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... personal injury. ! Example: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. Variables contained within user input are shown in angle brackets (< >).
... personal injury. ! Example: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. Variables contained within user input are shown in angle brackets (< >).
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... and video communication. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Open Front View Table 1-1. Keyboard For entering data into your computer...
... and video communication. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for video communication. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Open Front View Table 1-1. Keyboard For entering data into your computer...
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... key can also be turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two...
... key can also be turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Scroll Lock Fn+F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up or down cursor keys. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two...
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... Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network...
... Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Windows-specific Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network...
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Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file.
Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Table 1-10. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Fn+Pg Dn Previous Return to the next media file. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+Home Play/Pause Description Play or pause a selected media file.
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...During POST, press Alt+F10 to select the Main menu. 4. Restart the computer. 2. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Follow the onscreen instructions to... access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. Press to select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to save settings and close the BIOS Setup...
...During POST, press Alt+F10 to select the Main menu. 4. Restart the computer. 2. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. Follow the onscreen instructions to... access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. Press to select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to save settings and close the BIOS Setup...
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LCD Panel Item Vendor and models Screen size (diagonal) Active area Display resolution (pixels) Pixel pitch Viewing angle (H/V) Brightness Contrast ratio Response time Typical Maximum Typical power consumption (watt) Electrical interface Backlight ...
LCD Panel Item Vendor and models Screen size (diagonal) Active area Display resolution (pixels) Pixel pitch Viewing angle (H/V) Brightness Contrast ratio Response time Typical Maximum Typical power consumption (watt) Electrical interface Backlight ...
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...through the BIOS Setup Utility: Press to select items in the menu bar. Press to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the right area of the F12 Boot Menu is Disabled. System Utilities 2-3 Refer to save ...4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To enter this utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the bottom of screen. Read the item specific help on the computer model. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to...
...through the BIOS Setup Utility: Press to select items in the menu bar. Press to select an item in the menu screen or in square brackets [ ] can vary depending on the right area of the F12 Boot Menu is Disabled. System Utilities 2-3 Refer to save ...4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To enter this utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the bottom of screen. Read the item specific help on the computer model. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to...
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... Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total system memory available System memory allocated for graphics processing Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during system boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system from LAN F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to...
... Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot Total system memory available System memory allocated for graphics processing Show the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) screen during system boot instead of the typical POST screen Option to boot system from LAN F12 Boot Menu Option to enter the Boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to...
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... Supervisor Password 2. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 4. System Utilities 2-9 Passwords are not case sensitive and the length must not exceed eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3. Characters do not appear on Boot parameter. 5. Press F10...
... Supervisor Password 2. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 4. System Utilities 2-9 Passwords are not case sensitive and the length must not exceed eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3. Characters do not appear on Boot parameter. 5. Press F10...
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... modules. 11. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is properly installed. Adjust the brightness to the "LCD Failure" section on the screen). If the POST or video appears on pages 3-37 and 3-41 respectively. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the Camera Board" procedures described...
... modules. 11. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is properly installed. Adjust the brightness to the "LCD Failure" section on the screen). If the POST or video appears on pages 3-37 and 3-41 respectively. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" and "Removing the Camera Board" procedures described...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 8. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. 7.
Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 8. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. 7.
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... still not resolved, refer to 50 and not muted. 6. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 Follow the on-screen prompts to 50. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9. If the issue is not muted. Click Mixer...
... still not resolved, refer to 50 and not muted. 6. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 Follow the on-screen prompts to 50. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9. If the issue is not muted. Click Mixer...
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... click Configure. Select Set up microphone. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next. Follow the on-screen prompts to the maximum setting and click OK. 6. Figure 4-7. Select the Levels tab. 5. Navigate to the Online Support Information on the Recording tab and select...
... click Configure. Select Set up microphone. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next. Follow the on-screen prompts to the maximum setting and click OK. 6. Figure 4-7. Select the Levels tab. 5. Navigate to the Online Support Information on the Recording tab and select...
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... Check password (optional) B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h...
... Check password (optional) B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h...