module 1. Use a flat headed screwdriver to push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Remove the screws fastening the ODD module as shown. 2.
Remove the screw holding the keyboard. 4. Chapter 3 49 Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. . 6. Open the notebook as shown. 5. Turn over the keyboard as the impage shows. 2. Pull out the wireless LAN antenna from the main unit as shown. . 3. Detach the middle cover carefully as shown. Removing the LCD Module 1. Removing the ODD Module 1. Use a flat headed screwdriver to push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Remove the screws fastening the ODD module as shown. 2.
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... boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Chapter 4
... boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Chapter 4
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... will be made periodically to the information in this publication may be incorporated in the space provided below. Aspire 3040/5040 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. No part of this publication without the prior written permission...
... will be made periodically to the information in this publication may be incorporated in the space provided below. Aspire 3040/5040 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. No part of this publication without the prior written permission...
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poster helps you get started with setting up your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on page 9 for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and ... for using your computer Turning your computer, clicking on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on your notebook. iv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. It is not installed on...
poster helps you get started with setting up your notebook. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on page 9 for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and ... for using your computer Turning your computer, clicking on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on your notebook. iv First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. It is not installed on...
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... computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Front view 9 Closed front view 10 Left view 11 Right view 12 Rear view 12 Base...
... computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer ePresentation Management 7 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Front view 9 Closed front view 10 Left view 11 Right view 12 Rear view 12 Base...
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...Launch Manager 28 Norton AntiVirus 29 Frequently asked questions 30 Requesting service 33 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 33 Before you call 33 Acer Arcade 34 Finding and playing content 35 Settings 35 Arcade controls 36 Navigation controls 36 Player controls 36 Cinema 37 Settings 37 Album...Video 39 Playing a video file 39 Snapshot 39 Editing video 39 Music 40 Make DVDs 40 Authoring CD/DVDs 40 Taking your notebook PC with you 42 Disconnecting from the desktop 42 Moving around 42 Preparing the computer 42 What to bring to meetings 43 ...
...Launch Manager 28 Norton AntiVirus 29 Frequently asked questions 30 Requesting service 33 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 33 Before you call 33 Acer Arcade 34 Finding and playing content 35 Settings 35 Arcade controls 36 Navigation controls 36 Player controls 36 Cinema 37 Settings 37 Album...Video 39 Playing a video file 39 Snapshot 39 Editing video 39 Music 40 Make DVDs 40 Authoring CD/DVDs 40 Taking your notebook PC with you 42 Disconnecting from the desktop 42 Moving around 42 Preparing the computer 42 What to bring to meetings 43 ...
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... the < > key to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry...
... the < > key to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry...
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...system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be stolen while your notebook is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password. Note: If you lose your password, there is unattended.... • Removable data devices - Be sure to remember or write down your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy...
...system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be stolen while your notebook is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your password. Note: If you lose your password, there is unattended.... • Removable data devices - Be sure to remember or write down your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Empowering Technology 3 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy...
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Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
Empowering Technology 4 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization -
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English 9 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for Starters... poster, let us show you around your computer.
English 9 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your new Acer notebook. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for Starters... poster, let us show you around your computer.
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Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 25 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer.
Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is on. English 25 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray Press the drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Some keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer.
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... 27 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays... to complete the process. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook...
... 27 Using the system utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays... to complete the process. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to be partitioned independently. You may choose any one of your notebook...
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... is installed when you can proceed with the original software content that you purchase your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to complete the installation of your Operating System. Note: If your system is the ...D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is important to perform system recovery. Important! The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: To activate the BIOS...
... is installed when you can proceed with the original software content that you purchase your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to complete the installation of your Operating System. Note: If your system is the ...D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is important to perform system recovery. Important! The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: To activate the BIOS...
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... the computer to a client's office or a different building, you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; English 42 Taking your notebook PC with your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start...
... the computer to a client's office or a different building, you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; English 42 Taking your notebook PC with your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start...
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Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect ...
Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect ...
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... devices to a telephone jack. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. English 48 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Warning!
... devices to a telephone jack. This modem port is appropriate for the country in V.92 56 Kbps fax/data modem. English 48 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you are working. Warning!
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while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it clicks into your local Acer dealer. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory ...
while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it clicks into your local Acer dealer. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory ...
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... error message, note the message and take the corrective action. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Hard disk 0 error Contact your...
... error message, note the message and take the corrective action. type error I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Hard disk 0 error Contact your...