TravelMate 6000/8000 Service Guide
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...may have decided to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional offices or the responsible personnel/...channel to provide you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read...
...may have decided to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional offices or the responsible personnel/...channel to provide you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read...
TravelMate 6000/8000 Service Guide
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... and Connector Locations 79 Top View 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...
... and Connector Locations 79 Top View 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...
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...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 ...performance Simultaneous display on LCD and CRT S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves pwer Dual indenpendent display ...
...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 ...performance Simultaneous display on LCD and CRT S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves pwer Dual indenpendent display ...
TravelMate 6000/8000 Service Guide
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.../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...-pin port replicator Four USB 2.0 ports (Disable middle port when docked with SPR) One FIR (IrDA) port One smart slot 4-in-1 Card Reader EasyPort III support 2 Chapter 1
.../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...-pin port replicator Four USB 2.0 ports (Disable middle port when docked with SPR) One FIR (IrDA) port One smart slot 4-in-1 Card Reader EasyPort III support 2 Chapter 1
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...-sensitive pointing device which functions like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for launching Internet browser, E-mail program and frequently used programs. Located at the top of ports allow you would with a desktop PC. Front Open...
...-sensitive pointing device which functions like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for launching Internet browser, E-mail program and frequently used programs. Located at the top of ports allow you would with a desktop PC. Front Open...
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.... Press any key to save power. Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Power Options Sleep Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output. To...
.... Press any key to save power. Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Power Options Sleep Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output. To...
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.... 2. To verify the keyboard type in Windows 2000, follow the steps below : 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. To...
.... 2. To verify the keyboard type in Windows 2000, follow the steps below : 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. To...
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... located on the touchpad produces similar results. NOTE: If you are similar to the left and right buttons on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support. T Press the left /and right) to scroll. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. Tapping on the edge...
... located on the touchpad produces similar results. NOTE: If you are similar to the left and right buttons on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support. T Press the left /and right) to scroll. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. Tapping on the edge...
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... core voltage subjects to various CPU type BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache ...scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket 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 ...
... core voltage subjects to various CPU type BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache ...scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket 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 ...
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You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol 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 On above table, the configuration of slot ...
You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol 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 On above table, the configuration of slot ...
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...3 1W Headphone out, microphone in and line-in Video Interface Item Chipset Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Specification Intel 855GME built-in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for TravelMate 8000 series AGP 4X No 26 Chapter 1 Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes...optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Support disc formats 1. Reads data in for TravelMate 6000 series ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 for Authoring) 8. Reads and writes in each dVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1) ...
...3 1W Headphone out, microphone in and line-in Video Interface Item Chipset Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Specification Intel 855GME built-in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for TravelMate 8000 series AGP 4X No 26 Chapter 1 Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes...optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Support disc formats 1. Reads data in for TravelMate 6000 series ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 for Authoring) 8. Reads and writes in each dVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1) ...
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... PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed 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 Specification OZ7111M3 Type-II One type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes Specification PCMCIA chip built...
... PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed 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 Specification OZ7111M3 Type-II One type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes Specification PCMCIA chip built...
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... the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. Chapter 1 29 All devices in this state. LCD Item Pixel pitch Pixel arrange Display technology Resolution Supports colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast ratio Brightness (Cd/M2) Not show Not show TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K(6bit) keyboard hotkey 300 150 Response time...
... the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. Chapter 1 29 All devices in this state. LCD Item Pixel pitch Pixel arrange Display technology Resolution Supports colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast ratio Brightness (Cd/M2) Not show Not show TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K(6bit) keyboard hotkey 300 150 Response time...
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... in the test items. 3. A loose connection can cause the drive to it. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard If any of these devices do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD...
... in the test items. 3. A loose connection can cause the drive to it. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: T Numeric keypad T External keyboard If any of these devices do not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD...
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... the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Power-off the computer. 2. If any problems are supported by the computer. Power-on page 63): 1. 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. Do not...
... the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Power-off the computer. 2. If any problems are supported by the computer. Power-on page 63): 1. 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. Do not...
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... improve our services, so if you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Appendix C 109 Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you need them. These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) T Returned material authorization procedures T An overview...
... improve our services, so if you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Appendix C 109 Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you need them. These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) T Returned material authorization procedures T An overview...
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... B Battery Pack 50 BIOS 22 package 22 password control 22 ROM size 22 ROM type 22 vendor 22 Version 22 BIOS Setup Utility 31 BIOS Supports protocol 22 BIOS Utility 31 Basic System Settings 36 Navigating 32 Onboard Device Configuration 38 Startup Configuration 37 System Information 32 System Security 42 Board... Problems 76 K Keyboard 28 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 62 L L2 cache 22 M Memory Check 62 Modem 23 N num lock on indicator 12 O Online Support Information 109 P Panel 6 Bottom 11 left 6 PC Card 12, 27 PCMCIA 27 Pentium III 22 Power System Check 63 111
... B Battery Pack 50 BIOS 22 package 22 password control 22 ROM size 22 ROM type 22 vendor 22 Version 22 BIOS Setup Utility 31 BIOS Supports protocol 22 BIOS Utility 31 Basic System Settings 36 Navigating 32 Onboard Device Configuration 38 Startup Configuration 37 System Information 32 System Security 42 Board... Problems 76 K Keyboard 28 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 62 L L2 cache 22 M Memory Check 62 Modem 23 N num lock on indicator 12 O Online Support Information 109 P Panel 6 Bottom 11 left 6 PC Card 12, 27 PCMCIA 27 Pentium III 22 Power System Check 63 111
User's Guide
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...starters... See "Front open view" on the left of the launch keys found above your TravelMate's standard keyboard. For more productive. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on Acer System User's guide. We hope you will be more information about the computer, so ...be happy with setting up your computer. This guide provides clear and concise information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (www.acer.com). English iii First things first We would like to the many ways your computer can help you use ...
...starters... See "Front open view" on the left of the launch keys found above your TravelMate's standard keyboard. For more productive. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on Acer System User's guide. We hope you will be more information about the computer, so ...be happy with setting up your computer. This guide provides clear and concise information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (www.acer.com). English iii First things first We would like to the many ways your computer can help you use ...
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... Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, and Secure Digital cards. 3 4-in -1 card reader. English 4 # Item 5 Palmrest 6 Keyboard 7 Status indicators 8 Microphone 9 Launch keys Front view Description Comfortable support area for your computer. Inputs data into your hands when you use the computer.
... Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, and Secure Digital cards. 3 4-in -1 card reader. English 4 # Item 5 Palmrest 6 Keyboard 7 Status indicators 8 Microphone 9 Launch keys Front view Description Comfortable support area for your computer. Inputs data into your hands when you use the computer.
User's Guide
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video input • "Automatic LCD dim" feature that supports S- English 11 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Performance • Intel® Pentium® M Processor at 1.4~1.7 GHz with 1MB L2 Cache... model) • 3D graphics engine • ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 64MB/128MB(Manufacturing option) • Simultaneous LCD ,CRT monitor or other display device like projector support • S-video for output to a television or display device that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power • Dual indenpendent display...
video input • "Automatic LCD dim" feature that supports S- English 11 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Performance • Intel® Pentium® M Processor at 1.4~1.7 GHz with 1MB L2 Cache... model) • 3D graphics engine • ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 64MB/128MB(Manufacturing option) • Simultaneous LCD ,CRT monitor or other display device like projector support • S-video for output to a television or display device that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power • Dual indenpendent display...