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... Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Fast Infrared 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 57 IEEE 1394 port 57 PC Card slot 58 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 60 Password 60 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61...
... Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Fast Infrared 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 57 IEEE 1394 port 57 PC Card slot 58 BIOS utility 59 Boot sequence 59 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 60 Password 60 Using software 60 Playing DVD movies 60 Power management 61...
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...1.6 GHz or higher Memory • 256/512 MB of DDR2 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 40 GB and above E-IDE hard disk (2.5", 9.5mm, UltraDMA-100) • One internal optical drive • 4-in-1 ...) Display and video • Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at: - 15.0" XGA (1024x768) - 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) - 15.0" SXGA+ (1400x1050) • Acer CrystalBrite (for selected models) • ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ X600 with 64/128 MB of video memory (for selected models) • ATI MOBILITY™...
...1.6 GHz or higher Memory • 256/512 MB of DDR2 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 40 GB and above E-IDE hard disk (2.5", 9.5mm, UltraDMA-100) • One internal optical drive • 4-in-1 ...) Display and video • Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at: - 15.0" XGA (1024x768) - 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) - 15.0" SXGA+ (1400x1050) • Acer CrystalBrite (for selected models) • ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ X600 with 64/128 MB of video memory (for selected models) • ATI MOBILITY™...
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... application's context menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application key + < > + Undoes the minimize all windows. This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; English 24 Windows keys...
... application's context menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Application key + < > + Undoes the minimize all windows. This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; English 24 Windows keys...
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... is a slot-load model, it will not have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is a mechanical eject hole on page 24 for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on...
... is a slot-load model, it will not have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is a mechanical eject hole on page 24 for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on...
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... restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to use your communication software (e.g. I want to set up my location to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS setup utility and save changes. HyperTerminal... on first booting your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Note: To activate the BIOS setup utility, press during POST. I want to restore my computer to back up all data will be the only option for future recovery operations....
... restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to use your communication software (e.g. I want to set up my location to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS setup utility and save changes. HyperTerminal... on first booting your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Note: To activate the BIOS setup utility, press during POST. I want to restore my computer to back up all data will be the only option for future recovery operations....
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... converter kits sold for maximum security. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the rear of a locked drawer. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Do not use . a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are traveling in another... protection for your computer. Combine the use of this password to gain access to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you are also available. In addition, these passwords creates several different levels of the country you must enter...
... converter kits sold for maximum security. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the rear of a locked drawer. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Do not use . a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are traveling in another... protection for your computer. Combine the use of this password to gain access to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you are also available. In addition, these passwords creates several different levels of the country you must enter...
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...warning message appears. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. Setting passwords You can set , a prompt appears when you forget your dealer or an ...three chances to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Combine the use the computer. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use of this password with your password, please get in the center...
...warning message appears. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. Setting passwords You can set , a prompt appears when you forget your dealer or an ...three chances to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Combine the use the computer. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use of this password with your password, please get in the center...
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...detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may...cover and secure it . Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Then turn the computer over to run this utility... the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer.
...detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may...cover and secure it . Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Then turn the computer over to run this utility... the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer.
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... screen. Important! When you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled... (including the first time), after a few seconds. English 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of China
... screen. Important! When you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled... (including the first time), after a few seconds. English 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the top of China
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...Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. 65 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of .... CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem...
...Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. 65 English English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of .... CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 66 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. English
Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 66 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. English
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... messages 65 Euro 26 F FAQ. English 80 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 59 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 27 ejecting manually 33...
... messages 65 Euro 26 F FAQ. English 80 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 33 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 59 brightness hotkeys 25 C caps lock 23 on indicator 19 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 27 ejecting manually 33...
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... modem 37 Built-in network feature 38 Fast Infrared 38 Universal Serial Bus 39 IEEE 1394 port 39 PC Card slot 40 BIOS Utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Disc to Disc Recovery enable 42 Password 42 Using software 43 Playing DVD movies 43 Power management 44 ...44 Acer eRecovery 45 Create backup 45 Restore from backup 46 Create factory default image CD 46 Re-install bundled software without CD 47 Change password 47 Acer disc-to-disc recovery 48 Multilingual operating system installation 48 Restore...
... modem 37 Built-in network feature 38 Fast Infrared 38 Universal Serial Bus 39 IEEE 1394 port 39 PC Card slot 40 BIOS Utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Disc to Disc Recovery enable 42 Password 42 Using software 43 Playing DVD movies 43 Power management 44 ...44 Acer eRecovery 45 Create backup 45 Restore from backup 46 Create factory default image CD 46 Re-install bundled software without CD 47 Change password 47 Acer disc-to-disc recovery 48 Multilingual operating system installation 48 Restore...
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... 1.3 ~ 1.6 GHz or higher Memory • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 40 GB and above E-IDE hard disk (2.5", 9.5mm, UltraDMA-100) • One internal optical drive, or one 5.25-inch internal removable...
... 1.3 ~ 1.6 GHz or higher Memory • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 40 GB and above E-IDE hard disk (2.5", 9.5mm, UltraDMA-100) • One internal optical drive, or one 5.25-inch internal removable...
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... Key " ". See "Acer eManager" on hot keys. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. English 17 Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 ...eSetting ePowerManagement (ePM) Sleep Launches the eSetting in the eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key " ". To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before...
... Key " ". See "Acer eManager" on hot keys. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. English 17 Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 ...eSetting ePowerManagement (ePM) Sleep Launches the eSetting in the eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key " ". To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before...
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... use of protection for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from unauthorised access. Insert the lock into the BIOS Utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum... locks - Do not forget your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. See "BIOS Utility" on the rear of the computer, lets you need to take care of your computer against unauthorised use of this password to ...
... use of protection for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from unauthorised access. Insert the lock into the BIOS Utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum... locks - Do not forget your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. See "BIOS Utility" on the rear of the computer, lets you need to take care of your computer against unauthorised use of this password to ...
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...fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you press to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS Utility. Important! You have three chances to shut down the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords ...using the BIOS Utility. English 35 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password ...
...fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you press to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS Utility. Important! You have three chances to shut down the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords ...using the BIOS Utility. English 35 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password ...
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... this value to "Enabled". Find "D2D Recovery" at the top of the screen and use the F5/F6 keys to run it. To activate the BIOS Utility, press during the POST; Password To set a password on boot:" and use the F5/F6 keys to set the boot sequence in the... select "Security" from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the Notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Disc to Disc Recovery enable To enable Disc to run this feature. Your computer is already properly configured and optimised, and you may need to...
... this value to "Enabled". Find "D2D Recovery" at the top of the screen and use the F5/F6 keys to run it. To activate the BIOS Utility, press during the POST; Password To set a password on boot:" and use the F5/F6 keys to set the boot sequence in the... select "Security" from the categories listed at the top of the screen. while the Notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Disc to Disc Recovery enable To enable Disc to run this feature. Your computer is already properly configured and optimised, and you may need to...
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Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes. English 48 Acer disc-to confirm your selection. 4 The operating system and language you choose now will be erased.) It is installed when you want. Press to -disc ... system will install the operating system and language you choose. b Make sure the [D2D Recovery] setting in [Main] is enabled or not. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. a Check to see if Acer disc-to-disc recovery is [Enabled].
Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes. English 48 Acer disc-to confirm your selection. 4 The operating system and language you choose now will be erased.) It is installed when you want. Press to -disc ... system will install the operating system and language you choose. b Make sure the [D2D Recovery] setting in [Main] is enabled or not. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. a Check to see if Acer disc-to-disc recovery is [Enabled].
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...up your communication software (e.g. Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to use your location. I want to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. Refer to a USB 2.0 port on the rear or left of ... sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on the printer. • During POST, press to access the BIOS Utility and verify that it works, contact your dealer or an authorised service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. •...
...up your communication software (e.g. Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to use your location. I want to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are IrDA-compliant. Refer to a USB 2.0 port on the rear or left of ... sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on the printer. • During POST, press to access the BIOS Utility and verify that it works, contact your dealer or an authorised service center as the internal keyboard cable may be blocking the ports. •...