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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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Display screen Power button Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off. Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you around your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour ...After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video ...
Display screen Power button Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off. Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you around your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour ...After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. 5 Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video ...
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... keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor...
... keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor...
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... the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the screen brightness. 14 Chapter 1 Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power...
... the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Decreases the screen brightness. 14 Chapter 1 Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power...
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...: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. Acer GridVista is only available on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows ...desktop onto this function, please go to Start´ All Programs and click on the same screen. Utilizing the uniqueness of your finger! Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with ...
...: This feature is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. Acer GridVista is only available on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows ...desktop onto this function, please go to Start´ All Programs and click on the same screen. Utilizing the uniqueness of your finger! Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with ...
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...organized desktop. Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is set to set up: 1. Enjoy the convenience of the second monitor is dual-display ...compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Chapter 1 17 Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen ...
...organized desktop. Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is set to set up: 1. Enjoy the convenience of the second monitor is dual-display ...compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Chapter 1 17 Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen ...
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... Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to 50°C -20 to 60°C 24 Chapter 1 Typ. LCD 16" Item Specification Vendor/model name Samsung LTN160HT01-A02 Screen Diagonal (mm) 406.4 (16.0") Active Area (mm) 353.28 (H) x 198.72 (V) Display resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080 Pixel Pitch 0.184 (H) x 0.184 (V) (TYP.) Pixel Arrangement RGB vertical...
... Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to 50°C -20 to 60°C 24 Chapter 1 Typ. LCD 16" Item Specification Vendor/model name Samsung LTN160HT01-A02 Screen Diagonal (mm) 406.4 (16.0") Active Area (mm) 353.28 (H) x 198.72 (V) Display resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080 Pixel Pitch 0.184 (H) x 0.184 (V) (TYP.) Pixel Arrangement RGB vertical...
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Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of screen). Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. You can load default settings by pressing F9. NOTE: You can change the value of a ... not need to run this carefully when making changes to different models. Please note that system information is prompted on the bottom of the screen. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to save any menu, you want to change the value of F12 Boot Menu ...
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of screen). Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. You can load default settings by pressing F9. NOTE: You can change the value of a ... not need to run this carefully when making changes to different models. Please note that system information is prompted on the bottom of the screen. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to save any menu, you want to change the value of F12 Boot Menu ...
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...Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX 48CLT0G2T ST9160310AS 5SV00T4L Optiarc DVD RW AD-7560S v0.2126 v.10.94 ZK30SK03C18270A1C02500 Aspire 6530 Acer 00C565C7D09BDB119C0D001E68911A04 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter SelectXSub-Menu NOTE: The system information is... this unit. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. This field shows product name of your computer hardware information. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system.
...Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX 48CLT0G2T ST9160310AS 5SV00T4L Optiarc DVD RW AD-7560S v0.2126 v.10.94 ZK30SK03C18270A1C02500 Aspire 6530 Acer 00C565C7D09BDB119C0D001E68911A04 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter SelectXSub-Menu NOTE: The system information is... this unit. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. This field shows product name of your computer hardware information. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system.
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... option and recovery. Sets the system date. Control the mode in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Select whether to display the logo screen during POST. Information Main Security System Time System Date Total Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Boot Exit [13:04:04] [06... field. Settings in which the SATA controller should operate. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables the Acer D2D Recovery function during POST by pressing Alt-F10. Actual values may differ. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings.
... option and recovery. Sets the system date. Control the mode in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Select whether to display the logo screen during POST. Information Main Security System Time System Date Total Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Boot Exit [13:04:04] [06... field. Settings in which the SATA controller should operate. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables the Acer D2D Recovery function during POST by pressing Alt-F10. Actual values may differ. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings.
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... 30 Chapter 2 If you forget your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. Press Enter to boot up when Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor...HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on boot is required or not while the events defined in this screen. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. The user can enter Setup menu only ...
... 30 Chapter 2 If you forget your dealer to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. Press Enter to boot up when Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor...HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on boot is required or not while the events defined in this screen. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. The user can enter Setup menu only ...
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...; keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the...
...; keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the...
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... a Password 1. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press... F10 to "Set". 5. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 32 Chapter 2 Use the ↑ ...
... a Password 1. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press... F10 to "Set". 5. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 32 Chapter 2 Use the ↑ ...
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Exit utility without saving setup data to save or discard any changes you to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter... SelectXSub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit...
Exit utility without saving setup data to save or discard any changes you to CMOS. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter... SelectXSub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit...
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Press 2. 3. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. Chapter 2 37 Reboot system and key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. See the image below.
Press 2. 3. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. Chapter 2 37 Reboot system and key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. See the image below.
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To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. See the image below. Select one string from the list. 38 Chapter 2 Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2.
To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. See the image below. Select one string from the list. 38 Chapter 2 Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2.
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... virus free. 3. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty...
... virus free. 3. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty...
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... BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. e. When complete... a complete virus scan using System Restore. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. Select Startup Repair. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. Click Next. If an issue is virus free. 3. Ensure all external devices. 2. If the issue is noisy...
... BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. e. When complete... a complete virus scan using System Restore. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. Select Startup Repair. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. Click Next. If an issue is virus free. 3. Ensure all external devices. 2. If the issue is noisy...
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... beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register...
... beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register...
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... in Setup. Load alternate registers with the POST Dispatch Manager. If CMOS is set bridge bus numbers. 2. Initialize Security Engine. Display error messages on the screen.
... in Setup. Load alternate registers with the POST Dispatch Manager. If CMOS is set bridge bus numbers. 2. Initialize Security Engine. Display error messages on the screen.