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... and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. Acer is ". III Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written... fitness for any particular purpose. Copyright Copyright © 2004 by any defect in the software. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
... and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. Acer is ". III Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written... fitness for any particular purpose. Copyright Copyright © 2004 by any defect in the software. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
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IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Outlook View 6 Front Open View 6 Front Panel 7 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom ... Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 The Euro Symbol 18 Launch Keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad Basics 20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 22 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 32 Information 33 Main 34 Advanced 36 Security 37 Boot...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Outlook View 6 Front Open View 6 Front Panel 7 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom ... Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 The Euro Symbol 18 Launch Keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad Basics 20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 22 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 32 Information 33 Main 34 Advanced 36 Security 37 Boot...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in dual speakers Built-in mind. Here are just a few of its many ... colour up to 1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1" and 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0" (specification varies depending on the model) 3D graphics engine TravelMate 8000 series employs ATI Mobility RADEONTM 9700 chipset with VGA RAM of 64MB/ 128MB (manufacturing option) delivering ground breaking 3D graphics...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in dual speakers Built-in mind. Here are just a few of its many ... colour up to 1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1" and 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0" (specification varies depending on the model) 3D graphics engine TravelMate 8000 series employs ATI Mobility RADEONTM 9700 chipset with VGA RAM of 64MB/ 128MB (manufacturing option) delivering ground breaking 3D graphics...
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Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Chapter 1 15 Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform special functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Chapter 1 15 Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform special functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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...number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC32-Lead ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a..., DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 1MB for Intel Pentium M processor at 1.4~1.7GHz (Banias) 2MB for Intel Pentium M processor at 1.5~2.0GHz (Dothan) Always enabled Always enabled...
...number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC32-Lead ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a..., DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 1MB for Intel Pentium M processor at 1.4~1.7GHz (Banias) 2MB for Intel Pentium M processor at 1.5~2.0GHz (Dothan) Always enabled Always enabled...
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...LAN connector type LAN connector location BroadCom BCM5705M 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear panel Specification IR Interface Item Part name Package Performance Compliant VISHAY TFDU6102 8-pin SMT type 4Mbit/s IrDA 1.1 Specification Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem... connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90/V.92 RJ11 Rear panel Specification Chapter 1 23 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB...
...LAN connector type LAN connector location BroadCom BCM5705M 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear panel Specification IR Interface Item Part name Package Performance Compliant VISHAY TFDU6102 8-pin SMT type 4Mbit/s IrDA 1.1 Specification Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem... connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90/V.92 RJ11 Rear panel Specification Chapter 1 23 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB...
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... (MODEM) Wireless Module 802.11b (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11M bps 802.11b Mini-PCI type II Specification Wireless Module 802.11a/b (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11M~54M bps 802.11 a+b Mini-PCI type II....11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11M~54M bps 802.11 b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification Four-in-One Card Reader Item Chipset Protocol Specification OZ711M3 SMC, MS, MMC, and SD Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per ...
... (MODEM) Wireless Module 802.11b (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11M bps 802.11b Mini-PCI type II Specification Wireless Module 802.11a/b (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11M~54M bps 802.11 a+b Mini-PCI type II....11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intel 11M~54M bps 802.11 b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification Four-in-One Card Reader Item Chipset Protocol Specification OZ711M3 SMC, MS, MMC, and SD Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per ...
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...(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification DVD/CDRW KME UJDA750 (24x24x8x24x) DVD/CDRW QSI SBW-242C (24x24x8x24x... command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification DVD Dual HLDS GWA-4040N With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes...
...(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification DVD/CDRW KME UJDA750 (24x24x8x24x) DVD/CDRW QSI SBW-242C (24x24x8x24x... command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification DVD Dual HLDS GWA-4040N With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes...
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... Headphone out, microphone in and line-in Video Interface Item Chipset Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Specification Intel 855GME built-in for TravelMate 6000 series ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 for Authoring) 8. Reads and writes in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text 2. ...
... Headphone out, microphone in and line-in Video Interface Item Chipset Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Specification Intel 855GME built-in for TravelMate 6000 series ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 for Authoring) 8. Reads and writes in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text 2. ...
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... Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Smart Card Reader Item Chipset Number of slot Location System Board Major Chips Item Core logic Chapter 1 Specification ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 for TravelMate 8000 series 64MB/128MB DDR Specification ICH4M 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI 43AB21 IEEE 1394 1.0 1 Left side IEEE 1394...
... Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Smart Card Reader Item Chipset Number of slot Location System Board Major Chips Item Core logic Chapter 1 Specification ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 for TravelMate 8000 series 64MB/128MB DDR Specification ICH4M 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI 43AB21 IEEE 1394 1.0 1 Left side IEEE 1394...
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... Ah 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in RealTek ALC202 OZ711M3 Specification NS 87591 Darfon 84-/85-/86-key Yes No Note: Internal and external keyboard can not work simultaneously Controller ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 for TravelMate 8000 series Intel 855GME built-in for TravelMate 6000 series BroadCom BCM5705 TI 43AB21 CY7C65640 NS 87391 Agre Scorpio...
... Ah 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in RealTek ALC202 OZ711M3 Specification NS 87591 Darfon 84-/85-/86-key Yes No Note: Internal and external keyboard can not work simultaneously Controller ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 for TravelMate 8000 series Intel 855GME built-in for TravelMate 6000 series BroadCom BCM5705 TI 43AB21 CY7C65640 NS 87391 Agre Scorpio...
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... (Cd/M2) Not show Not show TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K(6bit) keyboard hotkey 300 150 Response time Not show Contrast control No Electrical Specification Supply voltage for 3.3 LCD display (V) LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V,...262K(6bit) keyboard hotkey 250 180 35 No 3.3 QCI: 34KT1IV0001 Vadj=3.3V 14.4 410 (max) 1400 (no load) 5.6~5.4 55~58K Hz Specification Specification 90VAC to 264VAC, 47Hz to 63Hz 3.16A 50A@115VAC 100A@230VAC 83% min. @115VAC input full load Power Management All devices in this ...
... (Cd/M2) Not show Not show TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K(6bit) keyboard hotkey 300 150 Response time Not show Contrast control No Electrical Specification Supply voltage for 3.3 LCD display (V) LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V,...262K(6bit) keyboard hotkey 250 180 35 No 3.3 QCI: 34KT1IV0001 Vadj=3.3V 14.4 410 (max) 1400 (no load) 5.6~5.4 55~58K Hz Specification Specification 90VAC to 264VAC, 47Hz to 63Hz 3.16A 50A@115VAC 100A@230VAC 83% min. @115VAC input full load Power Management All devices in this ...
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... are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. Read this item. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. This menu provides you are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: T To...
... are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. Read this item. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. This menu provides you are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: T To...
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USB 2.0 Item USB Port Appendix B Specifications Handy Drive: USB Drive 256MB USB Drive 128MB USB Mouse: Acer USB Mouse M012B0 Microsoft Wireless Optical USB Mouse \MIC:P-LPD1-02-0047 Microsoft Optical Mouse USB & PS/2 Compatible Microsoft Optical USB Mouse \ITE ... M-BE58 Logitech iFEEL Mouse M-UN58a TRAGUS Wheel Mouse USB Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro SILITEK K/B SK-6000 NMB K/B ZIPPY USB K/B TK532 USB KeyPad: ZIPPY USB Keypad KW-610 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse: Acer Keyboard+Mouse+Receiver Logitech Keyboard Mouse+Receiver USB Camera: Petaex optixo 330 USB CCD: Intel YC72 Dlink DSC...
USB 2.0 Item USB Port Appendix B Specifications Handy Drive: USB Drive 256MB USB Drive 128MB USB Mouse: Acer USB Mouse M012B0 Microsoft Wireless Optical USB Mouse \MIC:P-LPD1-02-0047 Microsoft Optical Mouse USB & PS/2 Compatible Microsoft Optical USB Mouse \ITE ... M-BE58 Logitech iFEEL Mouse M-UN58a TRAGUS Wheel Mouse USB Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro SILITEK K/B SK-6000 NMB K/B ZIPPY USB K/B TK532 USB KeyPad: ZIPPY USB Keypad KW-610 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse: Acer Keyboard+Mouse+Receiver Logitech Keyboard Mouse+Receiver USB Camera: Petaex optixo 330 USB CCD: Intel YC72 Dlink DSC...
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USB Port Item GB LAN HUB LAN Hub S-Video PC Cards 106 Specifications USB Modem: USB Communicator JATON K56/V.90 FAX/Modem USB Zip: IOMEGA USB ZIP 250 IOMEGA USB ZIP 100 USB Scanner: HP ScanJet 5300c HP ...
USB Port Item GB LAN HUB LAN Hub S-Video PC Cards 106 Specifications USB Modem: USB Communicator JATON K56/V.90 FAX/Modem USB Zip: IOMEGA USB ZIP 250 IOMEGA USB ZIP 100 USB Scanner: HP ScanJet 5300c HP ...
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PC Cards Item PC Cards Audio Jacks Access Point Specifications LAN+Modem card: Xircom CreditCard Ethernet + Modem 56k (CEM56-100) ATA Card: PCMCIA IDE/ATAPI Controller(FLASH/32MB) Microdrive: IBM 340MB Microdrive Click: IOMEGA Clik! ...
PC Cards Item PC Cards Audio Jacks Access Point Specifications LAN+Modem card: Xircom CreditCard Ethernet + Modem 56k (CEM56-100) ATA Card: PCMCIA IDE/ATAPI Controller(FLASH/32MB) Microdrive: IBM 340MB Microdrive Click: IOMEGA Clik! ...
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... and place of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 6000/8000 Series Notebook Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered ...specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Other company's product names or trademarks are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without obligation to your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. TravelMate 6000...
... and place of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 6000/8000 Series Notebook Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered ...specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Other company's product names or trademarks are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without obligation to your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. TravelMate 6000...
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viii 3 Troubleshooting my computer 59 Frequently-asked questions 61 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 66 Requesting service 67 ITW 67 Before you call 67 Appendix A Specifications 69 Appendix B Notices 75
viii 3 Troubleshooting my computer 59 Frequently-asked questions 61 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 66 Requesting service 67 ITW 67 Before you call 67 Appendix A Specifications 69 Appendix B Notices 75
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... high color up to 1024 x 768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1" or 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array + (SXGA+) resolution for 15" models (specification varies depending on the model) • 3D graphics engine • ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 64MB/128MB(Manufacturing option) • Simultaneous LCD ,CRT monitor or other...
... high color up to 1024 x 768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1" or 1400 x 1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array + (SXGA+) resolution for 15" models (specification varies depending on the model) • 3D graphics engine • ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 64MB/128MB(Manufacturing option) • Simultaneous LCD ,CRT monitor or other...