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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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...% to 80% jNon-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: "*" "Only for certain models" NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. 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™ 802.11b/g* jAcer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* K WPAN: ...
...% to 80% jNon-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: "*" "Only for certain models" NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. 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™ 802.11b/g* jAcer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* K WPAN: ...
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...Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one...-touch access to protection and manageability features for certain models). Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording (only for certain models). Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays...
...Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one...-touch access to protection and manageability features for certain models). Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording (only for certain models). Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays...
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... slot PC Card slot eject button Accepts one Type II PC Card. Acer EasyPort IV connector Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). HDMI port Two USB 2.0 ports... eject button Ejects the optical disk from the slot. 1 2 3 Chapter 1 Icon Item Description Optical drive Internal optical drive; Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). accepts CDs or DVDs. Left View #...
... slot PC Card slot eject button Accepts one Type II PC Card. Acer EasyPort IV connector Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). HDMI port Two USB 2.0 ports... eject button Ejects the optical disk from the slot. 1 2 3 Chapter 1 Icon Item Description Optical drive Internal optical drive; Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). accepts CDs or DVDs. Left View #...
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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 a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > +... 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 a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > +... 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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.... Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > 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 . Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access...
.... Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > 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 . Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access...
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Activated by pressing the Empowering Key, it provides access to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2. K Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. To hide the toolbar, press the ...For more information, right-click on the toolbar. K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1. When you to access frequently used...
Activated by pressing the Empowering Key, it provides access to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2. K Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. To hide the toolbar, press the ...For more information, right-click on the toolbar. K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1. When you to access frequently used...
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You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below . To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to use. 5. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want to delete the... active power plan, switch to edit. 2. Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on current usage. 2. You may also switch between power plans:...
You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below . To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to use. 5. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want to delete the... active power plan, switch to edit. 2. Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on current usage. 2. You may also switch between power plans:...
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...Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. K Start... Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. To launch Windows Mobility Center: K Use the shortcut key < > + . Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer...
...Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. K Start... Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel. To launch Windows Mobility Center: K Use the shortcut key < > + . Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer...
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...vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor...NOTE: This feature is simple to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: 1. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same...
...vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor...NOTE: This feature is simple to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set up: 1. Enjoy the convenience of the notebook, first ensure that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same...
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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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...name of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this unit. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows product name of the system. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security...XXXXXXXXXXX-(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...
...name of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this unit. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows product name of the system. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security...XXXXXXXXXXX-(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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... sub-items under each device will be shown if the device control is not allowed to disable or auto. Settings in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Determines if Customer Logo will not...Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Chapter 2 41 Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended...
... sub-items under each device will be shown if the device control is not allowed to disable or auto. Settings in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Determines if Customer Logo will not...Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Chapter 2 41 Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended...
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... field and press e. 3. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. If desired, you are done, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The computer then sets the Supervisor...
... field and press e. 3. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. If desired, you are done, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The computer then sets the Supervisor...
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Chapter 2 45 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following message. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
Chapter 2 45 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display the following message. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
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See the image below. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. Chapter 2 49 K If you need to HDD user password. Select "2" 3. 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 K If you need to HDD user password. Select "2" 3. 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.
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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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...Check" on screen. No beep or error "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to . LCD display problems "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error or others). Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power failure. (The power ... 3. Message" on page 108 "Undetermined Problems" on page 122 POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 105. POST does not complete. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. ...
...Check" on screen. No beep or error "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to . LCD display problems "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error or others). Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power failure. (The power ... 3. Message" on page 108 "Undetermined Problems" on page 122 POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 105. POST does not complete. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. ...
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... index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 122. If the symptom is listed first. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error...
... index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 122. If the symptom is listed first. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error...