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... 37 Protecting the HDD 37 Anti-Theft 38 Using the system utilities 40 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Norton AntiVirus 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you ... Built-in network feature 54 Fast Infrared (FIR) 54 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 55 IEEE 1394 port 55 PC Card slot 56 Installing memory 57 BIOS utility 57 Boot sequence 57 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 58
... 37 Protecting the HDD 37 Anti-Theft 38 Using the system utilities 40 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Norton AntiVirus 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you ... Built-in network feature 54 Fast Infrared (FIR) 54 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 55 IEEE 1394 port 55 PC Card slot 56 Installing memory 57 BIOS utility 57 Boot sequence 57 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 58
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...Acer ezDock connector PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in jack for selected models), featuring: • 225-degree ergonomic rotation • Acer VisageON technology support • Acer...dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data ...; • Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCam integrated 1.3 megapixel CMOS Camera (for AC adaptor Acer GraviSence and Anti...
...Acer ezDock connector PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in jack for selected models), featuring: • 225-degree ergonomic rotation • Acer VisageON technology support • Acer...dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data ...; • Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone Acer OrbiCam integrated 1.3 megapixel CMOS Camera (for AC adaptor Acer GraviSence and Anti...
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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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; it launches the Start menu...
... 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. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse key button; it launches the Start menu...
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... the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or...
... the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip into the hole and push to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or...
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...installed when you purchase your notebook. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. English 45 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is Enabled. ...Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is not necessary to complete the ...
...installed when you purchase your notebook. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the Internet Connection setup. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. English 45 • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is Enabled. ...Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is not necessary to complete the ...
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... a table or handle of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure... the lock. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Combine the use of protection for maximum security. • Password on page 57. • User Password secures your Supervisor Password!...
... a table or handle of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure... the lock. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Combine the use of protection for maximum security. • Password on page 57. • User Password secures your Supervisor Password!...
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...appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when 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. Try...! If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you fail to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. You have three chances to shut down the computer...
...appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when 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. Try...! If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you fail to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. You have three chances to shut down the computer...
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...cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. while the notebook PC logo is already 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 . Please consult a qualified ...
...cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. while the notebook PC logo is already 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 . Please consult a qualified ...
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... the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle...region code, it will remain permanent. English 58 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 bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled.
... the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Region code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or region USA, Canada Europe, Middle...region code, it will remain permanent. English 58 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 bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled.
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...center. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Solutions to open the computer yourself; The following table lists the error messages in the... Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) 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 occurs. ...
...center. contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Solutions to open the computer yourself; The following table lists the error messages in the... Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) 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 occurs. ...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 64 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. 64 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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Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 29 adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 44 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 33, 57 brightness hotkeys 26 C caps lock 24 on indicator 20 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 28 ejecting manually ...
Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 29 adjusting the volume 29 troubleshooting 44 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 33, 57 brightness hotkeys 26 C caps lock 24 on indicator 20 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting 28 ejecting manually ...