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...publication may be incorporated in the space provided below. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronic...number are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of ...
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2 Customizing my computer 37 Expanding through options 39 Connectivity options 39 Upgrade options 45 Using system utilities 48 Acer eManager 48 Launch Manager 49 BIOS Utility 49 D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc) 50 Multilingual operating system installation 50 Restore without a Recovery CD 50 Setup password and exit 51 3 Troubleshooting my computer 53 Frequently-asked questions 55 Troubleshooting tips 58 Error messages 59 Requesting service 60 ITW 60 Before you call 61 Appendix A Specifications 63 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 69 Index 85
2 Customizing my computer 37 Expanding through options 39 Connectivity options 39 Upgrade options 45 Using system utilities 48 Acer eManager 48 Launch Manager 49 BIOS Utility 49 D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc) 50 Multilingual operating system installation 50 Restore without a Recovery CD 50 Setup password and exit 51 3 Troubleshooting my computer 53 Frequently-asked questions 55 Troubleshooting tips 58 Error messages 59 Requesting service 60 ITW 60 Before you call 61 Appendix A Specifications 63 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 69 Index 85
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... all windows. + M Undoes the minimize all windows ( + M) action. it opens the application's context menu. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu.
... all windows. + M Undoes the minimize all windows ( + M) action. it opens the application's context menu. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu.
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... with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in .
... with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in .
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This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.
This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.
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... devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with a 5-degree curve I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone ...manufacturing option) • One S-video TV-out port (manufacturing option) • Three USB 2.0 ports • 3-in and microphone- 66 Appendix A Specifications English Audio • 16-bit AC'97 stereo audio • Dual speakers and one internal microphone • Separate audio ports for headphone-out, line...
... devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with a 5-degree curve I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone ...manufacturing option) • One S-video TV-out port (manufacturing option) • Three USB 2.0 ports • 3-in and microphone- 66 Appendix A Specifications English Audio • 16-bit AC'97 stereo audio • Dual speakers and one internal microphone • Separate audio ports for headphone-out, line...
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...calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no responsibility should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it... for any item will accept no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with...
...calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no responsibility should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it... for any item will accept no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with...
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... pulse dialing. 4 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may not provide for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that any sort of correct operation at the higher speeds for connection to the same line. 6 Under...
... pulse dialing. 4 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may not provide for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that any sort of correct operation at the higher speeds for connection to the same line. 6 Under...
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f If the product exhibits a distinct change in the product specification list. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. e If the product... A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. Keep them in your accessories box) for service. 12 The TravelMate series uses the lithium battery. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN Replace the battery with...
f If the product exhibits a distinct change in the product specification list. Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. e If the product... A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. Keep them in your accessories box) for service. 12 The TravelMate series uses the lithium battery. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN Replace the battery with...
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... FCC notice 71 general instructions 74 modem notices 72 scroll lock 15 security keylock 34 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 19 troubleshooting 56 specifications 64 status indicators 13 storage 25 AcerMedia drive 26 CD, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW Combo drive 25 hard disk 25 support information 60 T touchpad...
... FCC notice 71 general instructions 74 modem notices 72 scroll lock 15 security keylock 34 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 19 troubleshooting 56 specifications 64 status indicators 13 storage 25 AcerMedia drive 26 CD, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW Combo drive 25 hard disk 25 support information 60 T touchpad...
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...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. ...any particular purpose. No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. Copyright Copyright © 2004 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise,...
...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. ...any particular purpose. No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Corporation. Copyright Copyright © 2004 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise,...
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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 Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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 Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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... T IEEE 1394 port T InvilinkTM 802.11b/g or LnviLinkTM 802.11a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) T Bluetooth® (manufacturing option) Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Performance T Intel® Pentium M® processor 705, 715, 725, 735, 745, 755 or Intel®...
... T IEEE 1394 port T InvilinkTM 802.11b/g or LnviLinkTM 802.11a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) T Bluetooth® (manufacturing option) Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Performance T Intel® Pentium M® processor 705, 715, 725, 735, 745, 755 or Intel®...
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...: All Files dialog box + M (Minimizes all windows) j + + M (Undoes the minimize all windows) + R (Displays the Run... Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application...
...: All Files dialog box + M (Minimizes all windows) j + + M (Undoes the minimize all windows) + R (Displays the Run... Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the application...
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... Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3GHz~1.4GHZ for TravelMate 2300 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.5GHz~1.6GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4000 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.8GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4500 Intel 855GME+ICH4 Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V...
... Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3GHz~1.4GHZ for TravelMate 2300 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.5GHz~1.6GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4000 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.8GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4500 Intel 855GME+ICH4 Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V...
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LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM4401 (10/100M); BroadCom BCM5788M (1G) 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Right panel Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various ... configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Chipset Part name Package Performance Compliant VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type 4Mbit/s IrDA 1.1 Specification Chapter 1 27 On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM4401 (10/100M); BroadCom BCM5788M (1G) 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Right panel Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various ... configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Chipset Part name Package Performance Compliant VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type 4Mbit/s IrDA 1.1 Specification Chapter 1 27 On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
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...device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11~54 Mbps 802.11 a+b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification 3-in-1 card reader Item Chipset Protocol Specification TI PC7411 support Smart Media, Multi-Media Card and Security Digital Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor ...& Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads HGST HTS424030M9AT00/ Toshiba Pluto MK3025GAS/ 30000 512 2 Specification HGST HTS424040M9AT00/ Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS/ HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS 40000 60000 512 512 2 3/4 (for Toshiba) HGST MORAGA...
...device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11~54 Mbps 802.11 a+b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification 3-in-1 card reader Item Chipset Protocol Specification TI PC7411 support Smart Media, Multi-Media Card and Security Digital Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor ...& Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads HGST HTS424030M9AT00/ Toshiba Pluto MK3025GAS/ 30000 512 2 Specification HGST HTS424040M9AT00/ Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS/ HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS 40000 60000 512 512 2 3/4 (for Toshiba) HGST MORAGA...
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...~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. ATA-6 372 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Specification 1 4200 RPM 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive ...by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification DVD Dual HLDS GWA-4040N With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec ...
...~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. ATA-6 372 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Specification 1 4200 RPM 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive ...by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification DVD Dual HLDS GWA-4040N With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec ...
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...RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Conexant CX20468-31 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo analog to digital converter AC97 Line-in, CD 8/16...Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Support disc formats 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-...
...RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Conexant CX20468-31 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo analog to digital converter AC97 Line-in, CD 8/16...Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Support disc formats 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-...
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.../64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM2300 UMA 16/32/64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM4000 UMA 16/32/64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM4500 DDR Specification ICH4-M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 two on the front side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PC7411 1 Right side IEEE 1394... location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Chapter 1 Specification TM2300, TM4000 and TM4500 has two types of PCBAs. BCM5788M(1G) TI PC7411 ICH4-M NS 87383 31 one on the right side;
.../64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM2300 UMA 16/32/64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM4000 UMA 16/32/64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM4500 DDR Specification ICH4-M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 two on the front side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PC7411 1 Right side IEEE 1394... location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Chapter 1 Specification TM2300, TM4000 and TM4500 has two types of PCBAs. BCM5788M(1G) TI PC7411 ICH4-M NS 87383 31 one on the right side;