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...computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you purchased.... 5 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for certain models". Such instances are only contained in Portable Document Format ...(PDF) and comes preloaded on how your notebook. For instructions on the screen to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for Starters......
...computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you purchased.... 5 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for certain models". Such instances are only contained in Portable Document Format ...(PDF) and comes preloaded on how your notebook. For instructions on the screen to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for Starters......
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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...). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions 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 your computer. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 12 Empowering key Lanuch...
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...). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions 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 your computer. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 12 Empowering key Lanuch...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you use the computer. 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 video communication. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a ...
Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you use the computer. 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 video communication. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a ...
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.... Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down when you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type numbers in numeric mode...
.... Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down when you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type numbers in numeric mode...
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.... Play/Pause the current media. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. Skip to the next track of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle + + + + < > + < > + + + + Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness...
.... Play/Pause the current media. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. Skip to the next track of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. 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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..., first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Utilizing ...this function, please go to complete the process. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual monitor feature of the ...
..., first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Utilizing ...this function, please go to complete the process. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is only available on the same screen. To enable the dual monitor feature of the ...
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...1 17 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. 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. Double (vertical),... Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, ...
...1 17 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to start the application. 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. Double (vertical),... Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, ...
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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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The default parameter of a parameter if it is set the parameter to "enabled". If you want to change the value of screen). NOTE: You can change the value of F12 Boot Menu is enclosed in square brackets. Help for a particular menu are found in any of the... entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". You can load default settings by pressing F9. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Read this utility. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to different models. In this item. • Press Esc ...
The default parameter of a parameter if it is set the parameter to "enabled". If you want to change the value of screen). NOTE: You can change the value of F12 Boot Menu is enclosed in square brackets. Help for a particular menu are found in any of the... entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". You can load default settings by pressing F9. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Read this utility. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to different models. In this item. • Press Esc ...
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...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...the system. This field shows product name of the CPU. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of...
...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...the system. This field shows product name of the CPU. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of...
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Main The Main screen allows the user to set to disable or auto. Information Main System Time System Date Total ...;↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is fixed to factory defaults. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year... to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to control the settings in this screen. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The table below describes the parameters in these cases.
Main The Main screen allows the user to set to disable or auto. Information Main System Time System Date Total ...;↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is fixed to factory defaults. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year... to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to control the settings in this screen. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The table below describes the parameters in these cases.
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... settings to items on these settings at the default values. Enter the IDE Configuration menu. Settings in this screen. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset... 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to 4 Master and Slave • IGD Device2, Function1 • IGD Pre-allocate Memory • IGD DVMT Size ...
... settings to items on these settings at the default values. Enter the IDE Configuration menu. Settings in this screen. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset... 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to 4 Master and Slave • IGD Device2, Function1 • IGD Pre-allocate Memory • IGD DVMT Size ...
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...is required or not while the events defined in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Enter HDD Password. Settings in this screen. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on password [32MB]... password. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk password. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6...
...is required or not while the events defined in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Enter HDD Password. Settings in this screen. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on password [32MB]... password. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the hard disk password. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6...
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The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. When ...
The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. When ...
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...Enter. The Set Password box appears. 2. If desired, you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the... the Enter key. Press Enter. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . Changing a Password 1. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
...Enter. The Set Password box appears. 2. If desired, you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the... the Enter key. Press Enter. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. The password setting is OK, the screen will display the following . Changing a Password 1. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Parameter Advanced CPU Control Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. Settings in this screen. Submenu Items • P-States (IST) • Boot performance mode • Thermal Mode • CMP Support • Use XD capability • VT Support...T-States • DTS • DTS Calibration • Thermal Trip Points Setting (Fan On Temp., Throttle On Temp.) Chapter 2 35 Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XAdvanced CPU...
Parameter Advanced CPU Control Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. Settings in this screen. Submenu Items • P-States (IST) • Boot performance mode • Thermal Mode • CMP Support • Use XD capability • VT Support...T-States • DTS • DTS Calibration • Thermal Trip Points Setting (Fan On Temp., Throttle On Temp.) Chapter 2 35 Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power XAdvanced CPU...
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... Item F9 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. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description ...Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to CMOS. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes ...
... Item F9 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. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description ...Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit The Exit screen allows you to save your changes to CMOS. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes ...
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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. Key in wrong HDD password three times, HDD password error code displays. Press 2. 3. Reboot system and key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. 40 Chapter 2 To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. See the image below. 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 hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Key in wrong HDD password three times, HDD password error code displays. Press 2. 3. Reboot system and key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. 40 Chapter 2 To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. See the image below. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4.
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Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Chapter 2 41 Select one string from the list. Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2.
Key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Chapter 2 41 Select one string from the list. Remove BIOS Password: If you key in bios_pw 14452 0 2.