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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. SG_TM800.book Page IV Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM 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 Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. SG_TM800.book Page IV Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Front Open View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on and off to show the status of ports allow you to launch ...
Front Open View # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on and off to show the status of ports allow you to launch ...
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... activated. SG_TM800.book Page 12 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and two on and orange when the computer is activated. Icon Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is full.
... activated. SG_TM800.book Page 12 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen, and two on and orange when the computer is activated. Icon Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is full.
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... is in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on and off. Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). SG_TM800.book Page 13 Thursday, February...
... is in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on and off. Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). SG_TM800.book Page 13 Thursday, February...
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... Sleep mode. Setup Accesses the computer's configuration utility. Turns the internal touchpad on page 25. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. See "Power management" on page 25. Press any key to access most of...
... Sleep mode. Setup Accesses the computer's configuration utility. Turns the internal touchpad on page 25. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. See "Power management" on page 25. Press any key to access most of...
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SG_TM800.book Page 17 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Hot Key Fn-→ Fn-← Icon Function Brightness up Description Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1 17
SG_TM800.book Page 17 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Hot Key Fn-→ Fn-← Icon Function Brightness up Description Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1 17
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... Page 33 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of screen during POST. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
... Page 33 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of screen during POST. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
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... load default settings by pressing F9. Read this item. • Press Esc while you are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are in square brackets. You can also press F10 to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are six menu options.... 34 Chapter 2 SG_TM800.book Page 34 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys. • To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys. ...
... load default settings by pressing F9. Read this item. • Press Esc while you are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are in square brackets. You can also press F10 to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are six menu options.... 34 Chapter 2 SG_TM800.book Page 34 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys. • To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys. ...
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SG_TM800.book Page 36 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Actual values may differ. 36 Chapter 2 NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
SG_TM800.book Page 36 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Actual values may differ. 36 Chapter 2 NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
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.... Memory size is fixed to 64MB. Memory size is connected, the power on process, the system will be in the system. Settings in this screen. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the system. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed..., and Summary Screen is connected on display LCD Auto Dim Description Format/Option Sets the system time. If any display device is enabled. This is because the user...
.... Memory size is fixed to 64MB. Memory size is connected, the power on process, the system will be in the system. Settings in this screen. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the system. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed..., and Summary Screen is connected on display LCD Auto Dim Description Format/Option Sets the system time. If any display device is enabled. This is because the user...
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... the interrupt for the parallel port Set the DMA channel for the parallel port. Settings in the screen. SG_TM800.book Page 38 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM System Devices The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Parameter Serial Port Parallel Port Mode Base I/O address Interrupt DMA channel...
... the interrupt for the parallel port Set the DMA channel for the parallel port. Settings in the screen. SG_TM800.book Page 38 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM System Devices The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Parameter Serial Port Parallel Port Mode Base I/O address Interrupt DMA channel...
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...password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. SG_TM800.book Page 39 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. When set the user or the supervisor password: Chapter 2 39 Allows the user ... on boot Description Shows the setting of the administrator password Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Press Enter to set , this screen. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are prompted to reset it. Press Enter to boot. Parameter User Password is Supervisor...
...password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. SG_TM800.book Page 39 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. When set the user or the supervisor password: Chapter 2 39 Allows the user ... on boot Description Shows the setting of the administrator password Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Press Enter to set , this screen. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are prompted to reset it. Press Enter to boot. Parameter User Password is Supervisor...
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... to the following is shown: 2. If desired, you are done, press F10 to "Set". 4. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. Type a password in field "Confirm New Password" for verification. 3. Re-enter password in field "Enter New Password". SG_TM800.book Page 40 Thursday, February 27, 2003...
... to the following is shown: 2. If desired, you are done, press F10 to "Set". 4. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. Type a password in field "Confirm New Password" for verification. 3. Re-enter password in field "Enter New Password". SG_TM800.book Page 40 Thursday, February 27, 2003...
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Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. SG_TM800.book Page 43 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 43
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load previous values from unauthorized use. SG_TM800.book Page 43 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to CMOS. Chapter 2 43
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... are no obviously burned or heated components; After you perform visual inspection you fellow this model (TravelMate 800 series). Go To "Power System Check" on .) POST does not complete. make sure all ...ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is installed on screen. verify with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to enter the...following : power cords are indicated. You can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can check the following table with the customer that were ...
... are no obviously burned or heated components; After you perform visual inspection you fellow this model (TravelMate 800 series). Go To "Power System Check" on .) POST does not complete. make sure all ...ask the user if a password is registered and, if it is installed on screen. verify with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to enter the...following : power cords are indicated. You can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can check the following table with the customer that were ...
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... to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to download the shareware "BurnIn Test V.3.0". See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the screen, or hang the system. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. NOTE: Make sure that power is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can...
... to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to download the shareware "BurnIn Test V.3.0". See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the screen, or hang the system. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. NOTE: Make sure that power is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can...
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... the probelm still happens, continue next step. Check out the Power Options in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. From Hardware: 1. If the charge...Re-install the battery pack. After rebooting, run the display test program again. If the main board to switch board FPC is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. After you have connected the touch pad FPC to the main board properly, then replace the touch pad or...
... the probelm still happens, continue next step. Check out the Power Options in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. From Hardware: 1. If the charge...Re-install the battery pack. After rebooting, run the display test program again. If the main board to switch board FPC is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. After you have connected the touch pad FPC to the main board properly, then replace the touch pad or...
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The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 76. Chapter 4 69 If the symptom ...
The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 76. Chapter 4 69 If the symptom ...
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...board Operating system cannot be found on the boot device. Recover hard disk. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Parity error found on I/O bus. Chapter 4 71... DMA Test Failed 02F6 Software NMI Failed 02F7 Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found on the screen. then save and restart the computer. Main board System unable to write to generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). BIOS attempts ...
...board Operating system cannot be found on the boot device. Recover hard disk. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Parity error found on I/O bus. Chapter 4 71... DMA Test Failed 02F6 Software NMI Failed 02F7 Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found on the screen. then save and restart the computer. Main board System unable to write to generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). BIOS attempts ...
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... board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Main board 72 Chapter 4 Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power...the inverter board Inverter board Main board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on Exit screen, then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 66. SG_TM800.book Page 72 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM...
... board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Main board 72 Chapter 4 Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power...the inverter board Inverter board Main board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on Exit screen, then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 66. SG_TM800.book Page 72 Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:21 PM...