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... 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
... 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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Empowering Technology 11 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer.
Empowering Technology 11 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer.
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... the hotkey combination. Hotkeys 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. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens...
... the hotkey combination. Hotkeys 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. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens...
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If it will not have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there ...
If it will not have the appropriate drivers (for more detail. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. Simply insert the tip of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there ...
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...the installation of your notebook. The system will be erased.) It is important to back up your communication software (e.g. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Refer to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. English ... To properly use the internal modem. Note: Please note, on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is connected securely to use ...
...the installation of your notebook. The system will be erased.) It is important to back up your communication software (e.g. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Refer to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to restore my computer to the Windows manual. English ... To properly use the internal modem. Note: Please note, on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is connected securely to use ...
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...password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Learn how to protect and take care of. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or... data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. English 63 Securing your computer Your computer is...
...password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Learn how to protect and take care of. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or... data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. English 63 Securing your computer Your computer is...
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...password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If...tries, the system halts. Try again and press . Important! If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. English 64 Entering passwords When a password...
...password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If...tries, the system halts. Try again and press . Important! If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. English 64 Entering passwords When a password...
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...to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover...memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to access ...
...to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover...memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to access ...
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English 69 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to enable this value to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this feature. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen.
English 69 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to enable this value to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this feature. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen.
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..., see "Error messages" below. 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. See "Requesting service" on page 44. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the... BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Solutions ...
..., see "Error messages" below. 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. See "Requesting service" on page 44. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the... BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Solutions ...
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English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 76 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
English Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 76 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
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Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio troubleshooting 42 B battery pack caring for xiv BIOS utility 37, 68 brightness hotkeys 29 C caps lock 27 on indicator 23 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually ...
Index A AC adapter caring for xiii audio troubleshooting 42 B battery pack caring for xiv BIOS utility 37, 68 brightness hotkeys 29 C caps lock 27 on indicator 23 care AC adapter xiii battery pack xiv computer xiii CD-ROM ejecting manually ...
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... 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 compatible 31 Launch Manager 32 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 33 Chapter 2 System Utilities 43 BIOS Setup...
... 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 compatible 31 Launch Manager 32 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 33 Chapter 2 System Utilities 43 BIOS Setup...
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... Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 84 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 89 Intermittent Problems 93 Undetermined Problems 94 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector 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...
... Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 84 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 89 Intermittent Problems 93 Undetermined Problems 94 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector 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...
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... Audio AMP Audio AMP MAX4411 MAX9710 Page: 23 Page: 23 Page: 24 X'TAL 32.768KHz LPC 33MHZ KBC NS PC97541V 176-Pins Package Page: 25 BIOS SST39VF080 Page: 25 LINEOUT Page: 24 SPEAKER Page: 24 RJ11 (External) Touchpad Page: 26 Keyboard Page: 26 FAN Page: 26 3 4 5 6 REALTEK 8100SBL/CL 10/100...
... Audio AMP Audio AMP MAX4411 MAX9710 Page: 23 Page: 23 Page: 24 X'TAL 32.768KHz LPC 33MHZ KBC NS PC97541V 176-Pins Package Page: 25 BIOS SST39VF080 Page: 25 LINEOUT Page: 24 SPEAKER Page: 24 RJ11 (External) Touchpad Page: 26 Keyboard Page: 26 FAN Page: 26 3 4 5 6 REALTEK 8100SBL/CL 10/100...
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Find G1 jumper and short the jumper to clear BIOS password. Please see the bottom side of the main board. 2. G1: CMOS clear Jumper 6 Chapter 1 11 U22 12 CN19 13 CN13 South Bridge SB460 PCMCIA Connector ODD Connector 24 PJ1 25 SW11 26 SW12 Battery Connector Wireless Switch Bluetooth Switch Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1.
Find G1 jumper and short the jumper to clear BIOS password. Please see the bottom side of the main board. 2. G1: CMOS clear Jumper 6 Chapter 1 11 U22 12 CN19 13 CN13 South Bridge SB460 PCMCIA Connector ODD Connector 24 PJ1 25 SW11 26 SW12 Battery Connector Wireless Switch Bluetooth Switch Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1.
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... Run dialog box. + M Minimizes all windows action. This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer...'s controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Applicat ion key + + Undoes the minimize all windows. Fn-F3 Acer ePower Management Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key ...
... Run dialog box. + M Minimizes all windows action. This key has the same effect as clicking on hot keys. Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer...'s controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Applicat ion key + + Undoes the minimize all windows. Fn-F3 Acer ePower Management Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. 16 Chapter 1 it launches the Start menu. Key Windows key ...
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... ° C OS shut down at 105 ° C; H/W shot down at 110° .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phneoix 1.00 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte FLASH...ROM SST 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm) ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/...
... ° C OS shut down at 105 ° C; H/W shot down at 110° .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phneoix 1.00 (MP version) SST/AMD 1MB CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 1M byte FLASH...ROM SST 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm) ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/...
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... Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411 Built-in ATI SB460 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 One on the left side/two on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup ENE CB714/1410 Specification Chapter 1 39
... Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411 Built-in ATI SB460 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 One on the left side/two on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup ENE CB714/1410 Specification Chapter 1 39
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... CPU Type : CPU Speed : IDE1 Model Name : HTS541010G9AT00 IDE1 Serial Number : MP20XAX0K6K97S System BIOS Version: V0.1105 VGA BIOS Version: ATi 008.050I .038.000 KBC BIOS Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 5050/3050 Acer Inc. Please also refer to enter setup. Your computer is set the parameter...
... CPU Type : CPU Speed : IDE1 Model Name : HTS541010G9AT00 IDE1 Serial Number : MP20XAX0K6K97S System BIOS Version: V0.1105 VGA BIOS Version: ATi 008.050I .038.000 KBC BIOS Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 5050/3050 Acer Inc. Please also refer to enter setup. Your computer is set the parameter...