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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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.... Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Comfortable support area for your computer. The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Front Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Status indicators Power button Launch Keys Palmrest Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons, the center button serves as you would with a desktop PC. Inputs...
.... Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Comfortable support area for your computer. The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Front Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Status indicators Power button Launch Keys Palmrest Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons, the center button serves as you would with a desktop PC. Inputs...
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The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the display screen. . Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the computer while the cover is closed. # Icon Function Description 1 Wireless ...
The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the display screen. . Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the computer while the cover is closed. # Icon Function Description 1 Wireless ...
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... which you need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock @ Num Lock (Fn-F11) ] Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) [ Description When @is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /).
... which you need to connect an external keypad. Lock key Caps Lock @ Num Lock (Fn-F11) ] Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) [ Description When @is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /).
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...Fn-m Fn-n Fn-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Setup Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. mutes the sound. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the... sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Press any key to return. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the hotkeys and...
...Fn-m Fn-n Fn-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Setup Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. mutes the sound. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the... sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Press any key to return. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the hotkeys and...
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Hot Key Fn-¨z Fn-{ Icon Function Brightness down Description Decreases the screen brightness. aGr-Euro Euro Types the Euro symbol. 16 Chapter 1 Fn-} End Functions as the g key. Home Functions as the d key.
Hot Key Fn-¨z Fn-{ Icon Function Brightness down Description Decreases the screen brightness. aGr-Euro Euro Types the Euro symbol. 16 Chapter 1 Fn-} End Functions as the g key. Home Functions as the d key.
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... max. (5pts) 1.50 max. (13pts) 400 400 5/20 18/7 LCD 15.4" WXGA HITACHI 391 331.2x207.0 1280x800 WXGA 0.25875x0.25875 R.G.B. LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
... max. (5pts) 1.50 max. (13pts) 400 400 5/20 18/7 LCD 15.4" WXGA HITACHI 391 331.2x207.0 1280x800 WXGA 0.25875x0.25875 R.G.B. LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast...
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... need to run Setup. Please also refer to enter multi-boot menu. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is set the parameter to enter setup. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to...
... need to run Setup. Please also refer to enter multi-boot menu. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is set the parameter to enter setup. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to...
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... if it is enclosed in square brackets. Read this item. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. You can also press u to save any menu, you the information of the menu options to go to parameter values. Help for a particular ... keys for parameters are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. This menu provides you can change the value of the screen. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T Press ^ while you are...
... if it is enclosed in square brackets. Read this item. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. You can also press u to save any menu, you the information of the menu options to go to parameter values. Help for a particular ... keys for parameters are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. This menu provides you can change the value of the screen. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T Press ^ while you are...
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Actual values may differ. 35 Chapter 2 It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters.
Actual values may differ. 35 Chapter 2 It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters.
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...Auto Dim PXE Boot from LAN F12 Boot Menu Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Chapter 2 36 VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if ...and suggested parameter settings. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. The system will be in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second)...
...Auto Dim PXE Boot from LAN F12 Boot Menu Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Chapter 2 36 VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if ...and suggested parameter settings. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. The system will be in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second)...
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... describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . ECP, EPP, Output only or Bi- IRQ7/IRQ5 37 Chapter 2 Settings in the screen. The system will automatically hide this selection when detecting the CPU frequency is 3.06G or above. Advanced The Advanced menu...
... describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. . ECP, EPP, Output only or Bi- IRQ7/IRQ5 37 Chapter 2 Settings in the screen. The system will automatically hide this selection when detecting the CPU frequency is 3.06G or above. Advanced The Advanced menu...
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Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. 39 Chapter 2
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. 39 Chapter 2
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... (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). User password is set and password on HDD is required or not while the events defined in this screen. The following sub-options are set . The password length can opt to enter setup. Chapter 2 40 This feature is available to user... Password is written to HDD only when Supervisor password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary Harddisk Security Password on the screen. 3. When both Supervisor and user password are present, both passwords are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should ...
... (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). User password is set and password on HDD is required or not while the events defined in this screen. The following sub-options are set . The password length can opt to enter setup. Chapter 2 40 This feature is available to user... Password is written to HDD only when Supervisor password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary Harddisk Security Password on the screen. 3. When both Supervisor and user password are present, both passwords are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should ...
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Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Changing a Password 1. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New ...
Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Changing a Password 1. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New ...
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If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2 42
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2 42
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Chapter 2 44
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Chapter 2 44
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...procedure as possible. 2. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to re-create the failure by ... codes are intended to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 77 "Intermittent Problems" on page 88 "Undetermined Problems" on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 89 Chapter 4 72 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on...
...procedure as possible. 2. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to re-create the failure by ... codes are intended to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 77 "Intermittent Problems" on page 88 "Undetermined Problems" on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 89 Chapter 4 72 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on...
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... cause an error. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1.
... cause an error. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. 1.
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... touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Re-install the battery pack. After you identify first the problem is applied to the touchpad pointer. Remove the battery... the total power remaining when installed in control Panel 2. From Hardware: 1. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for a short time. Power off the computer. 2.
... touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Re-install the battery pack. After you identify first the problem is applied to the touchpad pointer. Remove the battery... the total power remaining when installed in control Panel 2. From Hardware: 1. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for a short time. Power off the computer. 2.