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... 15 Windows Key 16 Hot Keys 17 Special Keys 20 Indicators 21 Launch Keys 22 Touchpad 23 Touchpad Basics 23 Using a computer security lock 25 Using System Utilities 26 Acer eManagement 26 Launch Manager 27 Audio 28 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 29 Using a Computer Security Lock 30 System Power Management 31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 32 Chapter 2 System Utilities 43 BIOS Setup Utility 43 Buttons 44 Application Launch Buttons 44 Power Button 44 Power Button Over-ride 44 Lid Switch 44 Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function...
... 15 Windows Key 16 Hot Keys 17 Special Keys 20 Indicators 21 Launch Keys 22 Touchpad 23 Touchpad Basics 23 Using a computer security lock 25 Using System Utilities 26 Acer eManagement 26 Launch Manager 27 Audio 28 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 29 Using a Computer Security Lock 30 System Power Management 31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 32 Chapter 2 System Utilities 43 BIOS Setup Utility 43 Buttons 44 Application Launch Buttons 44 Power Button 44 Power Button Over-ride 44 Lid Switch 44 Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function...
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... LCD Panel 59 Removing the Thermal and Bluetooth Module 59 Removing the Upper Case 59 Removing the Touchpad 60 Removing the FAN 61 Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 61 Removing the MDC 62 Removing the Wireless, Speaker and PCMCIA 62 Removing the LCD Panel 63 Removing the HDD and ODD 65 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 66 System Check Procedures 67 External Diskette Drive Check 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory Check 68 Power...
... LCD Panel 59 Removing the Thermal and Bluetooth Module 59 Removing the Upper Case 59 Removing the Touchpad 60 Removing the FAN 61 Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 61 Removing the MDC 62 Removing the Wireless, Speaker and PCMCIA 62 Removing the LCD Panel 63 Removing the HDD and ODD 65 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 66 System Check Procedures 67 External Diskette Drive Check 67 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 67 Memory Check 68 Power...
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...for TravelMate 4650) 5-hour battery life on -LAN ready (for TravelMate 4150 series) T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200GB network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Integrated Bluetooth® support (manufacturing option) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Microphone/Line-in jack Headphones/Speaker/Line-out port Infrared (FIR) port PC Card slot (one Type II) 6-in-1 card reader...
...for TravelMate 4650) 5-hour battery life on -LAN ready (for TravelMate 4150 series) T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200GB network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Integrated Bluetooth® support (manufacturing option) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T Four USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Microphone/Line-in jack Headphones/Speaker/Line-out port Infrared (FIR) port PC Card slot (one Type II) 6-in-1 card reader...
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... 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for # Icon Item Descriptiosnelected models). # Icon Item Description 3 124-pin Acer ezDock Connects to Acer ezDock. # Icon Item connector (for Description TravelMate 4650 Series) # Icon Item Description 4 DVI-D port (for Supports digital video connections. # Icon Item TravelMate 4650 SDesrcierisp)tion 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 6 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 USB 2.0 port Connects to...
... 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for # Icon Item Descriptiosnelected models). # Icon Item Description 3 124-pin Acer ezDock Connects to Acer ezDock. # Icon Item connector (for Description TravelMate 4650 Series) # Icon Item Description 4 DVI-D port (for Supports digital video connections. # Icon Item TravelMate 4650 SDesrcierisp)tion 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 6 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 USB 2.0 port Connects to...
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Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses an optical drive module or a second battery pack. 7 AcerMedia Bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia module for removal of the fan. Bottom View # Item # Item 1 Memory compartment 2 Hard disk bay 3 Battery release latch 4 Battery bay 5 Cooling fan 6 AcerMedia Bay (for TravelMate 4650 Series) 14 Chapter 1 Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of latch module. (for TravelMate 4650 Series) Description Description Houses...
Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses an optical drive module or a second battery pack. 7 AcerMedia Bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia module for removal of the fan. Bottom View # Item # Item 1 Memory compartment 2 Hard disk bay 3 Battery release latch 4 Battery bay 5 Cooling fan 6 AcerMedia Bay (for TravelMate 4650 Series) 14 Chapter 1 Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of latch module. (for TravelMate 4650 Series) Description Description Houses...
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... down arrow keys respectively. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Num Lock off . Chapter 1 15 A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. TNousmimLpolicfyktoheffkeyboard legend, cursorcontrol key symbols are typed in a normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys onembedded keypad Main keyboard keys Shift> Num Lock on embedded keypad. Type the letters in numeric mode. +keys function as a calculator...
... down arrow keys respectively. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Num Lock off . Chapter 1 15 A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. TNousmimLpolicfyktoheffkeyboard legend, cursorcontrol key symbols are typed in a normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys onembedded keypad Main keyboard keys Shift> Num Lock on embedded keypad. Type the letters in numeric mode. +keys function as a calculator...
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... Scroll Lock is on, when the system boots with external keyboard or numeric keypad. "Acer eManager" on page 19 Hot Key Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Icon "Acer eManager" on page 19 Function Touchpad On/Off Description This key will cause the internal touchpad pointing device to support the attachment of an external numeric keypad. This is to be disabled/enabled . The external keyboard/keypad NumLock status is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot...
... Scroll Lock is on, when the system boots with external keyboard or numeric keypad. "Acer eManager" on page 19 Hot Key Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Icon "Acer eManager" on page 19 Function Touchpad On/Off Description This key will cause the internal touchpad pointing device to support the attachment of an external numeric keypad. This is to be disabled/enabled . The external keyboard/keypad NumLock status is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot...
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...) ICH-6M You can install memory modules in CPU 2 MB Always enabled Always enabled Always enabled Specification System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Type Memory Size Dimm Slot Number Supports Memory Size Per Slot Supports Maximum Memory Size Supports Dimm Type Supports Dimm Speed Supports Dimm Voltage Supports Dimm Package Supports 64MB/128MB for TM 4150 series) RJ45 Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Rear Side Chapter 1 33 Specification 10/100/1000 Mbps...
...) ICH-6M You can install memory modules in CPU 2 MB Always enabled Always enabled Always enabled Specification System Memory Item Memory Controller Memory Type Memory Size Dimm Slot Number Supports Memory Size Per Slot Supports Maximum Memory Size Supports Dimm Type Supports Dimm Speed Supports Dimm Voltage Supports Dimm Package Supports 64MB/128MB for TM 4150 series) RJ45 Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology Rear Side Chapter 1 33 Specification 10/100/1000 Mbps...
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... Buttons Launch Keys Description Launch Button P Launch Button e Specific Keys Wireless Button Wireless enable/disable E-mail Button Launch Outlook Express Bluetooth Button Enable/disable bluetooth Internet Button Launch Internet Explorer NOTE: Detail description and definition of lid close will follow the OS setting in power management (Nothing, standby, Hibernate or Power off). However, if the setting is closed. (Windows does not define Lid Open action in Power Option control panel) T The function of application Launch Buttons, please reference the External spec...
... Buttons Launch Keys Description Launch Button P Launch Button e Specific Keys Wireless Button Wireless enable/disable E-mail Button Launch Outlook Express Bluetooth Button Enable/disable bluetooth Internet Button Launch Internet Explorer NOTE: Detail description and definition of lid close will follow the OS setting in power management (Nothing, standby, Hibernate or Power off). However, if the setting is closed. (Windows does not define Lid Open action in Power Option control panel) T The function of application Launch Buttons, please reference the External spec...
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... just show " Enter HDD password [ ]" User is set the password to prevent any password prompt windows during POST. Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function This feature allows the user to set to "Enabled" , the system will POP "Enter password" prompt windows during POST. T "Password on boot" T Password on boot is correct, system will NOT POP any unauthorized access to the internal hard disk. T If the password is "Disabled", the system will continue to boot up . Valid Password Characters Valid Password Characters: Symbol...
... just show " Enter HDD password [ ]" User is set the password to prevent any password prompt windows during POST. Hard Disk Password Function/ Password on boot function This feature allows the user to set to "Enabled" , the system will POP "Enter password" prompt windows during POST. T "Password on boot" T Password on boot is correct, system will NOT POP any unauthorized access to the internal hard disk. T If the password is "Disabled", the system will continue to boot up . Valid Password Characters Valid Password Characters: Symbol...
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... IR (ʳ ʳ ) COM4,2E8,IRQ3 DMA Setting For FIR ( ) DMA1 (Ԧ) DMA2 ( ) DMA3 OK Cancel for accept. activates accelerators. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. for reject. for Enable or Disable. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared Port (FIR) ԩLegacy USB support Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 A Boot Exit Legacy USB keyboard, Floppy Drive, USB Mouse Support for Enable or Disable Chapter 2 49
... IR (ʳ ʳ ) COM4,2E8,IRQ3 DMA Setting For FIR ( ) DMA1 (Ԧ) DMA2 ( ) DMA3 OK Cancel for accept. activates accelerators. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. for reject. for Enable or Disable. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Infrared Port (FIR) ԩLegacy USB support Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 A Boot Exit Legacy USB keyboard, Floppy Drive, USB Mouse Support for Enable or Disable Chapter 2 49
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... characters T Characters Alphanumeric keys only. Settings in this screen. When you set Supervisor password already and then you reboot and into BIOS setup manual by User password, the set otherwise it cannot be grayed out if the user password was used to boot. Set the password to specify whether or not a password is required, the password must be set Supervisor password, Boot device and Lock Hard Drive will NOT be disable. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help...
... characters T Characters Alphanumeric keys only. Settings in this screen. When you set Supervisor password already and then you reboot and into BIOS setup manual by User password, the set otherwise it cannot be grayed out if the user password was used to boot. Set the password to specify whether or not a password is required, the password must be set Supervisor password, Boot device and Lock Hard Drive will NOT be disable. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help...
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... order of boot devices to select a control. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay and onboard LAN device. button or key accept entries. Default boot sequence should be the following: 1. Hard Drive 2. Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Device Network Boot Press key to load the operating system. CD-ROM/DVD Drive 3. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 Boot Exit ` Boot Device ---- Boot Sequence ---- button or key reject entries. Floppy Drive 4. Network...
... order of boot devices to select a control. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay and onboard LAN device. button or key accept entries. Default boot sequence should be the following: 1. Hard Drive 2. Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Device Network Boot Press key to load the operating system. CD-ROM/DVD Drive 3. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2003 5:40:09 Boot Exit ` Boot Device ---- Boot Sequence ---- button or key reject entries. Floppy Drive 4. Network...
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...Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System CMOS checksum bad - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM...
...Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System CMOS checksum bad - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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... LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. The system doesn't power...
... LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. The system doesn't power...
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... 34. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from the computer. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery) Battery pack System board 77 Chapter 4 Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system...
... 34. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from the computer. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery) Battery pack System board 77 Chapter 4 Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system...
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... hard disk/CD-ROM drives. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Touchpad does not work . Chapter 4 78 Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Onboard Devices...
... hard disk/CD-ROM drives. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Touchpad does not work . Chapter 4 78 Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Onboard Devices...
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... problem, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If any FRU. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement...
... problem, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If any FRU. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement...
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... and valuable support resources whenever you need them. We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material. and password. These can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T TABs (Technical...
... and valuable support resources whenever you need them. We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material. and password. These can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T TABs (Technical...