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... warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revision or changes. 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, mechanical...
... warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revision or changes. 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, mechanical...
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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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... of functions: + Tab + E + F1 + F Activates the next Taskbar button. Opens the Run dialog box. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu.
... of functions: + Tab + E + F1 + F Activates the next Taskbar button. Opens the Run dialog box. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu.
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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... special considerations as when traveling with the computer. Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible.
... special considerations as when traveling with the computer. Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible.
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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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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-in -1 ...: 2.94 kg (6.5 lbs) in 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 jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) • One...
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-in -1 ...: 2.94 kg (6.5 lbs) in 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 jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) • One...
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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 provide ...does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all respects with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to its network. In order to operate within any 30 minute period for any...
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 provide ...does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all respects with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to its network. In order to operate within any 30 minute period for any...
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... available for emergency use. 7 Some parameters required for connection to its network. Please ensure that calls are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance...
... available for emergency use. 7 Some parameters required for connection to its network. Please ensure that calls are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance...
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... VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN Keep them in your accessories box) for service. 12 The TravelMate series uses the lithium battery. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. Replace the battery with this equipment. 16 Avoid using a telephone (other controls...of them away from children and dispose of used with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. English English 77 d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by a qualified ...
... VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN Keep them in your accessories box) for service. 12 The TravelMate series uses the lithium battery. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. Replace the battery with this equipment. 16 Avoid using a telephone (other controls...of them away from children and dispose of used with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. English English 77 d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are covered by a qualified ...
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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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...this guide is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior... brand and product names are trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
...this guide is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior... brand and product names are trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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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® ...
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 windows) j + + M (Undoes the minimize all windows) + R (Displays the Run... it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... all windows) j + + M (Undoes the minimize all windows) + R (Displays the Run... it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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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 ... 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 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB...
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 ... 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 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB...
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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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... 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Chapter 1 29 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB/ Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 372 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power ...Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Specification 1 4200 RPM 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA/ATAPI-6; media 372 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 ...
... 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Chapter 1 29 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB/ Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 372 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power ...Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Specification 1 4200 RPM 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA/ATAPI-6; media 372 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 ...
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...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 and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-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 each DVD...
...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 and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-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 each DVD...
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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... Specification TI PC7411 Type-II One type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel 855GME+ICH4 ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 BroadCom BCM4401 (10/100M); Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface...
.../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... Specification TI PC7411 Type-II One type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel 855GME+ICH4 ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 BroadCom BCM4401 (10/100M); Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface...