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... basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. ... in certain models of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your notebook. Follow the instructions on the screen to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User's Guide mentioned ...
... basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. ... in certain models of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your notebook. Follow the instructions on the screen to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as the AcerSystem User's Guide mentioned ...
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7 English # Icon Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used ...buttons (left, The left and right buttons 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 certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Keyboard For ...
7 English # Icon Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used ...buttons (left, The left and right buttons 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 certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Keyboard For ...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
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...show you around your hands when you use the computer. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Comfortable support area... sound recording. Web camera for launching frequently used program. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer PureZone Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Status indicators Empowering key Easy-launch buttons Palmrest Touch Pad Description Two internal stereo microphones for your new computer.
...show you around your hands when you use the computer. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the computer's functions and components. Comfortable support area... sound recording. Web camera for launching frequently used program. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer PureZone Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Status indicators Empowering key Easy-launch buttons Palmrest Touch Pad Description Two internal stereo microphones for your new computer.
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... a lot of the keycaps. Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow...
... a lot of the keycaps. Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow...
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... Pad on and off . Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Increases the screen brightness. Play/Pause the current media. Skip to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Decreases the screen brightness. Skip top the previous track of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Hotkey...
... Pad on and off . Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Increases the screen brightness. Play/Pause the current media. Skip to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Decreases the screen brightness. Skip top the previous track of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Hotkey...
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... operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger...
... operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is only available on the same screen. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger...
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...Drag and drop each display 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. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All ... located above the keyboard. AcerGridVista is simple to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Chapter 1 17 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application.
...Drag and drop each display 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. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All ... located above the keyboard. AcerGridVista is simple to set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Chapter 1 17 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application.
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Item BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control LCD 15.4" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast ...
Item BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control LCD 15.4" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast ...
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... user can also press F10 to change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Please note that system information is set the parameter to expand this carefully when making changes to different models. System Utilities Chapter 2 ...BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into ...
... user can also press F10 to change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Please note that system information is set the parameter to expand this carefully when making changes to different models. System Utilities Chapter 2 ...BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into ...
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... 071129BB0C02WGHDKKGC Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.15T2 Intel V1588 Aspire 4930 Acer 864BD4BE-6B22-5843-38D2-001B38D637FC F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter... the asset tag number of your computer hardware information. This field displays the manufacturer of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 28 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system.
... 071129BB0C02WGHDKKGC Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.15T2 Intel V1588 Aspire 4930 Acer 864BD4BE-6B22-5843-38D2-001B38D637FC F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter... the asset tag number of your computer hardware information. This field displays the manufacturer of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 28 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system.
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...↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is from LAN (remote server). Settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain... reports the memory size of the system. The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Main The Main screen allows the user to control the settings in these cases. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. This is because the ...
...↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is from LAN (remote server). Settings in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain... reports the memory size of the system. The table below describes the parameters in which the SATA controller should operate. Main The Main screen allows the user to control the settings in these cases. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. This is because the ...
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...system to boot up normally. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to 4 Master and Slave • IGD Device2, Function1 • IGD Pre-allocate Memory • IGD DVMT ...;→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in boldface...
...system to boot up normally. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to 4 Master and Slave • IGD Device2, Function1 • IGD Pre-allocate Memory • IGD DVMT ...;→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in boldface...
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... Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. Don't forget your dealer to set , this screen. Defines whether a password is set the user password. The following sub-options are prompted to set , this group happened. Press Enter to ... of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to change the value of parameters. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Supervisor ...
... Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. Don't forget your dealer to set , this screen. Defines whether a password is set the user password. The following sub-options are prompted to set , this group happened. Press Enter to ... of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to change the value of parameters. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized access. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Supervisor ...
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... highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The Set Password box appears: 2. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your...
... highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If desired, you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The Set Password box appears: 2. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your...
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...BIOS Setup Utility. 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 the Setup Warning. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field.... The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 34 Chapter 2 If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Type a password in the Enter Current ...
...BIOS Setup Utility. 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 the Setup Warning. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field.... The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. 34 Chapter 2 If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Type a password in the Enter Current ...
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...The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this screen. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help ...These items control various CPU parameters. Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Description Enter ...
...The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this screen. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help ...These items control various CPU parameters. Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. Parameter Advanced CPU Control Description Enter ...
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... Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Exit Saving Changes Exit...
... Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Exit Saving Changes Exit...
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Press 2. 3. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Reboot system and key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. Key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. 40 Chapter 2 See the image below. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in wrong HDD password three times, HDD password error code displays.
Press 2. 3. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Reboot system and key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. Key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. 40 Chapter 2 See the image below. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in wrong HDD password three times, HDD password error code displays.
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Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below. Select one string from the list. Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Chapter 2 41
Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below. Select one string from the list. Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Chapter 2 41