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...97 Index 98 IEEE 1394 port 73 ExpressCard 74 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81... Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 ...
...97 Index 98 IEEE 1394 port 73 ExpressCard 74 Installing memory 75 Connecting your TV and AV-in cables (for selected models) 76 BIOS utility 79 Boot sequence 79 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 79 Password 79 Using software 80 Playing DVD movies 80 Power management 81... Acer eRecovery Management 82 Create backup 82 Burn backup disc 83 Restore and recovery 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 ...
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Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
Empowering Technology 13 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
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... any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. To activate...
... any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and the BIOS utility. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on hotkeys. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on page 1. To activate...
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...setting in a hidden partition on the system will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery...data files before using this option. Important! Follow the steps below to perform system recovery. English 42 recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Note: If your notebook. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is...
...setting in a hidden partition on the system will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 10 GB in Main is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery...data files before using this option. Important! Follow the steps below to perform system recovery. English 42 recovery CDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Note: If your notebook. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is...
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See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. If you forget your password, please get in touch ...passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your Supervisor Password! Some keyless models are ... software locks - Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Important!
See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. If you forget your password, please get in touch ...passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot secures your Supervisor Password! Some keyless models are ... software locks - Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Important!
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If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly ... computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the...
If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly ... computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the...
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... of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the...encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and...
... of the screen. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the...encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. English 79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and...
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... that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you how to reboot. Equipment configuration error 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...problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. contact...
... that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you how to reboot. Equipment configuration error 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...problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer. contact...
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English English 85 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 85 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.
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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 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
... 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 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xvi battery pack xvii computer xvi CD-ROM ejecting manually 41...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Chapter 1 15 It can also be used with other key in Sleep mode. 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 Acer Empowering Technology. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. Chapter 1 15 It can also be used with other key in Sleep mode. 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 Acer Empowering Technology. Hot Key + Icon Function Hot key...
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...After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification... (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 ...
...After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Then you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification... (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 ...
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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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... refer to enter multi-boot menu. Press m to run Setup. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 CPU Type : CPU Speed : Intel... Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu...
... refer to enter multi-boot menu. Press m to run Setup. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Advanced Boot Exit Rev. 3.0 CPU Type : CPU Speed : Intel... Name : TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A ATAPI Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx System BIOS Version: V0.18.T04 VGA BIOS Version: ATI Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit Chapter 2 Select Item Select Menu...
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... the bottom of the menu options to go to different models. 40 Chapter 2 Help for a particular menu are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this carefully... part of a parameter, press por q. NOTE: You can change the value of the screen. T Press ^ while you can also press u to parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in square brackets.
... the bottom of the menu options to go to different models. 40 Chapter 2 Help for a particular menu are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this carefully... part of a parameter, press por q. NOTE: You can change the value of the screen. T Press ^ while you can also press u to parameter values. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in square brackets.
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... HDD 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: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Rev. 3.0 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select...
... HDD 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: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Rev. 3.0 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select...
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... 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). The following sub-options are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter ... sets the Supervisor Password parameter to reset it. When set, this group happened. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to "Set". 4....
... 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). The following sub-options are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter ... sets the Supervisor Password parameter to reset it. When set, this group happened. Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to "Set". 4....
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... the Setup Warning. 46 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Press e. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor...Password fields. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. When you can enable the...
... the Setup Warning. 46 Chapter 2 After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. Press e. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor...Password fields. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. When you can enable the...
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... Hard C4E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Settings in BIOS. Enables the Auto wake on S5 by day of month or fixed time of Month Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled...
... Hard C4E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. Enables, disables Calistoga Enhanced Power Management mode. Settings in BIOS. Enables the Auto wake on S5 by day of month or fixed time of Month Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled...
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... you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before 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. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack ...does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Copy the flash utilities to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) ...
... you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before 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. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack ...does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Copy the flash utilities to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) ...