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... View 6 Front Open View 6 Front Panel 7 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Lock 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...
... View 6 Front Open View 6 Front Panel 7 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Lock 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...
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... 79 Bottom View 81 Clear BIOS Password 81 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 83 Exploded Diagram 84 TravelMate 6000 Series 100 TravelMate 8000 Series 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 100 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 103 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 104 Appendix C Online Support Information 109 Index 110 VIII
... 79 Bottom View 81 Clear BIOS Password 81 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 83 Exploded Diagram 84 TravelMate 6000 Series 100 TravelMate 8000 Series 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 100 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 103 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 104 Appendix C Online Support Information 109 Index 110 VIII
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T SD/MMC/SM/MS memory slot (manufacturing optional) Keyboard and Pointing Device T 84-/85-/86-key Windows keyboard T Internet 4-way scroll button T Sleek, smooth and stylish design T Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T One Card bus type...
T SD/MMC/SM/MS memory slot (manufacturing optional) Keyboard and Pointing Device T 84-/85-/86-key Windows keyboard T Internet 4-way scroll button T Sleek, smooth and stylish design T Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T One Card bus type...
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Combinations with this key perform special functions. Chapter 1 15 dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. 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... Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Combinations with this key perform special functions. Chapter 1 15 dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. 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... Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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...on the Language tab. 4. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Double-click on Properties; To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below : 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used for more information. 18 Chapter 1 If not, select and click on Regional ... keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set up Windows. Click on Start, Control Panel. 2. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. To type the Euro symbol: 1. To verify the keyboard type in...
...on the Language tab. 4. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Double-click on Properties; To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below : 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used for more information. 18 Chapter 1 If not, select and click on Regional ... keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set up Windows. Click on Start, Control Panel. 2. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. To type the Euro symbol: 1. To verify the keyboard type in...
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Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously by software specification. System Board Major Chips Item VGA LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Blue tooth ... 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 II CSR B002 Intel Intel Intel OZ711M3 PCMCIA chip built-in...
Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously by software specification. System Board Major Chips Item VGA LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Blue tooth ... 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 II CSR B002 Intel Intel Intel OZ711M3 PCMCIA chip built-in...
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...keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Do the following to isolate the problem to ...select the test device: 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears...
...keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the main board. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Do the following to isolate the problem to ...select the test device: 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears...
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... running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD...
... running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD...
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...Volume control in upper case Main board Chapter 4 73 Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter ...B--" and the LCD is blank. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main ...
...Volume control in upper case Main board Chapter 4 73 Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter ...B--" and the LCD is blank. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main ...
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...'t resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%.
...'t resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. External display does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%.
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Refer to the TravelMate 6000/TravelMate 8000 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home environment. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 103 Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Refer to the TravelMate 6000/TravelMate 8000 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home environment. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 103 Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
User's Guide
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.... • Never place objects on top of it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. or For Windows® XP: Click on Start, Turn off the computer and want to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the... sleep hot key (Fn-F4). then click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut down; See Windows help for more than four seconds to turn off Computer; English iv • Use the Windows shutdown command For Windows® 2000: Click on OK. - See the online guide for power management You can also use...
.... • Never place objects on top of it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. or For Windows® XP: Click on Start, Turn off the computer and want to shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by pressing the... sleep hot key (Fn-F4). then click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut down; See Windows help for more than four seconds to turn off Computer; English iv • Use the Windows shutdown command For Windows® 2000: Click on OK. - See the online guide for power management You can also use...
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... on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. English 15 Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Num Lock is on and off. Special keys Lock keys...
... on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. English 15 Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Num Lock is on and off. Special keys Lock keys...
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English Key Windows logo key Description Start button. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
English Key Windows logo key Description Start button. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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...select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on Properties; If not, select and click on OK. To verify the keyboard type in Windows® Millennium Edition and Windows® 2000, follow the steps below : 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Keyboard. 3 Click on ...United States)" is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International. English 20 The Euro symbol If your ...
...select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on Properties; If not, select and click on OK. To verify the keyboard type in Windows® Millennium Edition and Windows® 2000, follow the steps below : 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Keyboard. 3 Click on ...United States)" is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International. English 20 The Euro symbol If your ...
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The touchpad is sensitive to the touchpad on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications. English 25 Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results. • Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left and right) to scroll a page up /...
The touchpad is sensitive to the touchpad on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows applications. English 25 Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results. • Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left and right) to scroll a page up /...
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... Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. If no activity is detected for your computer. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse...
... Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. If no activity is detected for your computer. Windows handles all power-saving chores for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse...
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... mode. then slide and release the power button. If you are using one to secure the computer. Moving around or traveling with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around "when you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display... to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer: 1 Click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows® 2000). or Turn off Computer (Windows® XP). 2 Select Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the drive(s). 3 Shut down and...
... mode. then slide and release the power button. If you are using one to secure the computer. Moving around or traveling with your TravelMate This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around "when you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display... to a client's office or a different building, you may choose to shut down the computer: 1 Click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows® 2000). or Turn off Computer (Windows® XP). 2 Select Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the drive(s). 3 Shut down and...
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A slot for your Windows at the operating system level. To remove the Smart Card first press the Smart Card (a) and remove the Smart Card (b) as a temporary replacement card. • ...
A slot for your Windows at the operating system level. To remove the Smart Card first press the Smart Card (a) and remove the Smart Card (b) as a temporary replacement card. • ...
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... case your System CD and reinstall from it from unauthorized access. It provides user authentication with Acer's service center is extremely important when replacing your warranty card is lost Smart Card "key". Double-click on the Windows desktop. If you enable this feature, please make sure that protects the computer from the...
... case your System CD and reinstall from it from unauthorized access. It provides user authentication with Acer's service center is extremely important when replacing your warranty card is lost Smart Card "key". Double-click on the Windows desktop. If you enable this feature, please make sure that protects the computer from the...