Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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... about the computer, so read it for you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for starters... Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF...). poster helps you . For instructions on how to print out a copy, this User's guide is not installed on TravelMate User's guide will be more productive. Your guides To help you be happy with setting up your computer can help you ever need to...
... about the computer, so read it for you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for starters... Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF...). poster helps you . For instructions on how to print out a copy, this User's guide is not installed on TravelMate User's guide will be more productive. Your guides To help you be happy with setting up your computer can help you ever need to...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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2 Customizing my computer 37 Expanding through options 39 Connectivity options 39 Upgrade options 45 Using system utilities 48 Acer eManager 48 Launch Manager 49 BIOS Utility 49 D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc) 50 Multilingual operating system installation 50 Restore without a Recovery CD 50 Setup password and exit 51 3 Troubleshooting my computer 53 Frequently-asked questions 55 Troubleshooting tips 58 Error messages 59 Requesting service 60 ITW 60 Before you call 61 Appendix A Specifications 63 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 69 Index 85
2 Customizing my computer 37 Expanding through options 39 Connectivity options 39 Upgrade options 45 Using system utilities 48 Acer eManager 48 Launch Manager 49 BIOS Utility 49 D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc) 50 Multilingual operating system installation 50 Restore without a Recovery CD 50 Setup password and exit 51 3 Troubleshooting my computer 53 Frequently-asked questions 55 Troubleshooting tips 58 Error messages 59 Requesting service 60 ITW 60 Before you call 61 Appendix A Specifications 63 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 69 Index 85
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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... button 5 AcerMedia bay (Manufacturing option) Description Internal optical drive; See page 56 for more details. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive module installed. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Note: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending...
... button 5 AcerMedia bay (Manufacturing option) Description Internal optical drive; See page 56 for more details. accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive module installed. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Note: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending...
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... movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will play DVD discs of that region only. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in this section for the first time, the program asks you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will...
... movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will play DVD discs of that region only. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in this section for the first time, the program asks you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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...-card-sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. CardBus improves on how to your card manual for details. Note: Refer to install and use the card and its functions. These cards should have a PC Card logo on cards for details on the 16-bit PC card technology...
...-card-sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the computer. CardBus improves on how to your card manual for details. Note: Refer to install and use the card and its functions. These cards should have a PC Card logo on cards for details on the 16-bit PC card technology...
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... 1GB SDRAM modules. There are two memory slots on your authorized dealer if you need increased performance. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. The computer supports shadow RAM.... Memory upgrade Memory is occupied by installing a memory module into the available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module. You can upgrade memory by standard...
... 1GB SDRAM modules. There are two memory slots on your authorized dealer if you need increased performance. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. The computer supports shadow RAM.... Memory upgrade Memory is occupied by installing a memory module into the available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module. You can upgrade memory by standard...
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... [Hard Disk Recovery] setting in [Advanced] is [Enabled]. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you use when you first power-on the system. 1 Turn on certain models....) English Note: This feature is only available on the system. 2 Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will be the only option for future recovery operations. 5 The system will reboot. The system will install the operating system and language you want. Press Enter to the language ...
... [Hard Disk Recovery] setting in [Advanced] is [Enabled]. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you use when you first power-on the system. 1 Turn on certain models....) English Note: This feature is only available on the system. 2 Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will be the only option for future recovery operations. 5 The system will reboot. The system will install the operating system and language you want. Press Enter to the language ...
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...be attached to correct the interference by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. FCC notice This device has been tested...Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular...
...be attached to correct the interference by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. FCC notice This device has been tested...Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular...
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... heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. The openings should never be operated from overheating. Also, make sure that could result in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 6 This product should be placed near water. 4 Do not place this product yourself, as they may fall, causing serious damage...
... heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. The openings should never be operated from overheating. Also, make sure that could result in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 6 This product should be placed near water. 4 Do not place this product yourself, as they may fall, causing serious damage...
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... interference that do not emit RF field in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device. 4 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to its operation in 5 GHz band • The device for the general population; Canada - this product to be...could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN (LicenceExempt Local Area Network) devices. Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The Acer TravelMate series employs low gain integral antennas that may cause undesired operation of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. ...
... interference that do not emit RF field in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device. 4 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to its operation in 5 GHz band • The device for the general population; Canada - this product to be...could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN (LicenceExempt Local Area Network) devices. Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The Acer TravelMate series employs low gain integral antennas that may cause undesired operation of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. ...
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86 left view 5 M media access on indicator 13 memory installing 45- 46 upgrading 45 messages error 59 modem 39 N network 40 Notebook Manager hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 78 num lock 15 on indicator ...
86 left view 5 M media access on indicator 13 memory installing 45- 46 upgrading 45 messages error 59 modem 39 N network 40 Notebook Manager hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 78 num lock 15 on indicator ...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
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... CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3GHz~1.4GHZ for TravelMate 2300 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.5GHz~1.6GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4000 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.8GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4500 Intel 855GME+ICH4 Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA 1.308V (highest frequency mode) ...(Dothan)-TravelMate 4500 Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Intel 855GME built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 333 MHz 2.5V and 1.25V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory ...
... CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3GHz~1.4GHZ for TravelMate 2300 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.5GHz~1.6GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4000 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.8GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4500 Intel 855GME+ICH4 Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA 1.308V (highest frequency mode) ...(Dothan)-TravelMate 4500 Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Intel 855GME built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 333 MHz 2.5V and 1.25V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory ...
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...Info. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is presenting. This field shows the model name of devices installed on primary IDE master. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter Floppy Disk Drive HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number...: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MPAA01Q2G0746A MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S 3A01 Montara-GME3360 PQ1A24 1234567890123456789012 1234567890 Aspire1680 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub...
...Info. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is presenting. This field shows the model name of devices installed on primary IDE master. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter Floppy Disk Drive HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number...: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MPAA01Q2G0746A MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S 3A01 Montara-GME3360 PQ1A24 1234567890123456789012 1234567890 Aspire1680 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub...
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. ...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. ...
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... that the DIMM is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Do the following one at a time to be tested. If the keyboard cable connection is fully installed into the connector. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the System board...
... that the DIMM is correct, run the Keyboard Test. Do the following one at a time to be tested. If the keyboard cable connection is fully installed into the connector. Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the System board...
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Remove the battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following power sources: 1. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 72 Chapter 4 71
Remove the battery pack. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following power sources: 1. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 72 Chapter 4 71
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...short time. Touchpad check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. If the voltage is working. 3. Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. If the FFC on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. This self-acting pointer movement...properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in control Panel 2. If the touch pad still does not work , then check if the main board to switch board FPC is not a...
...short time. Touchpad check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. If the voltage is working. 3. Re-install the battery pack. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. If the FFC on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. This self-acting pointer movement...properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in control Panel 2. If the touch pad still does not work , then check if the main board to switch board FPC is not a...
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... and their possible causes. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement... the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
... and their possible causes. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement... the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
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... up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS...
... up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS...
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... Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done-
... Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done-