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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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...80% NOTE: "*" "Only for certain models" NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. Wake-on the model purchased. 2 Chapter 1 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:...
...80% NOTE: "*" "Only for certain models" NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. Wake-on the model purchased. 2 Chapter 1 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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Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 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 a more...
Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 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 a more...
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... connector Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Ejects the PC Card from the drive. 7 Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). HDMI port Two USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot Supports high definition digital video connections (only ...for certain models). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). ExpressCard/54 slot PC Card slot eject button Accepts one Type II PC Card. Optical disk access indicator Lights...
... connector Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Ejects the PC Card from the drive. 7 Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). HDMI port Two USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot Supports high definition digital video connections (only ...for certain models). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). ExpressCard/54 slot PC Card slot eject button Accepts one Type II PC Card. Optical disk access indicator Lights...
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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 < > + : Lock ... > + : Open 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 gadgets to...
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 < > + : Lock ... > + : Open 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 gadgets to...
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... touchpad on hotkeys. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). 16 Chapter 1 Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon...
... touchpad on hotkeys. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume (only for certain models). 16 Chapter 1 Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon...
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... or click the hide button on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar, click the icon that corresponds to the application you want to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2. K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. When you have...
... or click the hide button on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar, click the icon that corresponds to the application you want to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. 2. K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. When you have...
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... Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. Click the New power plan option or icon . 2. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you wish to save your computer to a personalized set of power options. 1. Click OK to another one...
... Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. Click the New power plan option or icon . 2. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you wish to save your computer to a personalized set of power options. 1. Click OK to another one...
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... or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu. in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Chapter 1 25 Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing ... service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: K Use the shortcut key < > + . Windows Mobility Center ...
... or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu. in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Chapter 1 25 Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing ... service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center: K Use the shortcut key < > + . Windows Mobility Center ...
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....rTto aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please go to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. AcerGridVista is only available on ... 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 set up: 1. Chapter 1 27 Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete ...
....rTto aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please go to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Acer GridVista. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on certain models. AcerGridVista is only available on ... 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 set up: 1. Chapter 1 27 Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to complete ...
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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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... by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this unit. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). Chapter 2 39 Information Phoenix SecureCore...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 ...
... by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of this unit. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). Chapter 2 39 Information Phoenix SecureCore...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 ...
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...AHCI or IDE NOTE: The sub-items under each device will be shown if the device control is enabled. Chapter 2 41 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 be... displayed or not; Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is set to control the settings in the system. Option: Enabled or Disabled Control the mode in this...
...AHCI or IDE NOTE: The sub-items under each device will be shown if the device control is enabled. Chapter 2 41 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 be... displayed or not; Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is set to control the settings in the system. Option: Enabled or Disabled Control the mode in this...
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... 1. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 44 Chapter 2 Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. The Set Password box appears: 2.
... 1. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 44 Chapter 2 Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. The Set Password box appears: 2.
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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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K If you need to HDD user password. Select "2" 3. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. 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. Chapter 2 49 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.
K If you need to HDD user password. Select "2" 3. Key in wrong HDD password for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. 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. Chapter 2 49 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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...(Verified) Go To Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to test only Acer products. Message" on page 108 "Undetermined Problems" on page 122 POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 109 Other symptoms (i.e. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation.... 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses...
...(Verified) Go To Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to test only Acer products. Message" on page 108 "Undetermined Problems" on page 122 POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 109 Other symptoms (i.e. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation.... 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses...
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The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 122. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. This index can ...-defective FRU. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. 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. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. This index can ...-defective FRU. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST.