Acer M1640, 1640Z manual Enable disk-to-disk recovery, Password, Using software, Playing DVD movies

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Enable disk-to-disk recovery

To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to set this value to Enabled.

Password

To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to enable this feature.

Using software

Playing DVD movies

When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.

1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray.

Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region only. You can set the region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after which the last region code set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set. Refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information.

2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds.

Region code

Country or region

 

 

1USA, Canada

2Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan

3Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea

4Latin America, Australia, New Zealand

5Former USSR, parts of Africa, India

6People's Republic of China

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Contents Aspire 1640 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Page Page Page An Aspire tour Front viewDescription Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view # Icon DescriptionRight view Rear viewIcon Item Description Base view Specifications English English Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys HotkeysKey Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2EManager on Fn + F3Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses?Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Acer Arcade for selected models InstantOn Arcade mode Arcade hotkeysFinding and playing content SettingsDisplay Settings Audio SettingsArcade controls Navigation controlsPlayer controls Background mode Virtual keyboardCinema Slide show settings AlbumEditing pictures Video Playing a video fileSnapshot Editing videoMusic Make DVDsAuthoring CD/DVDs File type compatibility Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsExpanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIRUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Bios utility Boot sequenceInstalling memory Enable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecoveryCreate backup Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change passwordEnglish Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines complianceFCC notice Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EUEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZL8Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish
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1640Z, M1640, 1640 specifications

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