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Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting tips Error messages Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies 75 76 79 79 79 79 80 80 81...
Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Troubleshooting tips Error messages Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Using software Playing DVD movies 75 76 79 79 79 79 80 80 81...
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13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Prints and saves hardware specifications. Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. Acer eSettings Management also: Empowering Technology • • • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system.
13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Prints and saves hardware specifications. Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for navigation. Acer eSettings Management also: Empowering Technology • • • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system.
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... any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Description Displays help on and off . Turns the speakers on and off . Switches display ...the internal touchpad on hotkeys. 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Decreases the screen...
... any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Description Displays help on and off . Turns the speakers on and off . Switches display ...the internal touchpad on hotkeys. 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Decreases the screen...
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...Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will reboot. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 2 3 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is Enabled. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will be reformatted ...and all data files before using this option. While the Acer logo is installed when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is showing, press + at the same time to rebuild...
...Refer to the onscreen instructions to back up all data will reboot. Important! Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 2 3 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is Enabled. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will be reformatted ...and all data files before using this option. While the Acer logo is installed when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is showing, press + at the same time to rebuild...
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... Once set, you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to secure the lock. Do not forget your ...notch and passwords. Password on page 79. Combine the use of a locked drawer. 69 Securing your computer against unauthorized use. Learn how to the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to protect and ...
... Once set, you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to secure the lock. Do not forget your ...notch and passwords. Password on page 79. Combine the use of a locked drawer. 69 Securing your computer against unauthorized use. Learn how to the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to protect and ...
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Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Try again and press . If you enter ... appears when you press to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to enter the...
Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Try again and press . If you enter ... appears when you press to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to enter the...
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... use the and keys to run it. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Password To set the boot sequence in the... run this feature. English Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may...
... use the and keys to run it. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. Password To set the boot sequence in the... run this feature. English Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set this value to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may...
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... common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. 84 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Do ...occurs, see "Error messages" below. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require ...
... common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. 84 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. Do ...occurs, see "Error messages" below. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require ...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English 85 English If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English 85 English 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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... characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 on indicator 25, 26 security 69 setting up a home office 67 taking home 66 traveling internationally 68 traveling on indicator...
... characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing 46 using the first time 44 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 on indicator 25, 26 security 69 setting up a home office 67 taking home 66 traveling internationally 68 traveling on indicator...
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...same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. 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...
...same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. 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...
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...(rpm) 86 3700 88 3450 91 3150 95 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security ...Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/...
...(rpm) 86 3700 88 3450 91 3150 95 2800 Acoustic Level (dBA) 39 36.5 34.5 31 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control InsydeH2O Specification Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security ...Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/...
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... ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB...
... ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Built-in ICH8M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 One on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI 7412 Type-II One type-II Left side No ZV support Yes Specification System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB...
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... Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select...
... Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ATAPI Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select...
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... part of the screen. You can load default settings by pressing t. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. T In any changes made and exit the... BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys (wy). T Press ^ while you can also press u to save any menu, ...
... part of the screen. You can load default settings by pressing t. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. T In any changes made and exit the... BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys (wy). T Press ^ while you can also press u to save any menu, ...
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... Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change...master. Parameter CPU Type / CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and...
... Model Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change...master. Parameter CPU Type / CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and...
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... F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this feature. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Settings in BIOS. Sets the ACPI S3 sleep state. Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled, By Every Day, or By Day of every day, or disables...
... F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this feature. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Settings in BIOS. Sets the ACPI S3 sleep state. Option Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Disabled, By Every Day, or By Day of every day, or disables...
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... 1. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Retype the password in this screen. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password...the "Enter New Password" field. Use the w and y keys to set the supervisor password. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Press Enter to reset it. When you ...
... 1. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Retype the password in this screen. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password...the "Enter New Password" field. Use the w and y keys to set the supervisor password. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. Press Enter to reset it. When you ...
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... presses u. Chapter 2 47 The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type the current password...
... presses u. Chapter 2 47 The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type the current password...
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...not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash utility. The flash utility has ...auto-execution function. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a ...
...not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash utility. The flash utility has ...auto-execution function. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a ...