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...out (NTSC/PAL) support (for selected models) T DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models) T Acer CinemaVisionTM technology (Acer Arcade) T Acer ClearVisionTM optimization (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi...), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travle (for TravelMate series) T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys...
...out (NTSC/PAL) support (for selected models) T DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models) T Acer CinemaVisionTM technology (Acer Arcade) T Acer ClearVisionTM optimization (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi...), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travle (for TravelMate series) T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys...
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Board Layout Top View 1 JP1 2 SW1 3 JP3 4 JP2 5 JP6 6 JP7 7 JP43 8 SW4 9 SW6 LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button 10 SW7 11 SW2 12 SW5 13 SW3 14 JP13 15 JP12 16 JP9 17 IR1 18 JP8 Touchpad Down Button Touchpad Up Button Touchpad Left Button Touchapd Left Button Internal Microphone Connector Internal Speaker Connector PCMCIA Socket FIR Module Internal Keyboard Connector Chapter 1 5
Board Layout Top View 1 JP1 2 SW1 3 JP3 4 JP2 5 JP6 6 JP7 7 JP43 8 SW4 9 SW6 LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button 10 SW7 11 SW2 12 SW5 13 SW3 14 JP13 15 JP12 16 JP9 17 IR1 18 JP8 Touchpad Down Button Touchpad Up Button Touchpad Left Button Touchapd Left Button Internal Microphone Connector Internal Speaker Connector PCMCIA Socket FIR Module Internal Keyboard Connector Chapter 1 5
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... tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Chapter 1 Front view Aspire series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Item Built-in camera Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; For use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the... output. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Internal microphone for our hands when you around your computer. For entering data into your new TravelMate computer.
... tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Chapter 1 Front view Aspire series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Item Built-in camera Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; For use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the... output. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Internal microphone for our hands when you around your computer. For entering data into your new TravelMate computer.
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...-crystal display), displays computer output. For entering data into your computer. Internal microphone for our hands when you use the computer. TravelMate series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Built-in camera Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and...
...-crystal display), displays computer output. For entering data into your computer. Internal microphone for our hands when you use the computer. TravelMate series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Built-in camera Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and...
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... Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Release the battery for TravelMate 4200) Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory...
... Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Release the battery for TravelMate 4200) Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory...
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... user-programmable button. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Aspire Series TravelMate Series Launch key P P Web browser Mail 20 Default application User-programmable User-programmable...
... user-programmable button. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Aspire Series TravelMate Series Launch key P P Web browser Mail 20 Default application User-programmable User-programmable...
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...in numeric mode. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Chapter 1 21 Hold while using cursor-control keys. Aspire Series: TravelMate Series: Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , all ...mode when you can toggle on and off. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric...
...in numeric mode. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Chapter 1 21 Hold while using cursor-control keys. Aspire Series: TravelMate Series: Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , all ...mode when you can toggle on and off. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric...
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Desired Access Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Hold while typing letters on the Windows Start button; Key Windows key Applicati on key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key ... brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Num Lock Off Type the letters in the hotkey combination. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most...
Desired Access Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Hold while typing letters on the Windows Start button; Key Windows key Applicati on key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key ... brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Num Lock Off Type the letters in the hotkey combination. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most...
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...Decreases the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. To type: Aspire Series: TravelMate Series: The Euro symbol 1. The US dollar sign 1. Hot Key Fn-x Icon Function Brightness up Description Increases the screen ...brightness. Either directly press the symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-...
...Decreases the screen brightness Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. To type: Aspire Series: TravelMate Series: The Euro symbol 1. The US dollar sign 1. Hot Key Fn-x Icon Function Brightness up Description Increases the screen ...brightness. Either directly press the symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-...
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... GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T5500/5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® EM64T For Aspire 3690/TravelMate 2490 Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher For Aspire 5680/...PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology, Legacy 1394 Device support, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 4MB for Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor T7200/7400/7600 Processor 2MB for Intel®...
... GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and T5500/5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® EM64T For Aspire 3690/TravelMate 2490 Intel® Celeron® M processor 410/420/430 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher For Aspire 5680/...PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology, Legacy 1394 Device support, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 4MB for Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor T7200/7400/7600 Processor 2MB for Intel®...
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... VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA HD Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package...-M SMsC LPC47N207 Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M ENE CB714 Realtek ALC883 Specification ENE KB 910Q 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Sanyo (6cell) 2.0 Sony (6cell) 2.0 Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 Snayo (6cell) 2.4 Sony (6cell) 2.4 Panasonic...
... VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA HD Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package...-M SMsC LPC47N207 Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M Built-in ICH7-M ENE CB714 Realtek ALC883 Specification ENE KB 910Q 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Sanyo (6cell) 2.0 Sony (6cell) 2.0 Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 Snayo (6cell) 2.4 Sony (6cell) 2.4 Panasonic...
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This field shows the model name of this system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of the system. Displays system BIOS ... : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5...
This field shows the model name of this system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of the system. Displays system BIOS ... : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5...
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... B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side LCD Module C*8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side C*2 upper... case assembly to lower case assembly on the components that need to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a ...
... B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side LCD Module C*8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side C*2 upper... case assembly to lower case assembly on the components that need to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a ...
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Detach the mini cover from the main unit carefully. 3. First, remove the screw fastening the ODD module as shown (See the left and the middle picture). 2. Remove the screw holding the mini cover. 15. Open the LCD module as shown. 2. Remove the screw fastening the keyboard. 4. Removing the ODD Module 1. Then turn over the keyboard as shown. 64 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. Push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Detach the middle cover from the main unit. 14.
Detach the mini cover from the main unit carefully. 3. First, remove the screw fastening the ODD module as shown (See the left and the middle picture). 2. Remove the screw holding the mini cover. 15. Open the LCD module as shown. 2. Remove the screw fastening the keyboard. 4. Removing the ODD Module 1. Then turn over the keyboard as shown. 64 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. Push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Detach the middle cover from the main unit. 14.
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Take out the antenna then disconnect the LCD cable (See the middle and the right images). 8. M2.5*15(NL) for yellow circles; Then turn the notebook to the front side. Chapter 3 65 Turn over the notebook, remove two screws fastening the LCD module on the bottom. 7. Remove four screws fastening the LCD module (M2.5*10(NL) for red circles). 9. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main unit carefully. 5. Then detach the entire LCD module from the main board. 6.
Take out the antenna then disconnect the LCD cable (See the middle and the right images). 8. M2.5*15(NL) for yellow circles; Then turn the notebook to the front side. Chapter 3 65 Turn over the notebook, remove two screws fastening the LCD module on the bottom. 7. Remove four screws fastening the LCD module (M2.5*10(NL) for red circles). 9. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main unit carefully. 5. Then detach the entire LCD module from the main board. 6.
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...and start the diagnostics program. 2. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to select the test device. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. ...the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Do the following to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. If the keyboard cable connection is required. Replace the keyboard. 3. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to it . If the tests detect...
...and start the diagnostics program. 2. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is passed as the program runs to select the test device. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. ...the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Do the following to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. If the keyboard cable connection is required. Replace the keyboard. 3. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to it . If the tests detect...
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... drive connector. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at ... System disabled. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages ...
... drive connector. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at ... System disabled. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages ...
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...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
...Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB...
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... 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... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
... 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... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
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Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen ...
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen ...