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... Universal Serial Bus (USB) 55 PC Card slot 56 Installing memory 57 BIOS utility 57 Boot sequence 57 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 58 Password 58 Using software 58 Playing DVD movies 58 Power management 59 Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 60 Burn backup disc 61 Restore and recovery 61 Troubleshooting...
... Universal Serial Bus (USB) 55 PC Card slot 56 Installing memory 57 BIOS utility 57 Boot sequence 57 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 58 Password 58 Using software 58 Playing DVD movies 58 Power management 59 Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 60 Burn backup disc 61 Restore and recovery 61 Troubleshooting...
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To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in a variety of locations. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your needs. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to match your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to both wired and wireless networks in Start menu.
To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in a variety of locations. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your needs. Empowering Technology 2 Acer eNet Management Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to match your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually adjust the settings to both wired and wireless networks in Start menu.
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Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system.
Empowering Technology 12 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you set an asset tag for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for your system.
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... to resume. Press and release the power button to save power. If you are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box.
... to resume. Press and release the power button to save power. If you are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box.
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To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Important! This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that ... to perform system recovery. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to complete the installation of your Operating System. English 42 Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that is installed when you purchase your notebook. After the Operating System is set up...
To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Important! This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that ... to perform system recovery. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to complete the installation of your Operating System. English 42 Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that is installed when you purchase your notebook. After the Operating System is set up...
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...lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for a security lock. Once set, you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints ... from unauthorized access. Learn how to secure the lock. Important! See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility.
...lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for a security lock. Once set, you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints ... from unauthorized access. Learn how to secure the lock. Important! See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility.
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...seconds to enter a password. Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. English 53 Entering passwords When a password is set, a...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 BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is...
...seconds to enter a password. Setting passwords You can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. English 53 Entering passwords When a password is set, a...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 BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is...
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...remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if ...connected) and remove the battery pack. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; English 57 Installing memory Follow these steps to run this utility.
...remove the memory cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if ...connected) and remove the battery pack. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; English 57 Installing memory Follow these steps to run this utility.
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... top of that region only. You can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this... launch the DVD player for more information. Please refer to the online help for the first time, the program asks you can set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set to a region code, it will play after which the last region code set . Once your hard disk does...
... top of that region only. You can play DVD movies on your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this... launch the DVD player for more information. Please refer to the online help for the first time, the program asks you can set a password on boot: and use the and keys to set to a region code, it will play after which the last region code set . Once your hard disk does...
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... the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or...
... the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to open the computer yourself; keyboard connected Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or...
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Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you... 49 Fax/data modem 49 Built-in network feature 50 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 50 PC Card slot 51 Installing memory 52 BIOS utility 52 Boot sequence 52 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 53
Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you... 49 Fax/data modem 49 Built-in network feature 50 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 50 PC Card slot 51 Installing memory 52 BIOS utility 52 Boot sequence 52 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 53
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... the Settings tab to an external monitor. Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Right-click on . Connect the AC adapter to bring up . Press + (increase) to power the computer. English 39 Frequently...
... the Settings tab to an external monitor. Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up the "Display Properties" dialog box. Right-click on . Connect the AC adapter to bring up . Press + (increase) to power the computer. English 39 Frequently...
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... setting in a hidden partition on your Operating System. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to rebuild your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will reboot... recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to its original settings without recovery CDs. English 41 Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can proceed with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Important!
... setting in a hidden partition on your Operating System. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to rebuild your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will reboot... recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to its original settings without recovery CDs. English 41 Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that you can proceed with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Important!
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... turn the key to the BIOS utility. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. ...of. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on page 52. • User Password...
... turn the key to the BIOS utility. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. ...of. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on page 52. • User Password...
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If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you enter ... 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 BIOS utility.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you enter ... 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 BIOS utility.
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...cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to...memory cover and secure it . Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; Your computer is being displayed. Then turn the computer over to ...
...cover. 3 (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into your local Acer dealer. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to...memory cover and secure it . Please consult a qualified technician or contact your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the memory cover; Your computer is being displayed. Then turn the computer over to ...
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..., insert a DVD movie of the screen and use the and keys to enter the region code. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set will automatically play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of a different region into...
..., insert a DVD movie of the screen and use the and keys to enter the region code. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set will automatically play DVD movies on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of a different region into...
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.... 7 After choosing the backup method, click Next. Please refer to complete the process. Restore from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is six zeros. 4...stated in the Create backup section) from backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on the...
.... 7 After choosing the backup method, click Next. Please refer to complete the process. Restore from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is six zeros. 4...stated in the Create backup section) from backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on the...
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... as it was delivered to you to burn a bootable disk that will not be bootable. this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. English 56 Create factory default image CD When the System CD... will allow you from the factory. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Application CD and...
... as it was delivered to you to burn a bootable disk that will not be bootable. this feature. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. English 56 Create factory default image CD When the System CD... will allow you from the factory. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery Management stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Application CD and...
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... system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can be changed by a password that can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery...Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next. 6 Follow the instructions on screen to proceed. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password...
... system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can be changed by a password that can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery...Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click Next. 6 Follow the instructions on screen to proceed. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery Management. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password...