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Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 Chapter 1 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions.
Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 Chapter 1 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions.
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... 9700 Embedded in ATI IXP 150 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI 1520 ATI IXP 150 Processor (for TravelMate 2100) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Cerelon® processor at 2.40 to 2.80 GHz; 400 MHz FSB Intel® Celeron...uFCBGA High speed: 1.35V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.35V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 2600) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.60GHz, 400Mhz FSB Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood processor at 2.80...
... 9700 Embedded in ATI IXP 150 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI 1520 ATI IXP 150 Processor (for TravelMate 2100) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Cerelon® processor at 2.40 to 2.80 GHz; 400 MHz FSB Intel® Celeron...uFCBGA High speed: 1.35V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.35V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 2600) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.60GHz, 400Mhz FSB Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood processor at 2.80...
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... 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB Chapter 1 Specification Built-in CPU 128KB for Cerelon® CPU; 512KB for Intel® Northwood CPU, Mobile Pentium® 4 CPU and Cerelon® Prescott ...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 ATI RC300M 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB 2048MB DDR-DRAM 333 MHz 2.5 V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any ...
... 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB Chapter 1 Specification Built-in CPU 128KB for Cerelon® CPU; 512KB for Intel® Northwood CPU, Mobile Pentium® 4 CPU and Cerelon® Prescott ...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 ATI RC300M 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB 2048MB DDR-DRAM 333 MHz 2.5 V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any ...
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...memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location RealTek 8100C 10/100Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification Modem Interface Chipset Item Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector...on the main board 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Rear side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage ...
...memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location RealTek 8100C 10/100Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification Modem Interface Chipset Item Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector...on the main board 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Rear side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage ...
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.../write heads 2/Not show/2 2/Not show/2/2 3/4 Disks 1/Not show/1 1/Not show/1/1 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB 2MB/8MB for Toshiba 2MB/8MB for HGST Interface ATA-5 for HGST Data transfer rate 350 (disk-buffer, Mbytes/ s) Data...5 +/- 5% 350 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% 350 100MB/Sec CD-ROM Interface Items Vendor & Model Name Performance Specification Brust Data Transfer rate Access time (typ.) QSI SCR242 Mitsumi SR244W1 Specification PIO mode 4: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4) Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode...
.../write heads 2/Not show/2 2/Not show/2/2 3/4 Disks 1/Not show/1 1/Not show/1/1 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB 2MB/8MB for Toshiba 2MB/8MB for HGST Interface ATA-5 for HGST Data transfer rate 350 (disk-buffer, Mbytes/ s) Data...5 +/- 5% 350 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% 350 100MB/Sec CD-ROM Interface Items Vendor & Model Name Performance Specification Brust Data Transfer rate Access time (typ.) QSI SCR242 Mitsumi SR244W1 Specification PIO mode 4: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4) Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode...
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CD-ROM Interface Items Rotation speed Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification 5100 rpm for QSI 5400 rpm for Mitsumi 24X CAV mode 128 KB (built-in) Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-6 QSI: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, ..., CD-RW, CD-R, CD-TEXT Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole +5V[DC]+/-5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Specification MKE SR-8177 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 blocks/sec (10.3X to 24X) 1550~3600kBytes...
CD-ROM Interface Items Rotation speed Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification 5100 rpm for QSI 5400 rpm for Mitsumi 24X CAV mode 128 KB (built-in) Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-6 QSI: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, ..., CD-RW, CD-R, CD-TEXT Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole +5V[DC]+/-5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Specification MKE SR-8177 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 blocks/sec (10.3X to 24X) 1550~3600kBytes...
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... Full Access time (typ.) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification Random CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 msec average max Full Stroke CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max DVD-5: Random 120 msec..., CD-I Bridge, CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT Soft eject (with emergency eject hole) +5V[DC]+/-5% KME UJDA750 Specification 24 Chapter 1
... Full Access time (typ.) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification Random CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 msec average max Full Stroke CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max DVD-5: Random 120 msec..., CD-I Bridge, CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT Soft eject (with emergency eject hole) +5V[DC]+/-5% KME UJDA750 Specification 24 Chapter 1
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... format Slope Dimensions, Weight Eject DVD Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Disc type for read/write application Applicable Formats Applicable Media Type Chapter 1 Specification Read Sustained: DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec) CD-ROM MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/sec) Write: CD-R 4X,... DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB) 15 degree (Any direction) 128X129X12.7mm (WXDXH) (except protrusion) 200g+- 10g Soft Eject (with emergency eject hole) Specification Liteon DVD-Dual SDW-431S CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke...
... format Slope Dimensions, Weight Eject DVD Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Disc type for read/write application Applicable Formats Applicable Media Type Chapter 1 Specification Read Sustained: DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec) CD-ROM MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/sec) Write: CD-R 4X,... DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB) 15 degree (Any direction) 128X129X12.7mm (WXDXH) (except protrusion) 200g+- 10g Soft Eject (with emergency eject hole) Specification Liteon DVD-Dual SDW-431S CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke...
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DVD Dual Interface Item Specification Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Capacity 2048 bytes/sector (DVD) 2048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1) 2336 bytes/block (Mode-2) 2328 bytes/block (...
DVD Dual Interface Item Specification Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Capacity 2048 bytes/sector (DVD) 2048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1) 2336 bytes/block (Mode-2) 2328 bytes/block (...
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...channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) Specification Built-in ATI RC300M(ATI Mobility Radeon 9000IGP) Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit colors) 1280x1024 (...32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed, share the system memory 64MB Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function ...
...channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) Specification Built-in ATI RC300M(ATI Mobility Radeon 9000IGP) Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit colors) 1280x1024 (...32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed, share the system memory 64MB Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function ...
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... High Range Input current Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Efficiency Output Requirements DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Peak Load Liton, 135W power supply Specification 90(min.)/137(max.)/100-127(nominal) 180(min.)/265(max.)200-240(nominal) 2.2A(max) 50-60 47-63 It should provide an efficiency...
... High Range Input current Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Efficiency Output Requirements DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Peak Load Liton, 135W power supply Specification 90(min.)/137(max.)/100-127(nominal) 180(min.)/265(max.)200-240(nominal) 2.2A(max) 50-60 47-63 It should provide an efficiency...
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... Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is idle within a specified period of time. less than 250uA Specification Power Management Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Enter Standby Mode when 1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready...Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Specification +5~+35°C -20~+65°C -20~+65°C 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing 20% to 80% RH, non-...
... Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is idle within a specified period of time. less than 250uA Specification Power Management Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Enter Standby Mode when 1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready...Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Specification +5~+35°C -20~+65°C -20~+65°C 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing 20% to 80% RH, non-...
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... Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Chapter 1 31 Environmental Requirements Item Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specification 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak) 25.6~250Hz: 0.5G 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak...
... Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Chapter 1 31 Environmental Requirements Item Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specification 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak) 25.6~250Hz: 0.5G 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak...
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... also press u to save any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen.
... also press u to save any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen.
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...® Windows® XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Specifications Northwood 2.60GHz/.13m/512K L2/400Mhz FSB Northwood 2.80GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.06GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.0GHz... 60G TOSHIBA Neptune MK6021GAS 80G HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 80G Pluto MK8025GAS MKE SR-8177 Mitsumi SR-224W1 QSI SCR242 KME UJDA750 QSI SBW-242B 115 TravelMate 2100/2600
...® Windows® XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Specifications Northwood 2.60GHz/.13m/512K L2/400Mhz FSB Northwood 2.80GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.06GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.0GHz... 60G TOSHIBA Neptune MK6021GAS 80G HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 80G Pluto MK8025GAS MKE SR-8177 Mitsumi SR-224W1 QSI SCR242 KME UJDA750 QSI SBW-242B 115 TravelMate 2100/2600
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...- USB Storage Drive I/O-USB Flash Drive I /O - Access Point (802.11b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a) Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB...RG-1000 Lucent WavePoint-II Cisco Aironet 350 Orinoco AP-500 Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000 Intel Pro/Wireless 5000 117 TravelMate 2100/2600 USB (Speaker/Joystick)) I /O - USB Keyboard/Mouse I /O - USB Hub I /O - USB Camera I /O - Item...
...- USB Storage Drive I/O-USB Flash Drive I /O - Access Point (802.11b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a) Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB...RG-1000 Lucent WavePoint-II Cisco Aironet 350 Orinoco AP-500 Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000 Intel Pro/Wireless 5000 117 TravelMate 2100/2600 USB (Speaker/Joystick)) I /O - USB Keyboard/Mouse I /O - USB Hub I /O - USB Camera I /O - Item...
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... in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Copyright © 2004. No part of such revision or changes. TravelMate 2100/2600 Series User's Guide Original Issue: July 2004 Changes may be...the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. TravelMate 2100/2600 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded ...
... in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Copyright © 2004. No part of such revision or changes. TravelMate 2100/2600 Series User's Guide Original Issue: July 2004 Changes may be...the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. TravelMate 2100/2600 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded ...
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2 Customizing my computer 31 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Upgrade options 37 Using system utilities 39 Notebook Manager 39 Launch Manager 40 BIOS Utility 40 D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc) 41 Multilingual operating system installation 41 Restore without a Recovery CD 41 Setup password and exit 42 3 Troubleshooting my computer 43 Frequently-asked questions 45 Requesting service 49 International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) 49 Before you call 49 Appendix A Specifications 51 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 57 Index 71
2 Customizing my computer 31 Expanding through options 33 Connectivity options 33 Upgrade options 37 Using system utilities 39 Notebook Manager 39 Launch Manager 40 BIOS Utility 40 D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc) 41 Multilingual operating system installation 41 Restore without a Recovery CD 41 Setup password and exit 42 3 Troubleshooting my computer 43 Frequently-asked questions 45 Requesting service 49 International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) 49 Before you call 49 Appendix A Specifications 51 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 57 Index 71