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...855GME chipset T Memory expandable up to 2GB with 2 slots T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) T Smart Card interface with pre-boot ...and 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0" (specification varies depending on the model) 3D graphics engine TravelMate 8000 series employs ATI Mobility RADEONTM 9700 chipset with VGA RAM of 64MB/ 128MB (manufacturing option) delivering ground breaking 3D graphics performance...
...855GME chipset T Memory expandable up to 2GB with 2 slots T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) T Smart Card interface with pre-boot ...and 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0" (specification varies depending on the model) 3D graphics engine TravelMate 8000 series employs ATI Mobility RADEONTM 9700 chipset with VGA RAM of 64MB/ 128MB (manufacturing option) delivering ground breaking 3D graphics performance...
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... CD player, stereo walkman). 5 Microphone Jack Accepts input from external microphones. 6 Headphone Jack Connect to headphones for other line-out audio devices (speakers). 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 8 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 9 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit...
... CD player, stereo walkman). 5 Microphone Jack Accepts input from external microphones. 6 Headphone Jack Connect to headphones for other line-out audio devices (speakers). 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 8 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 9 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit...
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... the battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 6 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 7 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration. 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 9 Memory slot Slot for removal latch or swapping. 2 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 3 Battery...
... the battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 6 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 7 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration. 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 9 Memory slot Slot for removal latch or swapping. 2 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 3 Battery...
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... 11M~54M bps 802.11 b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification Four-in-One Card Reader Item Chipset Protocol Specification OZ711M3 SMC, MS, MMC, and SD Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Specification HGST 30G MORAGA IC25N030ATM R04 30000 512 2 HGST 40G...
... 11M~54M bps 802.11 b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification Four-in-One Card Reader Item Chipset Protocol Specification OZ711M3 SMC, MS, MMC, and SD Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Specification HGST 30G MORAGA IC25N030ATM R04 30000 512 2 HGST 40G...
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... Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Chapter 1 25 media 350 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6 Max.
... Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Chapter 1 25 media 350 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6 Max.
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All devices in this state. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in the system are turned off completely. Chapter 1 29 Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Specification 0.215(H)x0....
All devices in this state. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in the system are turned off completely. Chapter 1 29 Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Specification 0.215(H)x0....
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System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to Disk (S4) Power Management CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernate state. System Power Management ACPI mode Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off the whole system. 30 Chapter 1
System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to Disk (S4) Power Management CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernate state. System Power Management ACPI mode Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off the whole system. 30 Chapter 1
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Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Chapter 2 41 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 module bay. Chapter 2 41 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system.
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Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 66 Chapter 4 RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck...
Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 66 Chapter 4 RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck...
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... every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 63 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. Reconnect the DIMM. Reconnect the LCD connectors. But you...
... every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 63 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. Reconnect the DIMM. Reconnect the LCD connectors. But you...
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... Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler...
... Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler...
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... or ejected Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
... or ejected Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
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... problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. USB does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Touchpad board Main board 74 Chapter 4 Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect... in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from Standby/Hibernation mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery)....
... problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. USB does not work correctly. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Touchpad board Main board 74 Chapter 4 Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect... in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from Standby/Hibernation mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery)....
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Power-off the computer. 2. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. 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. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify...
Power-off the computer. 2. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. 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. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify...
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CPU NS HDD/ Hard Disk Drive NS Partname And Description WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA - LCD BLUETOOTH ANTENNA Part Number 50.T41V7.002 50.T23V7.004 INTEL PENTIUM 4-M (NORTHWOOD) 1.8GHZ/ 01.P4MNW.... KEYBOARD DARFON UK KEYBOARD DARFON GERMAN KB.T4107.002 KB.T4107.003 KB.T4107.004 KB.T4107.005 KB.T4107.007 KB.T4107.008 87 TravelMate 6000 FRU List Picture No.
CPU NS HDD/ Hard Disk Drive NS Partname And Description WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA - LCD BLUETOOTH ANTENNA Part Number 50.T41V7.002 50.T23V7.004 INTEL PENTIUM 4-M (NORTHWOOD) 1.8GHZ/ 01.P4MNW.... KEYBOARD DARFON UK KEYBOARD DARFON GERMAN KB.T4107.002 KB.T4107.003 KB.T4107.004 KB.T4107.005 KB.T4107.007 KB.T4107.008 87 TravelMate 6000 FRU List Picture No.
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... LOWER CASE W/O SPEAKER Part Number 60.T23V7.001 UPPER CASE W/TOUCHPAD HOLDER 60.T23V7.002 I/O BRACKET W/MICROPHONE 6K.T41V7.007 Communication Module CPU NS HDD/ Hard Disk Drive NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA - LCD BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.T41V7.001 50.T41V7.002 50.T23V7.004 INTEL PENTIUM 4-M (NORTHWOOD) 1.8GHZ/ 01.P4MNW.1G8 512K... EUCALYPTUS DK23EA-40 HDD COVER KH.25204.001 KH.33005.002 KH.03006.001 KH.33004.001 KH.34005.002 42.T23V7.010 94 Chapter 6 TravelMate 8000 FRU List Picture No. BASE WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA -
... LOWER CASE W/O SPEAKER Part Number 60.T23V7.001 UPPER CASE W/TOUCHPAD HOLDER 60.T23V7.002 I/O BRACKET W/MICROPHONE 6K.T41V7.007 Communication Module CPU NS HDD/ Hard Disk Drive NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA - LCD BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.T41V7.001 50.T41V7.002 50.T23V7.004 INTEL PENTIUM 4-M (NORTHWOOD) 1.8GHZ/ 01.P4MNW.1G8 512K... EUCALYPTUS DK23EA-40 HDD COVER KH.25204.001 KH.33005.002 KH.03006.001 KH.33004.001 KH.34005.002 42.T23V7.010 94 Chapter 6 TravelMate 8000 FRU List Picture No. BASE WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA -
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... size 22 caps lock on indicator 12 CardBus 27 D DIMM external 51 removing 51 Disassembly Battery Pack 48 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 53 Floppy Disk Drive 57 Procedure Flowchart 47 Display 3 DVD-ROM Interface 25 E Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 65 Index Index External CD-ROM Drive Check... 62 External Diskette Drive Check 62 F Features 1 Flash Utility 43 Floppy Disk removing the 57 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 83 H Hard disk 24 HDD 24 Hot Keys 13 I Indicators 12 Intermittent Problems 76 K Keyboard 28 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 62...
... size 22 caps lock on indicator 12 CardBus 27 D DIMM external 51 removing 51 Disassembly Battery Pack 48 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 53 Floppy Disk Drive 57 Procedure Flowchart 47 Display 3 DVD-ROM Interface 25 E Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 65 Index Index External CD-ROM Drive Check... 62 External Diskette Drive Check 62 F Features 1 Flash Utility 43 Floppy Disk removing the 57 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 83 H Hard disk 24 HDD 24 Hot Keys 13 I Indicators 12 Intermittent Problems 76 K Keyboard 28 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 62...
User's Guide
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...care and tips for using your computer A TravelMate tour Front open view Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Using the keyboard Special keys Launch Keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk AcerMedia bay Using software Audio Adjusting the ...volume DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Taking the computer home Traveling ...
...care and tips for using your computer A TravelMate tour Front open view Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Using the keyboard Special keys Launch Keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk AcerMedia bay Using software Audio Adjusting the ...volume DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Taking the computer home Traveling ...
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... latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 6 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 7 Hard disk protector Acer's patented Disc Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) system. 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 9 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
... latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 6 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 7 Hard disk protector Acer's patented Disc Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) system. 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 9 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
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.... • Intel® 855GME chipset • Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB with 2 slots • Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Li-ion main battery pack • Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) • Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system...
.... • Intel® 855GME chipset • Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB with 2 slots • Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Li-ion main battery pack • Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) • Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system...