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...to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics T 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via AcerAcer DridVistaTM T ATI Radeon® Xpress 200M chipset with...hardware-assisted capability Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive T Optical drive options: tDVD-Super Multi double-layer tDVD-Dual double-layer tDVD/CD-RW combo drive Input devices T 88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel ...
...to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics T 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via AcerAcer DridVistaTM T ATI Radeon® Xpress 200M chipset with...hardware-assisted capability Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive T Optical drive options: tDVD-Super Multi double-layer tDVD-Dual double-layer tDVD/CD-RW combo drive Input devices T 88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel ...
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...: 1. They are four buttons. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light ...shows green when in AC mode. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is being charged. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. These buttons are pre-set the Web browser,...
...: 1. They are four buttons. Press " " to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light ...shows green when in AC mode. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is being charged. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. These buttons are pre-set the Web browser,...
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... Data throughput Protocol Interface Built-in ATI SB460 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g PCI bus Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name WD WD400UE-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; ATA...
... Data throughput Protocol Interface Built-in ATI SB460 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g PCI bus Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name WD WD400UE-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; ATA...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 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 Specification HLDS ...
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 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 Specification HLDS ...
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... BIOS version. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is automatically detected by the system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is presenting. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID=32bytes... BIOS Ver: V0.05 VGA BIOS Ver 1227 KBC Ver 01.00 Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number N/A Produce Name Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...
... BIOS version. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is automatically detected by the system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is presenting. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID=32bytes... BIOS Ver: V0.05 VGA BIOS Ver 1227 KBC Ver 01.00 Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number N/A Produce Name Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...
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... system. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). This is because the user is connected, the power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day...
... system. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). This is because the user is connected, the power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day...
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... to expands or collapses devices with a + or and moves the device up or down. 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. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓...; → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 52 Chapter 2 Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
... to expands or collapses devices with a + or and moves the device up or down. 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. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓...; → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 52 Chapter 2 Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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... reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM ... nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Keyboard locked - System board Chapter 4 77
... reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM ... nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 72. Keyboard locked - System board Chapter 4 77
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... found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 72. Incorrect Drive A type - Cache disabled System board CPU ID:...ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 78 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - RTC battery...
... found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 72. Incorrect Drive A type - Cache disabled System board CPU ID:...ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 78 Chapter 4 DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - RTC battery...
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..." on page 73.. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. Power source (battery pack and...
..." on page 73.. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. Power source (battery pack and...
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... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
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...Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 73. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board 84 Chapter 4 The system doesn't power-off...pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings",...
...Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 73. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board 84 Chapter 4 The system doesn't power-off...pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings",...
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...Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 41. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged ...beeps every minute. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 85 The system doesn...
...Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 41. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged ...beeps every minute. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 85 The system doesn...
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... / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not... in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Touchpad does not work. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Reconnect...
... / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not... in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Touchpad does not work. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Reconnect...
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... is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4.
... is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4.
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Part Name and Description OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET Acer Part No. 33.TB2V1.002 OPTICAL RAIL HOLDER OPTICAL BEZEL GBASE FOR DUAL DVD-RW DRIVE 8X S-MUTI HLDS GSA-4082N W/O BEZEL DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL LITEON SOSW-833S W/O BEZEL DUAL PIO/DVR-K16RA AG1 NOBZ LF DUAL PAN/UJ-850 AG1 NOBZL LF....0080D.017 KU.00804.012 KU.00805.019 KU.00807.022 KU.0080D.019 KU.00807.025 FAN SUNON AG1 23.TB2V1.003 HDD/Hard Disk Drive HDD MODULE 40G TBD ASSY HDD BRACKET AG1 33.TB2V1.004 HDD 40GB SEAGATE ST9402112A HDD 40GB TOSHIBA MK4025GAS HDD 40GB HGST HTS421240H9AT00 HDD 40GB...
Part Name and Description OPTICAL FIX HOLDER BRACKET Acer Part No. 33.TB2V1.002 OPTICAL RAIL HOLDER OPTICAL BEZEL GBASE FOR DUAL DVD-RW DRIVE 8X S-MUTI HLDS GSA-4082N W/O BEZEL DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL LITEON SOSW-833S W/O BEZEL DUAL PIO/DVR-K16RA AG1 NOBZ LF DUAL PAN/UJ-850 AG1 NOBZL LF....0080D.017 KU.00804.012 KU.00805.019 KU.00807.022 KU.0080D.019 KU.00807.025 FAN SUNON AG1 23.TB2V1.003 HDD/Hard Disk Drive HDD MODULE 40G TBD ASSY HDD BRACKET AG1 33.TB2V1.004 HDD 40GB SEAGATE ST9402112A HDD 40GB TOSHIBA MK4025GAS HDD 40GB HGST HTS421240H9AT00 HDD 40GB...
TravelMate 2440 User's Guide EN
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... Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on the D:\ drive. By default, user-created backups are stored on your system's hard drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. •...
... Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on the D:\ drive. By default, user-created backups are stored on your system's hard drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. Empowering Technology 8 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. •...
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... memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® Xpress 200M chipset with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz refresh rate • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability •...; 40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD-Dual double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo...
... memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules • 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ • ATI Radeon® Xpress 200M chipset with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz refresh rate • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability •...; 40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD-Dual double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo...
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... LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock is activated. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. English 24 Indicators The computer has...
... LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when Num Lock is activated. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. English 24 Indicators The computer has...
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... your hard disk. Important! Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on first booting your notebook, that you can proceed with the original software content that is installed when you restore the C: drive with ...Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be erased.) It is not necessary to 5 GB in Main is showing, press...
... your hard disk. Important! Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on first booting your notebook, that you can proceed with the original software content that is installed when you restore the C: drive with ...Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in a hidden partition on your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be erased.) It is not necessary to 5 GB in Main is showing, press...