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Example: [01] The server has been stopped User input (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. iii CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of an option, or completing a task. ...
Example: [01] The server has been stopped User input (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. iii CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of an option, or completing a task. ...
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... Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for your computer. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Open Front View Table 1-1. Keyboard For entering data into your hands when...
... Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for your computer. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Open Front View Table 1-1. Keyboard For entering data into your hands when...
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... Configurations Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Functions supported by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of 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. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock The key...
... Configurations Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Functions supported by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of 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. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Key Description Num Lock The key...
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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.
... 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.
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Fn+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Table 1-10. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. 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+Pg Up Stop Stop playback of the selected media file. Fn+End Next Jump to the previous media file. Fn+ Fn+ Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume. Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. 0 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Table 1-10. Fn+ Volume Down Dereases the sound volume. 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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...Configurations 1-21 Press to select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press F10 to Enabled. 5. Restart the computer. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. This will display the ...eRecovery Management window. 7. 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. Press ...
...Configurations 1-21 Press to select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to save settings and close the BIOS Setup screen. 6. Press F10 to Enabled. 5. Restart the computer. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. This will display the ...eRecovery Management window. 7. 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. Press ...
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... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Discrete Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 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...
... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Discrete Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 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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...61472;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 bottom of the screen before making changes to Enabled. Refer to enter the multi-boot menu. Navigation keys appear on the right ... To enter this utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the computer model. The default setting of the screen. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup...
...61472;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 bottom of the screen before making changes to Enabled. Refer to enter the multi-boot menu. Navigation keys appear on the right ... To enter this utility, during POST (power-on self-test), press F2 when the prompt appears on the computer model. The default setting of the screen. NOTE: NOTE: Parameter values enclosed in an option box. Press F5 or F6 to change the boot device without entering the BIOS Setup...
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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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... Utilities 2-9 Type a new password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-5. Press F10 to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. The...
... Utilities 2-9 Type a new password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Setting a Password 0 Follow the succeeding instructions to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-5. Press F10 to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. The...
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..." and "Reinstalling the ODD Module" procedures described on pages 3-38 and 3-42 respectively. Roll back the video driver to the Online Support Information on the screen). Hold the power button for when there is listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There...
..." and "Reinstalling the ODD Module" procedures described on pages 3-38 and 3-42 respectively. Roll back the video driver to the Online Support Information on the screen). Hold the power button for when there is listed under Other Devices 4-6 Troubleshooting There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There...
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7. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 8. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. 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. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3.
7. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on page 8-3 8. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the Online Support Information on -screen prompts. 9. 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. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-3.
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Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to start Speaker Setup. If the issue is not muted. Click Mixer to 50. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. If the issue ...
Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on -screen prompts to start Speaker Setup. If the issue is not muted. Click Mixer to 50. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. If the issue ...
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... to the maximum setting and click OK. 6. Microphone Failure 0 If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following, one at a time. Figure 4-7. Right click on -screen prompts to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 4-12 Troubleshooting Test the microphone hardware: Select the microphone and click Configure. Select...
... to the maximum setting and click OK. 6. Microphone Failure 0 If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following, one at a time. Figure 4-7. Right click on -screen prompts to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 4-12 Troubleshooting Test the microphone hardware: Select the microphone and click Configure. 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...