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... you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for you will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. poster helps you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu. If you for making it thoroughly. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's guide. English iii...
... you get started with your TravelMate as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for you will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. poster helps you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu. If you for making it thoroughly. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available in Portable Document Format (PDF). Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's guide. English iii...
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... network (manufacturing option). Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 S-video port (Manufacturing option) Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 Network jack 8 Modem jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Only one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 3-in -1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to one card can operate at any given time. 8 Right view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English # Item 1 IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option) Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 PC Card slot...
... network (manufacturing option). Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 S-video port (Manufacturing option) Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 Network jack 8 Modem jack Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Only one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 3-in -1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to one card can operate at any given time. 8 Right view 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English # Item 1 IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option) Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 PC Card slot...
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... Gr-$ Alt GrEuro Brightness up 19 Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Increases the sound volume. English Hot Key Icon Fn-F5 Function Display toggle Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn-↑ Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Turns the speakers on and off . Types the US dollar sign...
... Gr-$ Alt GrEuro Brightness up 19 Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Increases the sound volume. English Hot Key Icon Fn-F5 Function Display toggle Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn-↑ Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Turns the speakers on and off . Types the US dollar sign...
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... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the USB ports, and video memory. There are easy to know your computer. See "Hot keys" on the computer is detected for a period of these devices in order to any activity involving one or more informations on page 5 for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Windows...
... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the USB ports, and video memory. There are easy to know your computer. See "Hot keys" on the computer is detected for a period of these devices in order to any activity involving one or more informations on page 5 for your TravelMate Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Windows...
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... the display toggle hot key Fn-F5 to toggle the display back to save power. Look at the Power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following : - Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. Press any key to the computer. I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Nothing appears on the touchpad to power...
... the display toggle hot key Fn-F5 to toggle the display back to save power. Look at the Power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following : - Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. Press any key to the computer. I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Nothing appears on the touchpad to power...
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... N network 40 Notebook Manager hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 78 num lock 15 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 16 num lock 16 O online services 60 optical drive 25 options memory upgrade 45 P PC Card 42, 43 ejecting 42 inserting 42 ports 39 Power-On Self Test (POST) 49 printer troubleshooting 58 problems 55 CD 57 CD-ROM 56 display 55, 56 DVD 57 keyboard 57 printer 58 startup 55 troubleshooting 54 Q questions setting location...
... N network 40 Notebook Manager hotkey 18 notice DVD copyright protection 78 num lock 15 on indicator 13 numeric keypad embedded 16 num lock 16 O online services 60 optical drive 25 options memory upgrade 45 P PC Card 42, 43 ejecting 42 inserting 42 ports 39 Power-On Self Test (POST) 49 printer troubleshooting 58 problems 55 CD 57 CD-ROM 56 display 55, 56 DVD 57 keyboard 57 printer 58 startup 55 troubleshooting 54 Q questions setting location...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
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Chapter 1 23 However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users. Wireless communications Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth (optional) communications. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of wireless LAN (optional) communications. In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel. Description Bluetooth® communications Default application Lights to indicate the status of Wireless and Bluetooth®.
Chapter 1 23 However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users. Wireless communications Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth (optional) communications. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of wireless LAN (optional) communications. In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel. Description Bluetooth® communications Default application Lights to indicate the status of Wireless and Bluetooth®.
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... 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 Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix 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...
... 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 Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix 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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...: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on . Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Press [Enter] to input, change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. To change , or disable hard drive passwords.
...: HDD Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on . Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Press [Enter] to input, change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. To change , or disable hard drive passwords.
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... Security Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of parameters. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return your notebook computer to your password, you set the supervisor password. Use the w andy keys to enter setup. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the...
... Security Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of parameters. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return your notebook computer to your password, you set the supervisor password. Use the w andy keys to enter setup. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the...
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... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6.
... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Clear". 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you have changed the settings, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6.
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...; → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 48 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - indicate device categories. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category.
...; → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 48 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - indicate device categories. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category.
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... Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS...
... Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS...
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... the components that order. Start Battery *2 HDD Cover HDD Module *2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU E*2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover ODD Module *2 back side *4 left/right side ODD Connector Board ODD Holder special screw for thermal*3 Ex1 Thermal Module ODD Drive E*3 Middle Cover B*2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module B*2 Switch Board B*5 E*16+B*2 Lower and Upper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly *3 VGA Heatsink E*2 *2 screw nuts Main Board 3-in that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if...
... the components that order. Start Battery *2 HDD Cover HDD Module *2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU E*2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover ODD Module *2 back side *4 left/right side ODD Connector Board ODD Holder special screw for thermal*3 Ex1 Thermal Module ODD Drive E*3 Middle Cover B*2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module B*2 Switch Board B*5 E*16+B*2 Lower and Upper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly *3 VGA Heatsink E*2 *2 screw nuts Main Board 3-in that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if...
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... devices Initialize all video adapters in 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 CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... devices Initialize all video adapters in 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 CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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... a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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 characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power...
... a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. 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 characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power...
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... detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is blocked Main board Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence Power option in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the...
... detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is blocked Main board Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence Power option in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the...
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... hard disk/CD-ROM drives. 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. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Touchpad board Main board 82 Chapter 4 Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems...
... hard disk/CD-ROM drives. 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. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Touchpad board Main board 82 Chapter 4 Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems...
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... the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. If no more errors. 84 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system...
... the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If any FRU. 3. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. If no more errors. 84 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system...