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...;* Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • ExpressCard®/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in stereo microphone Dimensions and Weight • 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 31/43.8 (H) mm (17...; USB 2.0 jacks • IEEE 1394 port • HDMI™ port with 8-cell battery Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® ...
...;* Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • ExpressCard®/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in stereo microphone Dimensions and Weight • 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 31/43.8 (H) mm (17...; USB 2.0 jacks • IEEE 1394 port • HDMI™ port with 8-cell battery Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® ...
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Chapter 1 5 Front View 1 2 3 15 14 4 13 5 12 6 11 7 10 8 9 Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. webcam 2 Microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Chapter 1 5 Front View 1 2 3 15 14 4 13 5 12 6 11 7 10 8 9 Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. webcam 2 Microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
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... microphones. port 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, (VGA) port LCD projector). 4 DISPLAY DISPLAY port Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 6 eSATA e SATA port Connects to eSATA devices (only for certain models). 7 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB...
... microphones. port 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, (VGA) port LCD projector). 4 DISPLAY DISPLAY port Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 6 eSATA e SATA port Connects to eSATA devices (only for certain models). 7 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB...
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..., DVD+R MultiSession, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM V1.0, DVDRAM V2.0 & 2.1 & 2.2 CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, CD-i Bridge, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, itrax CD, CD-Text, UDF CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Chapter 1 25 Reading... (PTP, OTP), DVD-R single/dual layer DVD+R single/double layer DVD-RW DVD+RW CD-DA CD-ROM CD-ROM/XA Photo-CD, Multi-session, Video CD CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power...
..., DVD+R MultiSession, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM V1.0, DVDRAM V2.0 & 2.1 & 2.2 CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, CD-i Bridge, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, itrax CD, CD-Text, UDF CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Chapter 1 25 Reading... (PTP, OTP), DVD-R single/dual layer DVD+R single/double layer DVD-RW DVD+RW CD-DA CD-ROM CD-ROM/XA Photo-CD, Multi-session, Video CD CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power...
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... SATA CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border(s) DVD+R single/multi session(s) DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM BD-ROM...
... SATA CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border(s) DVD+R single/multi session(s) DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM BD-ROM...
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...controller should operate. Displays the total memory available. Enables or disables the switchable graphics mode. Information Main System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit [19:...F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for Video. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Switchable Graphics Description Sets the system ...
...controller should operate. Displays the total memory available. Enables or disables the switchable graphics mode. Information Main System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit [19:...F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for Video. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Switchable Graphics Description Sets the system ...
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... the computer has power by checking at least one until the failure point is by pressing Fn+F5 (on page 265. If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Online Support Information" on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is discovered. ...and CD/DVD discs. Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5. If the Issue is selected. Connect it well No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Power On? Disconnect power and all external devices ...
... the computer has power by checking at least one until the failure point is by pressing Fn+F5 (on page 265. If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Online Support Information" on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is discovered. ...and CD/DVD discs. Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5. If the Issue is selected. Connect it well No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Power On? Disconnect power and all external devices ...
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... location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Click and drag the Resolution slider to its highest level. e. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If the Issue is still not resolved, see...NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is properly installed. Roll back the video driver to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. See the User Manual for instructions on page 50. 4. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to determine that the computer...
... location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Click and drag the Resolution slider to its highest level. e. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If the Issue is still not resolved, see...NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is properly installed. Roll back the video driver to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. See the User Manual for instructions on page 50. 4. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to determine that the computer...
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... Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard...
... Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard...
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... EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h F3h F4h 1 Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Segment F7h Boot to the port-80 LED...
... EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run Time Clock F2h F3h F4h 1 Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Segment F7h Boot to the port-80 LED...
Acer Aspire 8940G Notebook Series Start Guide
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Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphone Internal microphone for video communication. English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook.
Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphone Internal microphone for video communication. English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook.
Acer Aspire 8940G Notebook Series Start Guide
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...Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack with (e.g., speakers, headphones). Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Line-in jack ...1394 devices. External display (VGA) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. DISPLAY port HDMI port e SATA port Supports high definition digital video connections. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 4 DISPLAY 5 HDMI 6 7 8...
...Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack with (e.g., speakers, headphones). Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Line-in jack ...1394 devices. External display (VGA) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. DISPLAY port HDMI port e SATA port Supports high definition digital video connections. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 4 DISPLAY 5 HDMI 6 7 8...
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...High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer Purezone technology with two built-in -1 card reader Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced... 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ Writer/DVD-Super Multi double- Wake-on-LAN ready Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
...High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer Purezone technology with two built-in -1 card reader Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced... 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ Writer/DVD-Super Multi double- Wake-on-LAN ready Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
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... are many different ways you download the file. The content provider may issue a license when you may acquire licensed files; For more information, contact your video adapter. Windows Media Center cannot play protected files unless you are specified by the TV content owner, broadcaster, or originator. The terms of the content...
... are many different ways you download the file. The content provider may issue a license when you may acquire licensed files; For more information, contact your video adapter. Windows Media Center cannot play protected files unless you are specified by the TV content owner, broadcaster, or originator. The terms of the content...
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... replacing analog broadcasts in digital format. To connect the digital antenna 1 Plug the antenna cable into the RF jack of your input type The avdio/video connection may be used to transmit terrestrial television services in many countries. Notebook RF Note: Do not twist or loop the antenna cable. Extending the...
... replacing analog broadcasts in digital format. To connect the digital antenna 1 Plug the antenna cable into the RF jack of your input type The avdio/video connection may be used to transmit terrestrial television services in many countries. Notebook RF Note: Do not twist or loop the antenna cable. Extending the...