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...chipset t Wireless solution: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) T 256/512 MB of DDR2 400/533 MHz ... refresh rate at 70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive T Optical drive options: tDVD-Super Multi double-layer tDVD-Dual double layer...
...chipset t Wireless solution: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) T 256/512 MB of DDR2 400/533 MHz ... refresh rate at 70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive T Optical drive options: tDVD-Super Multi double-layer tDVD-Dual double layer...
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...and four on the front panel. Indicates the status of the fan. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by two screws). 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Chapter 1 11 # Item Description 1 ... Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Media Activity Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is closed. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of Bluetooth communication. The power, battery and wireless communication status...
...and four on the front panel. Indicates the status of the fan. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by two screws). 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Chapter 1 11 # Item Description 1 ... Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Media Activity Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is closed. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of Bluetooth communication. The power, battery and wireless communication status...
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...side Specification Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Name SEAGATE ST94019A Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS SEAGATE N2 ST960821A Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS Capacity (MB) ...40000 60000 Bytes per 512 512 sector Data heads 2/2 3/4 Drive Format Disks 1/1 2/2 Spindle speed 4200/4200 RPM (RPM) 4200/4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB/8192KB 8192KB Interface ATA/...
...side Specification Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Name SEAGATE ST94019A Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS SEAGATE N2 ST960821A Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS Capacity (MB) ...40000 60000 Bytes per 512 512 sector Data heads 2/2 3/4 Drive Format Disks 1/1 2/2 Spindle speed 4200/4200 RPM (RPM) 4200/4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB/8192KB 8192KB Interface ATA/...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Voltage tolerance Specification 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Philips ...
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Voltage tolerance Specification 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Philips ...
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Main Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacturer Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048 KB HDD ...IDE master. UUID=32bytes This field shows the brand name of the system. Enable boot logo and get system information. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is subject to different models. This field displays the manufacturer name of the system This field displays the BIOS version...
Main Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacturer Name = Acer BIOS Version = V1.00 VGA Version = 3104 -----System CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4 CPU speed = 2.0 GHz L2 Cache = 2048 KB HDD ...IDE master. UUID=32bytes This field shows the brand name of the system. Enable boot logo and get system information. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is subject to different models. This field displays the manufacturer name of the system This field displays the BIOS version...
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...Quiet Boot Power on display will automatically dim the LCD brightness in LCD only mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to factory defaults. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will be in order to save power when AC is not present....dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is disabled. Enable: Customer logo is displayed, and summary screen is NOT available (running on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to -disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables ...
...Quiet Boot Power on display will automatically dim the LCD brightness in LCD only mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to factory defaults. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will be in order to save power when AC is not present....dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is disabled. Enable: Customer logo is displayed, and summary screen is NOT available (running on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to -disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables ...
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...screen. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security Set User Password May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Set Supervisor Password _ Lock HardDisk Drive --------Set Supervisor password Enter old Supervisor password Enter new Supervisor Password Verify new Supervisor Password [ ] Boot System OK Cancel Enter new password. Press...Enter to reset it cannot be enabled. When set the administrator password. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock HardDisk Drive Description Press Enter to access hard disk drive. When set the user password.
...screen. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security Set User Password May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Set Supervisor Password _ Lock HardDisk Drive --------Set Supervisor password Enter old Supervisor password Enter new Supervisor Password Verify new Supervisor Password [ ] Boot System OK Cancel Enter new password. Press...Enter to reset it cannot be enabled. When set the administrator password. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock HardDisk Drive Description Press Enter to access hard disk drive. When set the user password.
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Boot Device ---Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Device Network Boot Press key to change value key activates accelerators. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 Boot Exit Boot Device ` ----- Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. button or key accept entries. Chapter 2 37 button or key reject entries. Use spacebar and number keys to select a control. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system.
Boot Device ---Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Device Network Boot Press key to change value key activates accelerators. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 Boot Exit Boot Device ` ----- Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. button or key accept entries. Chapter 2 37 button or key reject entries. Use spacebar and number keys to select a control. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system.
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Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the ODD bracket. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Then take the hard disc drive out of the HDD bracket. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the ODD bracket from the optical disc drive module. 54 Chapter 3
Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the ODD bracket. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Then take the hard disc drive out of the HDD bracket. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the ODD bracket from the optical disc drive module. 54 Chapter 3
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Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" ... Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System .... System CMOS checksum bad - Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. System timer error...
Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" ... Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System .... System CMOS checksum bad - Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. System timer error...
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...RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - run SETUP Check the... drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 56. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 62 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Failing Bits: ...
...RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - run SETUP Check the... drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 56. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 62 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Failing Bits: ...
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Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect ...
Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect ...
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... more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn't power-off...
... more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn't power-off...
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... pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia...System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Action ...
... pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia...System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Action ...
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... Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad does not work . Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Action in ...Chapter 4 Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not...
... Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad does not work . Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Action in ...Chapter 4 Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not...
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... disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Determine...
... disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Determine...
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... color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual display via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media...rate at 70 Hz • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive • Optical drive options (for selected models): - Intel® Pentium® M ...
... color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual display via Acer GridVista™ • 16.7 million colors • Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media...rate at 70 Hz • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive • Optical drive options (for selected models): - Intel® Pentium® M ...
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HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. ...
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Bluetooth Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. ...
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Once your hard disk does not reset the number of that region only. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Refer to the online help for the first time, the program asks you can set the region code a maximum of a different region into 6 regions. Please ... region code, insert a DVD movie of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. English 60 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set will remain permanent. then close the DVD tray. You can play after which the last region code set to enter the region...
Once your hard disk does not reset the number of that region only. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Refer to the online help for the first time, the program asks you can set the region code a maximum of a different region into 6 regions. Please ... region code, insert a DVD movie of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. English 60 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set will remain permanent. then close the DVD tray. You can play after which the last region code set to enter the region...
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... method, click Next. The default password is a user backup stored on the hard disk (D:\). a Use Backup to HDD to proceed. 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 complete the restore process. The... 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 store the backup disk image on drive D:. Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there...
... method, click Next. The default password is a user backup stored on the hard disk (D:\). a Use Backup to HDD to proceed. 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 complete the restore process. The... 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 store the backup disk image on drive D:. Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there...