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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. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. 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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... button. Turns on the computer power. Outputs sound. Enables or disables the wireless networking/ Bluetooth feature. Front View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 Icon Item Display screen Power Button Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you would with infrared devices (e.g., infrared...
... button. Turns on the computer power. Outputs sound. Enables or disables the wireless networking/ Bluetooth feature. Front View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 Icon Item Display screen Power Button Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you would with infrared devices (e.g., infrared...
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... displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components. Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.
... displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components. Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.
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... Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Num Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press w and y respectively.
... Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Num Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press w and y respectively.
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... Power Options Sleep Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume. 16 Chapter 1 System Property Displays the System Property. Fn-F5 Fn-...F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power....
... Power Options Sleep Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Turns the display screen backlight off . Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume. 16 Chapter 1 System Property Displays the System Property. Fn-F5 Fn-...F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power....
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Hot Key Fn-y Icon Function Volume down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1 17 Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-z Brightness down Description Decreases the speaker volume.
Hot Key Fn-y Icon Function Volume down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1 17 Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-z Brightness down Description Decreases the speaker volume.
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... configuration problems, you do not need to run Setup. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of screen). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info. Chapter 2 37 Main, System Devices, Security, Boot and Exit. Press F12 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when...
... configuration problems, you do not need to run Setup. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of screen). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info. Chapter 2 37 Main, System Devices, Security, Boot and Exit. Press F12 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when...
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NOTE: You can change the value of the screen. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of a parameter, press p or q. You can ... part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to save any menu, you are in square brackets. T Press ^ while you can also press u to parameter values. 38...
NOTE: You can change the value of the screen. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of a parameter, press p or q. You can ... part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to save any menu, you are in square brackets. T Press ^ while you can also press u to parameter values. 38...
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Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Chapter 2 41 NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Actual values may differ.
Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Chapter 2 41 NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Actual values may differ.
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... field reports the memory size of the extended memory in CRT (or projector) only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB VGA Memory size=16MB... Control whether Customer Logo and Summary Option: Enabled or Disabled Screen are the default and suggested parameter settings. This is because the user is connected on display will have the following message: "Press ...
... field reports the memory size of the extended memory in CRT (or projector) only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB VGA Memory size=16MB... Control whether Customer Logo and Summary Option: Enabled or Disabled Screen are the default and suggested parameter settings. This is because the user is connected on display will have the following message: "Press ...
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... IRQ 7 or IRQ5 DMA3 or DMA1 Chapter 2 43 Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in the screen. Sets the interrupt request of a PS/2 pointing device is connected. Advanced The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. The table below describes...
... IRQ 7 or IRQ5 DMA3 or DMA1 Chapter 2 43 Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in the screen. Sets the interrupt request of a PS/2 pointing device is connected. Advanced The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. The table below describes...
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Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. 44 Chapter 2
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. 44 Chapter 2
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... done, press u to enter setup. If you forget your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. Press e. Press Enter to set , this screen. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you can unlock the HDD. The Set Administrator Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter new password... Supervisor and user password are prompted to enter a password, you are set , this group happened. Don't forget your dealer to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Type a password in the Confirm new password field.
... done, press u to enter setup. If you forget your password because the characters do not appear on boot parameter. 5. Press e. Press Enter to set , this screen. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you can unlock the HDD. The Set Administrator Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the Enter new password... Supervisor and user password are prompted to enter a password, you are set , this group happened. Don't forget your dealer to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Type a password in the Confirm new password field.
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Chapter 2 47 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the verification is complete after the user presses u.
Chapter 2 47 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following . The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following message. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the verification is complete after the user presses u.
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Allows the user Discards changes made and exits System Setup. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save ... all parameters (same as t ). The table below describes the parameters in CMOS Setup. Allows the user to save changes to discard previous changes in this screen. Chapter 2 49
Allows the user Discards changes made and exits System Setup. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save ... all parameters (same as t ). The table below describes the parameters in CMOS Setup. Allows the user to save changes to discard previous changes in this screen. Chapter 2 49
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... and, if it is empty. 5. The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a FRU code. Go To "Power System Check" on screen. Obtain the failed symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to . Verify the ... give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can check the following: power cords are no obviously burned or heated components; If any problem occurs, you fellow this model (TravelMate 430 series). Operating systems that Wndows XP is removed from ...
... and, if it is empty. 5. The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a FRU code. Go To "Power System Check" on screen. Obtain the failed symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to . Verify the ... give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can check the following: power cords are no obviously burned or heated components; If any problem occurs, you fellow this model (TravelMate 430 series). Operating systems that Wndows XP is removed from ...
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... battery pack. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 78 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. However, if you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the connector on the main board. Power System...
... battery pack. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 78 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. However, if you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the connector on the main board. Power System...
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...If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. No service actions are correct. 3. If the problem still exists, go on the screen for a short time. Replace the inverter board, then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. This helps you identify first the problem is within the ...Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is connected well, then check if the ...
...If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. No service actions are correct. 3. If the problem still exists, go on the screen for a short time. Replace the inverter board, then run Touch pad/PS2 Mode Driver. 2. This helps you identify first the problem is within the ...Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is connected well, then check if the ...
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... computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. Chapter 4 81 The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. This...
... computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. Chapter 4 81 The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. This...
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... Software NMI Failed 02F7 Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found on the screen. Check the drive is attached correctly. See "External Diskette Drive Check" on the screen. Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Sequence Drive B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette...
... Software NMI Failed 02F7 Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found on the screen. Check the drive is attached correctly. See "External Diskette Drive Check" on the screen. Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Sequence Drive B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette...