TravelMate 3200 Service Guide
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... 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 9 Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 10 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 12 Chapter 1 Right Panel # Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 5 Eject button Ejects the PC Card from...
... 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 9 Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 10 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 12 Chapter 1 Right Panel # Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; button 5 Eject button Ejects the PC Card from...
TravelMate 3200 Service Guide
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...remember the screw location for each screw type. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. NOTE: TravelMate 3200 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC... types of screws together during service disassembling. If you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. Turn off the power to secure bottom case and upper case assembly. Please refer the picture below, group the same type ...of screws used to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. The screws vary in length....
...remember the screw location for each screw type. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. NOTE: TravelMate 3200 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC... types of screws together during service disassembling. If you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. Turn off the power to secure bottom case and upper case assembly. Please refer the picture below, group the same type ...of screws used to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. The screws vary in length....
TravelMate 3200 Service Guide
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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. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the problem, power on page 68 Chapter 4 67 Power System Check To verify the symptom of the following power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2.
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. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the problem, power on page 68 Chapter 4 67 Power System Check To verify the symptom of the following power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2.
TravelMate 3200 Service Guide
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... Syn touch driver. 2. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are pulese. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer... not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to the touchpad pointer. If the FFC on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. This symptom is still less than 50% of time. 68 Chapter 4 If the voltage is not a hardware problem. If the the PS/2...
... Syn touch driver. 2. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are pulese. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for a short time. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer... not light up , remove the battery pack and let it return to the touchpad pointer. If the FFC on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. This symptom is still less than 50% of time. 68 Chapter 4 If the voltage is not a hardware problem. If the the PS/2...
TravelMate 3200 Service Guide
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... correctly. But you can see POST on LCD during POST. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. shown on an external CRT. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 67 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable...
... correctly. But you can see POST on LCD during POST. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. shown on an external CRT. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 67 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable...
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... thermal module is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Next, enter BIOS utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight... doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. 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 running "Load Default Settings" then reboot...
... thermal module is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Next, enter BIOS utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight... doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. 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 running "Load Default Settings" then reboot...
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...not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad board Main board 78 Chapter 4 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. USB does not work . Printer driver Printer cable ... then reboot the system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Refresh battery (...
...not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad board Main board 78 Chapter 4 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. USB does not work . Printer driver Printer cable ... then reboot the system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Refresh battery (...
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... time. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at the time of the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T PC Cards 4. If any problems are supported... has changed. 6. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. NOTE: Verify that all of ...
... time. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at the time of the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T PC Cards 4. If any problems are supported... has changed. 6. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. NOTE: Verify that all of ...
TravelMate 3200 User's Guide
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...Keep them away from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull 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. Cleaning and... servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off before removing or replacing batteries. • ...
...Keep them away from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull 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. Cleaning and... servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off before removing or replacing batteries. • ...
TravelMate 3200 User's Guide
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... Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 9 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 10 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 7 Right view English # Item 1 Optical drive 2 LED indicator 3 Emergency eject hole 4 Optical drive eject button 5 Eject button 6 PC Card slot Description Internal...
... Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 9 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 10 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 7 Right view English # Item 1 Optical drive 2 LED indicator 3 Emergency eject hole 4 Optical drive eject button 5 Eject button 6 PC Card slot Description Internal...
TravelMate 3200 User's Guide
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English 27 Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 7 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 8 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to shut down the computer: 1... using one to place it in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display, and press and release the power swtich. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you tips and hints on Turn Off. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect...
English 27 Moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 7 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 8 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to shut down the computer: 1... using one to place it in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display, and press and release the power swtich. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you tips and hints on Turn Off. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect...
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...are ready to use the computer again, open the display, and press and release the power switch. Press FnF4 or close the display. Then press and release the power switch. or - What to bring the AC adapter with you other than that, you probably do not need to bring anything with you...office to your home or vice versa" Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your TravelMate English - Press and release the power switch to wake up the computer from Sleep and Hibernation mode. Turn the power on to turn the computer back on the battery by pressing Fn-F4. you can ...
...are ready to use the computer again, open the display, and press and release the power switch. Press FnF4 or close the display. Then press and release the power switch. or - What to bring the AC adapter with you other than that, you probably do not need to bring anything with you...office to your home or vice versa" Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your TravelMate English - Press and release the power switch to wake up the computer from Sleep and Hibernation mode. Turn the power on to turn the computer back on the battery by pressing Fn-F4. you can ...
TravelMate 3200 User's Guide
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...10°C), allow the computer to come to the top cover of time and cannot bring the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to excessive heat. • ...Changes in an environment with you can cause condensation. With a second AC adapter, you , leave the computer in the trunk of time, you ...
...10°C), allow the computer to come to the top cover of time and cannot bring the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to excessive heat. • ...Changes in an environment with you can cause condensation. With a second AC adapter, you , leave the computer in the trunk of time, you ...
TravelMate 3200 User's Guide
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English 31 What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter ... with the local AC voltage. Do not use another printer • Proof of the country you are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the telecommunications system of purchase, in case you need to show it to which you are traveling in another ...
English 31 What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter ... with the local AC voltage. Do not use another printer • Proof of the country you are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the telecommunications system of purchase, in case you need to show it to which you are traveling in another ...
TravelMate 3200 User's Guide
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...; The brightness level might be too low. Look at the Power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following : - Then click on the screen. Make sure that the resolution is being applied to make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in Sleep mode. Nothing appears on the Settings tab... resolution are provided for each one. This is in properly to the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is set to the appropriate resolution. Connect the AC adapter to bring up . If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is the native resolution...
...; The brightness level might be too low. Look at the Power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following : - Then click on the screen. Make sure that the resolution is being applied to make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in Sleep mode. Nothing appears on the Settings tab... resolution are provided for each one. This is in properly to the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is set to the appropriate resolution. Connect the AC adapter to bring up . If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is the native resolution...
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Nevertheless, the TravelMate series shall be maintained between the antenna for human contact during normal operation is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. English 76 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of radiocommunication. Note: Acer Dual-Band 11a/g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function...
Nevertheless, the TravelMate series shall be maintained between the antenna for human contact during normal operation is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. English 76 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of radiocommunication. Note: Acer Dual-Band 11a/g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function...