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... it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with batteries. English v • Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer. • Do... of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to any cables away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as ...
... it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with batteries. English v • Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer. • Do... of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to any cables away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as ...
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5 Closed front view English # Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (Manufacturing option) (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 4 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Bluetooth communications Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth (optional) communications. 6 Wireless communications Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN (optional) communications.
5 Closed front view English # Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (Manufacturing option) (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 4 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Bluetooth communications Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth (optional) communications. 6 Wireless communications Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN (optional) communications.
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... (secured by a screw). 5 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive. (Only in TravelMate 4500) 6 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 7 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to know your TravelMate English # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. 10 Bottom view 1 Getting to remove the...
... (secured by a screw). 5 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive. (Only in TravelMate 4500) 6 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 7 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to know your TravelMate English # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. 10 Bottom view 1 Getting to remove the...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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...-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system • Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) • Li-ion main battery pack Display • The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use: - 14.1" XGA (1024x768) resolution - 15.0" XGA (1024x768...
...-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system • Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) • Li-ion main battery pack Display • The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use: - 14.1" XGA (1024x768) resolution - 15.0" XGA (1024x768...
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Even when the cover is being charged. Battery indicator Lights when the battery is closed, the state or features can still be seen. English Icon Function Power Description Lights when the computer is on. 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel.
Even when the cover is being charged. Battery indicator Lights when the battery is closed, the state or features can still be seen. English Icon Function Power Description Lights when the computer is on. 14 1 Getting to know your TravelMate In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel.
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English 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate AcerMedia bay (only in TravelMate 4500) The AcerMedia bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with your computer. These optional items include: • DVD/CD-RW Combo drive • DVD-Dual drive • DVD-Super Multi drive • Second hard disk drive • Second battery • Weight saver module Note: To swap AcerMedia drive modules, see "Swapping AcerMedia drive modules" on page 47
English 26 1 Getting to know your TravelMate AcerMedia bay (only in TravelMate 4500) The AcerMedia bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with your computer. These optional items include: • DVD/CD-RW Combo drive • DVD-Dual drive • DVD-Super Multi drive • Second hard disk drive • Second battery • Weight saver module Note: To swap AcerMedia drive modules, see "Swapping AcerMedia drive modules" on page 47
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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... in Sleep mode. Press FnF4 or close and latch the display. When you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by pressing Fn-F4. If your TravelMate English - Then tap any key or open the display, and press and release the power switch. Failure to resume. Press and ...release the power switch to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for the trip home: • Check if you are ready to ...
... in Sleep mode. Press FnF4 or close and latch the display. When you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by pressing Fn-F4. If your TravelMate English - Then tap any key or open the display, and press and release the power switch. Failure to resume. Press and ...release the power switch to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for the trip home: • Check if you are ready to ...
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..., but do not put the computer through a metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. 32... 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Traveling with the computer "when you are moving from country to country" Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it...
..., but do not put the computer through a metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. 32... 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Traveling with the computer "when you are moving from country to country" Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it...
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... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...
... following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using...
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... computer supports shadow RAM. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. There are two memory slots on your authorized dealer if you need increased performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand...
... computer supports shadow RAM. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. There are two memory slots on your authorized dealer if you need increased performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand...
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...increase the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to turn the display back on battery power, it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Nothing appears on the touchpad to resume. The computer's power management ... of possible situations that the AC adapter is plugged in Sleep mode. If you are provided for each one. Press any key to recharge the battery pack. - I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. English 55 Frequently-asked questions The...
...increase the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to turn the display back on battery power, it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Nothing appears on the touchpad to resume. The computer's power management ... of possible situations that the AC adapter is plugged in Sleep mode. If you are provided for each one. Press any key to recharge the battery pack. - I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. English 55 Frequently-asked questions The...
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... drive (A:), then press Enter to enter the BIOS Utility; Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error Messages Corrective Action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to reboot. 59 English Error messages If you still...
... drive (A:), then press Enter to enter the BIOS Utility; Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error Messages Corrective Action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to reboot. 59 English Error messages If you still...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with a 5-degree curve I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps ...speakers and one internal microphone • Separate audio ports for headphone-out, line-in -1 MS/MMC/SD card reader (manufacturing option) Weight (with battery) • 14.1"display model: 2.75 kg (6.1 lbs) • 15.0"display model: 2.91 kg (6.4 lbs) • 15.4"display model: 2.94 kg (6.5 ...
in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with a 5-degree curve I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps ...speakers and one internal microphone • Separate audio ports for headphone-out, line-in -1 MS/MMC/SD card reader (manufacturing option) Weight (with battery) • 14.1"display model: 2.75 kg (6.1 lbs) • 15.0"display model: 2.91 kg (6.4 lbs) • 15.4"display model: 2.94 kg (6.5 ...
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... hard disk • USB floppy drive • Second hard disk (AcerMedia bay, for certain models only) • Second 6-cell battery pack (certain models only) • I/O port replicator (certain models only) • Acer Easyport (certain models only) English 67 Dimensions - 364.0(W) x 279.0(D) x 38.9(max. H) mm, w/ battery - 364.0(W) x 275.0(D) x 33.9(max. Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C -
... hard disk • USB floppy drive • Second hard disk (AcerMedia bay, for certain models only) • Second 6-cell battery pack (certain models only) • I/O port replicator (certain models only) • Acer Easyport (certain models only) English 67 Dimensions - 364.0(W) x 279.0(D) x 38.9(max. H) mm, w/ battery - 364.0(W) x 275.0(D) x 33.9(max. Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C -
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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...performance, indicating a need for this equipment. 16 Avoid using a telephone (other controls may result in the product specification list. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. There may be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE...TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. Adjust only those controls that are followed. Keep them in your accessories box) for service. 12 The TravelMate series uses the lithium battery. It should be a remote risk of power supply cord set (provided in fire. Maximum length is a laser product. AVOID...
...performance, indicating a need for this equipment. 16 Avoid using a telephone (other controls may result in the product specification list. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. There may be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE...TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. Adjust only those controls that are followed. Keep them in your accessories box) for service. 12 The TravelMate series uses the lithium battery. It should be a remote risk of power supply cord set (provided in fire. Maximum length is a laser product. AVOID...
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... 1394 port 41 indicator lights 13 infrared 40 ITW. Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 26 audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 56 B battery pack caring for v BIOS Utility 49 BIOS utility 49 brightness hotkeys 19 C caps lock 15 on indicator 13 care AC adapter... v battery pack v computer iv CD troubleshooting 57 CD-ROM ejecting 25 ejecting manually 56 troubleshooting 56 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 30 caring for iv ...
... 1394 port 41 indicator lights 13 infrared 40 ITW. Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 26 audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 56 B battery pack caring for v BIOS Utility 49 BIOS utility 49 brightness hotkeys 19 C caps lock 15 on indicator 13 care AC adapter... v battery pack v computer iv CD troubleshooting 57 CD-ROM ejecting 25 ejecting manually 56 troubleshooting 56 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 30 caring for iv ...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
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... Shipping priority Quanta Named Project Name Platform naming M/B Chipset CPU LCD VGA Console display Arcade windows mode Optical Hot swapple HDD wireless WNC Bluetooth Battery Life Battery cell Port replicator LAN Card reader Smart card DASP Keyboard Subwoofer SPDIF OS Driver support Disk to Disk NB manager 2 weight No. 5 Kestrel...SXGA+(tender) ATI 9700 with 64MB NO NO Combo DVD-SuperMulti DVD-Dual 2nd HDD, 2nd battery, weight saver 40GB / 60GB / 80GB UMA NO NO Combo DVD-SuperMulti DVD-Dual 2nd HDD, 2nd battery, weight saver 40GB / 60GB / 80GB ATI 9700 with 64MB NO NO Combo DVD-Dual DVD...
... Shipping priority Quanta Named Project Name Platform naming M/B Chipset CPU LCD VGA Console display Arcade windows mode Optical Hot swapple HDD wireless WNC Bluetooth Battery Life Battery cell Port replicator LAN Card reader Smart card DASP Keyboard Subwoofer SPDIF OS Driver support Disk to Disk NB manager 2 weight No. 5 Kestrel...SXGA+(tender) ATI 9700 with 64MB NO NO Combo DVD-SuperMulti DVD-Dual 2nd HDD, 2nd battery, weight saver 40GB / 60GB / 80GB UMA NO NO Combo DVD-SuperMulti DVD-Dual 2nd HDD, 2nd battery, weight saver 40GB / 60GB / 80GB ATI 9700 with 64MB NO NO Combo DVD-Dual DVD...
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... and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system. T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T Li-ion main battery pack Display T T T T T T The TFT LCD panel providing a lare viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of video memory (manufacturing option) 3D graphics support Simultaneous display...
... and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system. T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T Li-ion main battery pack Display T T T T T T The TFT LCD panel providing a lare viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of video memory (manufacturing option) 3D graphics support Simultaneous display...
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... 1.5V / 1.2V B Page : 10 1.5V_S5 +1.5V AGP_VCC (+1.5V) 1.2VCCT VTT CPU CORE Page : 10 VCC_CORE VGA_CORE VGA CORE/VRAM 2.5V_VGA Page : 10 BATTERY C CHARGER Page : 10 BATTERY SELECT Page : 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 CLOCK GEN CYPRESS CY28346-2 Page : 10 Centrino BANIAS DORTHAN CELEROM-M CLOCK S/S INTEL Mobile_479 CPU Page : 2 , ... 6 SYSTEM 3 DOCKING 2 MINI-USB USB PORT USB PORT Page : 15 Page : 15 Page: 15 D USB2,3,5 USB0,1 USB4 PROJECT:Kestrel Series Acer Incorporated Size Document Number BLOCK DIAGRAM Date: Friday, June 04, 2004 7 Sheet 1 of 8 Rev A1A 35 Chapter 1
... 1.5V / 1.2V B Page : 10 1.5V_S5 +1.5V AGP_VCC (+1.5V) 1.2VCCT VTT CPU CORE Page : 10 VCC_CORE VGA_CORE VGA CORE/VRAM 2.5V_VGA Page : 10 BATTERY C CHARGER Page : 10 BATTERY SELECT Page : 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 CLOCK GEN CYPRESS CY28346-2 Page : 10 Centrino BANIAS DORTHAN CELEROM-M CLOCK S/S INTEL Mobile_479 CPU Page : 2 , ... 6 SYSTEM 3 DOCKING 2 MINI-USB USB PORT USB PORT Page : 15 Page : 15 Page: 15 D USB2,3,5 USB0,1 USB4 PROJECT:Kestrel Series Acer Incorporated Size Document Number BLOCK DIAGRAM Date: Friday, June 04, 2004 7 Sheet 1 of 8 Rev A1A 35 Chapter 1
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... stereo audio output. 2 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra- red printer, IR-aware computer). 3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 4 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 5 Bluetooth® Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is communications enabled. 6 Wireless Indicates status of wireless LAN communi- communication cation. 7 Line-in...
... stereo audio output. 2 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra- red printer, IR-aware computer). 3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 4 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 5 Bluetooth® Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is communications enabled. 6 Wireless Indicates status of wireless LAN communi- communication cation. 7 Line-in...