Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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... if you close it . Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with batteries. Keep them away from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself... but pull on top of it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. English v • Never place...
... if you close it . Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with batteries. Keep them away from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself... but pull on top of it . • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. English v • Never place...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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...computer to a client's office or a different building, you are using one to secure the computer. Moving around or traveling with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around "when you may choose to shut down the operating system.... 4 Turn off the computer. 5 Close the display cover. 6 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 7 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 8 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you go within short distances,...
...computer to a client's office or a different building, you are using one to secure the computer. Moving around or traveling with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around "when you may choose to shut down the operating system.... 4 Turn off the computer. 5 Close the display cover. 6 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 7 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 8 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you go within short distances,...
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... mode. What to bring to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for the trip home: • Check if you to bring the AC adapter with you other than that the computer may want to bring anything with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . Taking the computer...
... mode. What to bring to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for the trip home: • Check if you to bring the AC adapter with you other than that the computer may want to bring anything with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on . Taking the computer...
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... leave the computer for significant periods of time, you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter for use your computer while traveling to and from home. With a second AC adapter, you can damage the screen What to bring with you Unless you already have some items at .... English 31 Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of time and cannot bring the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide • AcerMedia drive module(s) (manufacturing option) Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your...
... leave the computer for significant periods of time, you might also want to purchase a second AC adapter for use your computer while traveling to and from home. With a second AC adapter, you can damage the screen What to bring with you Unless you already have some items at .... English 31 Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of time and cannot bring the following items with you: • AC adapter and power cord • The printed user's guide • AcerMedia drive module(s) (manufacturing option) Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your...
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What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) (manufacturing option) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer ...safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Traveling with the computer "when you are moving from your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally" Preparing the computer Prepare the...
What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) (manufacturing option) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer ...safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. • Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. 32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English Traveling with the computer "when you are moving from your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally" Preparing the computer Prepare the...
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... Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for... modem and connector is compatible with the local AC voltage. English 33 What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for appliances to power the computer. • If you are traveling in.
... Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. Do not use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are traveling • Spare, fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for... modem and connector is compatible with the local AC voltage. English 33 What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Power cords that are appropriate for appliances to power the computer. • If you are traveling in.
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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... slots on your authorized dealer if you need increased performance. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. You can upgrade memory by standard memory. Memory upgrade Memory is occupied by installing a memory module into the...
... slots on your authorized dealer if you need increased performance. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. You can upgrade memory by standard memory. Memory upgrade Memory is occupied by installing a memory module into the...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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... low. Nothing appears on battery power, it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to save power. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the touchpad to the...
... low. Nothing appears on battery power, it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to save power. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the touchpad to the...
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in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with a 5-degree curve I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) ...• One RJ-45 network jack • One DC-in jack (AC adapter) • One 100-pin port replicator connector (manufacturing option) • One external monitor port • One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) ...
in devices Keyboard and pointing device • 88/89-key Windows keyboard • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with a 5-degree curve I/O ports • One Type II PC Card slot • One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) ...• One RJ-45 network jack • One DC-in jack (AC adapter) • One 100-pin port replicator connector (manufacturing option) • One external monitor port • One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) ...
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...3-cell (23W), 4-cell (32W) or 8-cell (60W) Li-ion battery pack • 65W AC adapter 19V 3.42A Options • 256MB/512MB/1GB memory upgrade module • Additional 65W AC adapter • Addition Li-ion battery pack • Additional hard disk • USB floppy drive • ...Second hard disk (AcerMedia bay, for certain models only) • Second 6-cell battery pack (certain models only) • I/O port replicator (certain models only) • Acer Easyport (certain...
...3-cell (23W), 4-cell (32W) or 8-cell (60W) Li-ion battery pack • 65W AC adapter 19V 3.42A Options • 256MB/512MB/1GB memory upgrade module • Additional 65W AC adapter • Addition Li-ion battery pack • Additional hard disk • USB floppy drive • ...Second hard disk (AcerMedia bay, for certain models only) • Second 6-cell battery pack (certain models only) • I/O port replicator (certain models only) • Acer Easyport (certain...
Travelmate 2300 User's Guide
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Nevertheless, the TravelMate series shall be maintained between the antenna for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety ... that the potential for the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card built in the user's manual of each RF option device. Note: Acer Dual-Band 11a/g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function. One of the antennas is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The function does not emit...
Nevertheless, the TravelMate series shall be maintained between the antenna for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety ... that the potential for the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card built in the user's manual of each RF option device. Note: Acer Dual-Band 11a/g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function. One of the antennas is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The function does not emit...
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.... See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 57 Windows 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 25 ejecting manually 56 troubleshooting 56 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings ...
.... See warranty K keyboard 15 embedded numeric keypad 16 hotkeys 18 lock keys 15 troubleshooting 57 Windows 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 25 ejecting manually 56 troubleshooting 56 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings ...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
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...T One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort (only in TravelMate 4500) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T One Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jac (AC adapter) One 100-pin port replicator connector (manufacturing option) for... TravelMate 4500 only One external monitor port One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One audio line-in jack ...
...T One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort (only in TravelMate 4500) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T One Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56Kbps modem) One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jac (AC adapter) One 100-pin port replicator connector (manufacturing option) for... TravelMate 4500 only One external monitor port One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One audio line-in jack ...
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... than one type. Screw Type Location M2.5*6 Bottom case and IO bezel 14 (Part number: 86.T23V7.010) (hightlight with the covers. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. The image below . IO Bezel Battery The screws that secure heatsink cover, MIni PCI cover and HDD cover are with yellow circle...
... than one type. Screw Type Location M2.5*6 Bottom case and IO bezel 14 (Part number: 86.T23V7.010) (hightlight with the covers. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. The image below . IO Bezel Battery The screws that secure heatsink cover, MIni PCI cover and HDD cover are with yellow circle...
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Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Power System Check To verify the symptom of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the problem, power on page 72 Chapter 4 71 Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following power sources: 1. then check that power is supplied by the battery pack.
Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Power System Check To verify the symptom of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the problem, power on page 72 Chapter 4 71 Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following power sources: 1. then check that power is supplied by the battery pack.
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... working. 3. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. If the FFC on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Check out the Power Management in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are pulese. This self-acting pointer movement can...
... working. 3. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. If the FFC on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Check out the Power Management in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are pulese. This self-acting pointer movement can...
TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Service Guide
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Main board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 71 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns ... beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. Power-on indicator turns on page 71 Ensure every connector is blank...
Main board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 71 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns ... beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the DIMM. Power-on indicator turns on page 71 Ensure every connector is blank...
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... 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch Chapter 4 Beeps 2-2-3-1 POST Routine Description Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key...
... 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch Chapter 4 Beeps 2-2-3-1 POST Routine Description Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key...
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... First, plug a monitor to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. The system cannot power-off or on . Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is OK. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Action in the HDD. See "Power System Check..."Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). If the system can power off, then the main board is overheat (Heat sink or fan). Main board 80 Chapter 4 See "Power System...
... First, plug a monitor to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. The system cannot power-off or on . Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is OK. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Action in the HDD. See "Power System Check..."Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). If the system can power off, then the main board is overheat (Heat sink or fan). Main board 80 Chapter 4 See "Power System...
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... intermittently. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Check if the battery is...
... intermittently. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Check if the battery is...