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...their respective holders. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or ...publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any particular purpose. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any language or computer language, in this manual is sold or...
...their respective holders. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or ...publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any particular purpose. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any language or computer language, in this manual is sold or...
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IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. 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.
IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. 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.
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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 3640 front View 7 TravelMate 2440 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 3640 front View 7 TravelMate 2440 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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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform and ... 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®...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 T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T ...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform and ... 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®...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 T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T ...
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it launches the Start menu. Aspire 3640: TravelMate 2440: 18 Chapter 1 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + ... and the BIOS utility. It can also be used with other key in a normal manner. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Num Lock Off Type the letters in the hotkey combination.
it launches the Start menu. Aspire 3640: TravelMate 2440: 18 Chapter 1 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + ... and the BIOS utility. It can also be used with other key in a normal manner. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Num Lock Off Type the letters in the hotkey combination.
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... system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to CD or DVD. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. 26 Chapter 1 For more information, please refer to...
... system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to CD or DVD. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. 26 Chapter 1 For more information, please refer to...
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... two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) Chapter 1 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phneoix 1.00 (MP version) Flash ROM 512KB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2,... Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size 34 Built-in CPU 1MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Specification Built-in ATI RC410ME 0MB (no on the main board. Stage 5 is protection while the CPU is normal situation. Hardware...
... two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) Chapter 1 BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phneoix 1.00 (MP version) Flash ROM 512KB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2,... Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size 34 Built-in CPU 1MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Specification Built-in ATI RC410ME 0MB (no on the main board. Stage 5 is protection while the CPU is normal situation. Hardware...
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... Above table lists some system memory configurations. 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 support compliant with various capacities to ...form other combinations. System Memory Item Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/677 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations...
... Above table lists some system memory configurations. 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 support compliant with various capacities to ...form other combinations. System Memory Item Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/677 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations...
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... 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; media 372 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec... Samsung MP0804H WD WD800UE-22HCT0 80000 512 4 (for Samsung/WD) 3 (for this model) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification There is NO Bluetooth interface for Seagate) 2 5400 RPM 8MB ATA/ATA-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 36 Chapter 1 ATA-6 350 100 MB/...
... 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; media 372 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec... Samsung MP0804H WD WD800UE-22HCT0 80000 512 4 (for Samsung/WD) 3 (for this model) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification There is NO Bluetooth interface for Seagate) 2 5400 RPM 8MB ATA/ATA-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 36 Chapter 1 ATA-6 350 100 MB/...
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...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 GCC-4244N Philips SCB5265 Panasonic UJDA770 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained... (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name HLDS GMA-4082N PIONEER DVR-K16RA Specification Chapter 1 37 Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to "Orange Book Part 2" 5. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and multi ...
...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 GCC-4244N Philips SCB5265 Panasonic UJDA770 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained... (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name HLDS GMA-4082N PIONEER DVR-K16RA Specification Chapter 1 37 Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to "Orange Book Part 2" 5. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and multi ...
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... full duplex HD audio Interface; Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to read Super Audio CD (Compatible layer in ATI RC410ME Specification 38 Chapter 1 Reads data in each DVD-ROM, DVD-R (Ver. 1.0, Ver.2.0 for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution...5 % (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC833 (Audio amplifier Maxim MAX9714) Built-in Photo CD (Single and Multi session) 5. S/PDIF output for Authoring) and DVD-RAM (...
... full duplex HD audio Interface; Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to read Super Audio CD (Compatible layer in ATI RC410ME Specification 38 Chapter 1 Reads data in each DVD-ROM, DVD-R (Ver. 1.0, Ver.2.0 for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution...5 % (Operating) Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC833 (Audio amplifier Maxim MAX9714) Built-in Photo CD (Single and Multi session) 5. S/PDIF output for Authoring) and DVD-RAM (...
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... logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio Codec Specification Socket 775 and Socket 478 processors supported internal PCIE Yes Built-in ATI RC410ME up to 128MB DDR2 Specification Specification Built-in ATI SB460 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 One on the front ...side/two on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup ENE CB1410 Type-II One type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller ATI RC410ME+ATI SB460 Built in ATI RC410ME RealTek 8110CL Built in ATI SB460 NS87381 Built-in ATI SB460 N/A (No Bluetooth ...
... logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio Codec Specification Socket 775 and Socket 478 processors supported internal PCIE Yes Built-in ATI RC410ME up to 128MB DDR2 Specification Specification Built-in ATI SB460 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 One on the front ...side/two on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup ENE CB1410 Type-II One type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller ATI RC410ME+ATI SB460 Built in ATI RC410ME RealTek 8110CL Built in ATI SB460 NS87381 Built-in ATI SB460 N/A (No Bluetooth ...
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... RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Chapter 1 N/A 420 (440max) 317.3x242.0x6.0 1 channel LVDS 262,144 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification 4.02 (for backlight unit only) 425 317.3x242.0x5.9 1 channel LVDS 262,144 N/A 425 317.3x242.0x6.5 1 channel LVDS 262,144 45/45 20/45... 40/45 25/30 0 to +50 -25 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max...
... RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Chapter 1 N/A 420 (440max) 317.3x242.0x6.0 1 channel LVDS 262,144 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification 4.02 (for backlight unit only) 425 317.3x242.0x5.9 1 channel LVDS 262,144 N/A 425 317.3x242.0x6.5 1 channel LVDS 262,144 45/45 20/45... 40/45 25/30 0 to +50 -25 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max...
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.... Please note that system information is enclosed in any of the menu options to go to save any menu, you are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is subject to different models. 44 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of a parameter...
.... Please note that system information is enclosed in any of the menu options to go to save any menu, you are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is subject to different models. 44 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of a parameter...
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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 [19:03:49] [05/11/2006] , , or 640 KB selects field. Shows system base memory size 510 MB Shows extended memory size [64/128MB...
... 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 [19:03:49] [05/11/2006] , , or 640 KB selects field. Shows system base memory size 510 MB Shows extended memory size [64/128MB...
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... HardDisk Security Password on boot is enabled. It can be used to boot up when Password on Boot Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility.
... HardDisk Security Password on boot is enabled. It can be used to boot up when 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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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 ...
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. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS...
... 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. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from CMOS...
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... respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this publication without the prior written permission of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. TravelMate 2440 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label...
... respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this publication without the prior written permission of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. TravelMate 2440 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label...
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... Warning! Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Consult your product. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Mercury advisory...when adding or changing components. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For safety reasons, do not connect the telephone line to this product contain ...
... Warning! Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Consult your product. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Mercury advisory...when adding or changing components. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For safety reasons, do not connect the telephone line to this product contain ...