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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 button 5 Eject button Ejects the PC Card from the drive. Right Panel # Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal...
... 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 button 5 Eject button Ejects the PC Card from the drive. Right Panel # Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal...
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. If you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. The screws vary in length. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 3200 series product uses mylar...
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. If you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. The screws vary in length. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 3200 series product uses mylar...
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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 68 Chapter 4 67 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; Remove the battery pack. 2.
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 68 Chapter 4 67 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; Remove the battery pack. 2.
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...then check if the main board to next step. 6. No service actions are pulese. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). If the charge indicator ... problem. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Power off the computer. 2. Touchpad check If the touchpad doesn't work , then replace FPC on the screen for a short time. If no,...
...then check if the main board to next step. 6. No service actions are pulese. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). If the charge indicator ... problem. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Power off the computer. 2. Touchpad check If the touchpad doesn't work , then replace FPC on the screen for a short time. If no,...
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...connectors. shown on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 67 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on page 67 Ensure every connector is ...blank. Main board Chapter 4 71 Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Error Message List No ...
...connectors. shown on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 67 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on page 67 Ensure every connector is ...blank. Main board Chapter 4 71 Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Error Message List No ...
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... key doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 67. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Verify OS in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if the brightness function key... (Heat sink or fan). Main board 76 Chapter 4 Next, enter BIOS utility to CRT port. Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD cable LCD ...
... key doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 67. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Verify OS in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if the brightness function key... (Heat sink or fan). Main board 76 Chapter 4 Next, enter BIOS utility to CRT port. Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD cable LCD ...
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... drive Main board The system doesn't resume from Standby/Hibernation mode. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Battery ... correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Check if...
... drive Main board The system doesn't resume from Standby/Hibernation mode. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Battery ... correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Check if...
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...failing FRU. 7. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Power-on page 67): 1. 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 PC Cards 4. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Power-off the computer. 2. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter...
...failing FRU. 7. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Power-on page 67): 1. 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 PC Cards 4. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Power-off the computer. 2. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter...
TravelMate 3200 User's Guide
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... • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Keep them away ...from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on uneven ...
... • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the fuse rating. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with batteries. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Keep them away ...from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on uneven ...
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... 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. Note: The 3-in-1 card reader only supports one Type II CardBus PC Card. 7 3-in-1 card reader Accepts MS, MMC and SD card. Ejects...
... 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. Note: The 3-in-1 card reader only supports one Type II CardBus PC Card. 7 3-in-1 card reader Accepts MS, MMC and SD card. Ejects...
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... or a different building, you are just moving around with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer 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 secure the..., Turn Off Computer. 2 Click on Turn Off. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display, and press and release the power swtich. English 27 Moving around or traveling with your TravelMate This section gives you go within the building.
... or a different building, you are just moving around with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer 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 secure the..., Turn Off Computer. 2 Click on Turn Off. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display, and press and release the power swtich. English 27 Moving around or traveling with your TravelMate This section gives you go within the building.
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...period of time it should fall. Turn the power on . If your meeting is shorter than that can prevent the computer from... Sleep and Hibernation mode. If the power indicator is not fully charged, you are ready to ...the meeting room. Press FnF4 or close the display. Then press and release the power switch. Note that the computer may want to short meetings A fully charged battery ... probably do not need to bring the AC adapter with you are not actively using the computer. Press and release the power switch to turn the computer back on to ...
...period of time it should fall. Turn the power on . If your meeting is shorter than that can prevent the computer from... Sleep and Hibernation mode. If the power indicator is not fully charged, you are ready to ...the meeting room. Press FnF4 or close the display. Then press and release the power switch. Note that the computer may want to short meetings A fully charged battery ... probably do not need to bring the AC adapter with you are not actively using the computer. Press and release the power switch to turn the computer back on to ...
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With a second AC adapter, you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer at home. If possible, leave the computer for use your ... heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can damage the screen What to bring the computer with you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter for 30 minutes in the trunk of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can cause condensation.
With a second AC adapter, you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer at home. If possible, leave the computer for use your ... heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can damage the screen What to bring the computer with you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter for 30 minutes in the trunk of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can cause condensation.
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English 31 What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for appliances to customs officials • International Traveler's Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when ...country you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the local AC voltage. If not, purchase a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in case you need to show it to...
English 31 What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for appliances to customs officials • International Traveler's Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when ...country you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the local AC voltage. If not, purchase a power cord that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in case you need to show it to...
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...- This is set to the appropriate resolution. Look at the Power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is lit, check the following: - Make sure that may be.... Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on battery power, it is plugged in Sleep mode. If you are provided for each one. Connect the AC adapter to bring up . Easy answers and solutions are running on an external monitor. Check the ...
...- This is set to the appropriate resolution. Look at the Power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is lit, check the following: - Make sure that may be.... Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on battery power, it is plugged in Sleep mode. If you are provided for each one. Connect the AC adapter to bring up . Easy answers and solutions are running on an external monitor. Check the ...
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English 76 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of each RF option device. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. Nevertheless, the TravelMate series shall be maintained between the antenna for human contact during normal operation is far below ... are included in to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are requested to the screen section and all persons. Note: Acer Dual-Band 11a/g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function.
English 76 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of each RF option device. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. Nevertheless, the TravelMate series shall be maintained between the antenna for human contact during normal operation is far below ... are included in to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are requested to the screen section and all persons. Note: Acer Dual-Band 11a/g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function.