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... Interface) support for digital speakers T Built-in microphone Input devices T 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button I/O interface T Three USB 2.0 ports T PC Card slot (one Type II) T External display (VGA) port T Microphone-in jack T Headphone/speaker/line-out jack T Ethernet (RJ-45) port T Modem (RJ-11) port T DC-in jack for AC adaptor Environment T Temperature: T Operating: 5 ° C to 80% 2 TravelMate 4070/4080 Non-operating: -20...
... Interface) support for digital speakers T Built-in microphone Input devices T 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button I/O interface T Three USB 2.0 ports T PC Card slot (one Type II) T External display (VGA) port T Microphone-in jack T Headphone/speaker/line-out jack T Ethernet (RJ-45) port T Modem (RJ-11) port T DC-in jack for AC adaptor Environment T Temperature: T Operating: 5 ° C to 80% 2 TravelMate 4070/4080 Non-operating: -20...
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... the indicators. Chapter 1 7 Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left, center and right) Touchpad Status indicators Easy-Launch buttons Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Panel This is a brief introduction to show the status of the computer and its functions and components. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Internal microphone...
... the indicators. Chapter 1 7 Front view # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Microphone Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (Left, center and right) Touchpad Status indicators Easy-Launch buttons Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Panel This is a brief introduction to show the status of the computer and its functions and components. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Internal microphone...
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... microphones. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (optional). Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (optional). Closed front view # 1 2 Icon Speakers Item/ Port Power indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Accepts audio line-in jack Microphone jack Description Press to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Press to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, UsB camera). Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack Connects to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Left view 8 TravelMate 4070...
... microphones. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (optional). Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (optional). Closed front view # 1 2 Icon Speakers Item/ Port Power indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Accepts audio line-in jack Microphone jack Description Press to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Press to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, UsB camera). Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack Connects to enable/disable the Bluetooth function. Left view 8 TravelMate 4070...
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... Acer eSetting Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.. 14 TravelMate 4070/4080 Launches Acer eSetting in the hot key combination. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + (Activates the next Taskbar button) + (Opens the My Computer window) + (Opens Help and Support) + (Opens...
... Acer eSetting Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.. 14 TravelMate 4070/4080 Launches Acer eSetting in the hot key combination. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + (Activates the next Taskbar button) + (Opens the My Computer window) + (Opens Help and Support) + (Opens...
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... fromone location to another. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. Chapter 1 25 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on the main screen. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as a template. 3. Create new power scheme...
... fromone location to another. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. Chapter 1 25 Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on the main screen. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as a template. 3. Create new power scheme...
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....98x 1.33/1.53 inches 6.4 Ibs (2.91kg) for 15" XGA LCD model 6.5 lbs (2.94kg) for 15.4" WXGA LCD model Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor One LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off, Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator Power Chapter 1 37
....98x 1.33/1.53 inches 6.4 Ibs (2.91kg) for 15" XGA LCD model 6.5 lbs (2.94kg) for 15.4" WXGA LCD model Three USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor One LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off, Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator Power Chapter 1 37
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... Password Set HDD Password Primary Harddisk Security Password on boot is being set to HDD when both passwords can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password. This feature is available to your password. The following items in BIOS: System Date, System Time and Power on Display on Main menu, System Devices menu and Set User Password function on HDD is set the supervisor password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled...
... Password Set HDD Password Primary Harddisk Security Password on boot is being set to HDD when both passwords can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password. This feature is available to your password. The following items in BIOS: System Date, System Time and Power on Display on Main menu, System Devices menu and Set User Password function on HDD is set the supervisor password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled...
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... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Changing a Password 1. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 4. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and...
... save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Changing a Password 1. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 4. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and...
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... device in module bay. Boot order is top-down . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Use 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. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
... device in module bay. Boot order is top-down . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Use 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. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
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... Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
... Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter...
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... Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD Bracket *1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper Case *2 Speaker Set Chapter 3 54 For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard...
... Module *4 Wireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover Wireless LAN Card CPU ODD Module *4 HDD Bracket *1 ODD Support Bracket *1 CPU Heatsink Plate *3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad *2 ODD Bracket ODD *4 Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key *2 DC Board *4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper Case *2 Speaker Set Chapter 3 54 For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard...
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... Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not...
... Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will show message. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not...
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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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...Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD See "S4 Sleeping State" on page 36. Remove...
...Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD See "S4 Sleeping State" on page 36. Remove...
TravelMate 4070 User's Guide
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... release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. This guide contains detailed information on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your notebook. poster helps you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. iv...
... release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. This guide contains detailed information on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the power button. It is not installed on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your notebook. poster helps you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. iv...
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... passwords 41 Setting passwords 41 Expanding through options 42 Connectivity options 42 Fax/data modem 42 Built-in network feature 43 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 43 PC Card slot 44 Installing memory 44 BIOS utility 45 Boot sequence 45 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 46 Password 46 Using software 46 Playing DVD movies 46 Power management 47 Acer eRecovery Management 47 Create backup 48 Restore from backup 48 Create factory default image CD 49 Re-install bundled software without CD 49 Change password 50 Troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting tips 51 Error...
... passwords 41 Setting passwords 41 Expanding through options 42 Connectivity options 42 Fax/data modem 42 Built-in network feature 43 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 43 PC Card slot 44 Installing memory 44 BIOS utility 45 Boot sequence 45 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 46 Password 46 Using software 46 Playing DVD movies 46 Power management 47 Acer eRecovery Management 47 Create backup 48 Restore from backup 48 Create factory default image CD 49 Re-install bundled software without CD 49 Change password 50 Troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting tips 51 Error...
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... profiles - Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to three of the window. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Battery status For...
... profiles - Create new power scheme 1 Assign a name for the new scheme. 2 Choose existing scheme to three of the window. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to the panel on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. AC mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Battery status For...
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... jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 3 Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB ports mouse, USB camera). 4 Ethernet (RJ- port 6 Ventilation Enable the computer to a phone line. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 45) port network (for selected models). 5 Modem (RJ-11) Connects to stay cool, even after slots prolonged use. 14 Right view English # Icon 1 2 Item PC Card slot eject button PC Card slot Description Ejects the PC Card...
... jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 3 Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB ports mouse, USB camera). 4 Ethernet (RJ- port 6 Ventilation Enable the computer to a phone line. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 45) port network (for selected models). 5 Modem (RJ-11) Connects to stay cool, even after slots prolonged use. 14 Right view English # Icon 1 2 Item PC Card slot eject button PC Card slot Description Ejects the PC Card...
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... lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 17 English Power subsystem Input devices Audio Communication I/O interface Security ACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 65 W 8-cell or 29.6 W 4-cell Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international launguage support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows...
... lock slot BIOS user and supervisor passwords 17 English Power subsystem Input devices Audio Communication I/O interface Security ACPI 1.0b CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 65 W 8-cell or 29.6 W 4-cell Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international launguage support Touchpad with 4-way scroll button 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows...
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...: • The brightness level might be set to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press and release the power button to save power. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Image is not full-screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge...
...: • The brightness level might be set to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press and release the power button to save power. Each computer display has a different native resolution depending on the screen. Image is not full-screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge...