Acer Aspire 5710 5710G 5310 5310G User Manual

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
           
 
Item Specific Help 
Supervisor Password Is :
User Password Is : Clear
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
  Password on boot :[Disabled]
 
  
 Supervisor Password
controls access to the
setup utility. It can
be used to boot up when
Password on boot is
enabled. 
 
 
F1  Help    Select Item    F5/F6 Change ValuesF9 Setup Defaults...

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget 
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your 
dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the supervisor, user, or hard disk password:
1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set...

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Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set 
Supervisor Password box appears:
2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3.Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The 
computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4.When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit...

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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the 
Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following 
message. 

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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
  Information
 Main
 
Item Specific Help 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
   
  
Use <  > or <  > to select 
a device, then press 
 to move it up the 
list, or  to move it 
down the list. Press 
 to escape the 
menu. 
 
F1
        F5/F6
                 F9 Setup...

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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS....

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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
qNew versions of system programs
qNew features or options
qRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please...

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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
qWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
qSmall Philips screw driver
qPhilips screwdriver
qPlastic flat head screw driver
qTw e e z e r s
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3.Remove the battery pack.