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... 64 Connectivity options 64 Fax/data modem 64 Built-in network feature 65 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 PC Card slot 66 Installing memory 67 BIOS utility 67 Boot sequence 67 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 68 Password 68
... 64 Connectivity options 64 Fax/data modem 64 Built-in network feature 65 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 PC Card slot 66 Installing memory 67 BIOS utility 67 Boot sequence 67 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 68 Password 68
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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 8 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 8 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.
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... (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity (for selected models) / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet (for selected models)/ ePower / ePresentation Management) •...8226; Adobe® Reader® • CyberLink® PowerProducer™ • Norton AntiVirus™ • NTI CD-Maker™ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 90/65 W AC adapter • 512 MB,1 or 2 GB ...
... (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity (for selected models) / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet (for selected models)/ ePower / ePresentation Management) •...8226; Adobe® Reader® • CyberLink® PowerProducer™ • Norton AntiVirus™ • NTI CD-Maker™ • Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • 90/65 W AC adapter • 512 MB,1 or 2 GB ...
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... Windows-specific functions. 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...
... Windows-specific functions. 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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... path between the two infrared ports. See "Hotkeys" on page 30 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the optical drive tray without turning on...
... path between the two infrared ports. See "Hotkeys" on page 30 for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to eject the optical drive tray without turning on...
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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 not necessary to its original settings without recovery ... with the Internet Connection setup. Refer to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is the multilingual version, the operating system...
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 not necessary to its original settings without recovery ... with the Internet Connection setup. Refer to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is the multilingual version, the operating system...
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...-up and resume from unauthorized access. a security notch and passwords. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up... The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not forget your Supervisor Password! Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for a security lock. Important! Security features include hardware and software locks...
...-up and resume from unauthorized access. a security notch and passwords. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up... The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Do not forget your Supervisor Password! Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for a security lock. Important! Security features include hardware and software locks...
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...; Type the User Password and press to shut down the computer. Try again and press . Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Setting passwords You can set , a prompt appears when you fail to enter a password. If you press to enter the... BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to use the computer. Try again and press...
...; Type the User Password and press to shut down the computer. Try again and press . Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Setting passwords You can set , a prompt appears when you fail to enter a password. If you press to enter the... BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to use the computer. Try again and press...
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..., activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. English 67 Installing memory Follow these steps to... run this utility. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS.
..., activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; then lift up and remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. English 67 Installing memory Follow these steps to... run this utility. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS.
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... your computer. 1 Insert a DVD movie disk. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Important! Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe... code, it will remain permanent. English 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled...
... your computer. 1 Insert a DVD movie disk. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Important! Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe... code, it will remain permanent. English 68 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled...
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..., 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. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. ...your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before ...
..., 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. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. ...your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before ...
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75 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 English
75 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 English
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... messages 74 Euro 32 F FAQ. English 88 Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio 34 adjusting the volume 34 troubleshooting 46 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 38, 67 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter ix battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 46...
... messages 74 Euro 32 F FAQ. English 88 Index A AC adapter caring for ix audio 34 adjusting the volume 34 troubleshooting 46 B battery pack caring for x BIOS utility 38, 67 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter ix battery pack x computer ix CD-ROM ejecting manually 46...