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...174; M / Celeron-M processors T Intel® 915/ICH6 GM chipset T CD ROM, DVD, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD or DVD-dual drive T DDR II 400/533 SDRAM memory interface up to a television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides... audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in mind. panel automatically adjusts screen brightness S-video for output to 2GB T PCI Bus Master Enhanced-IDE hard disk (PATA only) T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Display T T T T T T T T T 14.1" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) ...
...174; M / Celeron-M processors T Intel® 915/ICH6 GM chipset T CD ROM, DVD, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD or DVD-dual drive T DDR II 400/533 SDRAM memory interface up to a television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides... audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in mind. panel automatically adjusts screen brightness S-video for output to 2GB T PCI Bus Master Enhanced-IDE hard disk (PATA only) T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Display T T T T T T T T T 14.1" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) ...
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Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fans. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental dumps and vibration. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computers Hard disk drive. 7 Battery Lock & release Unlock and unlatches the battery to latch remove the battery pack. 8 Battery bay Houses the...
Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fans. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental dumps and vibration. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computers Hard disk drive. 7 Battery Lock & release Unlock and unlatches the battery to latch remove the battery pack. 8 Battery bay Houses the...
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Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is being charged. Lights when the battery is active. Bluetooth Lights when the Bluetooth is enabled or a Bluetooth enabled device is on. Sleep Media Activity ...
Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is being charged. Lights when the battery is active. Bluetooth Lights when the Bluetooth is enabled or a Bluetooth enabled device is on. Sleep Media Activity ...
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... 124-pin SO-DIMM edge connector Specification PCI 7411 PCI bus Secure Digital (SD) , MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, MS Pro Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS424040M9AT00/ TOSHIBA MK4025GAS Specification HGST IC25N060ATMR04/ TOSHIBA MK6025GAS Capacity (GB) 40 Bytes per... 512 sector Data heads 2 Logical heads 16 Logical 63 sectors Drive Format Disks 1 Logical cylinders 16383 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB/8MB AT Interface Data transfer...
... 124-pin SO-DIMM edge connector Specification PCI 7411 PCI bus Secure Digital (SD) , MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, MS Pro Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS424040M9AT00/ TOSHIBA MK4025GAS Specification HGST IC25N060ATMR04/ TOSHIBA MK6025GAS Capacity (GB) 40 Bytes per... 512 sector Data heads 2 Logical heads 16 Logical 63 sectors Drive Format Disks 1 Logical cylinders 16383 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB/8MB AT Interface Data transfer...
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... Item Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Specification 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name SEAGATE ST 94019A Capacity (GB) 40 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 2 Logical heads 16 Logical 63 sectors Drive Format Disks 1 Logical cylinders 16383 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB AT...
... Item Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Specification 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name SEAGATE ST 94019A Capacity (GB) 40 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 2 Logical heads 16 Logical 63 sectors Drive Format Disks 1 Logical cylinders 16383 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB AT...
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... System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on display will detect if any external display device is connected on hard disk drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Disabled...
... System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on display will detect if any external display device is connected on hard disk drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Disabled...
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... decives: expands or collapses devices with a+ or and moves the device up or down. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit +Hard Drive Removable Devices CD-ROM/DVD Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help Keys used to load the operating system. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...; Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 42 Chapter 2 Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
... decives: expands or collapses devices with a+ or and moves the device up or down. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit +Hard Drive Removable Devices CD-ROM/DVD Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help Keys used to load the operating system. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...; Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 42 Chapter 2 Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antenna. 3. Removing the Memory 1. Pull out the hard disk drive then detach it . Remove the two screws that fasten the Mini PCI cover. 2. Remove the screw securing the RAM door and remove the RAM door. ... and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it from the main unit carefully. . Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Chapter 3 49 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Slide the ODD latch then remove the ODD module from the main unit. Remove the two screws...
Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antenna. 3. Removing the Memory 1. Pull out the hard disk drive then detach it . Remove the two screws that fasten the Mini PCI cover. 2. Remove the screw securing the RAM door and remove the RAM door. ... and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it from the main unit carefully. . Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Chapter 3 49 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Slide the ODD latch then remove the ODD module from the main unit. Remove the two screws...
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...the HDD holder. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling and Reassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the optical device board. 6. Secure the hard disc drive to the HDD holder witht the screw as shown. 3. Remove another two screws as shown. Then remove the optical bracket. 4. Reattach... the optical device board to the HDD holder. 4. Chapter 3 59 Place the hard disc drive back to the optical disc drive. Remove the screw holding the optical bracket. 2. Take out the hard disc drive from the HDD holder carefully. 3. Remove the two screws holding the optical board....
...the HDD holder. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling and Reassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the optical device board. 6. Secure the hard disc drive to the HDD holder witht the screw as shown. 3. Remove another two screws as shown. Then remove the optical bracket. 4. Reattach... the optical device board to the HDD holder. 4. Chapter 3 59 Place the hard disc drive back to the optical disc drive. Remove the screw holding the optical bracket. 2. Take out the hard disc drive from the HDD holder carefully. 3. Remove the two screws holding the optical board....
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RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Main board. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board. 67 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence See ""Keyboard or Auxiliary Input...
RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Main board. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board. 67 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence See ""Keyboard or Auxiliary Input...
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... LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 64 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on page 64 Ensure every connector is blank. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main...
... LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 64 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on page 64 Ensure every connector is blank. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main...
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... option ROMs Set up 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...
... option ROMs Set up 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...
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... DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Action in Sequence Power option in...
... DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Action in Sequence Power option in...
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... cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery)....installed devices. Run printer self-test. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/Hibernation mode. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel ...
... cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery)....installed devices. Run printer self-test. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/Hibernation mode. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel ...
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Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. 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. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect...
Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. 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. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect...
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Parts CPU Picture HDD/ Hard Disk Drive Partname And Description CPU CEL-M360 1.4GMHZ INTEL CPU CEL-M370 1.5GMHZ INTEL CPU DOTHAN715A 1.5GMHZ INTEL CPU DOTHAN730 1.6GMHZ INTEL CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ INTEL ...
Parts CPU Picture HDD/ Hard Disk Drive Partname And Description CPU CEL-M360 1.4GMHZ INTEL CPU CEL-M370 1.5GMHZ INTEL CPU DOTHAN715A 1.5GMHZ INTEL CPU DOTHAN730 1.6GMHZ INTEL CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ INTEL ...
TravelMate C310 User's Guide
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... the stylus handy when not in -1 card reader Description Accepts an MS, MS PRO, MMC or SD card. Acer MediaBay module Hot-swappable Acer MediaBay modules: DVD-Dual drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, secondary hard disk drive or weight-saver. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Ventilation slots Enable the computer...
... the stylus handy when not in -1 card reader Description Accepts an MS, MS PRO, MMC or SD card. Acer MediaBay module Hot-swappable Acer MediaBay modules: DVD-Dual drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, secondary hard disk drive or weight-saver. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. Ventilation slots Enable the computer...
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...online service, and please be at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the on your hard drive. Please consult http://global.acer.com. Before you call Please have the following information available when you call takes and help solve your problems efficiently....International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you call. This passport contains all you a helping hand. Read this handy booklet. Always have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you travel, to perform system recovery. An ITW passport comes with our offices worldwide. A list of available, ...
...online service, and please be at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the on your hard drive. Please consult http://global.acer.com. Before you call Please have the following information available when you call takes and help solve your problems efficiently....International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you call. This passport contains all you a helping hand. Read this handy booklet. Always have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you travel, to perform system recovery. An ITW passport comes with our offices worldwide. A list of available, ...
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...models. Follow the instructions on CD or DVD. 7 After choosing the backup method, click Next. Acer eRecovery consists of the current system configuration to proceed. The default password is only available on drive D:. You can create and save a backup of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore ...you through each process. Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to hard drive, CD or DVD. b Backup to optical device to store the backup image ...
...models. Follow the instructions on CD or DVD. 7 After choosing the backup method, click Next. Acer eRecovery consists of the current system configuration to proceed. The default password is only available on drive D:. You can create and save a backup of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Restore ...you through each process. Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to hard drive, CD or DVD. b Backup to optical device to store the backup image ...
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... Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. Factory default image and click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on the hard drive (D:\). The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. Re...
... Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. Factory default image and click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on the hard drive (D:\). The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. Re...