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2 Customizing my computer 37 Expanding through options 39 Connectivity options 39 Upgrade options 45 Using system utilities 48 Acer eManager 48 Launch Manager 49 BIOS Utility 49 D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc) 50 Multilingual operating system installation 50 Restore without a Recovery CD 50 Setup password and exit 51 3 Troubleshooting my computer 53 Frequently-asked questions 55 Troubleshooting tips 58 Error messages 59 Requesting service 60 ITW 60 Before you call 61 Appendix A Specifications 63 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 69 Index 85
2 Customizing my computer 37 Expanding through options 39 Connectivity options 39 Upgrade options 45 Using system utilities 48 Acer eManager 48 Launch Manager 49 BIOS Utility 49 D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc) 50 Multilingual operating system installation 50 Restore without a Recovery CD 50 Setup password and exit 51 3 Troubleshooting my computer 53 Frequently-asked questions 55 Troubleshooting tips 58 Error messages 59 Requesting service 60 ITW 60 Before you call 61 Appendix A Specifications 63 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 69 Index 85
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Sleep Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. See "Acer eManager" on hot keys. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the ... Icon Fn-F1 Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 48. Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. English 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of...
Sleep Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. See "Acer eManager" on hot keys. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the ... Icon Fn-F1 Function Hot key help Description Displays help on page 48. Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. English 18 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of...
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... and Hard Disk passwords! Important! If you can set , no one can set the passwords using the BIOS Utility. Do not forget your dealer or an authorized service center. There are three types of the BIOS Utility. 2 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. 3 Hard Disk Password protects your data by...
... and Hard Disk passwords! Important! If you can set , no one can set the passwords using the BIOS Utility. Do not forget your dealer or an authorized service center. There are three types of the BIOS Utility. 2 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. 3 Hard Disk Password protects your data by...
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...Launch Manager The Acer Launch Manager allows you may need to run it. See "Launch keys" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the TravelMate logo is a ...hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). The Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set the ...
...Launch Manager The Acer Launch Manager allows you may need to run it. See "Launch keys" on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the Power-On Self Test (POST) while the TravelMate logo is a ...hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). The Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set the ...
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... a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is [Enabled]. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data... This feature is enabled or not. c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. a Check to see if "Hard Disk Recovery" function is only available on the system. 2 Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will pop-up automatically....
... a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is [Enabled]. Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press during POST. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data... This feature is enabled or not. c Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. a Check to see if "Hard Disk Recovery" function is only available on the system. 2 Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will pop-up automatically....
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... window appears. 7 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press "Enter" to exit the system recovery process when "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears. The screen will reboot and start normally. Setup password and exit Press "F3" to setup password or press "F5" to... created. Press any key to reboot...", hit any key to eight alphanumeric characters. English 51 1 Restart the system. 2 The instruction "Press to Enter BIOS" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST. 3 Press + at the same time to reenter your hard drive.
... window appears. 7 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press "Enter" to exit the system recovery process when "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears. The screen will reboot and start normally. Setup password and exit Press "F3" to setup password or press "F5" to... created. Press any key to reboot...", hit any key to eight alphanumeric characters. English 51 1 Restart the system. 2 The instruction "Press to Enter BIOS" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST. 3 Press + at the same time to reenter your hard drive.
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... kit. Check the following : • Make sure the disc is dirty, clean it can read CDs but cannot read DVDs in addition to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared ports of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. The infrared port...
... kit. Check the following : • Make sure the disc is dirty, clean it can read CDs but cannot read DVDs in addition to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the infrared ports of 1 meter apart. • Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. The infrared port...
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... the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the printer cable is enabled if you need to set up your dealer. Refer to set up your location: 1 Click on...
... the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" on the printer. • During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the printer cable is enabled if you need to set up your dealer. Refer to set up your location: 1 Click on...
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... computer. Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. then press Esc to enter...Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility; 59 English Error messages If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an...
... computer. Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Utility. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. then press Esc to enter...Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS Utility; 59 English Error messages If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an...
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...; M Processor 320, 330 Memory • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 30 GB and above E-IDE hard disk (2.5", 9.5mm, UltraDMA-100) • One internal optical drive, or One 5.25-inch internal removable...
...; M Processor 320, 330 Memory • 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One 30 GB and above E-IDE hard disk (2.5", 9.5mm, UltraDMA-100) • One internal optical drive, or One 5.25-inch internal removable...
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... keys 17 L LEDs 13 Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 26 audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 56 B battery pack caring for v BIOS Utility 49 BIOS utility 49 brightness hotkeys 19 C caps lock 15 on indicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD troubleshooting 57 CD-ROM ejecting...
... keys 17 L LEDs 13 Index A AC adapter caring for v AcerMedia drive 26 audio 28 adjusting the volume 28 troubleshooting 56 B battery pack caring for v BIOS Utility 49 BIOS utility 49 brightness hotkeys 19 C caps lock 15 on indicator 13 care AC adapter v battery pack v computer iv CD troubleshooting 57 CD-ROM ejecting...
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... support information 60 T touchpad 23 hotkey 19 using 23 travel international flights 32 local trips 32 troubleshooting 54 tips 58 U universal serial bus 41 utility BIOS Setup 49 V view front 7 left 7 rear 9
... support information 60 T touchpad 23 hotkey 19 using 23 travel international flights 32 local trips 32 troubleshooting 54 tips 58 U universal serial bus 41 utility BIOS Setup 49 V view front 7 left 7 rear 9
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... keys or key combinations to return. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor... Turns the speakers on and off . Chapter 1 19 Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off...
... keys or key combinations to return. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor... Turns the speakers on and off . Chapter 1 19 Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off...
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... at 1.5GHz~1.6GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4000 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.8GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4500 Intel 855GME+ICH4 Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode) 0.748V (deeper sleep mode) BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item...
... at 1.5GHz~1.6GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4000 Intel Pentim M processor at 1.8GHz (Dothan) for TravelMate 4500 Intel 855GME+ICH4 Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode) 0.748V (deeper sleep mode) BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item...
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... UMA 16/32/64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM4500 DDR Specification ICH4-M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 two on the front side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PC7411 1 Right side IEEE 1394 Specification TI PC7411 Type-II One type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel 855GME...
... UMA 16/32/64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM4500 DDR Specification ICH4-M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 two on the front side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PC7411 1 Right side IEEE 1394 Specification TI PC7411 Type-II One type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel 855GME...
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... Number: MPAA01Q2G0746A HDD2 Model Name: HDD2 Serial Number: ATAPI Device: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: 3A01 Montara-GME3360 KBC Ver: PQ1A24 Serial Number 1234567890123456789012 Asset Tag Number: 1234567890 Product Aspire1680 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5...
... Number: MPAA01Q2G0746A HDD2 Model Name: HDD2 Serial Number: ATAPI Device: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: 3A01 Montara-GME3360 KBC Ver: PQ1A24 Serial Number 1234567890123456789012 Asset Tag Number: 1234567890 Product Aspire1680 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5...
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..., use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can also press u to parameter values. Read this carefully when making changes to save any of a parameter, press por q. T ...NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Please note that system information vary in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in square brackets. Help for a particular menu are found in models. 38 Chapter 2 Follow these instructions: T To choose a ...
..., use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. You can also press u to parameter values. Read this carefully when making changes to save any of a parameter, press por q. T ...NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Please note that system information vary in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in square brackets. Help for a particular menu are found in models. 38 Chapter 2 Follow these instructions: T To choose a ...
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...processor 1.70Ghz 1700 MHz HDD1 Model Name: HDD1 Serial Number: HDD2 Model Name: HDD2 Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MPAA01Q2G0746A MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S ...3A01 Montara-GME3360 PQ1A24 1234567890123456789012 1234567890 Aspire1680 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...
...processor 1.70Ghz 1700 MHz HDD1 Model Name: HDD1 Serial Number: HDD2 Model Name: HDD2 Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MPAA01Q2G0746A MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-825S ...3A01 Montara-GME3360 PQ1A24 1234567890123456789012 1234567890 Aspire1680 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...
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... Security Boot Exit Internal Touchpad: Infrared Port (FIR): [Both] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
... Security Boot Exit Internal Touchpad: Infrared Port (FIR): [Both] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
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... Password on the screen. If you forget your password, you set the user password. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can unlock the HDD. The table below describes the parameters in the "Enter New ... the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Don't forget your password. Retype the password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in boldface are present, both Supervisor and user password are the default and suggested parameter settings...
... Password on the screen. If you forget your password, you set the user password. Type a password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can unlock the HDD. The table below describes the parameters in the "Enter New ... the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Don't forget your password. Retype the password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in boldface are present, both Supervisor and user password are the default and suggested parameter settings...