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... 1GB on dual SoDIMM sockets K 14.1" or 15.0" XGA TFT color LCD, 1024x768, 16.7M colours K High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk K Li-Ion main battery pack K Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) K DualViewTM support K Simultaneous LCD and CRT display at1024x768, 16.7M colours Display K K K K K K K K Thin-Film Transistor...
... 1GB on dual SoDIMM sockets K 14.1" or 15.0" XGA TFT color LCD, 1024x768, 16.7M colours K High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk K Li-Ion main battery pack K Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) K DualViewTM support K Simultaneous LCD and CRT display at1024x768, 16.7M colours Display K K K K K K K K Thin-Film Transistor...
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Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Chapter 1 13
Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Chapter 1 13
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Lights orange when the battery power is low and is activated. Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is being charged. The status ... icons that show the status of the computer and its components. Media activity Lights when the hard disk is being charged. Battery charge Wireless communication Caps lock Lights green when the battery is active. Scroll lock Lights when Scroll Lock is activated. Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 14 Chapter 1 Icon Function...
Lights orange when the battery power is low and is activated. Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is being charged. The status ... icons that show the status of the computer and its components. Media activity Lights when the hard disk is being charged. Battery charge Wireless communication Caps lock Lights green when the battery is active. Scroll lock Lights when Scroll Lock is activated. Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 14 Chapter 1 Icon Function...
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...mode is that come form system to control lamp brightness. Birghtness adjustment by PWM burst mode. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Panasonic Li-ion 57Wh 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in ...current to 21V input voltage. 2. Wide range 9V to meet LCD lamp current specification. One signal is a function of LCD for TravelMate 270 series notebook. The effective brightness is named DAC_BRIG, which adjusts lamp brightness. It should be supported the following LCD panels. Supplier 1 ...
...mode is that come form system to control lamp brightness. Birghtness adjustment by PWM burst mode. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Panasonic Li-ion 57Wh 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in ...current to 21V input voltage. 2. Wide range 9V to meet LCD lamp current specification. One signal is a function of LCD for TravelMate 270 series notebook. The effective brightness is named DAC_BRIG, which adjusts lamp brightness. It should be supported the following LCD panels. Supplier 1 ...
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... III or type II PCMCIA card bus slots, 3 USB ports (4 pins), 1 RJ-11/RJ-45 port One Plastic PC+ABS (Bayer OM105Q) Power, Media activity, Battery charge, Wireless communication, Caps lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators 34 Chapter 1 CPU in this state.
... III or type II PCMCIA card bus slots, 3 USB ports (4 pins), 1 RJ-11/RJ-45 port One Plastic PC+ABS (Bayer OM105Q) Power, Media activity, Battery charge, Wireless communication, Caps lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators 34 Chapter 1 CPU in this state.
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... at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is for the Acer TravelMate 270 series notebook machine. NOTE: For ASSY Function Test Procedure, please prepare the following functions: 1. NOTE: If you do not have ...use for TravelMate 270 series is provided by Acer Headquarters. Then boot the system from this program, find the utility in the TravelMate 270 series service CD kit. It provides the following items for system components test: SIO/PIO loopback, diskette, mouse (PS/2), CD-Disk (Test Program), battery pack, ...
... at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is for the Acer TravelMate 270 series notebook machine. NOTE: For ASSY Function Test Procedure, please prepare the following functions: 1. NOTE: If you do not have ...use for TravelMate 270 series is provided by Acer Headquarters. Then boot the system from this program, find the utility in the TravelMate 270 series service CD kit. It provides the following items for system components test: SIO/PIO loopback, diskette, mouse (PS/2), CD-Disk (Test Program), battery pack, ...
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Audio Test Test the left channel first. After you hear a sound press to the system for test. 54 Chapter 2 Battery Charge Test Plug in AC adapter to test the right channel. 13. e 12.
Audio Test Test the left channel first. After you hear a sound press to the system for test. 54 Chapter 2 Battery Charge Test Plug in AC adapter to test the right channel. 13. e 12.
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Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 270 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 56 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 270 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 56 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
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Then remove the battery. Chapter 3 59 Press the battery lock and slide the battery latch to the right. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Then remove the battery. Chapter 3 59 Press the battery lock and slide the battery latch to the right. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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... of these devices do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Remove the battery pack. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 49 for more details. ...keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. The following list: K "Check the Power Adapter" on page 74 K "Check the Battery Pack" on the main board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to download the shareware "BurnIn...
... of these devices do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Remove the battery pack. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 49 for more details. ...keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. The following list: K "Check the Power Adapter" on page 74 K "Check the Battery Pack" on the main board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to download the shareware "BurnIn...
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...voltage is applied to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. If the charge indicator still does not emit, replace the battery pack. After rebooting, run the diagnostic program. This symptom is seated properly. Display Check p 1. If the external display works fine,... This self-acting pointer movement can automatically detect the external display. Connect an external display to the touchpad pointer. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on Track Pad PCB. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work , then check...
...voltage is applied to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. If the charge indicator still does not emit, replace the battery pack. After rebooting, run the diagnostic program. This symptom is seated properly. Display Check p 1. If the external display works fine,... This self-acting pointer movement can automatically detect the external display. Connect an external display to the touchpad pointer. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on Track Pad PCB. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work , then check...
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... System RAM test failed Main board 0232 Extended RAM Failed at address line: nnnn Extended RAM test failed Main board 0250 System battery is attached correctly. Default configuration used Previous boot-up was not copleted successfully. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters...Input Device Check" on page 72. 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - Default configuration used CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly. RTC battery Main board 0281 Memory size found by POST differed from Run "Load Setup Defaults" in Sequence 0200 Failure Fixed Disk Hard disk error ...
... System RAM test failed Main board 0232 Extended RAM Failed at address line: nnnn Extended RAM test failed Main board 0250 System battery is attached correctly. Default configuration used Previous boot-up was not copleted successfully. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters...Input Device Check" on page 72. 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - Default configuration used CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly. RTC battery Main board 0281 Memory size found by POST differed from Run "Load Setup Defaults" in Sequence 0200 Failure Fixed Disk Hard disk error ...
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...has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power ...73. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Defaults" on Exit screen, ...
...has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power ...73. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Defaults" on Exit screen, ...
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... and four short beeps every minute. Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Hard disk connection board Hard disk ...hours. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. DIMM Main board Action in ...
... and four short beeps every minute. Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Hard disk connection board Hard disk ...hours. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. DIMM Main board Action in ...
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If an error is detected by the main battery test, see "Check the Power Adapter" on page 74 If an error is detected by the keyboard test, see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" ...
If an error is detected by the main battery test, see "Check the Power Adapter" on page 74 If an error is detected by the keyboard test, see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" ...
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... the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: K Non-Acer devices K Printer, mouse, and other external devices K Battery pack K Hard disk drive K DIMM K CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module K PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which...
... the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: K Non-Acer devices K Printer, mouse, and other external devices K Battery pack K Hard disk drive K DIMM K CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module K PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which...
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Chapter 4 85 Turn off the power and restart the system. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 49 Reboot the system and then restest with this model. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette.
Chapter 4 85 Turn off the power and restart the system. make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 49 Reboot the system and then restest with this model. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette.
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Picture Adapter No. NS Partname And Description ADAPTER-DELTA 70W (3Pin) ADAPTER-ASTEC Part Number AP.17001.001 AP.80304.002 Battery NS BATTERY LI-ION 8 CELL-PANASONIC HBT.0186.001 BATTERY LI-ION 8 CELL-SAMSUNG HBT.0186.002 Boards 251-Logic Upper AUDIO/TOUCHPAD BOARD 55.T18V5.001 252-The system SWITCH BOARD 252-Logic Upper PHONE JACK BOARD 55.T18V5.002 55.T18V5.003 NS MODEM CARD 54.T18V5.001 Cables NS WIRELESS LAN COMBOCARD 016-Logic Upper FFC-AUDIO 30 PIN 54.T18V5.002 50.T18V5.001 98 Chapter 6
Picture Adapter No. NS Partname And Description ADAPTER-DELTA 70W (3Pin) ADAPTER-ASTEC Part Number AP.17001.001 AP.80304.002 Battery NS BATTERY LI-ION 8 CELL-PANASONIC HBT.0186.001 BATTERY LI-ION 8 CELL-SAMSUNG HBT.0186.002 Boards 251-Logic Upper AUDIO/TOUCHPAD BOARD 55.T18V5.001 252-The system SWITCH BOARD 252-Logic Upper PHONE JACK BOARD 55.T18V5.002 55.T18V5.003 NS MODEM CARD 54.T18V5.001 Cables NS WIRELESS LAN COMBOCARD 016-Logic Upper FFC-AUDIO 30 PIN 54.T18V5.002 50.T18V5.001 98 Chapter 6
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... Upper HINGE SADDLE-R 103-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-L 105-Logic Upper PHONE JACK COVER 34.T18V5.001 34.T18V5.002 42.T18V5.005 BATTERY LATCH/KNOB KIT including battery spring, knob, latch, latch cover 6K.T18V5.001 CPU NS FDD/Floppy Disk Drive INTEL PENTIUM 4 1.4GHZ/400FSB INTEL PENTIUM 4 1.5GHZ/400FSB INTEL...
... Upper HINGE SADDLE-R 103-Logic Upper HINGE SADDLE-L 105-Logic Upper PHONE JACK COVER 34.T18V5.001 34.T18V5.002 42.T18V5.005 BATTERY LATCH/KNOB KIT including battery spring, knob, latch, latch cover 6K.T18V5.001 CPU NS FDD/Floppy Disk Drive INTEL PENTIUM 4 1.4GHZ/400FSB INTEL PENTIUM 4 1.5GHZ/400FSB INTEL...
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optional Acer InviLinkTM IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN with internal antenna K International 56K ITU V.90 data/fax software modem (Wake-on availablity) K Optical drive bay for wireless models 1 Actual battery life may be different because of DDR-266 SDRAM, upgradeable to 1024MB on dual SoDIMM ...K 1.44" floopy disk drive or optional 4-in-1 card reader (depending on -Ring ready) K ACPI 2.0 power management; 57Wh li-ion battery pack; 3-hour battery life1; 3-hour rapid-charge, 6-hour charge-in touchpad pointing device with integrated scroll key; 5 launch keys and 3 programmable keys; built-in ...
optional Acer InviLinkTM IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN with internal antenna K International 56K ITU V.90 data/fax software modem (Wake-on availablity) K Optical drive bay for wireless models 1 Actual battery life may be different because of DDR-266 SDRAM, upgradeable to 1024MB on dual SoDIMM ...K 1.44" floopy disk drive or optional 4-in-1 card reader (depending on -Ring ready) K ACPI 2.0 power management; 57Wh li-ion battery pack; 3-hour battery life1; 3-hour rapid-charge, 6-hour charge-in touchpad pointing device with integrated scroll key; 5 launch keys and 3 programmable keys; built-in ...