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BIOS Utility 45 Acer eRecovery 46 Create backup 46 Restore from backup 47 Create factory default image CD 47 Re-install bundled software without CD 48 Change password 48 Acer Disc to Disc Recovery 49 Multilingual operating system installation 49 Restore without a Recovery CD 49 Setup password and exit 50 3 Troubleshooting my computer 51 Frequently-asked questions 53 Troubleshooting tips 56 Error messages 57 Requesting service 58 International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) 58 Before you call 59 Appendix A Specifications 61 Appendix B Notices 67 Index 83
BIOS Utility 45 Acer eRecovery 46 Create backup 46 Restore from backup 47 Create factory default image CD 47 Re-install bundled software without CD 48 Change password 48 Acer Disc to Disc Recovery 49 Multilingual operating system installation 49 Restore without a Recovery CD 49 Setup password and exit 50 3 Troubleshooting my computer 51 Frequently-asked questions 53 Troubleshooting tips 56 Error messages 57 Requesting service 58 International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) 58 Before you call 59 Appendix A Specifications 61 Appendix B Notices 67 Index 83
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... the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Fn-PgUp Volume up Increases the speaker volume. English 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the...
... the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Fn-PgUp Volume up Increases the speaker volume. English 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the...
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...page 45. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. Some keyless models are also available. Once set, you need to take care of protection for maximum ...boot-up and resume from hibernation for your computer from unauthorized access. Insert the lock into the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on the rear of . Using passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor...-compatible computer security lock. English 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer.
...page 45. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. Some keyless models are also available. Once set, you need to take care of protection for maximum ...boot-up and resume from hibernation for your computer from unauthorized access. Insert the lock into the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on the rear of . Using passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor...-compatible computer security lock. English 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer.
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... get in the center of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS Utility. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important! Setting passwords You can set , a prompt...set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. Do not forget your Supervisor! Entering passwords When a password is set and the Password on the computer again, and try again. You have...
... get in the center of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS Utility. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important! Setting passwords You can set , a prompt...set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. Do not forget your Supervisor! Entering passwords When a password is set and the Password on the computer again, and try again. You have...
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BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to start the application. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed. English 45 You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to run this utility.
BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to start the application. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the TravelMate logo is being displayed. English 45 You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to run this utility.
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... your selection. 4 The operating system and language you choose now will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. The system will be erased.) It is [Enabled]. Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instructions to the language version you...on the system. 2 Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will install the operating system and language you choose. English 49 Acer Disc to -disc Recovery " function is enabled or not. Press Enter to confirm your notebook. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during...
... your selection. 4 The operating system and language you choose now will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. The system will be erased.) It is [Enabled]. Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instructions to the language version you...on the system. 2 Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will install the operating system and language you choose. English 49 Acer Disc to -disc Recovery " function is enabled or not. Press Enter to confirm your notebook. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during...
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...is pressed, the recovery process will be asked to reboot your hard drive. Please enter 000000:" is displayed. 5 Enter six 0s and continue. 6 "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears. 7 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press "Enter" to eight alphanumeric ...characters. 50 2 Customizing my computer English 1 Restart the system. 2 The instruction "Press to Enter BIOS" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST. 3 Press + at the same time to exit the system recovery process when...
...is pressed, the recovery process will be asked to reboot your hard drive. Please enter 000000:" is displayed. 5 Enter six 0s and continue. 6 "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears. 7 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press "Enter" to eight alphanumeric ...characters. 50 2 Customizing my computer English 1 Restart the system. 2 The instruction "Press to Enter BIOS" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST. 3 Press + at the same time to exit the system recovery process when...
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... ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you need to set up your location... appropriate software running on the rear or left of the computer. Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared ports of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is enabled. I want to use your location. Refer to the...
... ports. • Make sure you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). • During the POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared port is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you need to set up your location... appropriate software running on the rear or left of the computer. Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared ports of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is enabled. I want to use your location. Refer to the...
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...service center. Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility. Disk Boot Failure Insert a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot. Keyboard Interface ...Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS Utility to enter the BIOS Utility; If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Hard Disk 0 Error ...
...service center. Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility. Disk Boot Failure Insert a system (bootable) diskette into the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot. Keyboard Interface ...Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS Utility to enter the BIOS Utility; If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. Hard Disk 0 Error ...
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... up to 2 GB • Two DDR DIMM slots • Support 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB & 1GB DDR SDRAM modules • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • One internal optical drive Display and video • 14.1" or 15.0" Thin-Film Transistor...
... up to 2 GB • Two DDR DIMM slots • Support 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB & 1GB DDR SDRAM modules • 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • One internal optical drive Display and video • 14.1" or 15.0" Thin-Film Transistor...
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... lights 13 infrared 38 ITW. Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 24 audio 26 adjusting the volume 26 troubleshooting 54 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 19 C caps lock 15 on indicator 14 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 24 ejecting manually 54...
... lights 13 infrared 38 ITW. Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 24 audio 26 adjusting the volume 26 troubleshooting 54 B battery pack caring for v BIOS utility 45 brightness hotkeys 19 C caps lock 15 on indicator 14 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD-ROM ejecting 24 ejecting manually 54...