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.... poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem... for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to thank you ...
.... poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. Follow the instructions on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem... for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the text with setting up your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to thank you ...
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...function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to show the ...status of the computer's functions and components. 7 English # Icon Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays...
...function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to show the ...status of the computer's functions and components. 7 English # Icon Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces 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 accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces 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.
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Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (only for launching frequently used program. Display screen Power button Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Easy-launch buttons Palmrest Status indicators Buttons for certain models). Internal microphone for your ...
Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (only for launching frequently used program. Display screen Power button Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Easy-launch buttons Palmrest Status indicators Buttons for certain models). Internal microphone for your ...
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... and special keys. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on Type numbers in numeric mode. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has...
... and special keys. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on Type numbers in numeric mode. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has...
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...and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Skip to return. Turns ... Touch Pad on hotkeys. Increases the screen brightness. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle + + + + < > + < > + + + + Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness...
...and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Skip to return. Turns ... Touch Pad on hotkeys. Increases the screen brightness. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle + + + + < > + < > + + + + Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness...
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... function, please go to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is only available on the same screen. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to...
... function, please go to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is only available on the same screen. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can launch up to...
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... from the task bar. 2. 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. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Enjoy the convenience of the second monitor is...
... from the task bar. 2. 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. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Enjoy the convenience of the second monitor is...
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LCD 17.0" Item Vendor/model name Active Area (mm) / Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise ...
LCD 17.0" Item Vendor/model name Active Area (mm) / Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise ...
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... exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that system information is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. In this menu, user can change the value of screen). Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. ... parameter if it is set the parameter to change the value of F12 Boot Menu is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. If you may need to parameter values. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the...
... exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that system information is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. In this menu, user can change the value of screen). Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. ... parameter if it is set the parameter to change the value of F12 Boot Menu is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. If you may need to parameter values. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the...
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...: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: ST9250827AS 5RG01N2C Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S V0.3103 nVidia 62.77.15.00.09 ZY50SK03C1815029FD2500 Acer 00B7B9A32AC4DC1198AE001E683E8E30 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ←→ Select Menu Enter ...the serial number of this system. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. Information The Information screen displays a summary of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of your computer hardware information. This ...
...: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: ST9250827AS 5RG01N2C Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S V0.3103 nVidia 62.77.15.00.09 ZY50SK03C1815029FD2500 Acer 00B7B9A32AC4DC1198AE001E683E8E30 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ←→ Select Menu Enter ...the serial number of this system. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. Information The Information screen displays a summary of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of your computer hardware information. This ...
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...Memory size N/A is fixed to a single bank regardless of the system. VGA Memory size=32 MB N/A Quiet Boot Displays the logo screen while booting. Option: Disabled or Enabled Chapter 2 31 Parameter Description Format/Option System Time Sets the system time. Option: AHCI Mode or...Option: Disabled or Enabled D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in this screen. Format MM/DD/ YYYY (month/day/year) System Memory This field reports the memory size of DIMM content. Option: Enabled or...
...Memory size N/A is fixed to a single bank regardless of the system. VGA Memory size=32 MB N/A Quiet Boot Displays the logo screen while booting. Option: Disabled or Enabled Chapter 2 31 Parameter Description Format/Option System Time Sets the system time. Option: AHCI Mode or...Option: Disabled or Enabled D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in this screen. Format MM/DD/ YYYY (month/day/year) System Memory This field reports the memory size of DIMM content. Option: Enabled or...
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...-fetchable Memory (in bytes) available to the Hot-Plug slots. Set the amount of Memory (in bytes) available to Hot-Plug slots. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to items on these settings at the default values. Prevents Plug and Play devices from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal... Resources: I/O: Memory: Pre-fetchable Memory: Enable Multimedia Timer: Watchdog Timer: [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] [256] [2M] [2M] [Yes] [Disabled] Exit Item Specific Help Use this screen. Clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area using this option.
...-fetchable Memory (in bytes) available to the Hot-Plug slots. Set the amount of Memory (in bytes) available to Hot-Plug slots. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to items on these settings at the default values. Prevents Plug and Play devices from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal... Resources: I/O: Memory: Pre-fetchable Memory: Enable Multimedia Timer: Watchdog Timer: [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] [256] [2M] [2M] [Yes] [Disabled] Exit Item Specific Help Use this screen. Clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area using this option.
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...: When you are prompted to enter a password, you may have right to enter setup. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. Settings in this screen. Press Enter to reset it. 34 Chapter 2 The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have...
...: When you are prompted to enter a password, you may have right to enter setup. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. Settings in this screen. Press Enter to reset it. 34 Chapter 2 The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have...
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The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the w ...
The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the w ...
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... field. When you are done, press F10 to "Set". 5. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password... press the Enter key. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Changing a Password 1. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 36 Chapter 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press Enter. ...
... field. When you are done, press F10 to "Set". 5. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password... press the Enter key. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Changing a Password 1. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 36 Chapter 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press Enter. ...
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Settings in this screen. Enable or disable SATA Spread Spectrum. Enable or disable the Cannot_Find_String message during boot. Set SATA low power control type. Parameter C1E Configuration CPU Throttle ... disable CPU Spread Spectrum. Enable or disable ACPI PState Support Enable or disable wake up from S3 by USB plug or unplug. Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. Enable or disable PCIE Spread Spectrum. Enable or disable Aggressive...
Settings in this screen. Enable or disable SATA Spread Spectrum. Enable or disable the Cannot_Find_String message during boot. Set SATA low power control type. Parameter C1E Configuration CPU Throttle ... disable CPU Spread Spectrum. Enable or disable ACPI PState Support Enable or disable wake up from S3 by USB plug or unplug. Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. Enable or disable PCIE Spread Spectrum. Enable or disable Aggressive...
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...Changes Exit System Setup and Exit Discarding Changes save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load previous values ...Values F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any...
...Changes Exit System Setup and Exit Discarding Changes save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load previous values ...Values F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any...
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Press 2. 3. Key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. 42 Chapter 2 Reboot system and key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, HDD password error code displays. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. See the image below.
Press 2. 3. Key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. 42 Chapter 2 Reboot system and key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, HDD password error code displays. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. See the image below.
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To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. See the image below. 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. Select one string from the list. Chapter 2 43
To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. See the image below. 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. Select one string from the list. Chapter 2 43