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...174; M processor; 2 MB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel® Pentium® processor Data storage T 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk T DVD-Dual or Combo drive Display and graphics T Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at -- 15" XGA (1024 X 768) -- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X... ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready T Wireless LAN (optional): integrated miniPCI 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution T Acer SignalUP wireless technology support T Wireless PAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® Audio T Audio system with two built-in speakers T Sound Blaster ProTM and...
...174; M processor; 2 MB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel® Pentium® processor Data storage T 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk T DVD-Dual or Combo drive Display and graphics T Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at -- 15" XGA (1024 X 768) -- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X... ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready T Wireless LAN (optional): integrated miniPCI 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution T Acer SignalUP wireless technology support T Wireless PAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth® Audio T Audio system with two built-in speakers T Sound Blaster ProTM and...
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... LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is active. Media activity Power Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is charging. Icon Function Description Icon Function Caps Lock Num Lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is being charged. Fully charged: light shows green...
... LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is active. Media activity Power Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is charging. Icon Function Description Icon Function Caps Lock Num Lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is being charged. Fully charged: light shows green...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification There is no FDD module for this product 2DD (720KB) 9...N2 ST960821A TOSHIBA PLUTO MK6025GAS Capacity (MB) 60000 Bytes per sector 512 Logical heads 16 Logical sectors 63 Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383 Physical read/write heads 3/3/4 Disks 2/2/4 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer... 100 MB/Sec 20 TravelMate 2310 Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface 11M~54M bps 802.11 b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & ...
Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification There is no FDD module for this product 2DD (720KB) 9...N2 ST960821A TOSHIBA PLUTO MK6025GAS Capacity (MB) 60000 Bytes per sector 512 Logical heads 16 Logical sectors 63 Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383 Physical read/write heads 3/3/4 Disks 2/2/4 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer... 100 MB/Sec 20 TravelMate 2310 Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface 11M~54M bps 802.11 b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & ...
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...) - MPEG1 Video DVD DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name General Specification Interface Disc Diameter Loading Type Drive Mounting Read/Write Mounting Orientation Buffer Under Run Power consumption Interface Media compatibility Format compatibility Specification...
...) - MPEG1 Video DVD DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name General Specification Interface Disc Diameter Loading Type Drive Mounting Read/Write Mounting Orientation Buffer Under Run Power consumption Interface Media compatibility Format compatibility Specification...
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... 50Hz must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. EMI Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI ...T The display shuts off ) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating +0~+35 °C -20~+65 °C 26 Specification TravelMate 2310 AC Adapter Item Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current...
... 50Hz must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. EMI Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI ...T The display shuts off ) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating +0~+35 °C -20~+65 °C 26 Specification TravelMate 2310 AC Adapter Item Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current...
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... 2.24.2a 1A19 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 2310 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The system information is presenting. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected...
... 2.24.2a 1A19 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 2310 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The system information is presenting. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected...
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Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Memory size is set to control the settings in the system. Disabled: Customer Logo ...
Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Memory size is set to control the settings in the system. Disabled: Customer Logo ...
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... and Exit 41 Chapter 2 indicate device categories. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category. Use and to expand/collapse. Main Security Boot Exit Network Boot +Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices Item Specific Help + and - Use to move highlighted item...
... and Exit 41 Chapter 2 indicate device categories. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category. Use and to expand/collapse. Main Security Boot Exit Network Boot +Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices Item Specific Help + and - Use to move highlighted item...
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Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1. Detach the ODD holder. 5. Disconnect the ODD connector board then remove it. 61 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the four screws as shown. 4. Remove the two screws that secure the optical disc drive and the ODD holder. 3. Push the ODD holder as the picture shows. 2.
Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1. Detach the ODD holder. 5. Disconnect the ODD connector board then remove it. 61 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the four screws as shown. 4. Remove the two screws that secure the optical disc drive and the ODD holder. 3. Push the ODD holder as the picture shows. 2.
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... system. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard ... will show message. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Incorrect password is dead - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn...
... system. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard ... will show message. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Incorrect password is dead - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn...
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...DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data ... Utility. Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette...
...DIMM System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data ... Utility. Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette...
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... indicator turns on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 68. See "Power System Check" on...
... indicator turns on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 68. See "Power System Check" on...
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... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
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... connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 70. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
... connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 70. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
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... programs, no sound. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Audio driver...actual size. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility...
... programs, no sound. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Audio driver...actual size. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility...
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Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. External display does not work . Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices ... board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom ...
Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. External display does not work . Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices ... board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom ...
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... the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). 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. If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is...
... the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). 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. If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is...
TravelMate 2310 User's Guide
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.... 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is important to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before ...you use this option. Follow the steps below to back up all data will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer...your notebook. English 20 Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is [Enabled]. 3 Exit the BIOS setup utility and save ...
.... 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is important to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before ...you use this option. Follow the steps below to back up all data will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer...your notebook. English 20 Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is [Enabled]. 3 Exit the BIOS setup utility and save ...
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... you through each process. The default password is only available on drive D:. Acer eRecovery consists of the current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. English 42 Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to proceed. Create backup Users can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows® XP 2 Press + to...
... you through each process. The default password is only available on drive D:. Acer eRecovery consists of the current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. English 42 Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to proceed. Create backup Users can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows® XP 2 Press + to...
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...are not available, you can restore backup previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows® XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to complete the process. Factory default image and click Next. 7... is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to disk window, select 01. The default password is a user backup stored on the hard drive (D:\). Restore from backup Users can create...
...are not available, you can restore backup previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows® XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to complete the process. Factory default image and click Next. 7... is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to disk window, select 01. The default password is a user backup stored on the hard drive (D:\). Restore from backup Users can create...