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...for certain models) 24 Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before...removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a ...
...for certain models) 24 Video 25 16:9 display (only for certain models) 25 Using the system utilities 26 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 32 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 32 Before...removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimising battery life 35 Battery-low warning 36 Acer Arcade Deluxe 37 General controls 37 Navigation controls 38 Player controls 38 Cinema 38 Movies: 38 Videos: 39 Playing a ...
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... Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61... Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs ...
... Interface (only for certain models) 53 ExpressCard 53 Installing memory 54 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (only for certain models) 56 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61... Acer eRecovery Management 62 Burn backup discs 63 Create a user backup 64 Manage user backups 66 Restore 67 Restore Windows Vista from backup discs ...
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Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system. Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to drag the cursor. Tap once. These two buttons are similar to the left ... Right button (4) Main touchpad (1) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to perform selection and execution functions. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger on...
Touchpad basics (with Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader. 12 3 4 • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to drag the cursor. Tap once. These two buttons are similar to the left ... Right button (4) Main touchpad (1) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to perform selection and execution functions. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger on...
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...press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.... + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + ...
...press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.... + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on hotkeys. + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings in the hotkey combination. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. + ...
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... information refer to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. English 26 Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as...
... information refer to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe. English 26 Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as...
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...the system will reboot. Important! Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to back up all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart... the system. 2 While the Acer logo is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is...
...the system will reboot. Important! Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to back up all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart... the system. 2 While the Acer logo is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is...
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...8226; User Password secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of your password, please get in ... these passwords creates several different levels of this password to gain access to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Important! Combine the use of protection for maximum security. Security features...
...8226; User Password secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of your password, please get in ... these passwords creates several different levels of this password to gain access to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Important! Combine the use of protection for maximum security. Security features...
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...prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important!... Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the...
...prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important!... Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the...
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...categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware ...configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. Your computer is already properly configured and...
...categories listed at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware ...configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. Your computer is already properly configured and...
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Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc...
Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you will reboot. The system will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc...
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... your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
... your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set the boot priority for long-term use the F5 key to move the IDE CD device...
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...checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 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 32. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your ... error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read...
...checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 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 32. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your ... error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read...
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72 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.
72 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.
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... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xv battery pack xvi computer xv CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...
... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 71 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter xv battery pack xvi computer xv CD-ROM ejecting manually 42...
Service Guide
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... Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Advanced 30 Security 32 Power 35 Boot ...36 AMD 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 41 Removing HDD Passwords 42 Removing BIOS Passwords 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 General Information 48 Pre-...
... Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Advanced 30 Security 32 Power 35 Boot ...36 AMD 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 41 Removing HDD Passwords 42 Removing BIOS Passwords 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 General Information 48 Pre-...
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...the Express and SD Card Trays 141 Troubleshooting 143 Common Problems 143 Power On Issue 144 No Display Issue 145 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 146 LCD Failure 147 Built-In Keyboard Failure 147 Touchpad Failure 148 Internal Speaker Failure 148 Internal Microphone Failure 150 HDD Not...POST Codes 161 Jumper and Connector Locations 165 Top View 165 Bottom View 166 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 167 Clearing Password Check 167 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 168 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 171 Aspire 5530 Exploded Diagrams 172 Discrete SKU 172 UMA SKU 173 IX
...the Express and SD Card Trays 141 Troubleshooting 143 Common Problems 143 Power On Issue 144 No Display Issue 145 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 146 LCD Failure 147 Built-In Keyboard Failure 147 Touchpad Failure 148 Internal Speaker Failure 148 Internal Microphone Failure 150 HDD Not...POST Codes 161 Jumper and Connector Locations 165 Top View 165 Bottom View 166 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 167 Clearing Password Check 167 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 168 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 171 Aspire 5530 Exploded Diagrams 172 Discrete SKU 172 UMA SKU 173 IX
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... MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* ...® 2.0+EDR • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh •...
... MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* ...® 2.0+EDR • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh •...
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Receives signals from a remote control. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Locks and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components... the computer's functions and components. No. 10 Icon 11 12 13 14 Closed Front View Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Acer MediaTouch keys Empowering key Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as...
Receives signals from a remote control. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Locks and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components... the computer's functions and components. No. 10 Icon 11 12 13 14 Closed Front View Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Acer MediaTouch keys Empowering key Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as...
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... bar of Windows applications. NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - Chapter 1 11 Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right ...Right Button (3) Click once. Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to perform...
... bar of Windows applications. NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - Chapter 1 11 Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right ...Right Button (3) Click once. Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to perform...