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...; PRO/ Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution (TravelMate 3210/TravelMate 3220) T Acer SignalUp wireless technology support T WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device T Acer FineTouch keyboard with a 5-degree curve T Internet 4-way scroll button I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS-PRO/MMC/SD/XD) PC Card slot...
...; PRO/ Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution (TravelMate 3210/TravelMate 3220) T Acer SignalUp wireless technology support T WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device T Acer FineTouch keyboard with a 5-degree curve T Internet 4-way scroll button I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T Three USB 2.0 ports 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS-PRO/MMC/SD/XD) PC Card slot...
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... jack Connects to indicate the status of indicator Bluetoothcommunications (option only available for TravelMate 3210). 5 Wireless Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of wireless indicator LAN communications. 6 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 7 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged Line-in/mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Speaker-out/line-out/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., Headphone jack...
... jack Connects to indicate the status of indicator Bluetoothcommunications (option only available for TravelMate 3210). 5 Wireless Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of wireless indicator LAN communications. 6 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 7 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged Line-in/mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Speaker-out/line-out/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., Headphone jack...
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...: Only one Type II PC Card. 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts and MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, or xD-Picture card (manufacturing option). based network. 4 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (TravelMate 3210 only). 7 PC Card slot Connects to one card can operate at any given time. 9 Infrared port Interfaces with S-video input (TravelMate 3210 only). 3 Network jack Connects to a television or display device with infrared devices like infrared...
...: Only one Type II PC Card. 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts and MS, MS PRO, MMC, SD, or xD-Picture card (manufacturing option). based network. 4 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (TravelMate 3210 only). 7 PC Card slot Connects to one card can operate at any given time. 9 Infrared port Interfaces with S-video input (TravelMate 3210 only). 3 Network jack Connects to a television or display device with infrared devices like infrared...
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... a normal manner. Chapter 1 17 Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. It is in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or...
... a normal manner. Chapter 1 17 Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. It is in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock + Scroll lock + Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or...
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... and off to save power. Sleep Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Chapter 1 19 Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and...
... and off to save power. Sleep Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Chapter 1 19 Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and...
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... cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Specification Phoenix 3A03 SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU...
... cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Specification Phoenix 3A03 SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU...
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... LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification BroadCOM BCM5788M(10/100/1000M) TM3210/TM3220; On above specifications. System Memory Item Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Part...
... LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification BroadCOM BCM5788M(10/100/1000M) TM3210/TM3220; On above specifications. System Memory Item Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Part...
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Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control IEEE 1394 Port Item Chipset Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type Specification ALC250 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to...
Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control IEEE 1394 Port Item Chipset Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type Specification ALC250 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to...
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... 2400mAH UR18650F Chapter 1 PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio 5-in Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) ENE CB712 ALC250 ENE CB712 Specification KB 910Q 84-/85-key Yes 1. BCM5788M(1G for TravelMate 3210/TravelMate 3220) TSB34AB21A built-in Intel...
... 2400mAH UR18650F Chapter 1 PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio 5-in Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) ENE CB712 ALC250 ENE CB712 Specification KB 910Q 84-/85-key Yes 1. BCM5788M(1G for TravelMate 3210/TravelMate 3220) TSB34AB21A built-in Intel...
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... any display device is NOT available (running on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is connected on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to create a hidden partition on display will be in LCD only mode. Enable: Customer...
... any display device is NOT available (running on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is connected on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to create a hidden partition on display will be in LCD only mode. Enable: Customer...
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... the default and suggested parameter settings. . Options Disabled/Enabled 64MB/128MB/DVMT Enabled/Disabled Chapter 2 37 for accept. Settings in the screen. This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. This feature also allows you to use a USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. USB floppy boot and Crisis Recovery from USB floppy is only available on Intel (R) 915 UMA system. This option is also supported. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared Port (FIR...
... the default and suggested parameter settings. . Options Disabled/Enabled 64MB/128MB/DVMT Enabled/Disabled Chapter 2 37 for accept. Settings in the screen. This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering BIOS Setup. This feature also allows you to use a USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. USB floppy boot and Crisis Recovery from USB floppy is only available on Intel (R) 915 UMA system. This option is also supported. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared Port (FIR...
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Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is required to set , this screen. The formats of the password are the default and suggested parameter settings. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required, the password must be set the administrator password. Press Enter to reset it cannot be displayed The table below describes the...
Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is required to set , this screen. The formats of the password are the default and suggested parameter settings. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required, the password must be set the administrator password. Press Enter to reset it cannot be displayed The table below describes the...
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..., replace the battery. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on Track Pad PCB. If the touch pad still does not work , do the following: From Software: 1. Re-install the battery pack. If yes, then replace switch board. If the FFC on recharging or discharging. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. After you identify first the problem is applied to correct the problem. Check the Battery...
..., replace the battery. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on Track Pad PCB. If the touch pad still does not work , do the following: From Software: 1. Re-install the battery pack. If yes, then replace switch board. If the FFC on recharging or discharging. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. After you identify first the problem is applied to correct the problem. Check the Battery...
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... Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Keyboard controller failed during memory test at the indicated location. CMOS data error, probably due to respond or no keyboard is connected. Keyboard controller failed to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 74. CMOS RAM test failed. The interrupt controller does not work...
... Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Keyboard controller failed during memory test at the indicated location. CMOS data error, probably due to respond or no keyboard is connected. Keyboard controller failed to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 74. CMOS RAM test failed. The interrupt controller does not work...
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... Proceed with Crisis Boot, first initial super I/O and boot device Fatal Error, like the RAM error or ROM error Start process the Crisis recovery procedure Resume SMRAM not Found Disable internal cache ram, and reset cpu Turn off FASTA20 for post, and check have keyboard Initial PIC enable INT and Signal Power On Reset Initialize the Chipset and hook PCI BIOS Search For ISA Bus VGA Adapter, from address c000 to test Keyboard controller.
... Proceed with Crisis Boot, first initial super I/O and boot device Fatal Error, like the RAM error or ROM error Start process the Crisis recovery procedure Resume SMRAM not Found Disable internal cache ram, and reset cpu Turn off FASTA20 for post, and check have keyboard Initial PIC enable INT and Signal Power On Reset Initialize the Chipset and hook PCI BIOS Search For ISA Bus VGA Adapter, from address c000 to test Keyboard controller.
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... Protected mode to real mode DEBUG_KEYB_OUTPUT_PORT Disable A20 status for memory test finish DEBUG_CS_CACHE_SETUP Setup Cache Controller DEBUG_HWIO_TEST_PERIODIC Check and test the timer 0 interrupt function is Working DEBUG_GEN_CHECK_RTC test for RTC ticking DEBUG_GEN_INIT_HARD_VECS Install and initialize the hardware vectors DEBUG_MOUSE_INIT Clear keyboard buffer for search and Init the Mouse DEBUG_KEYB_SET_LEDS_1 Send keyboard command to Update keyboard NUMLOCK status DEBUG_OEM_DEVICE_CONFIG special init of COMM and LPT ports DEBUG_CS_CONFIG_PORTS Configure...
... Protected mode to real mode DEBUG_KEYB_OUTPUT_PORT Disable A20 status for memory test finish DEBUG_CS_CACHE_SETUP Setup Cache Controller DEBUG_HWIO_TEST_PERIODIC Check and test the timer 0 interrupt function is Working DEBUG_GEN_CHECK_RTC test for RTC ticking DEBUG_GEN_INIT_HARD_VECS Install and initialize the hardware vectors DEBUG_MOUSE_INIT Clear keyboard buffer for search and Init the Mouse DEBUG_KEYB_SET_LEDS_1 Send keyboard command to Update keyboard NUMLOCK status DEBUG_OEM_DEVICE_CONFIG special init of COMM and LPT ports DEBUG_CS_CONFIG_PORTS Configure...
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... First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system Main board runs correctly HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra...
... First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system Main board runs correctly HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra...
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... Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Power-Related...
... Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Power-Related...
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... Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. USB does not work . Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Run printer self-test. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Touchpad board Main board Chapter 4 69 Hard disk drive Main board The system...
... Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. USB does not work . Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Run printer self-test. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Touchpad board Main board Chapter 4 69 Hard disk drive Main board The system...
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... the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1. Chapter 4 71 If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. If no more errors. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be...
... the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1. Chapter 4 71 If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. If no more errors. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be...
