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...: integrated Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR Power subsystem T ACPI 2.0 power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes T 71W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44W 4000mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) T 2-hour rapid charge; 2.5-hour charge-in-use T 3-pin 90 W AC adapter I/O Ports T T T T T T T T... tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 5680/5630 Series) t Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for selected models); T WWAN: UMTS...
...: integrated Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR Power subsystem T ACPI 2.0 power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes T 71W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44W 4000mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) T 2-hour rapid charge; 2.5-hour charge-in-use T 3-pin 90 W AC adapter I/O Ports T T T T T T T T... tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 5680/5630 Series) t Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for selected models); T WWAN: UMTS...
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... Mini Card Connector 9 JP22 DDRII so-DIMM Socket 10 JP21 DDRII so-DIMM Socket 11 J3 Clear CMOS Jumper 12 JP24 ODD Connector 13 PJP1 Battery Connector 14 JP32 HDD Connector (SATA) 15 JP33 HDD Connector (PATA) 16 JP36 Bluetooth Connector 17 JP40 18 JP41 19 JP42 20 IR2 21 SW8...
... Mini Card Connector 9 JP22 DDRII so-DIMM Socket 10 JP21 DDRII so-DIMM Socket 11 J3 Clear CMOS Jumper 12 JP24 ODD Connector 13 PJP1 Battery Connector 14 JP32 HDD Connector (SATA) 15 JP33 HDD Connector (PATA) 16 JP36 Bluetooth Connector 17 JP40 18 JP41 19 JP42 20 IR2 21 SW8...
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... indicator communications. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 3G switch/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. # Icon Item Description 7 ## IIccoonn IItteemmCIR receiver DDeseRcsrecipcrietpiiovtineosnsignals from a remote control. 8 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 9 Line-in jack Accepts...
... indicator communications. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 3G switch/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. # Icon Item Description 7 ## IIccoonn IItteemmCIR receiver DDeseRcsrecipcrietpiiovtineosnsignals from a remote control. 8 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 9 Line-in jack Accepts...
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...function. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. # Icon Item Description 6 # Icon ItemBattery indicator DesIcnrdipictaiotens the computer's battery status. 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio ...switch/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates communication button/ the status of Bluetooth communication. TravelMate series: # Item # Item Description Description # 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Description Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio...
...function. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. # Icon Item Description 6 # Icon ItemBattery indicator DesIcnrdipictaiotens the computer's battery status. 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio ...switch/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates communication button/ the status of Bluetooth communication. TravelMate series: # Item # Item Description Description # 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Description Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio...
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...the keyboard, and four on the front panel. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for removal.... Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Release the battery for TravelMate 4200) Memory compartment Houses...
...the keyboard, and four on the front panel. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for removal.... Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Release the battery for TravelMate 4200) Memory compartment Houses...
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Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Lights up when the computer is being charged. Lights up when the battery is on. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 19 Icon... Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Icon Function Description Num lock Lights when Num Lock is charging. 2. TravelMate Series: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN...
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Lights up when the computer is being charged. Lights up when the battery is on. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 19 Icon... Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Icon Function Description Num lock Lights when Num Lock is charging. 2. TravelMate Series: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN...
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...T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. T Acer eNet ...more information, press the < > key to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to external storage media. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Chapter 1...
...T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. T Acer eNet ...more information, press the < > key to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to external storage media. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Chapter 1...
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...- DC Mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5. Or, you move from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Choose existing scheme to use as default printer settings. Select whether used for the new scheme.... 2. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Create new power scheme 1. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from one location to another. The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus...
...- DC Mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5. Or, you move from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Choose existing scheme to use as default printer settings. Select whether used for the new scheme.... 2. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Create new power scheme 1. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from one location to another. The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus...
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T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. T View information about Acer ePower Management. Chapter 1 33 You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defaults. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. T View information about Acer ePower Management. Chapter 1 33 You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defaults. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
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....11 b+g PCMCIA HD Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Controller Built in Intel®945GM for UMA models NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7300...
....11 b+g PCMCIA HD Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Controller Built in Intel®945GM for UMA models NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7300...
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... the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Execute "wincris.exe" 3. Wait for few minutes. Press Fn+Esc...
... the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Execute "wincris.exe" 3. Wait for few minutes. Press Fn+Esc...
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Remove the battery pack. 58 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the 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. 58 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the 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.
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... disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD...
... disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD...
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Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Chapter 3 61
Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Chapter 3 61
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...Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 70 T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71 Chapter 4 75 Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully installed into the connector. Disconnect the power adapter and... install the charged battery pack; Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the ...
...Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 70 T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71 Chapter 4 75 Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully installed into the connector. Disconnect the power adapter and... install the charged battery pack; Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the ...
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If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71. 76 Chapter 4 If the power-on page 84. T If the problem is within the range, do the following figure Pin 1: +19 ...
If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71. 76 Chapter 4 If the power-on page 84. T If the problem is within the range, do the following figure Pin 1: +19 ...
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...1. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. Chapter 4 77 To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions... one at a time to correct the problem. No service actions are correct. 3. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Replace the touchpad. 3. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. Reconnect...
...1. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. Chapter 4 77 To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions... one at a time to correct the problem. No service actions are correct. 3. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Replace the touchpad. 3. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. Reconnect...
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...dead - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard locked - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or...RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. System board Chapter 4 79 Index of Error Messages Error Code List...
...dead - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard locked - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or...RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. System board Chapter 4 79 Index of Error Messages Error Code List...
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...System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. run SETUP System cache error - Check the drive is defined with the proper... System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 80 Chapter...
...System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. run SETUP System cache error - Check the drive is defined with the proper... System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 80 Chapter...
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Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD ... the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the DIMM. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in...
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD ... the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the DIMM. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in...