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... Block Diagram 4 Outlook View 5 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Empowering Technology 20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 30 Chapter2 System Utilities 40 BIOS Setup Utility 40 Information 41 Main 42 Security 44 Boot 47... Exit 48 Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 General Information 50 Removing the Battery Pack 51 Removing the miniPCI/Memory/HDD Module/Keyboard . . . 52 Seperate the LCD module and main unit 55 Disassemble the...
... Block Diagram 4 Outlook View 5 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Empowering Technology 20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 30 Chapter2 System Utilities 40 BIOS Setup Utility 40 Information 41 Main 42 Security 44 Boot 47... Exit 48 Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 General Information 50 Removing the Battery Pack 51 Removing the miniPCI/Memory/HDD Module/Keyboard . . . 52 Seperate the LCD module and main unit 55 Disassemble the...
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...Acer Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 9400 TravelMate 5600 series) T WLAN: Integrated Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for LAN Power Supply T 8-cell of 18650 Li-Ion battery pack 4800mAh Li-Ion T 6-cell of 18650 Li-lon battery pack 4000mAh Li-Ion option battery... jack (1.7mm) at left-hand side One Type II PCMCIA CardBus slot One RJ-11 jack for modem One RJ-45 jack for Aspire 7100 / TravelMate 5100 series) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T One VGA port, 15 pins One microphone-in (pink jack) One line-in (blue jack) One...
...Acer Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for Aspire 9400 TravelMate 5600 series) T WLAN: Integrated Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for LAN Power Supply T 8-cell of 18650 Li-Ion battery pack 4800mAh Li-Ion T 6-cell of 18650 Li-lon battery pack 4000mAh Li-Ion option battery... jack (1.7mm) at left-hand side One Type II PCMCIA CardBus slot One RJ-11 jack for modem One RJ-45 jack for Aspire 7100 / TravelMate 5100 series) I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T One VGA port, 15 pins One microphone-in (pink jack) One line-in (blue jack) One...
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... 5 N/A 6 N/A 7 N/A 8 Bluetooth communication Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. TravelMate 5600/5100 # Item Description Just for sound recording. the center button servesw as a four-way scroll butotn. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status...
... 5 N/A 6 N/A 7 N/A 8 Bluetooth communication Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. TravelMate 5600/5100 # Item Description Just for sound recording. the center button servesw as a four-way scroll butotn. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status...
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... #BattIeterymrelease latch 2 Cooling fan 3 Mini PCI card bay 4 Ventilation slots 5 Memory compartment 6 Hard disk bay 7 Battery lock 8 Battery bay Description Description DResecrleipatsioens the battery for removal. Rear View # Icon Item Description # # IIccoonn# Icon Item Item Item Description Description Description 1 Two USB ...Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 5 N/A Battery Powers the computer. Note NOTNEot:eDo not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's hard disk...
... #BattIeterymrelease latch 2 Cooling fan 3 Mini PCI card bay 4 Ventilation slots 5 Memory compartment 6 Hard disk bay 7 Battery lock 8 Battery bay Description Description DResecrleipatsioens the battery for removal. Rear View # Icon Item Description # # IIccoonn# Icon Item Item Item Description Description Description 1 Two USB ...Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Enable the computer to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 5 N/A Battery Powers the computer. Note NOTNEot:eDo not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's hard disk...
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Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. IIccoonn FuIncoctnion FunctIitoDenemscriptionDescription Description # Icon # Icon # Icon HDD Item Item Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of ...
Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. IIccoonn FuIncoctnion FunctIitoDenemscriptionDescription Description # Icon # Icon # Icon HDD Item Item Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of ...
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... Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently (for you to external storage media. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. T Acer eNet Management hooks up /recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. For more information, press the < > key to a projector and...
... Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently (for you to external storage media. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. T Acer eNet Management hooks up /recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. For more information, press the < > key to a projector and...
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Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC Mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Choose existing scheme to use as default printer settings. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. The ...new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management...
Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. DC Mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Choose existing scheme to use as default printer settings. Select whether used for the new scheme. 2. The ...new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management...
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... T embedded numberic keypad T Multi-Langue support T Spill-proof T Internet browser T email with LED T Acer Empowering T one user-programmable button Specification Panasonic/Sanyo/Sony Li-ion 6-cell 2000mAh 8-cell 2400mAh Package configuration BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive Terminal ID : Identify Pin (Note 1) B/I : Battery-In Pin TS : Connect to Thermister SMD : SMBus data interface I/O pin SMC : SMBus...
... T embedded numberic keypad T Multi-Langue support T Spill-proof T Internet browser T email with LED T Acer Empowering T one user-programmable button Specification Panasonic/Sanyo/Sony Li-ion 6-cell 2000mAh 8-cell 2400mAh Package configuration BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive Terminal ID : Identify Pin (Note 1) B/I : Battery-In Pin TS : Connect to Thermister SMD : SMBus data interface I/O pin SMC : SMBus...
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Remove the battery pack. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. If you may be too long to secure bottom case and upper case assembly. ...
Remove the battery pack. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. If you may be too long to secure bottom case and upper case assembly. ...
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Slide the battery latch. 3. Remove the battery pack. 52 Chapter 3 Release the battery lock. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Slide the battery latch. 3. Remove the battery pack. 52 Chapter 3 Release the battery lock. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; 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. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 70 Chapter 4 69 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; 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. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following list: T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 70 Chapter 4 69 then check that power is supplied by the battery pack.
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... No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. If the PS/2 mouse does not work , then replace... pad PCB. 7. After you identify first the problem is still less than 50% of time. 70 Chapter 4 This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver....
... No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. If the voltage is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger board. If the PS/2 mouse does not work , then replace... pad PCB. 7. After you identify first the problem is still less than 50% of time. 70 Chapter 4 This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. For example, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver....
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Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Main board ... Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 72 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence...
Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Main board ... Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 72 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence...
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shown on and a blinking cursor Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Main board Chapter 4 73 Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 69 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main...and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Reconnect the DIMM. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Main board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 69 Ensure every connector is blank. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action...
shown on and a blinking cursor Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Main board Chapter 4 73 Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 69 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main...and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Reconnect the DIMM. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Main board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 69 Ensure every connector is blank. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action...
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...inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. ... to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69. Verify OS in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Index...
...inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. ... to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69. Verify OS in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Index...
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...assembly Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked Main board Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA ...slot pin is blank. Action in upper case Main board Chapter 4 79 System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio...
...assembly Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked Main board Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA ...slot pin is blank. Action in upper case Main board Chapter 4 79 System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio...
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... Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. ... Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Check if the battery is low. External display does not work . Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Keyboard Main board Reconnect ...
... Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. ... Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Check if the battery is low. External display does not work . Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Keyboard Main board Reconnect ...
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... has changed. 6. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T PC Cards 4. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU...
... has changed. 6. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T PC Cards 4. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU...
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Item 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 Description MDC connector Main battery connector Mini PCI connector CPU DIMM slot HDD connector Microphone-in jack Cardbus controller LAN controller Item 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 Description MDC board connector ODD connector VGA North bridge South bridge Line-in jack Line-out jack USB connector BIOS ROM 85 Chapter 5
Item 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 Description MDC connector Main battery connector Mini PCI connector CPU DIMM slot HDD connector Microphone-in jack Cardbus controller LAN controller Item 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 Description MDC board connector ODD connector VGA North bridge South bridge Line-in jack Line-out jack USB connector BIOS ROM 85 Chapter 5
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