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TravelMate 230/280 series User's guide Original Issue: November 2002 Changes may be... and purchase information. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 230/280 series Notebook computer Model Number : _____ Serial Number: _____ Purchase Date: _____ Place of Purchase: _____ Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and... serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in new editions of such revision or changes. Acer Incorporated. No part of this publication may be made periodically to the information in any form or by ...
TravelMate 230/280 series User's guide Original Issue: November 2002 Changes may be... and purchase information. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 230/280 series Notebook computer Model Number : _____ Serial Number: _____ Purchase Date: _____ Place of Purchase: _____ Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and... serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in new editions of such revision or changes. Acer Incorporated. No part of this publication may be made periodically to the information in any form or by ...
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... property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. 84 Appendix B Notices Year 2000 compliance statement The TravelMate 230/280 series notebook computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008. patents and other rights...
... property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. 84 Appendix B Notices Year 2000 compliance statement The TravelMate 230/280 series notebook computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which meets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008. patents and other rights...
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... when the system operates in Battery condition. Simultaneous display The computer's large display and multimedia capabilities are great for more information on power management features. 2 TravelMate 230/ 280 With this feature enabled, you to support simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Upgrageable memory and hard disk I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T One VGA port, I2 C compatible (Optional) One...
... when the system operates in Battery condition. Simultaneous display The computer's large display and multimedia capabilities are great for more information on power management features. 2 TravelMate 230/ 280 With this feature enabled, you to support simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Upgrageable memory and hard disk I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T One VGA port, I2 C compatible (Optional) One...
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Bottom View 1 Modem Cable Connector 2 North Bridge (845-GL) 3 DIMM Socket 1 4 Audio Board Connector 5 DIMM Socket 2 6 South Bridge (ICH4) 7 Modem Connector 8 Battery Connector 9 CardBus Controller (OZ6912T) 10 LAN Controller (RTL8100BL) 11 LVDS 6 TravelMate 230/ 280
Bottom View 1 Modem Cable Connector 2 North Bridge (845-GL) 3 DIMM Socket 1 4 Audio Board Connector 5 DIMM Socket 2 6 South Bridge (ICH4) 7 Modem Connector 8 Battery Connector 9 CardBus Controller (OZ6912T) 10 LAN Controller (RTL8100BL) 11 LVDS 6 TravelMate 230/ 280
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... line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) Accepts audio line-in jack Floppy drive Volume control Floppy disk eject button Description Connects to eject the floppy disk 8 TravelMate 230/ 280 Internal diskette drive, accepts 3.5-inch floppy diskettes Controls the volume of the speakers. Push this button to one Type III 16-bit PC card or...
... line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) Accepts audio line-in jack Floppy drive Volume control Floppy disk eject button Description Connects to eject the floppy disk 8 TravelMate 230/ 280 Internal diskette drive, accepts 3.5-inch floppy diskettes Controls the volume of the speakers. Push this button to one Type III 16-bit PC card or...
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Rear Panel l # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Port Power Jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Parallel port USB port (two) Modem jack Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) Connects to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution 10 TravelMate 230/ 280 Connects to the phone line Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to any Universal Serial Bus devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Rear Panel l # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Port Power Jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Parallel port USB port (two) Modem jack Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) Connects to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution 10 TravelMate 230/ 280 Connects to the phone line Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to any Universal Serial Bus devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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... is on the right of the computer while the cover is closed. # Icon Function Description 1 Power Lights when the computer is activated. (Fn-F11) 12 TravelMate 230/ 280
... is on the right of the computer while the cover is closed. # Icon Function Description 1 Power Lights when the computer is activated. (Fn-F11) 12 TravelMate 230/ 280
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... taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 TravelMate 230/ 280 Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys.
... taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 TravelMate 230/ 280 Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys.
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... Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set up Windows. Double-click on OK. Hold aGr and press the Euro symbol. 16 TravelMate 230/ 280 To verify the keyboard type: 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set to United States-international. Click...
... Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set up Windows. Double-click on OK. Hold aGr and press the Euro symbol. 16 TravelMate 230/ 280 To verify the keyboard type: 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set to United States-international. Click...
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... 845GL Embedded in Intel ICH4 Mitsubish 38857 OZ 6912T-U Intel ICH4 Controller Processor (for TravelMate 230) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Intel Celeron Pentium® 4 To 2.0GHz uFCBGA 1.7V 1.25V Specification Processor (for TravelMate 280) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Mobile Northood... by switch, see SW1 settings Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 18 Built-in CPU 128KB Always Enabled Specification TravelMate 230/ 280
... 845GL Embedded in Intel ICH4 Mitsubish 38857 OZ 6912T-U Intel ICH4 Controller Processor (for TravelMate 230) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Intel Celeron Pentium® 4 To 2.0GHz uFCBGA 1.7V 1.25V Specification Processor (for TravelMate 280) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Mobile Northood... by switch, see SW1 settings Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 18 Built-in CPU 128KB Always Enabled Specification TravelMate 230/ 280
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... (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance IBM (IC25N020ATD) 20000 512 16 63 16383 3 2 4200RPM 2MB ATA-5 121-216 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% Specification 20 TravelMate 230/ 280
... (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance IBM (IC25N020ATD) 20000 512 16 63 16383 3 2 4200RPM 2MB ATA-5 121-216 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% Specification 20 TravelMate 230/ 280
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... layered error correction time. (*8) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF) including latency and layered error correction time. 22 TravelMate 230/ 280
... layered error correction time. (*8) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF) including latency and layered error correction time. 22 TravelMate 230/ 280
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... LPC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 24 TravelMate 230/ 280
... LPC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 24 TravelMate 230/ 280
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... XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) Specification 15" Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB 15 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) 26 TravelMate 230/ 280 LCD Item Vendor & model name Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Electrical Specification...
... XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) Specification 15" Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB 15 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) 26 TravelMate 230/ 280 LCD Item Vendor & model name Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Electrical Specification...
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... Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 326(W) x 267.5(D) x 35.0~37.3(H)mm 6.8 Ibs with14.1" TFT LCD and CD-ROM/ 6.9 Ibs with 15"LCD and CD-ROM 28 TravelMate 230/ 280 Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle...
... Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 326(W) x 267.5(D) x 35.0~37.3(H)mm 6.8 Ibs with14.1" TFT LCD and CD-ROM/ 6.9 Ibs with 15"LCD and CD-ROM 28 TravelMate 230/ 280 Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle...
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PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type System Memory Extended Memory HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacture Name UUID Number Pentium (R) IV 1.4GHz 640 KB 121344 KB 115188 V0.51 (BXB35WW) 2759 02.29.25 8146W 01008246015BFM000 No Asset Tag TravelMate 280 Acer 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 34 TravelMate 230/ 280
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type System Memory Extended Memory HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacture Name UUID Number Pentium (R) IV 1.4GHz 640 KB 121344 KB 115188 V0.51 (BXB35WW) 2759 02.29.25 8146W 01008246015BFM000 No Asset Tag TravelMate 280 Acer 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 34 TravelMate 230/ 280
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....51 (BXB35WW) 2759 02.29.25 8146W 01008246015BFM000 No Asset Tag TravelMate 230 Acer 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 36 TravelMate 230/ 280 System Information The System Information screen displays a summary of your...
....51 (BXB35WW) 2759 02.29.25 8146W 01008246015BFM000 No Asset Tag TravelMate 230 Acer 5f8f5060-fd71-11d6-85f3-c5c61adec588 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 36 TravelMate 230/ 280 System Information The System Information screen displays a summary of your...
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... Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Boot Display QuickBoot Mode Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: Boot on boot up . 38 TravelMate 230/ 280 When set to set to Both, the computer outputs to show the BIOS logo picture screen on boot up . This will decrease the time needed...
... Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Boot Display QuickBoot Mode Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: Boot on boot up . 38 TravelMate 230/ 280 When set to set to Both, the computer outputs to show the BIOS logo picture screen on boot up . This will decrease the time needed...
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... Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. 40 TravelMate 230/ 280 Note that define how your computer behaves on system startup. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Legacy Diskette A: >Primary Master >Secondary Master...
... Menu Enter Select > Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. 40 TravelMate 230/ 280 Note that define how your computer behaves on system startup. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Legacy Diskette A: >Primary Master >Secondary Master...
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..., you enter parameters of detail functions stands on type. CD-ROM= a CD-ROM drive is installed here. Options Auto/CD-ROM/ ATAPI Removable/User 42 TravelMate 230/ 280
..., you enter parameters of detail functions stands on type. CD-ROM= a CD-ROM drive is installed here. Options Auto/CD-ROM/ ATAPI Removable/User 42 TravelMate 230/ 280