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Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 Block Diagram 3 TM 3010 Outlook View 4 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad 12 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer Empowering Technology 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 29 Chapter 2 System Utilities 38 BIOS Setup... Utility 38 Main 40 Advanced 42 Security 44 Boot 47 Exit 48 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 General Information 50 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 51 Removing the Battery...
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 Block Diagram 3 TM 3010 Outlook View 4 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad 12 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer Empowering Technology 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 29 Chapter 2 System Utilities 38 BIOS Setup... Utility 38 Main 40 Advanced 42 Security 44 Boot 47 Exit 48 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 General Information 50 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 51 Removing the Battery...
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... with SPDIF support 1 Infrared (FIR) port 1 DC-in jack for AC adaptor 1 PCMCIA (exchange with Express card wide type slot) 1 ezDock port 6-in-1 card reader Battery T T T 6-cell of 18650 Li-ion battery pack, (2400mAh) 3-cell of 18650 Li-lon battery pack, (2000mAh) 3-pin 90W AC adaptor 2 Chapter 1
... with SPDIF support 1 Infrared (FIR) port 1 DC-in jack for AC adaptor 1 PCMCIA (exchange with Express card wide type slot) 1 ezDock port 6-in-1 card reader Battery T T T 6-cell of 18650 Li-ion battery pack, (2400mAh) 3-cell of 18650 Li-lon battery pack, (2000mAh) 3-pin 90W AC adaptor 2 Chapter 1
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... audio output. button/indicator (manufacturing option) 4 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 6 # Icon 7 # Icon ItemHeadphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support ConneDctesstcoraiputdiioo ...nline-out devices(e.g., speakers, headphones) ItemMic-in jack Accepts inpuDtsefsrocmriepxtteironanl microphones. 8 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices(for TravelMate 4270...
... audio output. button/indicator (manufacturing option) 4 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 6 # Icon 7 # Icon ItemHeadphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support ConneDctesstcoraiputdiioo ...nline-out devices(e.g., speakers, headphones) ItemMic-in jack Accepts inpuDtsefsrocmriepxtteironanl microphones. 8 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices(for TravelMate 4270...
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... lock # Icon Item Description Note: Rear View # Item Description Note # Icon Item Description 1 # Icon ItemDC-in Jack DescriptiCononnects to an AC adapter. # Icon Item Description 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 124-pin Acer Connects to Acer ezDock(for TravelMate 4670 Series) ezDock connector Chapter 1 7
... lock # Icon Item Description Note: Rear View # Item Description Note # Icon Item Description 1 # Icon ItemDC-in Jack DescriptiCononnects to an AC adapter. # Icon Item Description 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 124-pin Acer Connects to Acer ezDock(for TravelMate 4670 Series) ezDock connector Chapter 1 7
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Bottom View # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 8 Chapter 1
Bottom View # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 8 Chapter 1
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... Caps Lock is charging. "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description # Item "Launch keys" on page 10 Description The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is activated. "Launch keys" on the front panel.... Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: The lights showns green when in AC mode. Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Bluetooth # Icon ...
... Caps Lock is charging. "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description # Item "Launch keys" on page 10 Description The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is activated. "Launch keys" on the front panel.... Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: The lights showns green when in AC mode. Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Bluetooth # Icon ...
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... system performance by unauthorized persons. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. It is handy file encryption utility that protexts your new Acer notebook. T Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data...
... system performance by unauthorized persons. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. It is handy file encryption utility that protexts your new Acer notebook. T Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data...
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...usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Choose existing scheme to turn the following... functions on buttons to use as default printer settings. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. Battery status For real-time battery life ...
...usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Choose existing scheme to turn the following... functions on buttons to use as default printer settings. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. Battery status For real-time battery life ...
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... T email with LED T Empowering key T one user-programmable button Specification Panasonic/Sanyo Li-ion 6-cell 2400mAh 3-cell 2000mAh Package configuration BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive Terminal ID : Identify Pin (Note 1) B/I : Battery-In Pin TS : Connect to Thermister SMD : SMBus data interface I/O pin SMC : SMBus clock interface I/O pin GND... : Battery Negative Terminal 12.1" LCD Panel Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel ...
... T email with LED T Empowering key T one user-programmable button Specification Panasonic/Sanyo Li-ion 6-cell 2400mAh 3-cell 2000mAh Package configuration BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive Terminal ID : Identify Pin (Note 1) B/I : Battery-In Pin TS : Connect to Thermister SMD : SMBus data interface I/O pin SMC : SMBus clock interface I/O pin GND... : Battery Negative Terminal 12.1" LCD Panel Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel ...
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... same type of screws used to secure bottom case and upper case assembly. Turn off the power to damage the main board. 50 Chapter 3 NOTE: TravelMate 3000 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you... AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Remove the battery pack. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. The screws vary in length.
... same type of screws used to secure bottom case and upper case assembly. Turn off the power to damage the main board. 50 Chapter 3 NOTE: TravelMate 3000 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you... AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Remove the battery pack. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. The screws vary in length.
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery lock. 2. Remove the battery pack. 52 Chapter 3 Slide the battery latch. 3.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery lock. 2. Remove the battery pack. 52 Chapter 3 Slide the battery latch. 3.
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then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following power sources: 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 65 Chapter 4 64 Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. 3.
then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following power sources: 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 65 Chapter 4 64 Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. 3.
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...properly. 5. If the main board to room temperature. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. In Power Meter, confirm that has... DC/DC charger board. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. If yes, then replace switch board. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. If the touch pad still does not work , then check if the main board to...
...properly. 5. If the main board to room temperature. Replace touch pad PCB. 7. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. In Power Meter, confirm that has... DC/DC charger board. After rebooting, run Syn touch driver. 2. If yes, then replace switch board. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. If the touch pad still does not work , then check if the main board to...
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... 4 Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action ...in Sequence See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 63 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck ...
... 4 Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action ...in Sequence See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 63 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck ...
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...board. But you can see POST on and LCD is blank. Power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. Reconnect the DIMM. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 64 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main ... turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the LCD connectors. shown on page 64 Ensure every connector is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-...
...board. But you can see POST on and LCD is blank. Power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. Reconnect the DIMM. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 64 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main ... turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the LCD connectors. shown on page 64 Ensure every connector is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-...
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...Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. ... brightness function key doesn't work ). Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system cannot power-on , but ...
...Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. ... brightness function key doesn't work ). Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system cannot power-on , but ...
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...mode after closing the lid of the portable computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 65. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / ... revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang...
...mode after closing the lid of the portable computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 65. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / ... revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang...
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... to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Connect AC adapter then check if the system... display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Check if the battery is low. Touchpad board Main board 75 Chapter 4
... to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Connect AC adapter then check if the system... display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Check if the battery is low. Touchpad board Main board 75 Chapter 4
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... at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T PC Cards 4. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If any problems are supported by the computer...
... at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T PC Cards 4. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If any problems are supported by the computer...
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... CN24 PJ1 CN26 CN27 CN23 CN25 PJ2 CN3 CN12 CN4 CN2 Decription Dock connector VGA connector RJ45+RJ11 Jack USB Mini card socket DDR(dual) Battery connector 6 in 1 socket 1394 standard to RTC connector to thermal fan connector to DC board connector KB FPC connector PCMCIA header to LCD connector to...
... CN24 PJ1 CN26 CN27 CN23 CN25 PJ2 CN3 CN12 CN4 CN2 Decription Dock connector VGA connector RJ45+RJ11 Jack USB Mini card socket DDR(dual) Battery connector 6 in 1 socket 1394 standard to RTC connector to thermal fan connector to DC board connector KB FPC connector PCMCIA header to LCD connector to...