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... the computer home 57 Using the keyboard 29 Preparing the computer 57 What to take with you 57 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad..... 29 Special considerations 58 Hotkeys 30 Setting up a home office 58 Windows keys 32 Traveling with the computer 59 Recovery 34 Preparing the computer 59 Acer eRecovery Management 34 Creating recovery discs 35 Recovering your system 38 Types of recovery 40 What to...
... the computer home 57 Using the keyboard 29 Preparing the computer 57 What to take with you 57 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad..... 29 Special considerations 58 Hotkeys 30 Setting up a home office 58 Windows keys 32 Traveling with the computer 59 Recovery 34 Preparing the computer 59 Acer eRecovery Management 34 Creating recovery discs 35 Recovering your system 38 Types of recovery 40 What to...
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... get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. It is available from your computer can help you use your notebook. To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button. Basic care and tips for meeting your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to be more productive, please refer to the setup poster for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set...
... get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. It is available from your computer can help you use your notebook. To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button. Basic care and tips for meeting your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to be more productive, please refer to the setup poster for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set...
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... the built-in touchpad on or off . + + + < > Keyboard backlight NumLk Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 31 Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the keyboard backlight on and off (only for certain models). Decreases the sound volume. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the embedded...
... the built-in touchpad on or off . + + + < > Keyboard backlight NumLk Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 31 Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > Brightness down Volume up Turns the keyboard backlight on and off (only for certain models). Decreases the sound volume. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the embedded...
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... two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 2. Reset your system to...
... two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 2. Reset your system to...
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Recovering from your recovery discs" on OK. Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. Click on OK. Click on Yes, then Start. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Recovery - 43 A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. This process may take a while, but a Acer Recovery Management screen shows you its progress. Your computer restarts. 6. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you...
Recovering from your recovery discs" on OK. Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. Click on OK. Click on Yes, then Start. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Recovery - 43 A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. This process may take a while, but a Acer Recovery Management screen shows you its progress. Your computer restarts. 6. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you...
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... during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Caution: Continuing the process will take several minutes. Turn on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Press F2 when starting your computer. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Recovering from your hard drive. 2. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Your hard drive's original, factory...
... during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Caution: Continuing the process will take several minutes. Turn on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Press F2 when starting your computer. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Recovering from your hard drive. 2. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Your hard drive's original, factory...
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... devices in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will flash orange. Acer Green Instant On The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer to wake up from the Start menu, your PC will consume significantly less power compared with Sleep mode, but it takes to open the lid. When the computer is in order to conserve energy. Note: Once in Sleep mode, the power indicator LED will be turned off. Power management...
... devices in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will flash orange. Acer Green Instant On The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer to wake up from the Start menu, your PC will consume significantly less power compared with Sleep mode, but it takes to open the lid. When the computer is in order to conserve energy. Note: Once in Sleep mode, the power indicator LED will be turned off. Power management...
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... Hardware Specifications Features 1-1 Notebook Tour 1-8 Top View 1-8 Specification Tables 1-20 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 Remove Password Utilities 2-20 Remove HDD Password 2-20 Removing BIOS Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 Using DMI Tools 2-23 CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-3 General Information 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Screw Table 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Machine Disassembly 3-5 Getting Started 3-5 ODD Module Removal 3-6 Lower Cover...
... Hardware Specifications Features 1-1 Notebook Tour 1-8 Top View 1-8 Specification Tables 1-20 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 Remove Password Utilities 2-20 Remove HDD Password 2-20 Removing BIOS Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 Using DMI Tools 2-23 CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-3 General Information 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Screw Table 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Machine Disassembly 3-5 Getting Started 3-5 ODD Module Removal 3-6 Lower Cover...
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... essential security and manageability tools included in -1 card reader (SD™, MMC) Two USB 3.0 ports (1 x power-off charging) HDMI® port with backlight, international language support. It's a single-client console application that integrates key security and management features under Acer ProShield Data Removal Module BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 3-pin...
... essential security and manageability tools included in -1 card reader (SD™, MMC) Two USB 3.0 ports (1 x power-off charging) HDMI® port with backlight, international language support. It's a single-client console application that integrates key security and management features under Acer ProShield Data Removal Module BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 3-pin...
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... keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Cursor-control keys on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. Using the Keyboard 0 Figure 1-7. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . (Table 1-7) Table 1-7. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is...
... keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Cursor-control keys on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. Using the Keyboard 0 Figure 1-7. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . (Table 1-7) Table 1-7. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is...
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Hotkeys 0 Hotkeys or key combinations can be used to return. Keyboard Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Description + Communication switch Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Figure 1-8. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches ...
Hotkeys 0 Hotkeys or key combinations can be used to return. Keyboard Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Description + Communication switch Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Figure 1-8. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches ...
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Bluetooth Interface (Optional) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Bluetooth Module (Optional) Item Specifications Specifications Camera Item Vendor and Model Type 3G Card (N/A) Item Specification Liteon 1.3M 10P2SF205, Suyin 1.3M HD HF1316 1.3M Specification Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Specification Conexant CX20584-21Z 1-32 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Bluetooth Interface (Optional) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Bluetooth Module (Optional) Item Specifications Specifications Camera Item Vendor and Model Type 3G Card (N/A) Item Specification Liteon 1.3M 10P2SF205, Suyin 1.3M HD HF1316 1.3M Specification Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Specification Conexant CX20584-21Z 1-32 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... Compliant with Memory Stick HG Micro Format Specification Version 1.00-00 Compliant with Memory Stick PRO Standard Format Specification Version 1.05-00 Compliant with Memory Stick Standard Format Specification Version 1.43 Compliant with xD-Picture Card Specifications Version 1.2 Support the following memory card interfaces: Secure Digital TM (SD), SDXC, SDHC, MultiMediaCard TM (MMC), Mini-SD, Micro-SD (T-flash), 1-38 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... Compliant with Memory Stick HG Micro Format Specification Version 1.00-00 Compliant with Memory Stick PRO Standard Format Specification Version 1.05-00 Compliant with Memory Stick Standard Format Specification Version 1.43 Compliant with xD-Picture Card Specifications Version 1.2 Support the following memory card interfaces: Secure Digital TM (SD), SDXC, SDHC, MultiMediaCard TM (MMC), Mini-SD, Micro-SD (T-flash), 1-38 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password: Set Supervisor Password 2. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown (Figure 2-10). Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 6. b. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-11 Use the and keys to Clear. 4. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-9. If it is not shown, go to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. Press Enter twice without typing anything in Confirm New Password field and press Enter. 5. Type new password...
... BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password: Set Supervisor Password 2. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown (Figure 2-10). Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 6. b. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-11 Use the and keys to Clear. 4. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] Figure 2-9. If it is not shown, go to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. Press Enter twice without typing anything in Confirm New Password field and press Enter. 5. Type new password...
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Power Cable Removal 3-27 Battery Pack Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal Audio Board Removal 1. It is not necessary to remove the MIC module. Disconnect the power cable. Figure 3-1. MIC Cabling Preparation 2. Figure 3-2. Move the MIC cable off the battery.
Power Cable Removal 3-27 Battery Pack Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal Audio Board Removal 1. It is not necessary to remove the MIC module. Disconnect the power cable. Figure 3-1. MIC Cabling Preparation 2. Figure 3-2. Move the MIC cable off the battery.
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...: Fans start up Status LEDs illuminate If no power, refer to LCD Failure. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to Power On Issues. 3. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. No Display Issues 0 If the Display doesn't work, perform the following : 1. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Troubleshooting 4-5 Make sure that internal display is by removing the power cable and battery. Drain stored power by pressing...
...: Fans start up Status LEDs illuminate If no power, refer to LCD Failure. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to Power On Issues. 3. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. No Display Issues 0 If the Display doesn't work, perform the following : 1. Hold the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Troubleshooting 4-5 Make sure that internal display is by removing the power cable and battery. Drain stored power by pressing...
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... installed. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on adjusting the settings. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Abnormal Video 0 If the video appears abnormal, perform the following: 1. Adjust the brightness to Maintenance Flowchart. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Boot...
... installed. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on adjusting the settings. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Abnormal Video 0 If the video appears abnormal, perform the following: 1. Adjust the brightness to Maintenance Flowchart. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is correctly configured: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Boot...
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... CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. Select Startup Repair. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 6. d. g. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Confirm all external devices. 2. Remove any key to start to the operating system DVD. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on -screen information to confirm the computer is set correctly. 4. When prompted, press any recently added hardware...
... CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. Select Startup Repair. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 6. d. g. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Confirm all external devices. 2. Remove any key to start to the operating system DVD. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on -screen information to confirm the computer is set correctly. 4. When prompted, press any recently added hardware...
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..., which installed devices are found . 7. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that there are supported by a variety of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards...
..., which installed devices are found . 7. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that there are supported by a variety of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards...
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... of boot selection BDS 29 Enter Setup Menu BDS 2A Enter Boot manager BDS 2B Try to boot system to OS BDS 2C Shadow Misc Option ROM BDS 2D Save S3 resume required data in RAM BDS 2E Last Chipset initial before boot to OS BDS 2F Start to boot Legacy OS BDS 30 Start to boot UEFI OS BDS 31 Prepare to Boot to Legacy OS Troubleshooting...
... of boot selection BDS 29 Enter Setup Menu BDS 2A Enter Boot manager BDS 2B Try to boot system to OS BDS 2C Shadow Misc Option ROM BDS 2D Save S3 resume required data in RAM BDS 2E Last Chipset initial before boot to OS BDS 2F Start to boot Legacy OS BDS 30 Start to boot UEFI OS BDS 31 Prepare to Boot to Legacy OS Troubleshooting...