TravelMate 4230/4530 Quick Guide
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... subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you to be more on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will occasionally refer to access it contains...
... subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on your notebook. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you to be more on the screen to the AcerSystem User's Guide. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will occasionally refer to access it contains...
TravelMate 4230/4530 Quick Guide
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...Type II PC Card. 7 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. 9 Left view English # Icon 1 Item Acer EasyPort IV connector Description Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera...
...Type II PC Card. 7 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. 9 Left view English # Icon 1 Item Acer EasyPort IV connector Description Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external (VGA) port monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera...
TravelMate 4230/4530 Quick Guide
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... soDIMM modules* 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-laye drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer...
... soDIMM modules* 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-laye drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer...
TravelMate 4230/4530 Quick Guide
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... configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 14 Power subsystem Input devices I/O interface Environment • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh • 48.8W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • Energy Star 4.0 • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • PC Card slot (Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • Three USB 2.0 ports • External display...
... configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 14 Power subsystem Input devices I/O interface Environment • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh • 48.8W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • Energy Star 4.0 • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • PC Card slot (Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • Three USB 2.0 ports • External display...
Service Guide
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... speakers Built-in microphone High-speed DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super Multi drive Connectivity T Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem T Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (manufacturing option) T Fast infrared wireless communication (manufacturing option) T Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports T IEEE 1394 port T InvilinkTM 802.11b/g or LnviLinkTM 802.11a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) Chapter 1 1 download service manual and resetter printer...
... speakers Built-in microphone High-speed DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super Multi drive Connectivity T Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem T Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (manufacturing option) T Fast infrared wireless communication (manufacturing option) T Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports T IEEE 1394 port T InvilinkTM 802.11b/g or LnviLinkTM 802.11a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) Chapter 1 1 download service manual and resetter printer...
Service Guide
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Description Bluetooth® communications Default application Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN (optional) communications. In addition, there are two launch keys at http://printer1.blogspot.com Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Bluetooth (optional) communications. Chapter 1 23 download service manual and resetter printer at the front panel. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users. Wireless communications Lights to indicate the status of Wireless and Bluetooth®.
Description Bluetooth® communications Default application Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN (optional) communications. In addition, there are two launch keys at http://printer1.blogspot.com Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of Bluetooth (optional) communications. Chapter 1 23 download service manual and resetter printer at the front panel. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users. Wireless communications Lights to indicate the status of Wireless and Bluetooth®.
Service Guide
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... slot 2 could be reversed. BroadCom BCM5788M (1G)BroadCom BCM5788M chipset is manufacturing option 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Right panel Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Part name Package VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type Specification Chapter 1 27 download service manual...
... slot 2 could be reversed. BroadCom BCM5788M (1G)BroadCom BCM5788M chipset is manufacturing option 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Right panel Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Part name Package VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type Specification Chapter 1 27 download service manual...
Service Guide
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... 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in -1 card reader 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 LCD 14.1 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Controller Intel® 855GME+ICH4 (TravelMate 4000/4500) Intel® 852GM+ICH4 (TravelMate 2300) ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 (optional for TravelMate 4000/4500) BroadCom...
... 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in -1 card reader 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 LCD 14.1 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Controller Intel® 855GME+ICH4 (TravelMate 4000/4500) Intel® 852GM+ICH4 (TravelMate 2300) ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 (optional for TravelMate 4000/4500) BroadCom...
Service Guide
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... order to save power when AC is connected on external video port. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will detect if any external display device is NOT available (running on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Memory size is set to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in LCD only mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Enabled...
... order to save power when AC is connected on external video port. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will detect if any external display device is NOT available (running on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. Memory size is set to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in LCD only mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Enabled...
Service Guide
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... Setup Utility Info. Press [Enter] to input, change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 44 Chapter 2 download service manual...
... Setup Utility Info. Press [Enter] to input, change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 44 Chapter 2 download service manual...
Service Guide
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... the user password was used to HDD only when Supervisor password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you have three tries before the system halts. Supervisor Password is written to enter setup. User password is set . When both passwords can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer...
... the user password was used to HDD only when Supervisor password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you have three tries before the system halts. Supervisor Password is written to enter setup. User password is set . When both passwords can enter Setup menu only and does not have to return your notebook computer...
Service Guide
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...: 2. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com Changing a Password 1. Type the current password in the Enter...
...: 2. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 4. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com Changing a Password 1. Type the current password in the Enter...
Service Guide
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PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Use to load the operating system. Boot order is top-down . Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to expand/collapses. Info. indicate device categories. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 48...
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Use to load the operating system. Boot order is top-down . Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to expand/collapses. Info. indicate device categories. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 48...
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... Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 49 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use...
... Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 49 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from unauthorized use...
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... T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 50 Chapter 2 download service manual and resetter printer at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: If you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers...
... T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 50 Chapter 2 download service manual and resetter printer at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: If you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers...
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Start Battery *2 HDD Cover HDD Module *2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU E*2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover ODD Module *2 back side *4 left/right side ODD Connector Board ODD Holder special screw for thermal*3 Ex1 Thermal Module ODD Drive E*3 Middle Cover B*2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module B*2 Switch Board B*5 E*16+B*2 Lower and Upper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly *3 VGA Heatsink E*2 *2 screw nuts Main Board 3-in that need to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside...
Start Battery *2 HDD Cover HDD Module *2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU E*2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover ODD Module *2 back side *4 left/right side ODD Connector Board ODD Holder special screw for thermal*3 Ex1 Thermal Module ODD Drive E*3 Middle Cover B*2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module B*2 Switch Board B*5 E*16+B*2 Lower and Upper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly *3 VGA Heatsink E*2 *2 screw nuts Main Board 3-in that need to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside...
Service Guide
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... 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 click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... 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 click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
Service Guide
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... HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system cannot power-on page 71. Action in the HDD. If the system can power off . Main board 80 Chapter 4 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch...
... HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system cannot power-on page 71. Action in the HDD. If the system can power off . Main board 80 Chapter 4 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch...
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... LCD is blank. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of the portable computer. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in upper case Main board Chapter 4 81 download service manual...
... LCD is blank. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of the portable computer. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in upper case Main board Chapter 4 81 download service manual...
Service Guide
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... use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work . Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Touchpad does not work correctly. Touchpad board Main board 82 Chapter 4 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com USB does not work . Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Device driver Device cable Device Main board...
... use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work . Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Touchpad does not work correctly. Touchpad board Main board 82 Chapter 4 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com USB does not work . Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Device driver Device cable Device Main board...