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... Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 PC Card slot 57 Installing memory 58 BIOS utility 58 Boot sequence 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 59 Playing DVD movies 59 Power management 60... Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 61 Restore from backup 61 Create factory default image CD 62 Re-install bundled software without CD 62 Change...
... Connectivity options 55 Fax/data modem 55 Built-in network feature 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 PC Card slot 57 Installing memory 58 BIOS utility 58 Boot sequence 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 59 Password 59 Using software 59 Playing DVD movies 59 Power management 60... Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 61 Restore from backup 61 Create factory default image CD 62 Re-install bundled software without CD 62 Change...
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Empowering Technology 8 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer.
Empowering Technology 8 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users on Acer computer.
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... • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity / (for selected models)eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet (for selected models)/ ePower / ePresentation Management...
... • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) • Kensington lock slot • BIOS user and supervisor passwords • Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity / (for selected models)eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / eSettings / eNet (for selected models)/ ePower / ePresentation Management...
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... Windows Start button; 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. English 29 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... Windows Start button; 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. English 29 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... does not work . If it will not have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the...
... does not work . If it will not have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press to access the BIOS utility and verify that the infrared ports of the two devices are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer, the...
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...software content that the printer cable is set up , you purchase your location. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Follow the steps below to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.... 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on first booting your Operating System. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during ...
...software content that the printer cable is set up , you purchase your location. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the Windows manual. Follow the steps below to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.... 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on first booting your Operating System. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during ...
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...Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Combine the use . Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. Important! If you forget your password... include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Learn how to protect and take care of. English 53 Securing your ...
...Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Combine the use . Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for a security lock. Important! If you forget your password... include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Learn how to protect and take care of. English 53 Securing your ...
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.... If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to shut down the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password..., a password prompt 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 access the...
.... If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to shut down the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. You have three chances to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password..., a password prompt 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 access the...
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...the computer over to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . while the notebook PC logo is already...module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; English 58 Installing memory Follow these steps to ...
...the computer over to run it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it . while the notebook PC logo is already...module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; English 58 Installing memory Follow these steps to ...
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...code has been set will remain permanent. English 59 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. Important! You can play after which the last region code ...set . Password To set to a region code, it will automatically 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...
...code has been set will remain permanent. English 59 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. Important! You can play after which the last region code ...set . Password To set to a region code, it will automatically 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...
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...or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer. 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. If...delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 48. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) ...
...or an authorized service center. keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer. 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. If...delivers onscreen error message reports to reboot. See "Requesting service" on page 48. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) ...
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Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 65 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. English English
Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility. 65 If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. English English
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... messages 64 Euro 31 F FAQ. English 78 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 33 adjusting the volume 33 troubleshooting 46 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 38, 58 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 46 troubleshooting...
... messages 64 Euro 31 F FAQ. English 78 Index A AC adapter caring for v audio 33 adjusting the volume 33 troubleshooting 46 B battery pack caring for vi BIOS utility 38, 58 brightness hotkeys 30 C caps lock 28 on indicator 24 care AC adapter v battery pack vi computer v CD-ROM ejecting manually 46 troubleshooting...
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... Block Diagram 3 TM 4220/2480 Outlook View 4 Aspire 5600/3680 Outlook View 9 Indicators 14 Easy-Launch Buttons 15 Touchpad 16 Using the Keyboard 17 Using the System Utilities 22 Acer Empowering Technology 25 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 35 Chapter2 System Utilities 46 BIOS Setup Utility 46 Information ... Troubleshooting 83 System Check Procedures 84 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 87 Index of Error Messages 88 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 90 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 94 Intermittent Problems 98 Undetermined Problems 99 Chapter5 Jumper and Connector ...
... Block Diagram 3 TM 4220/2480 Outlook View 4 Aspire 5600/3680 Outlook View 9 Indicators 14 Easy-Launch Buttons 15 Touchpad 16 Using the Keyboard 17 Using the System Utilities 22 Acer Empowering Technology 25 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 35 Chapter2 System Utilities 46 BIOS Setup Utility 46 Information ... Troubleshooting 83 System Check Procedures 84 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 87 Index of Error Messages 88 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 90 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 94 Intermittent Problems 98 Undetermined Problems 99 Chapter5 Jumper and Connector ...
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... combination. 18 Chapter 1 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. Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. it...
... combination. 18 Chapter 1 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. Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. it...
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... settings by pressing t. T In any menu, you may need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of screen). Your computer is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen....parameters are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. Read 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 specify standard IBM PC...
... settings by pressing t. T In any menu, you may need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of screen). Your computer is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen....parameters are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. Read 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 specify standard IBM PC...
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... Model Name: ST9402112A IDE1 Serial Number: 5PJ0KG0R ATAPI Model Name: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K16RS System BIOS Version: v0.3103 VGA BIOS Version: Napa 1264 Serial Number: ZB2BSK01C16080D33DEM00 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: TravelMate xxxx Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 20DA780745DED811B6C300163623C0E3 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
... Model Name: ST9402112A IDE1 Serial Number: 5PJ0KG0R ATAPI Model Name: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K16RS System BIOS Version: v0.3103 VGA BIOS Version: Napa 1264 Serial Number: ZB2BSK01C16080D33DEM00 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: TravelMate xxxx Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 20DA780745DED811B6C300163623C0E3 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
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Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password ...
Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password ...
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NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 99. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Power-On Self-Test (... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined...
NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 99. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Power-On Self-Test (... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined...
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... System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in Sequence See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 84 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. ...Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - Dikette drive Hard disk drive ...
... System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in Sequence See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 84 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. ...Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - Dikette drive Hard disk drive ...