Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you will need an optical drive, a USB floppy drive, a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette, and Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc (bootable). 1. Page 1 of 4 Connect the USB floppy drive and then boot up from the...
Make sure the following files are contained in the root directory: 2. Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System Pre-Installation Using the F6 Method Notes: Before you will need an optical drive, a USB floppy drive, a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette, and Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional/Home Edition Setup Disc (bootable). 1. Page 1 of 4 Connect the USB floppy drive and then boot up from the...
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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When prompted, select 'S' to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 4. At the beginning of 4 Page 2 of the operating system installation, press [F6] to Specify Additional Device. 3.
When prompted, select 'S' to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 4. At the beginning of 4 Page 2 of the operating system installation, press [F6] to Specify Additional Device. 3.
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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Please use arrow key to scroll and select [Intel(R) 5 Series 4 Port SATA AHCI Controller] Page 3 of the following controllers listed depending on your hardware version and configuration for AHCI Controllers: - 5. At this point you created in step 1. 6. Insert the floppy diskette you should be presented with a selection for one of 4
Please use arrow key to scroll and select [Intel(R) 5 Series 4 Port SATA AHCI Controller] Page 3 of the following controllers listed depending on your hardware version and configuration for AHCI Controllers: - 5. At this point you created in step 1. 6. Insert the floppy diskette you should be presented with a selection for one of 4
Pre-Install Intel® AHCI Driver for Windows XP® Operating System
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Press Enter again to be copied from the floppy diskette again when setup is appropriate for the hardware in the system until the next reboot as the software will need to continue. Page 4 of 4 Highlight the selection that is copying files. 7. Leave the floppy diskette in your system and press Enter. 8.
Press Enter again to be copied from the floppy diskette again when setup is appropriate for the hardware in the system until the next reboot as the software will need to continue. Page 4 of 4 Highlight the selection that is copying files. 7. Leave the floppy diskette in your system and press Enter. 8.
Quick Start Guide
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TravelMate Notebook Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 04/2010 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase © 2010 All Rights Reserved.
TravelMate Notebook Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 04/2010 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase © 2010 All Rights Reserved.
Quick Start Guide
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... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for certain models". In addition it : 1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to all models in certain models...
... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for certain models". In addition it : 1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to all models in certain models...
Quick Start Guide
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English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 2 3 10 9 8 4 5 7 6 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphones Stereo internal microphones for video communication.
English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 2 3 10 9 8 4 5 7 6 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). webcam (only for certain models) 2 Microphones Stereo internal microphones for video communication.
Quick Start Guide
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... Description 4 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode (configuration may vary by model). 10 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. The center button serves as the Acer Bio- button Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like (left and right) the left and right buttons function like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey Icon + + Function Description Communication Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may...
... Description 4 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving key mode (configuration may vary by model). 10 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. The center button serves as the Acer Bio- button Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like (left and right) the left and right buttons function like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey Icon + + Function Description Communication Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may...
Quick Start Guide
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...Item Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Turns the touchpad on and off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Press any key to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . + < > + < > + < > + < > Volume up Increases the screen brightness. English 6 Hotkey Icon + + + Function Display off Touchpad toggle...
...Item Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Turns the touchpad on and off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Press any key to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . + < > + < > + < > + < > Volume up Increases the screen brightness. English 6 Hotkey Icon + + + Function Display off Touchpad toggle...
Quick Start Guide
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Note: Push to be used while unplugged. Speakers Front left and front right speakers deliver stereo audio output. English 7 # Icon 2 3 Item Description Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Rear view 1 # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Provides power for the computer to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.
Note: Push to be used while unplugged. Speakers Front left and front right speakers deliver stereo audio output. English 7 # Icon 2 3 Item Description Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Rear view 1 # Icon 1 Item Battery Description Provides power for the computer to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.
Quick Start Guide
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Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Connects to the Acer EasyPort. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Some keyless models are also available. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Ventilation slots Ethernet (RJ-45) port Enable the computer to audio line-out devices line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to...
Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Microphone-in jack Connects to the Acer EasyPort. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Some keyless models are also available. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Ventilation slots Ethernet (RJ-45) port Enable the computer to audio line-out devices line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to...
Quick Start Guide
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Lights up when the optical drive is off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to an AC adapter. Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Emergency eject hole DC-in jack Internal optical drive; Connects to a phone line. accepts CDs or DVDs. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 3 45 6 Item Description USB 2.0 ports Connect to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active.
Lights up when the optical drive is off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to an AC adapter. Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Emergency eject hole DC-in jack Internal optical drive; Connects to a phone line. accepts CDs or DVDs. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 3 45 6 Item Description USB 2.0 ports Connect to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active.
Quick Start Guide
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...'s main memory. 4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Protects the hard disk from shocks and Shock Protection) bumps. 5 Battery release...
...'s main memory. 4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Protects the hard disk from shocks and Shock Protection) bumps. 5 Battery release...