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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT 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. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT 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. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Front View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you ...
Front View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your hands when you ...
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... +, -, *, and /). Chapter 1 15 Lock key Description The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light. Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Type the letters in numeric mode. +keys function as a calculator (complete...
... +, -, *, and /). Chapter 1 15 Lock key Description The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light. Hold while typing letters on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. Type the letters in numeric mode. +keys function as a calculator (complete...
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...Fn+F2 Hot key Icon Function Description FunctLioaunnch ADceersecrSipetttiionngs Launches the Acer eSettings in the eManager set the action of the Sleep Button on again when any of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. The LCD back ...most of the following events occur : 1. User can also be turned off via an APM timer. Any key pressed 2. "Acer eManager" on page 19 Fn+F5 Launch Display Mode "AceFroellMowanDaMgMer"Spoencipficaagteio1n9except in OS other key in the FuncteioPnowerM"DaAencscearrgipeetMmioaen"nnAat cgeerre"...
...Fn+F2 Hot key Icon Function Description FunctLioaunnch ADceersecrSipetttiionngs Launches the Acer eSettings in the eManager set the action of the Sleep Button on again when any of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. The LCD back ...most of the following events occur : 1. User can also be turned off via an APM timer. Any key pressed 2. "Acer eManager" on page 19 Fn+F5 Launch Display Mode "AceFroellMowanDaMgMer"Spoencipficaagteio1n9except in OS other key in the FuncteioPnowerM"DaAencscearrgipeetMmioaen"nnAat cgeerre"...
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... five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this utility. The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to Chapter... arises. There are disabled. Please also refer to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides advanced settings of the system Provides security settings of screen).
... five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this utility. The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Display the system informations Allows the user to Chapter... arises. There are disabled. Please also refer to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides advanced settings of the system Provides security settings of screen).
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...) ԩLegacy USB support Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 A Boot Exit Legacy USB keyboard, Floppy Drive, USB Mouse Support for reject. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Infrared Port (FIR) FIR Ports...
...) ԩLegacy USB support Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 A Boot Exit Legacy USB keyboard, Floppy Drive, USB Mouse Support for reject. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Infrared Port (FIR) FIR Ports...
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... is set to operate in ECP mode. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in the screen.
... is set to operate in ECP mode. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in the screen.
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... keys only. The formats of the password are the default and suggested parameter settings. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be disable. The following sub-options are...the user to specify whether or not a password is required to lock the hard disk drive Chapter 2 51 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. When you set Supervisor password already and then you reboot ...
... keys only. The formats of the password are the default and suggested parameter settings. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be disable. The following sub-options are...the user to specify whether or not a password is required to lock the hard disk drive Chapter 2 51 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. When you set Supervisor password already and then you reboot ...
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.... Discard Changes The system will not be saved!!! for Enable or Disable. activates accelerators. Load Setup Defaults The current settings will reboot!!! Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
.... Discard Changes The system will not be saved!!! for Enable or Disable. activates accelerators. Load Setup Defaults The current settings will reboot!!! Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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... the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the...
... the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 69 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the...
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...Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Replace the touchpad. 3. This symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. Check out the Power Management in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the computer. Power off the computer. 2....discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in control Panel 2. From Hardware: 1. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). If the charge ...
...Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Replace the touchpad. 3. This symptom is applied to the touchpad pointer. Check out the Power Management in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the computer. Power off the computer. 2....discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in control Panel 2. From Hardware: 1. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). If the charge ...
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... The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page...
... The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page...
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...board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 68. Action in Sequence Power... LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 70. See "Power System...
...board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 68. Action in Sequence Power... LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 70. See "Power System...
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You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 83 Chapter 4 Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. 8. 7.
You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 83 Chapter 4 Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. 8. 7.