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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Right View 7 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Touchpad basics ... models 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Hardware...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Right View 7 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Touchpad basics ... models 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using the System Utilities 26 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 27 Hardware...
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...™ 64X2 dual-core processor K AMD Athlon™ 64X2 dual-core processor K Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor K AMD M780G Chipset K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* K Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory K Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support K Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz ...memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics K 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 K ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200/3470* ...
...™ 64X2 dual-core processor K AMD Athlon™ 64X2 dual-core processor K Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor K AMD M780G Chipset K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* K Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory K Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support K Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz ...memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics K 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 K ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200/3470* ...
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... three USB ports available in the mean time. K External display (VGA) port K Headphones/speaker/line-out jack K Microphone-in jack K Line-in jack K Ethernet (RJ-45) port K Modem (RJ-11) port K DC-in microphones* Communication K Acer Video Conference, featuring: jIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam jOptional Acer Xpress VoIP phone K WLAN: jAcer InviLink™ 802...
... three USB ports available in the mean time. K External display (VGA) port K Headphones/speaker/line-out jack K Microphone-in jack K Line-in jack K Ethernet (RJ-45) port K Modem (RJ-11) port K DC-in microphones* Communication K Acer Video Conference, featuring: jIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam jOptional Acer Xpress VoIP phone K WLAN: jAcer InviLink™ 802...
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... recording (only for certain models). Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Chapter 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Icon Item Description Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video...
... recording (only for certain models). Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Chapter 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Icon Item Description Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video...
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...Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the slot. 1 2 3 Chapter 1 Icon... drive is active. Ejects the PC Card from the drive. 7 accepts CDs or DVDs. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Acer EasyPort IV connector Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). Left View # 1 Icon 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Right View Item Description Kensington...
...Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the slot. 1 2 3 Chapter 1 Icon... drive is active. Ejects the PC Card from the drive. 7 accepts CDs or DVDs. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Acer EasyPort IV connector Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). Left View # 1 Icon 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Right View Item Description Kensington...
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...Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use the... the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all...
...Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use the... the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all...
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... for certain models). 16 Chapter 1 Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Press any ...+ + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Displays help on and off. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Decreases the sound volume (only for...
... for certain models). 16 Chapter 1 Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Press any ...+ + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Displays help on and off. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Decreases the sound volume (only for...
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... certain tasks simply and quickly. 3. You may vary. To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications: 1. The quick menu allows you to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by...
... certain tasks simply and quickly. 3. You may vary. To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications: 1. The quick menu allows you to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2. Actual product specifications may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by...
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... Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options. Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. Select the power plan you want your customized plan on. 4. Adjust settings as described below the power plans. 20...new power plan. Click the New power plan option or icon . 2. You can create, switch between power plans: 1. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want to delete the active power plan, switch to edit. 2. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power...
... Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options. Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. Select the power plan you want your customized plan on. 4. Adjust settings as described below the power plans. 20...new power plan. Click the New power plan option or icon . 2. You can create, switch between power plans: 1. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want to delete the active power plan, switch to edit. 2. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power...
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... Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. Settings include display ...brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Chapter...
... Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. Settings include display ...brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Chapter...
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..., then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple...(primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Settings. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, ...
..., then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple...(primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Settings. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, ...
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... 6/8 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 15.4" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (NIT) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Viewing Angle (degree...
... 6/8 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 15.4" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (NIT) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Viewing Angle (degree...
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... as part of the system. Chapter 2 39 This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the serial number of the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot...-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5930 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10...
... as part of the system. Chapter 2 39 This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the serial number of the system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot...-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5930 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10...
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...extended memory in the system. Memory size is set to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Disabled or...the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Settings in these cases. Extended ...
...extended memory in the system. Memory size is set to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Disabled or...the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Settings in these cases. Extended ...
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... the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and...
... the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and...
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Chapter 2 45 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 45 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.
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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. See the image below. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Chapter 2 49 Select "2" 3. K If you need to HDD user password. Choose one upper-case string K Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2.
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. See the image below. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Chapter 2 49 Select "2" 3. K If you need to HDD user password. Choose one upper-case string K Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2.
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Remove BIOS Password: K If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. See the image below. 50 Chapter 2
Remove BIOS Password: K If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. See the image below. 50 Chapter 2
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... page 105. Message" on page 109 Other symptoms (i.e. No beep or error "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Message" on page 108 "Undetermined Problems" on page 122 POST...
... page 105. Message" on page 109 Other symptoms (i.e. No beep or error "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Message" on page 108 "Undetermined Problems" on page 122 POST...
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... the error. 108 Chapter 4 NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS... displays on page 122. If the symptom is listed first. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message...
... the error. 108 Chapter 4 NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS... displays on page 122. If the symptom is listed first. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message...