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... (only for certain models) 5 Video 5 16:9 display (only for certain models) 5 Using the system utilities 6 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 6 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 7 Acer Backup Manager 8 Power management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Burn backup discs 11 Restore 12 Restore Windows from backup discs 13 Battery pack 15 Battery pack characteristics 15...
... (only for certain models) 5 Video 5 16:9 display (only for certain models) 5 Using the system utilities 6 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) 6 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 7 Acer Backup Manager 8 Power management 9 Acer eRecovery Management 10 Burn backup discs 11 Restore 12 Restore Windows from backup discs 13 Battery pack 15 Battery pack characteristics 15...
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... 1394 port (only for certain models) 27 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 27 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 28 Installing memory 29 BIOS utility 30 Boot sequence 30 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 30 Password 30 Using software 31 Playing DVD movies 31 Frequently asked questions 32 Requesting...
... 1394 port (only for certain models) 27 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (only for certain models) 27 ExpressCard (only for certain models) 28 Installing memory 29 BIOS utility 30 Boot sequence 30 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 30 Password 30 Using software 31 Playing DVD movies 31 Frequently asked questions 32 Requesting...
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... on its surface. 1 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on the 12 3 4 ...on a mouse. The central location on the second tap and drag the cursor. Click once. Tap once. Touchpad basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Swipe up or down...
... on its surface. 1 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on the 12 3 4 ...on a mouse. The central location on the second tap and drag the cursor. Click once. Tap once. Touchpad basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Swipe up or down...
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... also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch. Acer ProfileLaunch** can be used to three applications/ websites with Acer MusicLaunch*; Notes: * Acer ProfileLaunch, MusicLaunch, MyLaunch and FingerNav are only available on select models. ** In models...
... also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with Acer FingerLaunch. Acer ProfileLaunch** can be used to three applications/ websites with Acer MusicLaunch*; Notes: * Acer ProfileLaunch, MusicLaunch, MyLaunch and FingerNav are only available on select models. ** In models...
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...insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can select which device to boot from. 8 Use the arrow keys to open the Boot Menu. English... 13 Restore Windows from backup discs Note: This feature is complete. The system will need to Exit Saving Changes. Here you will reboot. 7 After rebooting, when the Acer ...
...insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Do this before rebooting your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can select which device to boot from. 8 Use the arrow keys to open the Boot Menu. English... 13 Restore Windows from backup discs Note: This feature is complete. The system will need to Exit Saving Changes. Here you will reboot. 7 After rebooting, when the Acer ...
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... boot priority, or use , you should select the Boot submenu. 1 Turn on your computer. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you reboot, Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 8 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow...
... boot priority, or use , you should select the Boot submenu. 1 Turn on your computer. Restart your computer. 2 During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you reboot, Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 8 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow...
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...slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use of protection for a security lock. Security features include hardware and software locks... - Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with password checkpoints on...
...slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use of protection for a security lock. Security features include hardware and software locks... - Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with password checkpoints on...
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... enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then ...to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set, a prompt appears when you fail to access the BIOS utility. Important! Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. English 24 Entering passwords When a password is set, a...
... enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then ...to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set, a prompt appears when you fail to access the BIOS utility. Important! Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. English 24 Entering passwords When a password is set, a...
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...the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it.... English 30 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate ...
...the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it.... English 30 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate ...
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...the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your notebook. Note...: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Important! To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 15 GB in Main is...
...the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on the system will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchase your notebook. Note...: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. Important! To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This feature occupies 15 GB in Main is...
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Solutions to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 35. Equipment configuration Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. If you receive an error message, note the message and take... your dealer. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press error Exit in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; If the problem cannot be solved using the BIOS utility. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together ...
Solutions to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 35. Equipment configuration Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to deal with the recommended course of action. If you receive an error message, note the message and take... your dealer. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press error Exit in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; If the problem cannot be solved using the BIOS utility. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together ...