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... permission of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated. Other...to notify any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this publication may be incorporated in the space provided below. The serial number and...
... permission of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated. Other...to notify any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this publication may be incorporated in the space provided below. The serial number and...
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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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17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Opens the My Computer window. Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + M Shift + + R Minimizes all windows. + M Undoes the minimize all windows ( + M) action. Opens the ...
17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Opens the My Computer window. Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + M Shift + + R Minimizes all windows. + M Undoes the minimize all windows ( + M) action. Opens the ...
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... with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in .
... with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: • When traveling in .
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This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.
This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.
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66 Appendix A Specifications English Audio • 16-bit AC'97 stereo audio • Dual speakers and one internal microphone • Separate audio ports for headphone-out, line-in -1 ...; 3-in and microphone- in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with battery) • 14.1"display model: 2.75 kg (6.1 lbs) • 15.0"display model: 2.91 kg (6.4 lbs) • 15.4"display model: 2.94 kg...
66 Appendix A Specifications English Audio • 16-bit AC'97 stereo audio • Dual speakers and one internal microphone • Separate audio ports for headphone-out, line-in -1 ...; 3-in and microphone- in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with battery) • 14.1"display model: 2.75 kg (6.1 lbs) • 15.0"display model: 2.91 kg (6.4 lbs) • 15.4"display model: 2.94 kg...
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...less than 5 seconds between the end of one call initiation, and b The equipment shall go on the equipment (PC) associated with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of another item of Telepermitted equipment of ... there is designed. It indicates no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that any item will work correctly in such circumstances. 3 Some parameters required for compliance...
...less than 5 seconds between the end of one call initiation, and b The equipment shall go on the equipment (PC) associated with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of another item of Telepermitted equipment of ... there is designed. It indicates no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that any item will work correctly in such circumstances. 3 Some parameters required for compliance...
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... noise and may not operate. There is no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 5 This equipment may not provide for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to...
... noise and may not operate. There is no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 5 This equipment may not provide for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to...
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... in fire. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Keep them in your accessories box) for service. 12 The TravelMate series uses the lithium battery. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN ... all telephone lines from children and dispose of used with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN Do not ...
... in fire. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Keep them in your accessories box) for service. 12 The TravelMate series uses the lithium battery. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN ... all telephone lines from children and dispose of used with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product specification list. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN Do not ...
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... FCC notice 71 general instructions 74 modem notices 72 scroll lock 15 security keylock 34 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 19 troubleshooting 56 specifications 64 status indicators 13 storage 25 AcerMedia drive 26 CD, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW Combo drive 25 hard disk 25 support information 60 T touchpad...
... FCC notice 71 general instructions 74 modem notices 72 scroll lock 15 security keylock 34 service when to call vi speakers hotkey 19 troubleshooting 56 specifications 64 status indicators 13 storage 25 AcerMedia drive 26 CD, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW Combo drive 25 hard disk 25 support information 60 T touchpad...
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... this manual is sold or licensed "as is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Intel is ". Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. III Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the...
... this manual is sold or licensed "as is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Intel is ". Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. III Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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... T IEEE 1394 port T InvilinkTM 802.11b/g or LnviLinkTM 802.11a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) T Bluetooth® (manufacturing option) Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Performance T Intel® Pentium M® processor 705, 715, 725, 735, 745, 755 or Intel®...
... T IEEE 1394 port T InvilinkTM 802.11b/g or LnviLinkTM 802.11a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) T Bluetooth® (manufacturing option) Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Performance T Intel® Pentium M® processor 705, 715, 725, 735, 745, 755 or Intel®...
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... mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. 18 Chapter 1 it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. 18 Chapter 1 it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3GHz~1.4GHZ for TravelMate 2300 Intel Pentim M processor 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...
... Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel Celeron M processor at 1.3GHz~1.4GHZ for TravelMate 2300 Intel Pentim M processor 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...
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...of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM4401 (10/100M); You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Chipset Part name Package Performance Compliant VISHAY... TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type 4Mbit/s IrDA 1.1 Specification Chapter 1 27 BroadCom BCM5788M (1G) 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Right panel Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant ...
...of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM4401 (10/100M); You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Chipset Part name Package Performance Compliant VISHAY... TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type 4Mbit/s IrDA 1.1 Specification Chapter 1 27 BroadCom BCM5788M (1G) 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Right panel Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant ...
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...device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11~54 Mbps 802.11 a+b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification 3-in-1 card reader Item Chipset Protocol Specification TI PC7411 support Smart Media, Multi-Media Card and Security Digital Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor ...& Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads HGST HTS424030M9AT00/ Toshiba Pluto MK3025GAS/ 30000 512 2 Specification HGST HTS424040M9AT00/ Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS/ HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS 40000 60000 512 512 2 3/4 (for Toshiba) HGST MORAGA...
...device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11~54 Mbps 802.11 a+b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification 3-in-1 card reader Item Chipset Protocol Specification TI PC7411 support Smart Media, Multi-Media Card and Security Digital Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor ...& Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads HGST HTS424030M9AT00/ Toshiba Pluto MK3025GAS/ 30000 512 2 Specification HGST HTS424040M9AT00/ Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS/ HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS 40000 60000 512 512 2 3/4 (for Toshiba) HGST MORAGA...
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...(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification DVD/CDRW KME UIDA760 (24x24x8x24x) DVD/CDRW QSI SBW-242C (24x24x8x24x... command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification DVD Dual HLDS GWA-4040N With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes...
...(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification DVD/CDRW KME UIDA760 (24x24x8x24x) DVD/CDRW QSI SBW-242C (24x24x8x24x... command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification DVD Dual HLDS GWA-4040N With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes...
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...+R/RW (Ver1.1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Conexant CX20468-31 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo analog to digital converter AC97 Line-in each DVD...Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Support disc formats 1. Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads data in , CD 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44,1 KHz (48K...
...+R/RW (Ver1.1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Conexant CX20468-31 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo analog to digital converter AC97 Line-in each DVD...Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Support disc formats 1. Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads data in , CD 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44,1 KHz (48K...
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.../64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM2300 UMA 16/32/64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM4000 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+ICH4 ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 BroadCom BCM4401 (10/100M); BCM5788M(1G) TI PC7411 ICH4-M NS 87383...
.../64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM2300 UMA 16/32/64MB ATI M11-P 64MB for TM4000 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+ICH4 ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 BroadCom BCM4401 (10/100M); BCM5788M(1G) TI PC7411 ICH4-M NS 87383...