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TravelMate 2420 front view # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up ... serves as a 4-way scroll button. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the computer. 7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 8 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 9 Easy-launch Buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 8 Chapter 1
TravelMate 2420 front view # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up ... serves as a 4-way scroll button. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the computer. 7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 8 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 9 Easy-launch Buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 8 Chapter 1
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... hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 6 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the drive. Right View # 1 2 3 10 Icon Item Three USB 2.0 ports Description Connect to a Kensington-compatible...
... hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 6 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the drive. Right View # 1 2 3 10 Icon Item Three USB 2.0 ports Description Connect to a Kensington-compatible...
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... Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off . Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Turns the internal touchpad on ...F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-w Volume up Increases the screen brightness. ...
... Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off . Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Turns the internal touchpad on ...F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-w Volume up Increases the screen brightness. ...
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...1 Create new power scheme 1. Choose existing scheme to turn the following functions on buttons to use as a template. 3. Choose which power options best fit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." The new...off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface.
...1 Create new power scheme 1. Choose existing scheme to turn the following functions on buttons to use as a template. 3. Choose which power options best fit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." The new...off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface.
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... completely. OS initiated shutdown. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. 36 Chapter 1 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down ...
... completely. OS initiated shutdown. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. 36 Chapter 1 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down ...
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Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 50 Chapter 3
Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 50 Chapter 3
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Turn over the keyboard as shown. 10. Remove the keyboard from the main unit. 14. Pull the antenna set from the main unit. 12. Remove the screw holding the keyboard. 9. Disconnect the keyboard cable. 11. 5. Then remove the launch board from the middle cover. 6. Turn over the notebook then remove two screws fastening the LCD module. 56 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws fastening the launch board. 7. Tear off the tapes fastening the wireless antenna cable. 13. Disconnect the LCD cable. 15. Take out the microphone from the middle cover. . 8.
Turn over the keyboard as shown. 10. Remove the keyboard from the main unit. 14. Pull the antenna set from the main unit. 12. Remove the screw holding the keyboard. 9. Disconnect the keyboard cable. 11. 5. Then remove the launch board from the middle cover. 6. Turn over the notebook then remove two screws fastening the LCD module. 56 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws fastening the launch board. 7. Tear off the tapes fastening the wireless antenna cable. 13. Disconnect the LCD cable. 15. Take out the microphone from the middle cover. . 8.
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Turn over the lower case assemlby to the fron side, then detach the bluetooth module. 6. Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper ... cable. 5. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the lower case assembly carefully. Disconnect the speaker set cable from the main board. 2. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 4. Turn over the lower case assembly to the lower case. 10. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the lower case carefully. 58 Chapter 3 Detach the main board...
Turn over the lower case assemlby to the fron side, then detach the bluetooth module. 6. Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper ... cable. 5. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the lower case assembly carefully. Disconnect the speaker set cable from the main board. 2. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 4. Turn over the lower case assembly to the lower case. 10. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the lower case carefully. 58 Chapter 3 Detach the main board...
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... LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker System... and LCD is blank. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. See "Power System Check" on page 67.. See "Power System Check" on page 67.. Ensure every connector ...
... LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker System... and LCD is blank. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. See "Power System Check" on page 67.. See "Power System Check" on page 67.. Ensure every connector ...
TravelMate 2420 User's Guide - EN
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...) and comes preloaded on how your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. It is not installed on your notebook. iv First things first We would... like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. poster helps you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. Follow these steps to use...
...) and comes preloaded on how your notebook. The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. It is not installed on your notebook. iv First things first We would... like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. poster helps you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. Follow these steps to use...
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...cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on top of it on uneven surfaces. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should... not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer by closing the display cover...
...cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on top of it on uneven surfaces. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should... not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer by closing the display cover...
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... This device complies with batteries. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal ...has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Also, any interference received, including ...
... This device complies with batteries. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal ...has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally please refer to follow these steps: 1 Turn off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Also, any interference received, including ...
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... your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer ePower Management 7 Acer ePresentation Management 8 Your Acer notebook tour...
... your computer iv Turning your computer on and off iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi Acer Empowering Technology 1 Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 Acer eLock Management 3 Acer ePerformance Management 4 Acer eRecovery Management 5 Acer eSettings Management 6 Acer ePower Management 7 Acer ePresentation Management 8 Your Acer notebook tour...
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..., or click on buttons to the panel on the lower left-hand side of your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can define up to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode...Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on the main screen. DC mode To suit your own profiles. To launch it, select...
..., or click on buttons to the panel on the lower left-hand side of your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Empowering Technology 7 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can define up to use as a template. 3 Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode...Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to turn the following functions on the main screen. DC mode To suit your own profiles. To launch it, select...
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... a 4-way and right) scroll button. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 8 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 9 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 for more details. Closed...
... a 4-way and right) scroll button. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 8 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 9 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 for more details. Closed...
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... drive Ejects the optical disk from the drive eject button (for selected models). 5 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is turned off (for selected models). 6 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Locks and releases the lid. # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock...
... drive Ejects the optical disk from the drive eject button (for selected models). 5 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the hole computer is turned off (for selected models). 6 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Locks and releases the lid. # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock...
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... down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . 23 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen...
... down Increases the screen brightness. Turns the internal touchpad on page 1. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . 23 English Hotkey Icon + Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on hotkeys. + + + + + + + + Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen...
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... keyless models are also available. English 25 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray (for a security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive...
... keyless models are also available. English 25 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray (for a security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Insert a clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive...
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...display device might be too low. If you are provided for each one. I turned on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be... set to turn the display back on your computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does...; If it with a system disk and press + + to fill the computer display. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. English 30 Frequently asked questions The following : • Is a non-bootable (non-...
...display device might be too low. If you are provided for each one. I turned on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be... set to turn the display back on your computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does...; If it with a system disk and press + + to fill the computer display. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. English 30 Frequently asked questions The following : • Is a non-bootable (non-...
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...properly use the volume control buttons to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. You can also use your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be muted. Check the following : •... The volume may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is crossed-out, click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up my location to set up your...
...properly use the volume control buttons to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. You can also use your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be muted. Check the following : •... The volume may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is crossed-out, click on Dialing Rules and begin setting up my location to set up your...