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... 15 Windows Key 16 Hot Keys 17 Special Keys 20 Indicators 21 Launch Keys 22 Touchpad 23 Touchpad Basics 23 Using a computer security lock 25 Using System Utilities 26 Acer eManagement 26 Launch Manager 27 Audio 28 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 29 Using a Computer Security Lock 30 System Power Management 31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 32 Chapter 2 System Utilities 43 BIOS Setup Utility 43 Buttons 44 Application Launch Buttons 44 Power Button 44 Power Button Over-ride 44 Lid Switch 44 Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function...
... 15 Windows Key 16 Hot Keys 17 Special Keys 20 Indicators 21 Launch Keys 22 Touchpad 23 Touchpad Basics 23 Using a computer security lock 25 Using System Utilities 26 Acer eManagement 26 Launch Manager 27 Audio 28 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 29 Using a Computer Security Lock 30 System Power Management 31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 32 Chapter 2 System Utilities 43 BIOS Setup Utility 43 Buttons 44 Application Launch Buttons 44 Power Button 44 Power Button Over-ride 44 Lid Switch 44 Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function...
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... of Error Messages 72 POST Code 75 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 76 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive 81 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 88 Top View 88 Rear View 89 VGA Board 91 Power SW/B 92 TouchPad Board 93 Hot Swap ODD Board 94 DVI Board 95 Clear CMOS 96 VIII Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search...
... of Error Messages 72 POST Code 75 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 76 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive 81 Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 88 Top View 88 Rear View 89 VGA Board 91 Power SW/B 92 TouchPad Board 93 Hot Swap ODD Board 94 DVI Board 95 Clear CMOS 96 VIII Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search...
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... manuals search engine Wake-on-LAN ready (for TravelMate 4150 series) T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200GB network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Integrated Bluetooth® support (manufacturing option) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Microphone/Line-in jack Headphones/Speaker/Line-out port Infrared (FIR) port PC Card slot (one Type II) 6-in-1 card reader...
... manuals search engine Wake-on-LAN ready (for TravelMate 4150 series) T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200GB network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Integrated Bluetooth® support (manufacturing option) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Microphone/Line-in jack Headphones/Speaker/Line-out port Infrared (FIR) port PC Card slot (one Type II) 6-in-1 card reader...
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... models). # Icon Item Description 3 124-pin Acer ezDock Connects to Acer ezDock. # Icon Item connector (for Description TravelMate 4650 Series) # Icon Item Description 4 DVI-D port (for Supports digital video connections. # Icon Item TravelMate 4650 SDesrcierisp)tion 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 6 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 # Item Ventilation slots Enable...
... models). # Icon Item Description 3 124-pin Acer ezDock Connects to Acer ezDock. # Icon Item connector (for Description TravelMate 4650 Series) # Icon Item Description 4 DVI-D port (for Supports digital video connections. # Icon Item TravelMate 4650 SDesrcierisp)tion 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 6 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 # Item Ventilation slots Enable...
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... /). Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Chapter 1 15 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. TNousmimLpolicfyktoheffkeyboard legend, cursorcontrol key symbols are typed in a normal manner. Scroll lock When Scroll Lock is in a normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys...
... /). Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Chapter 1 15 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. TNousmimLpolicfyktoheffkeyboard legend, cursorcontrol key symbols are typed in a normal manner. Scroll lock When Scroll Lock is in a normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys...
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... external numeric keypad. Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock is not changed by the attachment/removal of the external keyboard/keypad. This is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard (hot plug). Pressing this key a second time will cause the audio output to the speakers to muted or disabled. "Acer eManager"Ton paTghee1s9tate of the LCD back light. Volume up /down Decreases the sound volume. 18 Downloaded from standby. If an external keyboard...
... external numeric keypad. Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock is not changed by the attachment/removal of the external keyboard/keypad. This is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard (hot plug). Pressing this key a second time will cause the audio output to the speakers to muted or disabled. "Acer eManager"Ton paTghee1s9tate of the LCD back light. Volume up /down Decreases the sound volume. 18 Downloaded from standby. If an external keyboard...
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... Function Icon FuncMtioendia activity Lights when Num Lock is active. Icon Icon Function Bluetooth indicator Function Description Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. Description Wireless indicator 1. Fully charged: Power indicator Lights to -read status icons on . 12..BFCauhtlaltyergrcyihnaignr:gdeicda:tor Lights when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: Chapter 1 21 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fully charged: 1. Description DescripLtiigohnts when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. Charging: 2. Lights...
... Function Icon FuncMtioendia activity Lights when Num Lock is active. Icon Icon Function Bluetooth indicator Function Description Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. Description Wireless indicator 1. Fully charged: Power indicator Lights to -read status icons on . 12..BFCauhtlaltyergrcyihnaignr:gdeicda:tor Lights when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: Chapter 1 21 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fully charged: 1. Description DescripLtiigohnts when the hard disk or optical drive is activated. Charging: 2. Lights...
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... install memory modules in CPU 2 MB Always enabled Always enabled Always enabled Specification System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Type Memory Size Dimm Slot Number Supports Memory Size Per Slot Supports Maximum Memory Size Supports Dimm Type Supports Dimm Speed Supports Dimm Voltage Supports Dimm Package Supports 64MB/128MB for TM 4150 series) RJ45 Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Rear Side Chapter 1 33 Downloaded from Memory Module Combinations . Specification...
... install memory modules in CPU 2 MB Always enabled Always enabled Always enabled Specification System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Type Memory Size Dimm Slot Number Supports Memory Size Per Slot Supports Maximum Memory Size Supports Dimm Type Supports Dimm Speed Supports Dimm Voltage Supports Dimm Package Supports 64MB/128MB for TM 4150 series) RJ45 Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Rear Side Chapter 1 33 Downloaded from Memory Module Combinations . Specification...
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... Button e Specific Keys Wireless Button Wireless enable/disable E-mail Button Launch Outlook Express Bluetooth Button Enable/disable bluetooth Internet Button Launch Internet Explorer NOTE: Detail description and definition of the system when the lid is opened or closed by power button over-ride feature. Lid Switch This section describes the expected behavior of application Launch Buttons, please reference the External spec. If the system is running under the OS. If the system is closed . (Windows...
... Button e Specific Keys Wireless Button Wireless enable/disable E-mail Button Launch Outlook Express Bluetooth Button Enable/disable bluetooth Internet Button Launch Internet Explorer NOTE: Detail description and definition of the system when the lid is opened or closed by power button over-ride feature. Lid Switch This section describes the expected behavior of application Launch Buttons, please reference the External spec. If the system is running under the OS. If the system is closed . (Windows...
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... will continue to boot up . Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function This feature allows the user to set to "Enabled" , the system will POP "Enter password" prompt windows during POST. T If the password is set the password to prevent any password prompt windows during POST. T "Password on boot" T Password on boot is required to the internal hard disk. T If the original HDD come from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Valid Password Characters Valid Password Characters: Symbol Character...
... will continue to boot up . Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function This feature allows the user to set to "Enabled" , the system will POP "Enter password" prompt windows during POST. T If the password is set the password to prevent any password prompt windows during POST. T "Password on boot" T Password on boot is required to the internal hard disk. T If the original HDD come from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Valid Password Characters Valid Password Characters: Symbol Character...
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... A Boot Exit Legacy USB keyboard, Floppy Drive, USB Mouse Support for Enable or Disable. for item select. < Enter> for reject. for accept. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared Port (FIR) Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit FIR Ports ԩLegacy USB Support -----FIR I/O settings--(ʳ ʳ ) Disabled ( ) COM1,3F8,IRQ4 -Mode Setting for...
... A Boot Exit Legacy USB keyboard, Floppy Drive, USB Mouse Support for Enable or Disable. for item select. < Enter> for reject. for accept. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared Port (FIR) Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit FIR Ports ԩLegacy USB Support -----FIR I/O settings--(ʳ ʳ ) Disabled ( ) COM1,3F8,IRQ4 -Mode Setting for...
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... password Enter new Supervisor Password Verify new Supervisor Password Boot System OK Cancel Enter new password. The shift status i.e. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. The formats of the password are ignored. Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required to enter setup. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock Hard Disk Drive Description Defines whether a password is required, the password must be set Supervisor password, Boot device and Lock Hard Drive will NOT be displayed If password...
... password Enter new Supervisor Password Verify new Supervisor Password Boot System OK Cancel Enter new password. The shift status i.e. The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. The formats of the password are ignored. Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required to enter setup. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock Hard Disk Drive Description Defines whether a password is required, the password must be set Supervisor password, Boot device and Lock Hard Drive will NOT be displayed If password...
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...-ROM/DVD Drive 3. Use spacebar and number keys to select a control. Boot Sequence ---- Default boot sequence should be the following: 1. Floppy Drive 4. Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Device Network Boot Press key to change value key activates accelerators. Network Boot (since only 3 items are availble, if above 3 items are invalid, a boot menu should be shown when boot.) 52 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Chapter 2 button or key accept entries. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to...
...-ROM/DVD Drive 3. Use spacebar and number keys to select a control. Boot Sequence ---- Default boot sequence should be the following: 1. Floppy Drive 4. Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Device Network Boot Press key to change value key activates accelerators. Network Boot (since only 3 items are availble, if above 3 items are invalid, a boot menu should be shown when boot.) 52 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Chapter 2 button or key accept entries. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to...
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... shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 72 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page...
... shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 72 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page...
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.... RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Downloaded from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not...
.... RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Downloaded from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not...
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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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..." on page 68. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack System board Chapter 4 76 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn...
..." on page 68. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack System board Chapter 4 76 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn...
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... disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from standby mode after closing the LCD See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings...
... disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from standby mode after closing the LCD See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings...
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... problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad does not work correctly. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Printer driver...
... problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad does not work correctly. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Printer driver...
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... nothing to do the following: 1. If no more errors. 79 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that...
... nothing to do the following: 1. If no more errors. 79 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that...