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... View 81 Main Board Layout 82 Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replaceable Unit)List 84 Exploded Diagram 85 FRU List 87 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 95 TravelMate 8100 Series 95 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 96 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 97 Appendix C Online Support Information 99 Chapter 1 1
... View 81 Main Board Layout 82 Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replaceable Unit)List 84 Exploded Diagram 85 FRU List 87 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 95 TravelMate 8100 Series 95 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 96 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 97 Appendix C Online Support Information 99 Chapter 1 1
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...! Integrated Bluetooth® ! Chapter 1 1 Built-in -Ring ready ! Built-in touchpad pointing device ! 12 function keys, four cursosr keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad ! 6 easy-launch buttons ( internet, email, wireless LAN, Bluetooth® , Empowering key and one ....11a/b/g tri-mode Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution,2200BGRW 802.11 b/g, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology ! Mini-PCI(Manufacturing option) Keyboard and Pointing Device ! 84/85/88 keys Windows keyboard ! Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of...
...! Integrated Bluetooth® ! Chapter 1 1 Built-in -Ring ready ! Built-in touchpad pointing device ! 12 function keys, four cursosr keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad ! 6 easy-launch buttons ( internet, email, wireless LAN, Bluetooth® , Empowering key and one ....11a/b/g tri-mode Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution,2200BGRW 802.11 b/g, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology ! Mini-PCI(Manufacturing option) Keyboard and Pointing Device ! 84/85/88 keys Windows keyboard ! Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of...
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... need to connect an external keypad. Chapter 1 15 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is on and off. Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock (Fn-F11) Scroll lock (Fn-F12) Description...
... need to connect an external keypad. Chapter 1 15 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. When Scroll Lock is on and off. Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock (Fn-F11) Scroll lock (Fn-F12) Description...
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... functions. diaMlog box) This key has the same effect as clickinTgabon the Windows Start button; Chapter 1 17 it opRens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to ...+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E F(Explores My EComputer) + F M(Finds DocumFent) + M (Minimizes All) Sj hift + WindowMs logMo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R R(DisplaySshtihfte Run... Key Key Windows logo key Application key Description IKceoyn DescriptioDnescription Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
... functions. diaMlog box) This key has the same effect as clickinTgabon the Windows Start button; Chapter 1 17 it opRens the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to ...+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E F(Explores My EComputer) + F M(Finds DocumFent) + M (Minimizes All) Sj hift + WindowMs logMo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R R(DisplaySshtihfte Run... Key Key Windows logo key Application key Description IKceoyn DescriptioDnescription Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
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... If your 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. Double-click on OK. Click on Regional and Language Options. 3. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. Please refer to United States-International. then select ...faq12.htm for "En English (United States)" is set when you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1. To type the Euro symbol: 1. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.
... If your 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. Double-click on OK. Click on Regional and Language Options. 3. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. Please refer to United States-International. then select ...faq12.htm for "En English (United States)" is set when you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1. To type the Euro symbol: 1. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.
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... Codec ATI M26P ICH6-M NS PC87591 ICH6-M V.92, Ambit MDC 1.5 ICH6-M OZ711M3 OZ711M3 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key and Application key Multi-Language Specification SIO NSC97551 Standard keyboard 84 keys(US),85 keys(EU), 88keys(JP) Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor...
... Codec ATI M26P ICH6-M NS PC87591 ICH6-M V.92, Ambit MDC 1.5 ICH6-M OZ711M3 OZ711M3 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key and Application key Multi-Language Specification SIO NSC97551 Standard keyboard 84 keys(US),85 keys(EU), 88keys(JP) Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor...
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... cable connector and repeat the failing operation. The following one at a time to select the test device: 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to correct the problem. Do the following to isolate the problem...! Make sure that the DIMM is passed when the program runs to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the keyboard. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. If the error still remains: 1. See if CD-ROM Test is fully ...
... cable connector and repeat the failing operation. The following one at a time to select the test device: 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. If the error still remains: 1. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to correct the problem. Do the following to isolate the problem...! Make sure that the DIMM is passed when the program runs to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. Replace the keyboard. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. If the error still remains: 1. See if CD-ROM Test is fully ...
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Reconnect the LCD connectors. The system cannot power-off , then the main board is OK. 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 Enter BIOS Utility to running "...
Reconnect the LCD connectors. The system cannot power-off , then the main board is OK. 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 Enter BIOS Utility to running "...
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... the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in upper case Main board Chapter 4 ...75 Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after...
... the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in upper case Main board Chapter 4 ...75 Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after...
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... disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from Standby/Hibernation mode. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Run printer self-test. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after...
... disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from Standby/Hibernation mode. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Run printer self-test. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after...
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Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home environment. Appendix B 96 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the TravelMate8100 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department.
Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home environment. Appendix B 96 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the TravelMate8100 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department.
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..., 3 pins Sanyo LiIon 4.8AHr 8 cell (Sanyo) Simplo Panasonic LiIon 4.8AHr 8 cell (Panasonic) TM8100 Mainboard with 915PM Chipset and M26-128MB VRAM 97 Appendix B Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test CPU Item LCD Memory DDR333 HDD Combo SuperMulti WLAN AC Adapter Battery Mainboard Specifications Dothan CPU 2.13 Dothan CPU 2.0A...
..., 3 pins Sanyo LiIon 4.8AHr 8 cell (Sanyo) Simplo Panasonic LiIon 4.8AHr 8 cell (Panasonic) TM8100 Mainboard with 915PM Chipset and M26-128MB VRAM 97 Appendix B Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test CPU Item LCD Memory DDR333 HDD Combo SuperMulti WLAN AC Adapter Battery Mainboard Specifications Dothan CPU 2.13 Dothan CPU 2.0A...
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... also shut down the computer. Note: If you take care of the power button. To turn it near sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Do not place it on Start, Turn Off Computer; See "Moving around...
... also shut down the computer. Note: If you take care of the power button. To turn it near sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Do not place it on Start, Turn Off Computer; See "Moving around...
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...Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v A TravelMate tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 4 Right view 5 Rear view 6 ...view 7 Specifications 8 Indicators 11 Using the keyboard 12 Lock keys 12 Embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hot keys 15 The Euro symbol 17 Launch keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad basics ...security lock 22 Audio 23 Adjusting the volume 23 Using system utilities 24 Acer GridVista 24 Acer eManager 25 Launch Manager 26 Moving around with your Notebook PC 27 ...
...Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v A TravelMate tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 4 Right view 5 Rear view 6 ...view 7 Specifications 8 Indicators 11 Using the keyboard 12 Lock keys 12 Embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows keys 14 Hot keys 15 The Euro symbol 17 Launch keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad basics ...security lock 22 Audio 23 Adjusting the volume 23 Using system utilities 24 Acer GridVista 24 Acer eManager 25 Launch Manager 26 Moving around with your Notebook PC 27 ...
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...-in -1 Card Reader supports Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, and xD cards. English 8 Specifications Operating System • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Professional Service Pack 2 Edition Microprocessor • Intel® Pentium® M Processor with Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology at : 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050...
...-in -1 Card Reader supports Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, and xD cards. English 8 Specifications Operating System • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Professional Service Pack 2 Edition Microprocessor • Intel® Pentium® M Processor with Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology at : 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050...
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... • Sound Blaster® Pro and MS-Sound compatible • Dual speakers and one internal microphone Keyboard and pointing device • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5-degree curve, 88/89-key Windows keyboard with 12 function and embedded numeric keypad • 4 easy-launch buttons (1 user-programmable) • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device...
... • Sound Blaster® Pro and MS-Sound compatible • Dual speakers and one internal microphone Keyboard and pointing device • Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5-degree curve, 88/89-key Windows keyboard with 12 function and embedded numeric keypad • 4 easy-launch buttons (1 user-programmable) • Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device...
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... you need to connect an external keypad. English 12 Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock functions which you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters entered are in numeric...
... you need to connect an external keypad. English 12 Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock functions which you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters entered are in numeric...
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Key Windows logo key Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. English 14 Windows keys The keyboard also has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Below are a few examples: + (Activates next taskbar button) + (Explore My Computer) + (Find document) + (Opens Help and Support) + (Minimise all) + + (Undoes minimise all) + (Displays the Run...
Key Windows logo key Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. English 14 Windows keys The keyboard also has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Below are a few examples: + (Activates next taskbar button) + (Explore My Computer) + (Find document) + (Opens Help and Support) + (Minimise all) + + (Undoes minimise all) + (Displays the Run...
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then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on ADD; For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set up Windows. There are two ways to type the Euro symbol: 1 Use the dedicated Euro key. If not, select and click on OK. Note for "English (United ...States)" is set to United States-International. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Regional and Language Options. 3 Click on the Language tab and click on...
then select United StatesInternational and click on OK. 5 Click on ADD; For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set up Windows. There are two ways to type the Euro symbol: 1 Use the dedicated Euro key. If not, select and click on OK. Note for "English (United ...States)" is set to United States-International. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1 Click on Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Regional and Language Options. 3 Click on the Language tab and click on...
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.... The central location on its surface. These two buttons are similar to scroll up or down and move your cursor pressing on the surface of Windows applications. Touchpad basics The following items teach you move left (1) and right (4) buttons located on a mouse.
.... The central location on its surface. These two buttons are similar to scroll up or down and move your cursor pressing on the surface of Windows applications. Touchpad basics The following items teach you move left (1) and right (4) buttons located on a mouse.