Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
Page 3
... started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your computer, clicking on how to complete the installation. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF). For instructions on TravelMate User's guide will be more productive. Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to use your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of guides...
... started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your computer, clicking on how to complete the installation. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF). For instructions on TravelMate User's guide will be more productive. Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on the screen to use your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of guides...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
Page 16
...Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 S-video port (Manufacturing option) Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 Network jack 8 Modem jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a phone line. 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (manufacturing option). 8 Right view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English # Item 1 IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option) Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 PC Card...
...Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 S-video port (Manufacturing option) Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 Network jack 8 Modem jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a phone line. 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (manufacturing option). 8 Right view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English # Item 1 IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option) Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 PC Card...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
Page 36
... of the computer. See "Hot keys" on the front panel of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to access. The built-in dual stereo speakers are audio ports on page 18 for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio. There are easy to the USB ports, and video memory. Power management This computer has a built-in order to know your computer...
... of the computer. See "Hot keys" on the front panel of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to access. The built-in dual stereo speakers are audio ports on page 18 for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio. There are easy to the USB ports, and video memory. Power management This computer has a built-in order to know your computer...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
Page 57
... need to run it. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the TravelMate logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). English 49 Launch Manager The Acer Launch Manager allows you to set by clicking on page 21 for more information. You can access the Launch Manager by users. BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is being displayed...
... need to run it. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the TravelMate logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). English 49 Launch Manager The Acer Launch Manager allows you to set by clicking on page 21 for more information. You can access the Launch Manager by users. BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is being displayed...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
Page 63
... increase the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the touchpad to resume. If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is lit, check the following: - Look at the Power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is plugged in...
... increase the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the touchpad to resume. If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is lit, check the following: - Look at the Power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is plugged in...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
Page 94
... N network 40 Notebook Manager hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 78 num lock 15 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 16 num lock 16 O online services 60 optical drive 25 options memory upgrade 45 P PC Card 42, 43 ejecting 42 inserting 42 ports 39 Power-On Self Test (POST) 49 printer troubleshooting 58 problems 55 CD 57 CD-ROM 56 display 55, 56 DVD 57 keyboard 57 printer 58 startup 55 troubleshooting 54 Q questions setting location...
... N network 40 Notebook Manager hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 78 num lock 15 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 16 num lock 16 O online services 60 optical drive 25 options memory upgrade 45 P PC Card 42, 43 ejecting 42 inserting 42 ports 39 Power-On Self Test (POST) 49 printer troubleshooting 58 problems 55 CD 57 CD-ROM 56 display 55, 56 DVD 57 keyboard 57 printer 58 startup 55 troubleshooting 54 Q questions setting location...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 30
Description Bluetooth® communications Default application Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN (optional) communications. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Bluetooth (optional) communications. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users. Wireless communications Lights to indicate the status of Wireless and Bluetooth®. Chapter 1 23 In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel.
Description Bluetooth® communications Default application Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN (optional) communications. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Bluetooth (optional) communications. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users. Wireless communications Lights to indicate the status of Wireless and Bluetooth®. Chapter 1 23 In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel.
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 33
... control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix 3A03 SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU...
... control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix 3A03 SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 51
... HardDisk Security: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on . Press [Enter] to input, change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. F1...
... HardDisk Security: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on . Press [Enter] to input, change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. F1...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 52
.... When set . Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your password, you have right to change the value of the user password. The password length can be grayed out if the user password was used to user when Supervisor password is being set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only...
.... When set . Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your password, you have right to change the value of the user password. The password length can be grayed out if the user password was used to user when Supervisor password is being set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 53
... changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. 3. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. When you are done, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Changing a Password 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
... changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. 3. Type the current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. When you are done, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Changing a Password 1. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 55
... ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 48 Chapter 2 Boot order is top-down . Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to move highlighted item up and down using only the top device in module bay. Use to expand/collapses. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and -
... ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 48 Chapter 2 Boot order is top-down . Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to move highlighted item up and down using only the top device in module bay. Use to expand/collapses. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and -
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 56
... Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 49 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load default...
... Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 49 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load default...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 61
... and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in -1 Cover *4 Speaker Set B*2 Modem Board Upper Case Assembly Touchpad Touchpad Bracket B*2 Bluetooth Module Touchpad Board 54 Chapter 3 Start Battery *2 HDD Cover HDD Module *2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU E*2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover ODD Module *2 back side *4 left/right side ODD Connector Board ODD Holder special screw for thermal*3 Ex1 Thermal Module ODD Drive E*3 Middle Cover B*2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module B*2 Switch Board...
... and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in -1 Cover *4 Speaker Set B*2 Modem Board Upper Case Assembly Touchpad Touchpad Bracket B*2 Bluetooth Module Touchpad Board 54 Chapter 3 Start Battery *2 HDD Cover HDD Module *2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU E*2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover ODD Module *2 back side *4 left/right side ODD Connector Board ODD Holder special screw for thermal*3 Ex1 Thermal Module ODD Drive E*3 Middle Cover B*2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module B*2 Switch Board...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 84
... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 86
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 87
... brightness function key doesn't work ). Main board 80 Chapter 4 LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. The system cannot power-off. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver...
... brightness function key doesn't work ). Main board 80 Chapter 4 LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. The system cannot power-off. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 88
RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in upper case Main board Chapter 4 81 Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation...
RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in upper case Main board Chapter 4 81 Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 89
... board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems...
... board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
Page 91
... for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be...
... for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be...
