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Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 NTI Shadow 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery ...
Using a computer security lock 34 Audio 35 Adjusting the volume 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) 36 NTI Shadow 37 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 38 Launch Manager 39 Frequently asked questions 41 Requesting service 44 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 44 Before you call 44 Battery ...
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... (USB) 57 IEEE 1394 port 57 PC Card slot 58 ExpressCard 59 Installing memory 60 BIOS utility 60 Boot sequence 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 61 Password 61 Using software 61 Playing DVD movies 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Create backup 62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting...
... (USB) 57 IEEE 1394 port 57 PC Card slot 58 ExpressCard 59 Installing memory 60 BIOS utility 60 Boot sequence 60 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 61 Password 61 Using software 61 Playing DVD movies 61 Acer eRecovery Management 62 Create backup 62 Burn backup disc 63 Restore and recovery 63 Troubleshooting...
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Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set an asset tag for your system.
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See "Indicators" on page 25 for more details. and right) *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) or a 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option). 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status ...
See "Indicators" on page 25 for more details. and right) *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) or a 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option). 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status ...
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... 65 W AC adapter • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in-use 88-/89-/...8482; keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function ...
... 65 W AC adapter • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology: • 80% charge in 1 hour • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 3-hour charge-in-use 88-/89-/...8482; keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option) Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option) 12 function ...
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... (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity (for selected models), eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management) • Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) • Acer Crystal Eye (for selected models) • Acer GridVista™ • Acer Launch Manager • Acer Video Conference Manager...
... (PBA), computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch and Acer FingerNav • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity (for selected models), eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management) • Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) • Acer Crystal Eye (for selected models) • Acer GridVista™ • Acer Launch Manager • Acer Video Conference Manager...
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... beneath the touchpad to the left and right buttons on a mouse. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button English 28 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as...
... beneath the touchpad to the left and right buttons on a mouse. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button English 28 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as...
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.... English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + + + + + + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Description Displays help on page 1. Launches...
.... English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help + Acer eSettings + + + + + + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Description Displays help on page 1. Launches...
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...management with Password Bank, and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well ...daily tasks with a simple swipe of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your finger! With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. For more information refer to navigate through ...
...management with Password Bank, and fast application/website launching and login with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well ...daily tasks with a simple swipe of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your finger! With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you to the Acer Bio-Protection help files. For more information refer to navigate through ...
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... infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is a mechanical eject hole on both devices are connected to adjust the volume. out port on the icon...
... infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared port is a mechanical eject hole on both devices are connected to adjust the volume. out port on the icon...
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...not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to set up your communication ...software (e.g. Note: If your system is important to use your location. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. ...
...not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without recovery CDs. I want to set up your communication ...software (e.g. Note: If your system is important to use your location. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. ...
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... into the notch and turn the key to protect and take care of your computer. Combine the use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. English 53 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password to gain access to the...immovable object such as a table or handle of the computer, lets you forget your password, please get in touch with your Supervisor Password! See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on page 60. • User Password secures...
... into the notch and turn the key to protect and take care of your computer. Combine the use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. English 53 Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password to gain access to the...immovable object such as a table or handle of the computer, lets you forget your password, please get in touch with your Supervisor Password! See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on page 60. • User Password secures...
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... Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press . Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears...set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. English 54 Entering passwords When a ...
... Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press . Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears...set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. You have three chances to shut down the computer. English 54 Entering passwords When a ...
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...properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it clicks into your local Acer dealer. English 60 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base...down until it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Your computer is being displayed. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer,...
...properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it clicks into your local Acer dealer. English 60 Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base...down until it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Your computer is being displayed. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer,...
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... does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to a region code, it will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is... keys to enable this value to Enabled. English 61 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. Password To set this feature.
... does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to a region code, it will play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is... keys to enable this value to Enabled. English 61 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. Password To set this feature.
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...Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. 64 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. See ... a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
...Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. 64 English Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with the recommended course of action. See ... a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English 65 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. English English 65 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
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... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 60 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps lock 30 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv CD-ROM ejecting 34 ejecting...
... characteristics 45 charging 47 checking charge level 47 installing 46 low conditions 48 maximizing life 45 optimizing 47 removing 47 using the first time 45 BIOS utility 60 brightness hotkeys 33 C caps lock 30 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv CD-ROM ejecting 34 ejecting...