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... view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Understanding the icons Using the keyboard Special keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk Optical drive Floppy drive Audio Adjusting the volume Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Taking the computer home Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the...
... view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Understanding the icons Using the keyboard Special keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Storage Hard disk Optical drive Floppy drive Audio Adjusting the volume Power management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Taking the computer home Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the...
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... Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 256 KB L2 cache 64-bit memory bus CD, DVD or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Built-in floppy drive High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk High-capacity battery pack Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Display • 14.1" or 15" Thin-Film Transistor... high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in dual speakers High-speed CD, DVD or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port
... Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 256 KB L2 cache 64-bit memory bus CD, DVD or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Built-in floppy drive High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk High-capacity battery pack Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Display • 14.1" or 15" Thin-Film Transistor... high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in dual speakers High-speed CD, DVD or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Connectivity • High-speed fax/data modem port
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10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports 802.11a/802.11b wireless LAN option Bluetooth option Human-centric design and ergonomics All-in-one design (CD, DVD or combo drive, floppy drive, and hard disk) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion • • One Type III or one Type II CardBus PC Card (formerly PCMCIA) slot Upgradeable memory
10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports 802.11a/802.11b wireless LAN option Bluetooth option Human-centric design and ergonomics All-in-one design (CD, DVD or combo drive, floppy drive, and hard disk) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion • • One Type III or one Type II CardBus PC Card (formerly PCMCIA) slot Upgradeable memory
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Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is on. Icon Function Power Description Lights when the computer is active. Media Activity Battery Charge Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is being charged...
Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is on. Icon Function Power Description Lights when the computer is active. Media Activity Battery Charge Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is being charged...
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... be one of the following media storage High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk Optical (CD, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW combo) drive Floppy drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to know your TravelMate Storage This computer supplies you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole. This is off, you...
... be one of the following media storage High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk Optical (CD, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW combo) drive Floppy drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to know your TravelMate Storage This computer supplies you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole. This is off, you...
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Important! You can play DVD discs of times the region code has been set. Once your hard disk does not reset the number of that region only. When you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie ..., you can set the region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. 23 Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will remain permanent. then close the DVD tray. Region Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or Region U.S.A., Canada Europe, Middle East, South ...
Important! You can play DVD discs of times the region code has been set. Once your hard disk does not reset the number of that region only. When you launch the DVD player for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie ..., you can set the region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. 23 Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will remain permanent. then close the DVD tray. Region Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Country or Region U.S.A., Canada Europe, Middle East, South ...
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...26 1 Getting to the parallel port, and video memory. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to know your computer. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. System activity refers ... involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your TravelMate Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an...
...26 1 Getting to the parallel port, and video memory. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to know your computer. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. System activity refers ... involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your TravelMate Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an...
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... the video graphics accelerator BIOS version. Shows the extended memory size. Shows the system BIOS version. Shows the system memory size. Shows the primary master hard disk drive serial number. Note: The screen above is for reference only. 47 Information The Information screen displays a summary of CPU installed in this screen.
... the video graphics accelerator BIOS version. Shows the extended memory size. Shows the system BIOS version. Shows the system memory size. Shows the primary master hard disk drive serial number. Note: The screen above is for reference only. 47 Information The Information screen displays a summary of CPU installed in this screen.
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... access and set the PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu. Enables or disables the USB BIOS Legacy Support. Settings in this screen. Shows the hard disk information. Shows the optical drive information. Options: Enabled or Disabled The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Legacy... your computer behaves on startup. Press Enter to access and set the I /O Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Shows the floppy drive information. Press Enter to access the sub-menu.
... access and set the PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu. Enables or disables the USB BIOS Legacy Support. Settings in this screen. Shows the hard disk information. Shows the optical drive information. Options: Enabled or Disabled The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Legacy... your computer behaves on startup. Press Enter to access and set the I /O Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Shows the floppy drive information. Press Enter to access the sub-menu.
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Caution: The parameters in this screen. Typically, you do not need to the hard disk installed in your hard disk drive. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings in your computer. 51 Primary Master The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to change the values in this screen are for advanced uses only.
Caution: The parameters in this screen. Typically, you do not need to the hard disk installed in your hard disk drive. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings in your computer. 51 Primary Master The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to change the values in this screen are for advanced uses only.
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52 2 Customizing my computer Secondary Master The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings in your hard disk drive. Typically, you do not need to the optical drive installed in your computer. Caution: The parameters in this screen are for advanced uses only.
52 2 Customizing my computer Secondary Master The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings in your hard disk drive. Typically, you do not need to the optical drive installed in your computer. Caution: The parameters in this screen are for advanced uses only.
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... Memory) 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • • • One 3.5-inch internal floppy drive One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk One 5.25-inch internal CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Display and video • 14.1" or 15" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal-display (LCD) displaying...
... Memory) 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • • • One 3.5-inch internal floppy drive One high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk One 5.25-inch internal CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Display and video • 14.1" or 15" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal-display (LCD) displaying...
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See frequently-asked questions floppy drive troubleshooting ===SP frequently-asked questions ===SN front view ===P e hard disk ===OO help online services ===SV Hibernation mode hotkey ===NS hotkeys ===NR 85 Index ^ AC adapter caring for ===î audio ===OR adjusting the volume ===OR ...
See frequently-asked questions floppy drive troubleshooting ===SP frequently-asked questions ===SN front view ===P e hard disk ===OO help online services ===SV Hibernation mode hotkey ===NS hotkeys ===NR 85 Index ^ AC adapter caring for ===î audio ===OR adjusting the volume ===OR ...
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... hotkey ===NT troubleshooting ===SO specifications ===TO Standby mode hotkey ===NS status indicator ===NN status indicators ===NN storage ===OO CD, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive ===OO hard disk ===OO support information ===SV k network ===PU Notebook Manager ===QQ hotkey ===NS notice DVD copyright protection ===UQ year 2000 compliance ===UQ num lock ===NP...
... hotkey ===NT troubleshooting ===SO specifications ===TO Standby mode hotkey ===NS status indicator ===NN status indicators ===NN storage ===OO CD, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive ===OO hard disk ===OO support information ===SV k network ===PU Notebook Manager ===QQ hotkey ===NS notice DVD copyright protection ===UQ year 2000 compliance ===UQ num lock ===NP...
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... 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 59 General Information 60 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 61 Removing the Battery 64 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 65 Removing the Memory Module 67 Removing the Modem Board 68 Disassembling the LCD 70 Disassembling the Main ... Jumper and Connector Locations 113 Top View 113 Bottom View 115 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 117 TravelMate 230 Exploded Diagram 118 TravelMate 280 Exploded Diagram 128 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 139 Model Number Definition 139 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 141 ...
... 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 59 General Information 60 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 61 Removing the Battery 64 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 65 Removing the Memory Module 67 Removing the Modem Board 68 Disassembling the LCD 70 Disassembling the Main ... Jumper and Connector Locations 113 Top View 113 Bottom View 115 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 117 TravelMate 230 Exploded Diagram 118 TravelMate 280 Exploded Diagram 128 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 139 Model Number Definition 139 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 141 ...
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... T 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in -one design (CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with Internet scroll key Chapter 1 1 T RS-232 (16550... Celeron Pentium® 4 series processors from 1.6G up tp 2.0G with 512KB cache (TravelMate 230) T Intel® Mobile Northwood Pentium® 4 series processors from 1.6G up tp 2.4G with 512KB cache (TravelMate 280) T 64-bit memory bus T Two 200-pin DDR-DRAM with each supporting 128MB/ 256MB...
... T 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in -one design (CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with Internet scroll key Chapter 1 1 T RS-232 (16550... Celeron Pentium® 4 series processors from 1.6G up tp 2.0G with 512KB cache (TravelMate 230) T Intel® Mobile Northwood Pentium® 4 series processors from 1.6G up tp 2.4G with 512KB cache (TravelMate 280) T 64-bit memory bus T Two 200-pin DDR-DRAM with each supporting 128MB/ 256MB...
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... Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or AcerMedia drive is active. 4 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Num Lock Lights when...
... Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. 3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or AcerMedia drive is active. 4 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Num Lock Lights when...
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..., Onboard Device Configuration, System Security and Loading Default Settings. Chapter 2 35 In this menu users can change the value of a parameter. CD-ROM drive NOTE: If users disable the multi boot selection menu in square brackets. To enter a menu, highlight the item using the w / y keys, ...Realtek PXE2.0 Boot Agent will not appear during POST to enter the multi boot selection menu" will not appear. Boot Menu 1. +Removable Devices 2. +Hard Drive 3. T Press the p / qkeys to move between the parameters. Multi-Boot Menu Users can press F12 during POST. Within a menu, navigate ...
..., Onboard Device Configuration, System Security and Loading Default Settings. Chapter 2 35 In this menu users can change the value of a parameter. CD-ROM drive NOTE: If users disable the multi boot selection menu in square brackets. To enter a menu, highlight the item using the w / y keys, ...Realtek PXE2.0 Boot Agent will not appear during POST to enter the multi boot selection menu" will not appear. Boot Menu 1. +Removable Devices 2. +Hard Drive 3. T Press the p / qkeys to move between the parameters. Multi-Boot Menu Users can press F12 during POST. Within a menu, navigate ...
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... Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit +Removable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: expands or collapses devices with a + or and moves the device up or down . 50 TravelMate 230/ 280 Help: Keys used to bottom is 1st, 2nd, 3rd.... If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices, show '+' in front of options from top to view or configure devices:...
... Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit +Removable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: expands or collapses devices with a + or and moves the device up or down . 50 TravelMate 230/ 280 Help: Keys used to bottom is 1st, 2nd, 3rd.... If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices, show '+' in front of options from top to view or configure devices:...
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...LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 99. System...). See "Power System Check" on page 97. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack System board 104 TravelMate 230/ 280 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery can...
...LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 99. System...). See "Power System Check" on page 97. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack System board 104 TravelMate 230/ 280 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Battery can...