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...brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. III No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing,... repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,...
...brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. III No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing,... repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,...
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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. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT 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 Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3620 front View 7 TravelMate 2420 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 13 Touchpad Basics ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3620 front View 7 TravelMate 2420 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 13 Touchpad Basics ...
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... dual display via Acer DridVistaTM T 16.7 million colors T Intel® GMA 900 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 2GB system memory Display and graphics T 14.1" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on ring ready T LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below... compatible T S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Communication T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on-LAN ready T WLAN: integrated Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g WI-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution;
... dual display via Acer DridVistaTM T 16.7 million colors T Intel® GMA 900 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 2GB system memory Display and graphics T 14.1" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on ring ready T LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below... compatible T S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Communication T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on-LAN ready T WLAN: integrated Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g WI-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution;
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in a normal manner. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of ... box. + M Minimizes all windows. + action. + Undoes the minimize all windows This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Aspire 3620: TravelMate 2420: Chapter 1 17 Desired Access Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Hold while typing letters on key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same...
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other key in a normal manner. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to provide a variety of ... box. + M Minimizes all windows. + action. + Undoes the minimize all windows This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Aspire 3620: TravelMate 2420: Chapter 1 17 Desired Access Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Hold while typing letters on key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same...
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... file! The supervisor passwork is a "master" password that cna decrypt any file on -the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. the file-specific password will be no way to safeguard all related passwords! There are two passwords that the system needs to decrypt it. NOTE: The password used...
... file! The supervisor passwork is a "master" password that cna decrypt any file on -the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. the file-specific password will be no way to safeguard all related passwords! There are two passwords that the system needs to decrypt it. NOTE: The password used...
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... faster, smoother and better. T Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to CD or DVD. T Keeps a history log of all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery...
... faster, smoother and better. T Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to CD or DVD. T Keeps a history log of all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery...
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... 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 Phneoix 3A03 PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM ...-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 2MB for Intel® Pentium® M 725A Processor 1MB for Intel® Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed...
... 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 Phneoix 3A03 PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM ...-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 2MB for Intel® Pentium® M 725A Processor 1MB for Intel® Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed...
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... protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Built-in ICH6-M Specification 30 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Realtek 8110CL 10/100Mbps RJ45 Right side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN...
... protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset 56K V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Built-in ICH6-M Specification 30 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Realtek 8110CL 10/100Mbps RJ45 Right side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN...
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.... ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. USB 1.1 Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Built-in ICH6-M 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II (What does PCI Bus means on the system block diagram?) ...WD WD600UE-22HCT0 Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads 40000 512 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% TOSHIBA MK8025GAS HITACHI HTS421280H9AT00 SEAGATE ST9808210A SEAGATE ST98823A TOSHIBA MK8026GAX ...
.... ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. USB 1.1 Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Built-in ICH6-M 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II (What does PCI Bus means on the system block diagram?) ...WD WD600UE-22HCT0 Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads 40000 512 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% TOSHIBA MK8025GAS HITACHI HTS421280H9AT00 SEAGATE ST9808210A SEAGATE ST98823A TOSHIBA MK8026GAX ...
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....1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification LITEON SOSW-833S PIONEER DVR-K16RA With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(...ATAPI) compatible Support disc formats 1. Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD-Dual Interface ...
....1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification LITEON SOSW-833S PIONEER DVR-K16RA With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(...ATAPI) compatible Support disc formats 1. Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD-Dual Interface ...
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... port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Stereo 16 bit stereo digital to analog converter 16 bit stereo analog to digital converter AC97 Line-in, CD 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44,1...-in Intel® 910GML 35.5 mm x 40 mm 1257 pin mBGA internal PCIE Yes Built-in Intel® 910GML 64MB/128MB DDR2 Specification Specification Built-in ICH6-M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Three on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup ENE CB1410 Type-II One type-...
... port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification Stereo 16 bit stereo digital to analog converter 16 bit stereo analog to digital converter AC97 Line-in, CD 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44,1...-in Intel® 910GML 35.5 mm x 40 mm 1257 pin mBGA internal PCIE Yes Built-in Intel® 910GML 64MB/128MB DDR2 Specification Specification Built-in ICH6-M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Three on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup ENE CB1410 Type-II One type-...
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... FIR, IEEE 1394 function Built-in ICH6-M Built-in ICH6-M Built-in ICH6-M ENE CB1410 Realtek ALC655 Specification ENE KB 3910 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Sanyo (6cell) 2.0 Sony (6cell) 2.0 Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 Snayo (6cell) 2.4 Sony (6cell) 2.4 Panasonic (6cell)2.4 Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 Li-ion 4000...
... FIR, IEEE 1394 function Built-in ICH6-M Built-in ICH6-M Built-in ICH6-M ENE CB1410 Realtek ALC655 Specification ENE KB 3910 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Sanyo (6cell) 2.0 Sony (6cell) 2.0 Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 Snayo (6cell) 2.4 Sony (6cell) 2.4 Panasonic (6cell)2.4 Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 Li-ion 4000...
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... inches LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adaptor Item Input rating... Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to +60 CMO N141I1L02 14.1 inches 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.099x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 180 (5 point average...
... inches LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) AC Adaptor Item Input rating... Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to +60 CMO N141I1L02 14.1 inches 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.099x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 180 (5 point average...
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OS initiated shutdown. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) Specification 1.7A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load Power Management All devices in the system are turned off the whole system. 36 ...
OS initiated shutdown. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) Specification 1.7A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load Power Management All devices in the system are turned off the whole system. 36 ...
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... can also press u to save any of the menu options to go to different models. 38 Chapter 2 Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press por q.
... can also press u to save any of the menu options to go to different models. 38 Chapter 2 Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press por q.
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... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [09:03:49] [11/29/2005] , , or 640 KB selects field. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters...
... Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [09:03:49] [11/29/2005] , , or 640 KB selects field. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters...
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... up when Password on boot is : Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility.
... up when Password on boot is : Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility.
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... the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit +Hard Drive Floppy Devices CD-ROM/DVD Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: to load the operating system. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot...
... the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit +Hard Drive Floppy Devices CD-ROM/DVD Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: to load the operating system. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot...
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... from unauthorized use. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 47 Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑...
... from unauthorized use. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 47 Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑...