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... Lights orange when the battery is enabled. 4 InviLink button Opens (optional) wireless connectivity. 5 InviLink indicator Indicates status of (optional) wireless communication. 6 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop. ... Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs sound. 2 Bluetooth button Starts (optional) Bluetooth functionality. 3 Bluetooth indicator Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is charging. Chapter 1 7 Lights green when the battery is full. 9 Power status indicator Lights green when the power is on and orange when the computer is in standby mode.
... Lights orange when the battery is enabled. 4 InviLink button Opens (optional) wireless connectivity. 5 InviLink indicator Indicates status of (optional) wireless communication. 6 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop. ... Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs sound. 2 Bluetooth button Starts (optional) Bluetooth functionality. 3 Bluetooth indicator Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is charging. Chapter 1 7 Lights green when the battery is full. 9 Power status indicator Lights green when the power is on and orange when the computer is in standby mode.
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... cool. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 11 Personal identification Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 6 Mini-PCI slot Slot for removing the optical drive. latch 2 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module...
... cool. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 11 Personal identification Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 6 Mini-PCI slot Slot for removing the optical drive. latch 2 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module...
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...Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is charging. Lights orange when the battery is activated. Lights green when the power is activated. Lights green when the battery is activated. The Battery and Power status indicators are visible even when you close the display. Num lock ...Media Activity Battery Power Lights when Num Lock is full. Lights when the disc or...
...Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is charging. Lights orange when the battery is activated. Lights green when the power is activated. Lights green when the battery is activated. The Battery and Power status indicators are visible even when you close the display. Num lock ...Media Activity Battery Power Lights when Num Lock is full. Lights when the disc or...
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... No Yes 3.3 690 (typ.) Chapter 1 27 SG_TM800.book Page 27 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of LCD brightness. LCD Item Vendor & model name QDI QD141X1LH12 Mechanical Specifications LCD display...Optical Specifications Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specifications Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for the control of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Sinplo / Sanyo Li-ion 4400mAH 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series ...
... No Yes 3.3 690 (typ.) Chapter 1 27 SG_TM800.book Page 27 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of LCD brightness. LCD Item Vendor & model name QDI QD141X1LH12 Mechanical Specifications LCD display...Optical Specifications Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specifications Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for the control of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Sinplo / Sanyo Li-ion 4400mAH 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series ...
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SG_TM800.book Page 28 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Nominal voltages (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Output current Input rated voltage Input currentt Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn-on delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements...
SG_TM800.book Page 28 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Nominal voltages (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Output current Input rated voltage Input currentt Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn-on delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements...
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... for power management are idle for AC adapter, 1 easy replicator port, 1 1394 port, 1 Smart Card slot, and 1 TV-out port One Plastic Power Mode LED, Battery Charge LED, Caps Lock, Num Lock, Media Activity LED, Bluetooth Activity and Wireless LAN Activity Power Memory Address Map Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000CD000h-000C0000h...
... for power management are idle for AC adapter, 1 easy replicator port, 1 1394 port, 1 Smart Card slot, and 1 TV-out port One Plastic Power Mode LED, Battery Charge LED, Caps Lock, Num Lock, Media Activity LED, Bluetooth Activity and Wireless LAN Activity Power Memory Address Map Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000CD000h-000C0000h...
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... required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Flash utility has auto-execution function. 44 Chapter...
... required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Flash utility has auto-execution function. 44 Chapter...
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NOTE: TravelMate 800 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. SG_TM800.book Page 48 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 48 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1.
NOTE: TravelMate 800 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. SG_TM800.book Page 48 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 48 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to tear the tape or mylar before you do the following: 1.
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SG_TM800.book Page 51 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Removing the Battery Pack 1. Chapter 3 51 Then remove the battery pack. Press the battery lock and slide the battery latch. 2.
SG_TM800.book Page 51 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Removing the Battery Pack 1. Chapter 3 51 Then remove the battery pack. Press the battery lock and slide the battery latch. 2.
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...using each of the problem, power on the main board. A loose connection can cause an error. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that the DIMM is supplied by this program under Window XP environment. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Memory ...operation. The following power sources: 1. Currently, we do the following list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 66 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 67 Chapter 4 65 You may test the memory with this computer: • Embedded Numeric Keypad • External keyboard If any of ...
...using each of the problem, power on the main board. A loose connection can cause an error. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that the DIMM is supplied by this program under Window XP environment. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Memory ...operation. The following power sources: 1. Currently, we do the following list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 66 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 67 Chapter 4 65 You may test the memory with this computer: • Embedded Numeric Keypad • External keyboard If any of ...
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... work, do the following: From Software: 1. If there is not a hardware problem. This symptom is still an error after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Replace LCD/FL cable with a new one at a time to switch board FPC is connected well. 4. SG_TM800.book Page 67 Thursday, February...DC charger board. Then perform the following steps: Make sure the DDRRAM module is applied to the main board properly. 5. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. No service actions are correct. 3. The computer can occur when...
... work, do the following: From Software: 1. If there is not a hardware problem. This symptom is still an error after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Replace LCD/FL cable with a new one at a time to switch board FPC is connected well. 4. SG_TM800.book Page 67 Thursday, February...DC charger board. Then perform the following steps: Make sure the DDRRAM module is applied to the main board properly. 5. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on recharging or discharging. No service actions are correct. 3. The computer can occur when...
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...: nnnn System RAM test failed Main board 0232 Extended RAM Failed at address line: nnnn Extended RAM test failed Main board 0250 System battery is dead - then save and restart the computer. Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. SG_TM800.book Page 70 ...0200 Failure Fixed Disk Hard disk error detected. Run BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters; Main board 0280 Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery Main board 0281 Memory size found by POST differed from Run "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. See "External Diskette Drive Check"...
...: nnnn System RAM test failed Main board 0232 Extended RAM Failed at address line: nnnn Extended RAM test failed Main board 0250 System battery is dead - then save and restart the computer. Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. SG_TM800.book Page 70 ...0200 Failure Fixed Disk Hard disk error detected. Run BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters; Main board 0280 Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery Main board 0281 Memory size found by POST differed from Run "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. See "External Diskette Drive Check"...
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..." on page 66. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the ... Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Main board 72 Chapter 4 Main board See "Check the Power Adapter" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Keyboard (...
..." on page 66. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the ... Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Main board 72 Chapter 4 Main board See "Check the Power Adapter" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Keyboard (...
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... mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Hard disk drive connector Main board Chapter 4 73 Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main ... assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Please run Sycard 32 Bit test. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. SG_TM800.book Page 73...
... mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Hard disk drive connector Main board Chapter 4 73 Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main ... assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Please run Sycard 32 Bit test. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. SG_TM800.book Page 73...
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If an error is detected by the main battery test, see "Check the Power Adapter" on page 66 If an error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace ...
If an error is detected by the main battery test, see "Check the Power Adapter" on page 66 If an error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace ...
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.... Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Power-off the computer...
.... Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Power-off the computer...
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make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. Chapter 4 77 Turn off the power and restart the system. SG_TM800.book Page 77 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 45 Reboot the system and then restest with this model. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette.
make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. Chapter 4 77 Turn off the power and restart the system. SG_TM800.book Page 77 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 45 Reboot the system and then restest with this model. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette.
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... 885PM (ODEM) + ICH4 chipset • 256MB DDR266 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2GB on -Ring ready) • ACP 1.0b Power Management; 65Wh li-oh battery pack; 5.5-hour battery life; 1.5-hour rapid- built-in -use • FineTouch keyboard with 5o curve; SG_TM800.book Page 97 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Main...or higher; charge; 3.5-hour charge-in touchpad with 1600 X 1200 pixel, 16.7 million colors • 30GB or higher capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Acer Media Bay hot-swappable 8X DVD ROM or 24X DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-RW drive module • Embedded 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet...
... 885PM (ODEM) + ICH4 chipset • 256MB DDR266 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2GB on -Ring ready) • ACP 1.0b Power Management; 65Wh li-oh battery pack; 5.5-hour battery life; 1.5-hour rapid- built-in -use • FineTouch keyboard with 5o curve; SG_TM800.book Page 97 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Main...or higher; charge; 3.5-hour charge-in touchpad with 1600 X 1200 pixel, 16.7 million colors • 30GB or higher capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Acer Media Bay hot-swappable 8X DVD ROM or 24X DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-RW drive module • Embedded 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet...
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... 23 N num lock on indicator 12 O Online Support Information 109 P Panel 6 Bottom 11 left 6 Rear 9 right 9 Parallel Port 25 PC Card 12 Power System Check Battery Pack 67 Power Adapter 66, 67 Processor 22 R RMA 79 RTC 26 S Second Level Cache 22 Super I/O 26 System Block Diagram 3 Layout 4 System Check Procedures...
... 23 N num lock on indicator 12 O Online Support Information 109 P Panel 6 Bottom 11 left 6 Rear 9 right 9 Parallel Port 25 PC Card 12 Power System Check Battery Pack 67 Power Adapter 66, 67 Processor 22 R RMA 79 RTC 26 S Second Level Cache 22 Super I/O 26 System Block Diagram 3 Layout 4 System Check Procedures...
TravelMate 800 User Guide
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Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the ... the fuse rating. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Also, the total current rating of all possible. English v • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.... rating of the cord if you close it . Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your...
Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the ... the fuse rating. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1 Power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Also, the total current rating of all possible. English v • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.... rating of the cord if you close it . Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your...