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... For Aspire 3650: T 40/60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo For TravelMate 2450: T 60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button Chapter...
... For Aspire 3650: T 40/60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo For TravelMate 2450: T 60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button Chapter...
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... do not use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI Express technology that provides 500 Mbytes/sec total throughput. Ventilation slots Two USB 2.0 ports Enables the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Chapter 1 13 The 6-pin socket is commonly found on desktop. Express Card/34 slot means this notebook accepts 75x34mm ExpressCards. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone...
... do not use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI Express technology that provides 500 Mbytes/sec total throughput. Ventilation slots Two USB 2.0 ports Enables the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Chapter 1 13 The 6-pin socket is commonly found on desktop. Express Card/34 slot means this notebook accepts 75x34mm ExpressCards. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone...
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... be reset by users. Bluetooth 3G Wireless LAN Power Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. These buttons are : mail Web browser, Empowering Key " "and one user-programmable button. The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Icon Function HDD Cap lock Description Indicators when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the...
... be reset by users. Bluetooth 3G Wireless LAN Power Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. These buttons are : mail Web browser, Empowering Key " "and one user-programmable button. The mail and Web browser buttons are four buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Icon Function HDD Cap lock Description Indicators when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the...
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...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog 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 5650: TravelMate...
...'s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other keys to access most of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog 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 5650: TravelMate...
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... Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Fn-w Volume up Increases the screen brightness. 22 Chapter 1 Sleep Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Fn-y Volume down Decreases...
... Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the speaker volume. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Fn-w Volume up Increases the screen brightness. 22 Chapter 1 Sleep Puts the computer in Acer eManager. Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Fn-y Volume down Decreases...
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.... Create new power scheme 1. Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4. The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can define up to turn the following functions on the main screen. DC Mode To suit your own profiles. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to three of the window. Battery...
.... Create new power scheme 1. Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4. The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. You can define up to turn the following functions on the main screen. DC Mode To suit your own profiles. Or, you can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to three of the window. Battery...
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... control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number 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 Phoenix V1.10 512K Flash ROM 1MB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification (Compaq, Phoenix, INtel), Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specifications USB1.1/2.0, PC Card...
... control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number 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 Phoenix V1.10 512K Flash ROM 1MB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification (Compaq, Phoenix, INtel), Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specifications USB1.1/2.0, PC Card...
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... password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have to return your notebook computer to change the value of the user password. The following sub-options are prompted to enter a password, you set , this screen. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 50 Chapter 2 Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press e. The user can enter Setup menu...
... password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have to return your notebook computer to change the value of the user password. The following sub-options are prompted to enter a password, you set , this screen. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 50 Chapter 2 Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Press e. The user can enter Setup menu...
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... the user presses u. When you the Setup Warning. Changing a Password 1. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Chapter 2 51 The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility...
... the user presses u. When you the Setup Warning. Changing a Password 1. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Chapter 2 51 The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility...
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... Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific...
... Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific...
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.... Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive...
.... Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 74. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive...
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... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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...board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 75. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 75. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted...
...board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 75. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 75. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted...
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... enters hibernation mode. Keyboard (if control is damaged. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 77. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot...
... enters hibernation mode. Keyboard (if control is damaged. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 77. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot...
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... hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). USB...
... hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). USB...
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... for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Chapter 4 89 If no more errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any FRU. 3. Rerun...
... for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Chapter 4 89 If no more errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any FRU. 3. Rerun...
TravelMate 2450 User's Guide EN
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... functions of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access...
... functions of the power button. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access...
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...42 Using passwords 42 Entering passwords 43 Setting passwords 43 Expanding through options 44 Connectivity options 44 Fax/data modem 44 Built-in network feature 45 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 45 PC Card slot 46 Installing memory 46 BIOS utility 47 Boot sequence 47 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 48 Password 48 Using software 48 Playing DVD movies 48 Power management 49 Acer eRecovery Management 49 Create backup 50 Restore from backup 50 Create factory default image CD 51 Re-install bundled software without CD 51 Change password 52 Troubleshooting 53...
...42 Using passwords 42 Entering passwords 43 Setting passwords 43 Expanding through options 44 Connectivity options 44 Fax/data modem 44 Built-in network feature 45 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 45 PC Card slot 46 Installing memory 46 BIOS utility 47 Boot sequence 47 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 48 Password 48 Using software 48 Playing DVD movies 48 Power management 49 Acer eRecovery Management 49 Create backup 50 Restore from backup 50 Create factory default image CD 51 Re-install bundled software without CD 51 Change password 52 Troubleshooting 53...
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...) disk in Sleep mode. Press and release the power button to power the computer. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Press any key to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set...
...) disk in Sleep mode. Press and release the power button to power the computer. Resolutions lower than this native resoution, the screen expands to fill the computer display. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Press any key to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set...
