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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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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. Prints and saves hardware specifications. 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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. Prints and saves hardware specifications. 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.
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... Decreases the screen brightness. Press 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. 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Puts the computer in...
... Decreases the screen brightness. Press 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. 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Puts the computer in...
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This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is enabled or not. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will be erased.) It is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. This recovery process ... is important to rebuild your hard disk. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 2 3 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Important! Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will be reformatted and all...
This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is enabled or not. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will be erased.) It is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. This recovery process ... is important to rebuild your hard disk. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 2 3 Check to see if Acer disk-to perform system recovery. Important! Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will be reformatted and all...
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...computer against unauthorized use . Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on page 79. If... security slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to secure the lock. Learn how to protect and take care ...
...computer against unauthorized use . Security features include hardware and software locks - a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on page 79. If... security slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to secure the lock. Learn how to protect and take care ...
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... Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you fail to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Setting passwords You... can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. Try ...
... Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you fail to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Setting passwords You... can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. Try ...
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...to run this value to enable this feature. 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 Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at... the top 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; Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run it. Your computer is already...
...to run this value to enable this feature. 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 Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at... the top 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; Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run it. Your computer is already...
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.... If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to reboot... with the recommended course of action. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Contact your dealer....
.... If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to reboot... with the recommended course of action. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Contact your dealer....
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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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... Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 15 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most ... 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 utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. it launches the Start menu. It can also be...
... Technology" on hot keys. + Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 15 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most ... 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 utility. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 18. it launches the Start menu. It can also be...
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... Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification 30 Chapter 1 Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Last, reboot the laptop. After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Hardware... 1 (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,...
... Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification 30 Chapter 1 Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Last, reboot the laptop. After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Hardware... 1 (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,...
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... channel Supports PnP IRQ 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Specification Realtek ALC268 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...
... channel Supports PnP IRQ 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Specification Realtek ALC268 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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T To change the value of a parameter if it is subject to different models. 40 Chapter 2 T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T Press ^ while you can load default settings by pressing t.... are found in any of the menu options to go to parameter values. Please note that system information is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can also press u to expand this carefully when making changes to the Exit...
T To change the value of a parameter if it is subject to different models. 40 Chapter 2 T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T Press ^ while you can load default settings by pressing t.... are found in any of the menu options to go to parameter values. Please note that system information is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can also press u to expand this carefully when making changes to the Exit...
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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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Settings in BIOS. Sets the ACPI S3 sleep state. Enables the Auto wake on S5 by day of month or fixed time of Month Enabled or Disabled Enabled ...
Settings in BIOS. Sets the ACPI S3 sleep state. Enables the Auto wake on S5 by day of month or fixed time of Month Enabled or Disabled Enabled ...
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... screen. 3. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 4. Shows the setting of the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the.... Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to enable the Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of...
... screen. 3. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 4. Shows the setting of the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the.... Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to enable the Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of...
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Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Chapter 2 47 The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When you have changed the settings, press u to highlight ... complete after the user presses u. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter...
Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Chapter 2 47 The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. When you have changed the settings, press u to highlight ... complete after the user presses u. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter...
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...memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable ...from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the AC adapter power supply when you use the Phlash. Follow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you ...
...memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable ...from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the AC adapter power supply when you use the Phlash. Follow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you ...